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.
WHAT'S ON
5 Headliners for £10
By RGB MonsterHoots @ The Wee Red Bar — The Wee Red Bar
8 Aug - 28 Aug
Start times: 12:00, 15:50
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 NOWAlistair Barrie: Rabbits Don't Fart
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 2
15 Aug - 22 Aug
Start times: 15:50
60 mins
Age: 14+Obviously every comedian has been diagnosed with ADHD by now, but luckily for Alistair Barrie his attention was distracted by the state of the planet and the demands of his children. So he's just returning for yet another show of 'utterly, utterly hilarious' (*****, The Student) stand-up from 'a no frills master of his craft' (*****, Scotsman). Harder to imagine a safer pair of hands for your comedy hour than this BBC regular and international headline act. 'This is about as good as it gets' (EdFringeReview.com).
BOOK NOWFool On Comedy Crew
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 2
23 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 15:50
55 mins
Age: 16+Raymond Mearns and the Fool On Comedy Crew are back with another great show at the Fringe! Their debut show at the Fringe 2025 was 40 tickets short of a total sell-out with their mix of stand-up and sketch comedy being very well received by all who came along. It's all for a good cause as all proceeds from the show go towards supporting the work of FoolOn.co.uk, whose mission is to improve mental health and wellbeing through artistic engagement. 'Great storytellers... Loads of potential' (InstaFestReview.com).
BOOK NOWGlesga Da’s Back... and Still Raging
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 2
7 Aug - 14 Aug
Start times: 15:50
50 mins
Age: 18+Glesga Da is storming solo to the Edinburgh Fringe with brand-new material and even more brutal arse rippings. Loud, raw and unforgettable... are you brave enough?
BOOK NOWJohn O'Keeffe: Not My Finest Hour (WIP)
Hoots @ The Apex — Hoot 5
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 15:50
60 mins
Age: 18+After a sell-out show in 2025, award-winning Irish comedian John O’Keeffe debuts a new work-in-progress show in Edinburgh! One of the most exciting stand-ups in the Irish comedy scene and Best New Act Award-winner for Bray Comedy Festival. He has performed with Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, David O’Doherty, Neil Delamare and provided tour support for Steve Hofstetter and Amos Gill. ‘So funny’ (Wendy Liebman). ‘Classic stand-up... a real showman’ (Ruben Rajah). 'Savage' (Amos Gill). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com). Comedy.co.uk recommended solo show 2025! 'Lushly unpredictable, dark but personable, a cracking Irish comedian' (Comedy.co.uk).
BOOK NOWRuby Carr: Bite Me
By Ruby CarrHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 9 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 15:50
60 mins
Age: 16+New silly stand up show from 'enchanting human shaped hurricane' (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk) Ruby Carr. Ruby has been promised a Hollywood smile from her dentist in 32 weeks. The NHS only has 12 to fix her OCD. Working on her teeth and her brain all means one thing – there’s a lot going on in her head. The plan is simple: fix her teeth, fix her life, so that she can move up a metaphorical floor in her head and finally fix that pesky mental health. Nominated: Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026.
BOOK NOWClosure Cabaret
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 7 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:00
60 mins
Age: 14+Distinguished guests, it's time to hold on tight as we try to let go. Tonight, Razmatastique, your hopelessly romantic French-accented emcee, brings past lovers back to the Closure Cabaret for one final performance. From bad-boy playground pirates to emotionally unavailable illusionists, these heartbreakers return to the stage – jazz-handed into public inspection – to flaunt their dazzling skills and questionable charm. Created and performed by Maria Ansdell, this solo clown show blends absurd character comedy, heartfelt storytelling and riotous audience participation to turn longing into laughs.
BOOK NOWGabey Lucas: Check Out This Potato That Looks Like a Beluga Whale
By Gabey LucasHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 8 (Nicolson Square Gardens)
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:10
60 mins
Age: 14+Gabey has a comedy show to do, but she also has to get in her daily butt exercises… or else. Apologies if they overlap. Meanwhile, let's discover the magic of mediocre ice hockey, 14,784,378 dried red beans and Swiss Guard fashionistas. Plus, there are potentially two whole different whales in this show. That's 200 to one infinity percent more whales than most shows. But(t) no promises. 'Highly watchable, absurd... with some absolute pearls. Gabey makes it look easy' (Marc Burrows). 'Delightfully odd' (TheWeeReview.com).
BOOK NOWChloe Jacobs: Twilight: Breaking Down
By Chloe JacobsHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
14 Aug - 18 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 18+The year is 2009. The location is, physically, Slough, Berkshire and, spiritually, Forks, Washington. An 11-year-old Chloe Jacobs has written a 30,000-word self-insert erotic Twilight fanfiction. 17 years later, she's ready to share it on stage... This show asks the important questions: what does it mean to be a superfan? What compels us to write? And... Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca? 'Charmingly self-deprecating and wonderfully self-assured' (Cherwell.org). 'Effortlessly funny... had the audience doubled over with laughter' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'I need to hear the rest of this fanfiction!' (Ahir Shah).
BOOK NOWDaisy M Stone: Well, This Is Sketchy
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 14+'A revelation, 'Brilliant range of characters' and 'Genius!' (Audience reviews, 2025). Enjoy a cocktail of comedy monologues, poetry and sketches, all shaken into a one-woman show. Amongst a myriad of characters, Daisy introduces a 7-year-old cowboy-pirate, awkward teens, the performer of Shakespeare's missing Ode and Cassie the ghostly reporter. Spanning nostalgia, embarrassment, grief and ridiculousness, this show presents the recognisable chaos in being a woman. Daisy’s comedy has aired on BBC Upload, she was a runner-up in last year’s Funny Women Awards live heats and regularly performs improv comedy with The Oxford Imps.
BOOK NOWImproversity Challenge
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
19 Aug - 23 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 16+Buzzers at the ready: join us for a head-to-head improv comedy showdown, pitting the legendary Oxford Imps against hilarious special guest teams from across the UK and beyond! Expect puns at pace, snappy scenes and buckets of friendly competition. Bring your question-setting heads and take your seat at the wildest, wackiest quiz in town! (And, please, whatever you do, don't tell the BBC...)
BOOK NOWJack McMinn and Absana Rutherford: Petfood!
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 11 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 16+As seen on Channel 4, Jack McMinn (Musical Comedy Awards 2025 Runner-up) and Absana Rutherford present Petfood!, a critically acclaimed mix of sketches, cabaret, music and more! Join the pair for laughs, tears (from laughing), and some surprises along the way (probably more laughs and tears, realistically). Bring tissues regardless. 'Left a real impact' (Evening Standard). 'Surprised and delighted' (FunnyWomen.com). 'I want to work with [Jack]' (Jon Batiste, 8x Grammy winner). 'Unique and delightful' (DailyInfo.co.uk). 'Incredibly talented' (BrightonFringe.org). Sketch-Off 2026 Semi-finalists.
BOOK NOWMuch Ado About Climate: An Interactive Improv Show
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 3+Shakespearean tropes. Climate breakdown. One unpredictable hour of improv. This isn’t your standard improv show. This isn't your traditional play about climate change, either. This is an audience-led improvised performance where a collision of original characters, born from Shakespeare's most enduring archetypes, must navigate the pressures of a rapidly changing world. Join Edinburgh scholars for a lively discussion on Shakespeare's hidden environmental wisdom. Then, your insights and thoughts become the show! After the performance, stick around to unpack what just happened. What insights might we take with us into our real lives?
BOOK NOWMy Dead Mum's AI Boyfriend
By Sali AdamsHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 3 (Nicolson Square Venues)
26 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 16:15
60 mins
Age: 12+Carrie’s mum is dead. Her last wishes were for her daughter to drive her ashes back to her childhood home in Anglesey, Wales, to be scattered. However, there is one catch – Carrie has to take Aled with her. Aled is her mum’s secret boyfriend. Aled was with her for 8 years. Aled is a chatbot. 'Heartfelt and deeply funny' (TheOxfordBlue.co.uk). 'Quintessentially irreverent' (Cherwell.org). 'Radically human' (RoomWithReviewBlog.blogspot.com). 'Within ten seconds, the audience is genuinely captivated' (The Last Act Critic, Substack).
BOOK NOW2 Truths, 1 Lie
By Simon CaineHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 1
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:30
60 mins
Age: 16+Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...? The award-winning interactive comedy compilation sell-out show returns to an air-conditioned venue on the Grassmarket! The perfect show for fans of BBC's Would I Lie To You? Total sell-out 2023, 2024 and 2025, so book early! Over 2 million views on social media this year! Previous acts include Lou Wall, Geoff Norcott, Milo Edwards, Laura Lexx, Mark Silcox and more!
BOOK NOWEnrico Touché: Hot Knees
Hoots @ Potterrow — Big Yurt
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:30
60 mins
Age: 12+From sold-out cabarets across Europe, Enrico Touché brings their unique brand of comedy to the stage in an hour of unbelievable nonsense. Enrico has a dream: to be the best at business. But what kind of business? Hot Knees is a high-energy comedy about ambition, passion and following your dreams to their illogical conclusion. Expect briefcases, suitcases, and cases of uncontrollable laughter. For lovers of slapstick and the absurd – meet Enrico Touché. You will be touched. 'Enrico Touché exemplifies why classic slapstick still #slaps' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk). 'The shtick is absolutely delightful' (Kate Copstick).
BOOK NOWThe Real Housewife of Scotland
Hoots @ Hilton (Bread Street) — Slice 3
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 16:30
60 mins
Age: 18+Jojo Sutherland is a Scottish comedian renowned for her fearless honesty, sharp wit and infectious energy. Dubbed The Real Housewife of Scotland – despite not having had a house for the last three years... or a husband – Jojo turns life’s chaos into comedy gold. A master storyteller, she mines her own experiences of parenting, relationships and resilience to deliver bold, brutally funny stand-up that’s both relatable and rebellious. With a career spanning theatre, radio and sell-out festival shows, Jojo’s trademark authenticity and unfiltered humour have made her a standout voice in Scottish comedy.
BOOK NOWBarcelona Comedy Tapas: Bite-Sized Stand-Up
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
16 Aug - 29 Aug
Start times: 16:35
60 mins
Age: 16+Barcelona’s comedy scene is booming, and this show serves up a bite-sized selection of its most exciting acts. Featuring up-and-coming comedians from across the city, this fast-paced, international lineup delivers a mix of styles, voices and big laughs. Like tapas, you’ll get a taste of everything – from sharp one-liners to personal stories and unexpected twists. Barcelona has become a hotspot for English-language stand-up, attracting talent from all over the world, and now they’re bringing that flavour to the Fringe. Comedy tapas: small bites, big laughs, and something for everyone.
BOOK NOWLorna Ní Shúilleabháin: Barefoot Before God
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 4 (Nicolson Square Venues)
7 Aug - 15 Aug
Start times: 16:35
60 mins
Age: 16+Born and raised in Catholic Ireland, Lorna finds herself barefoot and bewildered in Barcelona. Through storytelling, and crowd work, she explores Catholic guilt, sexuality and cultural confusion. Blending wit with vulnerability, the show unpacks shame and to rebuild identity in a new culture. After sold-out runs in Barcelona and Dublin, Lorna creates an atmosphere where audiences feel part of the journey. 'Lorna's charisma drives the show from start to finish... energy doesn't drop for a second' (Audience Review). A story of transformation, for anyone learning to laugh at the shame they were raised in.
BOOK NOW90s Magic Throwback with Chris Fleming
Hoots @ The Apex — Hoot 6
18 Aug - 27 Aug
Start times: 16:40
50 mins
Age: 12+A feel good magic show about growing up in the 90s with VHS tapes, dial up internet and questionable fashion choices. Expect laughs, surprises, an awesome 90s soundtrack, and a few magical nostalgic throwbacks.
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