Comedy, Hitlisted within 5 miles of Edinburgh
8 events within 5 miles
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Edinburgh Zoo Nights
There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…
Edinburgh Zoo (4.2 miles)
Fri 24 May
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Fri 28 Jun
£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340
- 18:00 – 22:00
Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Tue 28 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 30 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Fri 31 May
£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Thu 6 Jun
£26.50 / 0131 529 6000
Fri 7 Jun
£26.50 / 0131 529 6000
Sat 8 Jun
£26.50 / 0131 529 6000
Jo Caulfield Presents … The Speakeasy
A relaxed evening featuring a diverse bill of artists (magicians, comedians, writers and more) telling true stories from the haunting to the hilarious live on stage, giving some unexpected insights into their worlds.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh (0.9 miles)
Tue 11 Jun
£6 / 0131 556 9579
Crime writer Ian Rankin, award-winning comedian Susan Calman, mindreader Colin McLeod, storyteller James Spense, musician Colin McEwan, comedian Ben Verth, a 10-minute play by Dave McFarlane, plus others and MC Jo Caulfield.
- 20:00
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man
You know fine well who he is, now pop along and see his new show, which looks at life from a skewed white van man's perspective.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Sun 4 Aug
£22 / 0844 871 3014
Mon 5 Aug
£22 / 0844 871 3014
Bright Club: Edinburgh
The hardworking staff at Edinburgh's universities are let out for the night to share their tales about the weird, wonderful, and often very funny, world of research.
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Tue 28 May
£5 / 0131 558 7272
The Saturday Show
Saturday nights à la Stand are normally a sold out affair so it's worth booking in advance and getting in early for the edibles. (Food. Not ladies.)
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Sat 8 Jun
£15 / 0131 558 7272
It's only bleedin' Frank Rossitano (30 Rock, you guys) aka Judah Friedlander, appearing tonight alongside Loretta Maine, John Gavin and host Stu Murphy.
The Friday Show
Friday night sparkles with the promise of comedy in a basement, courtesy of those good folk at The Stand. Hurrah!
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Fri 7 Jun
£12 (£10; Members £6) / 0131 558 7272
It's only bleedin' Frank Rossitano (30 Rock you guys) aka Judah Friedlander, appearing tonight, alongside Loretta Maine, John Gavin and host Stu Murphy.
