Comedy, Sketch within 5 miles of Edinburgh
11 events within 5 miles
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Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase
Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Wed 7 Aug
£7 / 0131 556 5375
The Colour Ham
Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Sat 3 Aug
£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375
Comedy Gala 2013
Kevin Bridges and Adam Hills host Edinburgh's biggest all-star comedy event, which also airs on the old TV machine.
The Edinburgh Playhouse (1.0 miles)
Thu 22 Aug
£25 / 0844 871 3014
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…
Edinburgh: various venues (1.0 miles)
Fri 2 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
Sat 3 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
Sun 4 Aug
Times & prices vary / 0131 226 2000
The Ginge, the Geordie and the Geek
A night of comedy madness from this highly-acclaimed sketch show featuring surreal characters and 80s power ballads.
Just the Tonic, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
£14 (£13) / 0131 556 5375
Barry Humphries: Eat Pray Laugh!
Come along, possums, and bid a tearful adieu to Dame Edna and co on Barry Humphries' final tour.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre (0.9 miles)
Tue 5 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 19:30
Wed 6 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 19:30
Thu 7 Nov
£15–£75 / 0131 529 6000
- 14:30
- 19:30
The Broken Windows Policy
The Stand's monthly sketch show returns with new skits and character treats featuring the best of fresh Scots comedy, including Larah Bross, Dave MacGregor and Ben Verth.
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Wed 5 Jun
£4 (£2) / 0131 558 7272
Wed 3 Jul
£4; £2 / 0131 558 7272
Jo Caulfield Presents the Good, the Bad and the Unexpected
Jo Caulfield hosts an evening of experimental stand-up, sketches, characters and there's even a rogue game show featuring some of Edinburgh's finest.
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Wed 22 May
£5 / 0131 558 7272
Wed 19 Jun
£5 / 0131 558 7272
Wed 17 Jul
£5 / 0131 558 7272
- 20:30
Melting Pot
Okay audience, you're in charge now. Vote for the best of the new sketches and skits from local comedy types and revel in the fact that you've probably cheered up a writer's night.
The Stand, Edinburgh (1.2 miles)
Wed 12 Jun
£5 (£4; Members £2.50) / 0131 558 7272
Pekka and Strangebone's Comedy Showpiece
Dark, chaotic comedy from the twisted talent agency Pekka and Strangebone.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh (1.1 miles)
Sat 3 Aug
Free / 0131 556 7060
- 17:30 – 20:30
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 0131 556 7060
- 17:30 – 20:30
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 0131 556 7060
- 17:30 – 20:30
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre: In Space
Songs, sketches, falsetto and violence, laced with a sci-fi theme from the ever popular Sock Puppets.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh (1.0 miles)
Wed 31 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 622 6552
Thu 1 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 622 6552
Fri 2 Aug
Prices to be confirmed / 0131 622 6552




