Late night events, Comedy

Social commentary and political observations from the Dublin-born stand-up, star of BBC3's Conspiracy Roadtrip and 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee for Best Comedy Show.

Free Festival. You know those Fringe shows where the title suggests an angsty, life affirming but funny journey into the performer's subconscious? You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn? Well, this isn't one of those shows… Come and join rising stars of the London comedy scene Dan Moss (multiple award winner), Calen…

The UK’s funniest globetrotting impressionist returns with the laughs, wrestling with his life and love of movies in this fast paced, action-packed, feel good show. Join Anil as he twists, turns and transforms himself into over 50 movie stars! Featuring live movie trailers, stand-up, stories and an all star cast of…

‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’Hanlan is delighted to present his latest stand-up show for 2013. The style is observational, the subject matter is life itself, and the default expression is one of utter disbelief. Sometimes thoughtful, sometimes silly, but always punchy. Suitable for ages 14 and over. Runs approximately one…

Lovely Men / Free Festival. Prepare to fill a bucket with mighty treasures as four strapping yet amusing Midlands men crack open a case of vintage silliness in a greatest hits show that's been refined just for you. www.thelovelymen.com. Ages 18+.

Four superb showcases featuring the very best comedy from across the Fringe. The biggest names, the hottest new acts, together in one stunning show, set in Edinburgh's most iconic Fringe venue. With five major acts for the price of one and a different line-up every show, this sensational Saturday night spectacular is set…

Students of Baby Wants Candy's Improv Fringe Intensive strut their stuff in this showcase performance! To find out more or register for the award-winning BWC's 4-day Improv Intensive workshop head to www.BabyWantsCandy.com. Ages 16+.

Bad Bread return to Edinburgh with a brand new romantic (sketch) comedy - just don't tell Richard Curtis. Sure, they're comedians, but they're also just a girl (and two guys), standing in front of an audience asking you to laugh. 'Wonderfully funny show. Three excellent comedians' (Comedy.co.uk). 'The obvious comic…

Well-respected comedy club that strives to put on exciting and engaging acts each time.

Comedians take world events into their own hands and get debating. Funniest gets your vote. It's that simple.

Live Nation Presents… Shooting from the (new) hip, still alive and kicking, the nation's favourite octogenarian and hit of Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon and Sky Atlantic's Common Ground returns with a brand new stand-up show armed with fierce one-liners, biting satire plus some effing and that sort of thing…

This downloadable tour invites you into the Fringe's histories, through intimate anecdotes from veteran performers like Arthur Smith and Simon Munnery. Takes 30-40 minutes. Also, you have the chance to become part of the fun and carnival of the Fringe yourself, as you walk around the city armed only with an mp3 player and…

BattleActs! is a multi five-star, Time Out, Critic’s Choice, and Smirnoff Hot Pick improv comedy show, winning the Manchester Improv Tournament and Pick of the Fringe (StageWon.co.uk). Free Fringe stalwarts over the last four years and proud to have garnered a loyal following of improv fans as well as critical…

BBC Radio 3’s late night journey across musical time and space, Late Junction, hosts a special show with interviews and live performances by musicians appearing at the Edinburgh Festivals. Expect an eclectic mix of styles encompassing world, folk, alternative, electronic, jazz and more. Please note - This is a free…

Mick Perrin Worldwide. Travelling at the speed of thought in his brand new music production spaceship, the world class multi award-winning musician and comedian transcends mere mimicry to produce studio quality compositions faster than most could imagine them. The vocal shaman emits and manipulates any conceivable…

Quick wit and sharp gags as the 2011 Comedy Cafe New Act Of The Year award-winner talks about trying to revive the lost art of letter writing.

Improvised humour from Jam Sponge Comedy.

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex. The Axis of Awesome's Benny Davis will music at you like mad in his break out solo show! His technical mastery, mind-blowing skills, and patented musical satire, strung together in a showcase of his 'phenomenal talent' (Scotsman). From the street corner to the stage, Benny goes from a lowly…

Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble and James Acaster share stories of their friendship and perform stand-up sets.

Energetic humour, storytelling and wordplay from stand-up Josh Howie, plus Canadian Pete Johansson, David Hadingham and John Fothergill.

Razor-sharp wit and incisive, offbeat gags from stand-up Josh Howie, plus Canadian Pete Johansson, David Hadingham, John Fothergill plus open spot.

Big names from the circuit showing off exactly why they're performing at a night called Best in Stand-up. No pressure then.

The Gilded Balloon / Sketch Club. It's the grand final of the Gilded Balloon and Sketch Club's exciting new competition for sketch and character comedy writers and performers. In front of a panel of expert judges from the comedy industry, the winners of six London heats battle it out in Edinburgh for the big title…

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