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
Gabey 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 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!
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 NOWBoxticker
By Becky PriceHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 6
7 Aug - 16 Aug
Start times: 16:40
60 mins
Age: 18+Becky is many things: a nurse, divorced, queer, ADHD-er, vegan, bleeding heart liberal and perpetually baffled. She’s never seen an episode of Love Island, but she has shooed away her patients’ hallucinated spiders. Come with her on a journey to see how many boxes she, (and you?!), can tick and whether any of them matter. Her affair with comedy has lasted longer than both her marriage and her nursing career: and this is her first solo show! ‘Her material content is wide, varied and most importantly funny... a good future ahead of her’ (One4Review.co.uk).
BOOK NOWEmma Davies: You Are All Resources
By Emma DaviesHoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 1
7 Aug - 18 Aug
Start times: 16:50
45 mins
Age: 16+Ever wondered whose side HR is really on? Join HR consultant, Alllison Pope, as she leads Remark Insurance through a workforce restructure. This satirical comedy puts HR under the microscope. Expect questionable professional advice, power dressing and corporate duplicity, with 90s references abound. If you remember Kilroy, work in HR or have had a contretemps with HR, this show is for you. Runner-up West End Women's New Comedian of the Year 2025 and Sketch Off! semi-finalist 2025. 'A real bouffon energy' (TheReviewsHub.com).
BOOK NOWKitty's Salon of Dreams
By Kitty CassisHoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 1
19 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 16:50
60 mins
Age: 14+Dive into the wonderful weird world of Kitty's salon, where you're not just a spectator but an active participant. Get ready to be entertained by the vivacious and totally trustworthy beautician, listening to her quirky tales whilst getting your imaginary hair done. Take an hour to escape with your favourite Northern beautician, where every seat is the best in the house because you're right in the thick of the action.
BOOK NOWRob Moriarty: Sick in the Head
By Rob MoriartyHoots @ The Apex — Hoot 3
7 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:50
45 mins
Age: 18+Dark and dirty jokes about sexuality, identity and mental health, from rising Irish and famously homosexual comedian Rob Moriarty. A regular at top clubs across the UK and Ireland, he has opened for comedians such as Mike Rice and Reginald D Hunter and was also a Leicester Square New Comedian 2024 finalist. As seen on the hit podcast Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting. 'Excellent and fresh' (Tom Ward). 'The future of comedy. God help us' (David McSavage).
BOOK NOWJoJo Maberly: Angst and Angstability (WIP)
By JoJo MaberlyHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
17 Aug - 31 Aug
Start times: 16:55
45 mins
Age: 16+In this innocently unhinged WIP, JoJo Maberly examines her achingly angsty years in rural England with catchy songs on the guitar, tortured wails through a loop pedal, and vicars. Loads and loads of vicars. 'Witty and unexpected' (Chortle.co.uk), 'Innovative... distinctive' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). BBC New Comedy Awards, Bristol Comedy Competition Winner, Musical Comedy Awards Best Newcomer, writer for BBC Radio 4, support for Jessica Fostekew and Jarred Christmas. As seen on BBC Three.
BOOK NOWTony Cony: Lost in New York
By Fred NewnesHoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 6 (Nicolson Square Venues Courtyard)
7 Aug - 16 Aug
Start times: 16:55
60 mins
Age: 18+Tony is leaving the cone-fines of Coney Island for the first time – and he needs your support! Commiserate, cheer and cry with laughter as this courageous cone finds his feet in one of the world’s scariest cities. Enjoy low-brow humour on an epic scale as Fred Newnes embarks on an utterly unique adventure, utilising clown, improv and sketch to bring this little cone that could to life. Directed by Carlos Sandin.
BOOK NOWHarry Stachini: Lobster
Hoots @ The Apex — Hoot 4
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 17:00
60 mins
Age: 16+After a sell-out run and a wave of glowing reviews in 2024 and 2025, Harry Stachini returns with his hotly anticipated new show: Lobster. 'British comedy at its best' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). Packed with sharp observational storytelling, huge laughs and undeniable likability, Stachini's new hour dives into the life changes we all face. For Harry, that’s meant travelling the world, falling in love and becoming housemates with his dad. A firm favourite with audiences across the UK and beyond, Harry has amassed millions of views online. 'His anecdotes are as funny as they’re outrageous' **** (EdFestMag.com).
BOOK NOWJohn Tothill: Close Your Eyes With Holy Dread For He On Honey-Dew Hath Fed, And Drunk The Milk Of Paradise (WIP)
Hoots @ Nicolson Square — Nic 2 (The Main Hall, Nicolson Square Venues)
17 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 17:00
60 mins
Age: 14+Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 nominee, John Tothill, is back to work up a brand-new show. Expect an hour that is the only thing better than good – useful to him. Chortle.co.uk Awards Best Show nominee 2026. 'One of the funniest hours of stand-up at this year’s Fringe' ***** (Telegraph). 'One of the most distinctive stand-up voices of his generation' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Brings us closer to stand-up paradise' **** (Guardian). As seen/heard on Channel 4, E4 and BBC Radio 4.
BOOK NOWKat Ronson: Millennial Girl (WIP)
By Kat RonsonHoots @ Potterrow — Wee Container 2
7 Aug - 30 Aug
Start times: 17:00
60 mins
Age: 16+Millennial Girl throws you headfirst into the drama, nostalgia and chaos of the 2000s through Kat Ronson’s viral throwback character, Katie, amassing over 70 million views online. Join Katie as she salutes the generation that didn’t break the internet, but built it. Millennial Girl will haunt you with sweeping fringes, limewire viruses and questions you couldn't help but ask... ASL? Kat Ronson, hailed by Wonderland as 'One of British comedy’s brightest new talents', has performed to sold-out crowds across the UK, culminating in her sketch show 'The Whoreing Twenties' debuting at Leicester Square Theatre.
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