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3 Days Off Jesus - Free
Date Location
David Burke / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Born on the 22nd of December, David Burke is only 3 days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irish man for a cup of tea and a night of comedy and stories about childhood growing up in old Ireland, religion, women and all that could lay in-between. 'David Burke is actually quite funny … A likeable fellow' ★★★ (AdelaideNow.com.au). 'Very funny guy … it was really worth it' ★★★★ ½ (TalkFringe.com). 'Ridiculous-like' (RipItUp.com.au).
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 5.45–6.45pm Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
Abandoman
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Bound and Gagged Comedy. Abandoman is back! Abandoman recently completed a UK tour with Ed Sheeran. They create hilarious musical sketches at lightning speed live in front of their audience. ' Flight of the Concords meets 8 Mile ' (Chortle.co.uk). Ages 16+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 9.45–10.45pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Sun 9.45–10.45pm Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.45–10.45pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh
Aberdeen vs Glasgow vs The World II - Free
Date Location
FGC Comedy / Laughing Horse Free Festival. For two years running, Chris Stephen has brought you the finest upcoming Scottish comedians as well as guest acts from around the globe, and this year is no different – except this time we're going for it! Through the entire festival we will bring you stand-up comedians, ventriloquists, character acts, games, fun and general mayhem. Last year was our most successful after receiving a four-star review and touring the show afterwards in Scotland.
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.30–5.30pm Laughing Horse @ The Newsroom, Edinburgh
Adam Hills: Mess Around
Date Location
Off The Kerb Productions by arrangement with Lisa Richards Agency. In 2010 Adam based his show around the audience, made a stuffed toy a hero, raised cash for the Sick Kids. He's back to do it all again. 'Hills is astonishingly good at what he does' (Chortle.co.uk). Sundays with BSL interpreter. Ages 14+.
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2 Aug3 Aug Thu & Fri 7.40–8.40pm
Preview performance.
Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
4 Aug19 Aug Mon–Sun 7.40–8.40pm Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Adam Larter: Happy New Year - A Free Comedy Show
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Adam Larter / Laughing Horse Free Festival. If your worst New Year's Eve was the time you cried alone in the toilet, it won't be now! Adam Larter has travelled back in time to celebrate New Year's Eve with you. With the massive budget he's been given by his completely legitimate sponsorship from Fosters he'll have fireworks, roller-skating and possibly a joke. 'The sheer volume of his daft ideas is stunning … a very disorganised genius' ★★★★ (Skinny). 'Had the audience giggling with bemused…
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4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 1.15–2.15pm Laughing Horse @ Captain Taylor's Coffee House, Edinburgh
Age of the Geek
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Hayden Cohen. Dictators have fallen. Empires have been won and lost. Now geeks rule the world. Combining spoken word, music and comedy, Hayden shows how the geeks have inherited the earth. Staring longingly into the heart of all things geeky, this is a show that will entertain you through our impending technological doom. Age suitability: rated 'PG'.
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3 Aug4 Aug Fri & Sat 3.05–3.55pm
Preview performance.
theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 3.05–3.55pm
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theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
8 Aug25 Aug Mon–Sat 3.05–3.55pm theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh
Alan Davies: Life is Pain
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Best known as Stephen Fry's mop-topped buffoon on QI and duffle-coated detective in Jonathan Creek, Alan returns to his stand-up roots.
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9 Aug14 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 7.40–8.40pm Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
18 Oct 7.30pm Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
19 Oct 8pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
20 Oct 8.30pm Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Alistair Barrie: Urban Fogey
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CKP. The List called Alistair Barrie a 'Comic Dandy'. He prefers 'Urban Fogey'. The Independent went with 'Excellent'. Come and see why. ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (Metro). ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 6.50–7.50pm
Preview performance.
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.50–7.50pm Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 6.50–7.50pm
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Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
And They Played Shang-A-Lang
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Craft Theatre Company / The Stand Comedy Club. School days from school discos to punk rock, encountering death for the first time, to your first experience of love. This musical play has it all. With a backbeat of number one hits from the 70s, Jim's story will have you laughing, crying and recalling your own school days. Sit back and enjoy this professional adult cast bring the 70s to life. A non-stop show of such force, it will blow you away. This Edinburgh treat is not to be missed! Age…
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5 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 12.50–2.20pm The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
Andrew Lawrence is Coming to Get You
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Chambers Management. Star of Live at the Apollo, now a regular on Channel 4's Stand Up for the Week, Andrew Lawrence arrives in Edinburgh following a sell-out 50 date tour of the UK. Twice nominated Best UK Headline Act at the Chortle Awards 2010/11, also a former double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, audiences can expect Lawrence to deliver an hour of top-class stand-up. 'He discharges kamikaze philosophies a-hundred-to-the-dozen. And it is outstanding.' (List) 'His almost Victorian blend…
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 8.50–9.50pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 8.50–9.50pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8.50–9.50pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Andrew Lawrence Is Coming To Get You
Date Location
Vitriolic humour from the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee.
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26 Oct Oct 26, 8pm The Castle, Wellingborough
1 Nov Nov 1, 8pm, doors 6.30pm Komedia, Bath
10 Nov Nov 10, 8pm, doors 7pm The Electric Palace, Bridport
3 Dec Dec 3, 8pm Norwich Arts Centre, Norwich
13 Dec Dec 13, 7pm, doors Slade Rooms at Little Civic, Wolverhampton
7 Feb Feb 7, 7.30pm, doors 7pm The Glee Club, Cardiff Bay
Andrew Lawrence: The Best Kept Secret In Comedy
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Vitriolic humour from the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee.
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8 Jun Jun 8, 8pm, doors 7pm Acorn Arts Centre, Penzance
9 Jun Jun 9, 7.45pm Merlin Theatre, Frome
14 Jun Jun 14, 8pm Marlowe Studio at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm Key Theatre, Peterborough
16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh
22 Jun Jun 22, 8pm Hazlitt Arts Centre, Maidstone
29 Jun Jun 29, 8pm Quarterhouse, Folkestone
6 Jul Jul 6, 8pm Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton
The Axis of Awesome: Cry Yourself A River
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Axis of Awesome. A brand-new hour of musical comedy from those guys off of the internet. Limited season so get in fast. Sold out four years in a row, all new songs with Jordan, Lee, etc. 'Truly awesomely funny!' ★★★★★ (Adelaide Advertiser). 'Fringe legends!' ★★★★★ (ThreeWeeks). 'Brilliantly witty - the laughs come thick and fast' ★★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info). 'If you don't laugh until your jaw aches and you're clutching your sides begging them to stop then I have no polite way to finish…
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 6–7pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug19 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 6–7pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Bank Holiday Special
Date Location
Get yourself down the the Stand for a proper celebration of the Jubilee with David Kay, Simon O'Keeffe, Pam Ford and Stu Murphy. Go on, the Queen might show up. (She definitely won't).
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3 Jun 8.30pm The Stand, Edinburgh
Beatnik Comedy
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Every week a host of Scotland's comedy newbies show off their rib-tickling skills, presided over by a professional headliner. Hosted by Liam Withnail.
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30 May25 Jul Wed 8.30pm The Tron, Edinburgh
The Beehive Comedy Club
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Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.
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1 Jun28 Jul Fri & Sat 8.30pm Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
Benefit for Ethiopia Link
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Ethiopia Link provides support for orphaned and abandoned children, and now Susan Morrison, Keir McAllister, Jay Lafferty, Gus Lymburn and Raymond Mearns raise awareness of the charity with comedy for a good cause.
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18 Jul 8.30pm The Stand, Edinburgh
Best of Edinburgh: The Showcase Show
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EdCom Productions. Whipping up a selection of the best comedy acts of the Festival into a delicious lunchtime feast, The Showcase Show returns for its ninth triumphant year. At the heart of the action in the Pleasance Courtyard's buzzing Cabaret Bar, this show is perfect for comedy fans looking for some early afternoon laughs. With a new line-up every day including big name headliners and the hottest new up-and-comers, The Showcase Show is the best place to start your day. All ages.
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3 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 1.10–2.10pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
The Best of Irish Comedy
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Stand Comedy Club. Ireland's finest under one roof. Excellent value celtic showcase featuring three top comics for the price of one. Fringe institution since 1999. Previous guests include Jason Byrne, Dara O'Briain, Dylan Moran, David O'Doherty, Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy, Ed Byrne, Neil Delamere,Michael Legge, Michael Redmond, Eleanor Tiernan, Jarlath Regan, Deirdre O'Kane, Jake O'Kane, Ian Coppinger and Owen O'Neill. 'Wonderful line-up truly justifies show's title' (Evening News). Great…
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3 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7.15pm The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
The Best Of Scottish Comedy
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Stand Comedy Club. Fifteenth side-splitting year. Quality showcase with Caledonia's finest. Old favourites and rising stars. Four great comics for twelve quid. Changes nightly. Previous guests include Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Fred MacAulay, Des Clarke, Bruce Morton, Arnold Brown, Stephen Carlin, Gary Little, Raymond Mearns, Vladimir McTavish, Susan Morrison, Bruce Devlin, Joe Heenan, David Kay, Mark Nelson and Daniel Sloss. 'Great value in a relaxed environment' (Scotsman). 'The Stand…
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3 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 9.45–11.35pm The Stand, Edinburgh
Best of Scottish Comedy
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A monthly showcase of the finest comedy talent from north of the border, flying the flag of Scottish talent without looking like a hooligan.
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30 May 8.30pm
This month let Janey Godley demonstrate why she's considered the mother of barbed, hard-nosed Scottish wit.
The Stand, Edinburgh
27 Jun 8.30pm
With Alan Francis.
The Stand, Edinburgh
25 Jul 8.30pm
With Stu & Garry.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Best of the Fest Daytime
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Assembly. The perfect way to kick start your day sampling the very Best of the Fest! Join us in the gardens for the best comedy, music and cabaret on offer. Suitable for all ages. Daily line-ups at www.assemblyfestival.com. All ages.
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3 Aug26 Aug Tue–Sun noon–1.15pm Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
The Beta Males & The Noise Next Door: An Edinburgh Preview Double Bill
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Sketches and improvised comedy as the two groups prepare new material.
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21 Jun Jun 21, 8pm Hall Two at Kings Place, London N1
Better Living Through Comedy
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival previews from sketch trio Jigsaw and spontaneous troupe Fat Kitten Improv.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 8pm The Green Note Cafe, London NW1
Better Living Through Comedy
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Edinburgh previews from musical comic Helen Arney and spontaneous comedy troupe Fat Kitten Improv.
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17 Jul Jul 17, 8pm The Green Note Cafe, London NW1
Better Living Through Comedy
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Edinburgh previews from sketch duo Max & Ivan and spontaneous comedy troupe Fat Kitten Improv.
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24 Jul Jul 24, 8pm The Green Note Cafe, London NW1
The Big Comedy Gala in Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
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Big C. Roy Walker (ITV's Catchphrase) hosts a second-to-none line-up of stand-up celebrity to raise awareness and funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Last year's sold-out show featured Ed Byrne, Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, The Boy with Tape on his Face and more. Line-up TBC. @bigcomedygala. Last year's event raised £18,433.08. This year we want to raise £20,000 in one night. Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. They provide practical, medical and…
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13 Aug 9.30pm Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
Big Value: Edinburgh Preview Show
Date Location
Sharp and intelligent wit from Debra-Jane Appleby, plus Ola and Ben Hustwayte.
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3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm, doors 6.45pm Just The Tonic Comedy Club, Leicester
Big Value: Edinburgh Preview Show
Date Location
Dry wit and acerbic one-liners from Romesh Ranganathan, plus Bryan Lacey, Adam Staunton and Bobby Mair.
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10 Jun Jun 10, 8pm, doors 6.45pm Just The Tonic Comedy Club, Leicester
Big Value: Edinburgh Preview Show
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Outspoken banter from Alan Anderson, plus Peter McCole and Fin Taylor.
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17 Jun Jun 17, 8pm, doors 6.45pm Just The Tonic Comedy Club, Leicester
Big Value: Edinburgh Preview Show
Date Location
Punchy gags and observations from Jonathan Elston, plus Andrea Hubert and Ben Van Der Velde.
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24 Jun Jun 24, 8pm, doors 6.45pm Just The Tonic Comedy Club, Leicester
Black Monday – The Longest Laugh All Day Gong Show
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The Shack Comedy Club. Who beats the gong, you decide! Pop in and out, or stay for the duration of this massive all-day show. Winner announced at midnight. All proceeds to charity, sponsored by Duracell. MC Chris Conroy steers this ship for the duration. Join him on this mammoth task which aims to raise money for charity whilst having a right good laugh along the way - expect surprise drop-ins and unexpected incidents. We will be tweeting the event via @theshackedinbur but you will want to…
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13 Aug Noon The Shack, Edinburgh
Blah Blah Comedy Club: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
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Energetic humour from Anglo-Turkish stand-up Naz Osmanoglu and sharp improvisations from Australian comic Yianni Agisilaou.
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5 Jun Jun 5, 7.30pm, doors The Camden Head, London NW1
Blah Blah Comedy Club: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
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Offbeat gags from Benny Boot and surreal humour from Canadian stand-up Tony Law.
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11 Jun Jun 11, 7.30pm, doors The Camden Head, London NW1
Blah Blah Comedy Club: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
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Intelligent stand-up from Richard Herring and insightful wit from Catie Wilkins.
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12 Jun Jun 12, 7.30pm The Camden Head, London NW1
Blah Blah Comedy Club: Edinburgh Fringe Preview
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Smart observations from Roisin Conaty and sardonic quips from Al Barrie.
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25 Jun Jun 25, 7.30pm The Camden Head, London NW1
The Blanks
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CKP in association with Hyper Agency and Sloat Entertainment. The Blanks (Ted's band from TV's Scrubs) perform hilariously entertaining a cappella music and sketch comedy. An online phenomenon with over eight million YouTube views. For their Edinburgh debut expect skits, antics and talking toys. Book early! Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 9.30–10.30pm
Preview performance.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Sun 9.30–10.30pm Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.30–10.30pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
The Blue Cat Comedy Club
Date Location
Upbeat wit from Chris Ramsey and visual and physical humour from Martin Bigpig Mor as the stand-ups preview new material ahead of Edinburgh Festival.
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1 Jul Jul 1, 7.45pm Blue Cat Cafe Bar, Stockport
Bright Club: Edinburgh
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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.
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12 Jun 8.30pm The Stand, Edinburgh
The Broken Windows Policy
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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.
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6 Jun 7.30pm
There are also a whole bunch of special guests this evening, you lucky ducks. Enjoy Siân Bevan, Keir…
The Stand, Edinburgh
4 Jul 8.30pm The Stand, Edinburgh
Camii Sinclair
Date Location
Songs and humour from comedian and singer-songwriter Sinclair and guests.
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12 May30 Jun Sat 6pm The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh
Candid Cabaret
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A mischievous mix of burlesque, comedy, magic and more from Aurora Winterborn.
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3 Jul 7.15pm Sapphire Rooms, Edinburgh
Casablanca: The Gin Joint Cut
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Of all the theatres in all the world …Morag Fullarton's three-hander contains some of the most iconic scenes and lines ever written.
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13 Sep15 Sep Thu–Sat 8pm Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Catie Wilkins: Joy Is My Middle Name
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Corrie McGuire for Objective Talent. Did the name your parents chose for you reflect their unrealistic expectations? Hope? Faith? Moon Unit? Catie Joy Wilkins hates smiling. Her middle name makes things worse. Find out what to do if your tooth snags during fellatio, how men created a feminist Swiss Army Knife (basically by adding a sewing kit) plus good news for thousands of girls with no sex appeal. FHM Stand-Up Hero, ITV4. Dave's Top 10 New Comedians. 'Very funny' (Jimmy Carr).
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2 Aug3 Aug Thu & Fri 7.45–8.45pm
Preview performance.
Underbelly, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 7.45–8.45pm Underbelly, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 7.45–8.45pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Underbelly, Edinburgh
Charlie Baker Freshly Baked
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Off The Kerb Productions in Association with Debi Allen Associates. Stand-up from award-winning comedian, singer, actor, writer and tap dancer. Also husband, father, son, runner, Devonian and overeater. A fresh comedy hour from 'Devon's answer to Frank Sinatra' (Guardian) ★★★★ (Scotsman). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 7.15–8.15pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 7.15–8.15pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 7.15–8.15pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Chilly Gonzales
Date Location
Chilly Gonzales. Underground prankster rapper, workaholic Grammy-nominated producer, melancholic piano virtuoso and Guinness World Record holder, the unspeakable, unmissable Chilly 'Gonzo' Gonzales returns to the UK with his piano talk show after two sold-out runs at London's Soho Theatre. Ages 14+.
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3 Aug26 Aug Fri & Sun 9.45–11pm The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh
Chortle Student Comedy Award Final
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Chortle. Hundreds entered, only eight survive. Who will be crowned Britain's funniest student comedian? Organised by top comedy website Chortle, previous finalists include Simon Bird (Inbetweeners) and Tom Deacon (Radio 1). Powered by The Sims 3. Ages 14+.
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13 Aug 10.30pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Chris McCausland: Not Blind Enough
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Bound and Gagged Comedy. Back for a fourth consecutive year, McCausland confronts the stereotype he's worked hard to avoid, kicking it squarely in the … 'Balls-Out Funny!' (Chortle.co.uk). 'His language is a treat' (Hairline.org.uk). 'Fantastical words and imagery' (ThreeWeeks). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 4.30–5.30pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 4.30–5.30pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 4.30–5.30pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Chris Ramsey & Tom Deacon
Date Location
Upbeat humour and stories as the stand-ups preview their latest Edinburgh Festival shows.
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17 Jun Jun 17, 8pm, doors 7pm J3 at The Junction, Cambridge
Club Noir
Date Location
Festival special for the great burlesque club. Presenting their vintage, retro and modern soundtrack while thrilling to their trademark tassel twirling, human curiosities, burlesque shows and more. No jeans and trainers, please.
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11 Aug 9pm The HMV Picture House, Edinburgh
Club Noir: The Games
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Like a much sexier version of the Olympics, Club Noir presents burlesque performers representing countries around the globe in a sequin-encrusted showdown of national pride. No jeans and trainers, please.
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11 Aug 9pm The HMV Picture House, Edinburgh
The Colour Ham
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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.
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5 Jul 8.30pm
Part of Edinburgh International Magic Festival.
The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Comedy Bunker: Edinburgh Preview
Date Location
Whimsical wit from Lucy Porter.
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5 Jul Jul 5, 8.45pm, doors 8pm Ruislip Golf Centre, Ruislip
Comedy Bunker: Edinburgh Previews
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Energetic improvisations from Marlon Davies and cultural observations from Shappi Khorsandi.
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12 Jul Jul 12, 8.45pm, doors 8pm Ruislip Golf Centre, Ruislip
Comedy Bunker: Edinburgh Previews
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Sharp observations from Paul Tonkinson and edgy storytelling from Canadian stand-up Tom Stade.
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13 Jul Jul 13, 8.45pm, doors 8pm Ruislip Golf Centre, Ruislip
Comedy Bunker: Edinburgh Previews
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Observational humour from Seann Walsh and musical comedy from guitar-playing stand-up Rob Deering.
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19 Jul Jul 19, 8.45pm, doors 8pm Ruislip Golf Centre, Ruislip
Comedy Bunker: Edinburgh Previews
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Topical humour from Ian Stone.
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20 Jul Jul 20, 8.45pm, doors 8pm Ruislip Golf Centre, Ruislip
Comedy Sneak Peak
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Three nights of funny with Kai Humphries, Daniel Sloss and Mark Nelson on rotation as they try out their brand new Edinburgh Fringe shows. They won't be slick, but they will be very funny – have a look before the crushing hoards of Festival tourists mean you can't.
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28 Jun30 Jun Thu–Sat 7.30pm Howden Park Centre, Livingston
Comedy Variety Show
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Weekly new material night, hosted by Keara Patricia Murphy, where anything goes (as long as it's funny). Eight acts perform each time, a mix of fresh faces starting out and established pros road testing new jokes.
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21 May30 Jul Mon 8–10.30pm City Café, Edinburgh
The Comedy Zone And Naz Osmanoglu
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Edinburgh previews from the comedy showcase team The Comedy Zone and the energetic Anglo-Turkish stand-up Osmanoglu.
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6 Jul Jul 6, 7.30pm–9.45pm Pleasance Theatre, London N7
Crack Comedy Edinburgh Season 2012
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Intelligent humour from Richard Herring and vitriolic stand-up from Andrew Lawrence.
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7 Jun Jun 7, 8.30pm, doors 8pm The Slug And Lettuce, London N1
Crack Comedy Edinburgh Season 2012
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Lugubrious humour from Lloyd Langford and social and cultural observations from Erich McElroy.
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14 Jun Jun 14, 8.30pm, doors 8pm The Slug And Lettuce, London N1
Crack Comedy Edinburgh Season 2012
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Character comedy from Pippa Evans as American singer-songwriter Loretta Maine.
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21 Jun Jun 21, 8.30pm, doors 8pm The Slug And Lettuce, London N1
Crack Comedy Edinburgh Season 2012
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Sketch comedy from Pappy's and dry wit from Stephen Carlin.
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28 Jun Jun 28, 8.30pm, doors 8pm The Slug And Lettuce, London N1
Craig Campbell
Date Location
He's built on his circuit reputation by supporting that Frankie Boyle on his final tour, now Campbell is here on his own two feet, spinning ferocious yarns.
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30 Jun 8pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Craig Hill
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Indulge yourself in a deliciously wicked evening of gloriously camp no-holds-barred comedy and pure, unadulterated fun. Sometimes wickedly provocative and always outrageously cheeky, the Scotsman called Craig 'a revelation'. Book early! Sell-out 2002-2011! 'Hill actually has to wait until the audience stop laughing before he can start again. It’s absolutely hilarious' (Evening News). 'Wickedly subversive … Funny, charming and charismatic' (Metro). 'Funny as hell' (Scotland on Sunday).
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2 Aug3 Aug Thu & Fri 7.30–8.30pm
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Sun 7.30–8.30pm
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Daniel Sloss: The Show
Date Location
MZA and Get Slossed Productions Ltd. New show from comedy's internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man-half-Xbox. Star of television's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, 8/10 Cats, Mock The Week and more, plus his own BBC show, Daniel started gigging aged 16, has toured internationally and sold-out four Edinburgh Fringe seasons. Now 21, he's recently left home and the gloves are off (although the dirty socks are still on the floor…). 'A star in the making – Unstoppable!…
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2 Aug5 Aug Thu, Fri & Sun 6.30–7.30pm
Preview performance.
Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.30–7.30pm Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 6.30–7.30pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
Danny Bhoy: Wanderlust
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Phil McIntyre Entertainments by Arrangement With Lisa Thomas Management. Wanderlust is the brand new show from one of the world's most popular and travelled comedians. Fresh from sell-out tours across the world, Danny Bhoy returns to Edinburgh for a strictly limited season. This is a show guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and wanderlust in your heart. 'Subtle. Intelligent. Perceptive. And very, very funny.' (Scotsman). 'Like a stand-up equivalent of Bill Bryson. Charming and…
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3 Aug8 Aug Mon–Wed & Fri–Sun 7.25–8.40pm Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
David Longley: My Favourite Things
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David Longley / The Stand Comedy Club. It's a show about my favourite things. It'll be like a late-night show in the afternoon. Bring your immaturity. 'www.idon'thaveawebsitebecauseidon'tcareaboutmycareer.com.' 'A festival must see' (Steve Bennet, Chortle.co.uk). 'Wonderfully satisfying, thinking man's comedy' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk, Metro, ThreeWeeks and some other more rubbish titles). Ages 18+.
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2 Aug26 Aug Times vary The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh
Dead Cat Bounce … Howl of the She-Leopard
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Off The Kerb Productions by Arrangement with the Lisa Richards Agency. The comedy-rock powerhouse returns to blow Edinburgh's knickers off. 'One of the funniest damn acts on the planet.' ★★★★★ (Time Out). Sydney Comedy Festival People's Choice 2011 winners. Seen on Channel 4 and BBC3. . Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 10.30–11.30pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30–11.30pm
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Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Des Bishop Likes to Bang
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Off The Kerb Productions by arrangement with Lisa Richards Agency. Combining his love of hip-hop, beatboxing, audience participation, and a newfound passion for drumming, the Queens native, bred in Dublin, has fun playing with words in this brand new show. ★★★★★ (Guardian). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 8.50–9.50pm
Preview performance.
Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Tue–Sun 8.50–9.50pm Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8.50–9.50pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
Des Clarke: Final Destination
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Bound and Gagged Comedy. Scotland's star of stand-up and the Capital Breakfast Show take us on a wild journey of enlightenment and jokes. Will we ever reach our Final Destination? Chortle Award Winner. ★★★★ (Metro). ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (List). Ages 16+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 8–9pm
Preview performance.
Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Sun 8–9pm Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8–9pm
Two-for-one ticket offer available.
Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
Desperately Seeking the Exit
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Peter Michael Marino / Laughing Horse Free Festival. In 2007, American writer/performer Peter Michael Marino wrote a musical based on the American film Desperately Seeking Susan, featuring the music of Blondie. It opened on London's West End … and closed a month later. Whoops! Desperately Seeking the Exit offers a comical, tell-all, behind-the-scenes peek at how this £4m musical was made and unmade: hatching the idea, the deals with MGM, Debbie Harry and even Madonna, the workshops, the…
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6–7pm Laughing Horse @ Edinburgh City Football Club, Edinburgh
The Dog-Eared Collective: You're Amazing, Now Look at Me
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Corrie McGuire for Objective Talent. Anarchic funnymongers The Dog-Eared Collective are back to bend your minds with more supercharged silliness. See super Swedes ABBA go head-to-head in a steam room smackdown, while the girl guides get political and Paddington Bear meets 8 Mile. This is surreal and inventive sketch comedy that'll surprise your eyes. 'Hilarious' (Sunday Times). 'One to watch' (Metro). 'Simply Inspired' (TheArtsDesk.com). 'Haemorrhage-inducingly funny' (WhatsOnStage.com).
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2 Aug3 Aug Thu & Fri 3.50–4.50pm
Preview performance.
Underbelly, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 3.50–4.50pm Underbelly, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 3.50–4.50pm
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Underbelly, Edinburgh
Eclair: Eclairious
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More biting stand-up from the professional grumpy old woman.
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3 Nov 7.30pm Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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15 Jun Jun 15, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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19 Jun Jun 19, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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Bold stand-up from Quincy and observational humour from Chris McCausland.
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26 Jun Jun 26, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
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Quirky observations from Josh Widdicombe and amiable storytelling from Chris Neill.
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3 Jul Jul 3, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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Dry wit from Mary Bourke and cynical humour from Jen Brister.
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6 Jul Jul 6, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
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Vitriolic humour from Andrew Lawrence and social observations from American stand-up Erich McElroy.
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10 Jul Jul 10, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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Songs and gags from Gareth Richards and snappy and sardonic wit from Alistair Barrie.
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17 Jul Jul 17, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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Dry wit from Stephen Carlin and observational humour from Seann Walsh.
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20 Jul Jul 20, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Comedy Preview
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Quirky stand-up from Markus Birdman and smart wit from Stuart Goldsmith.
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24 Jul Jul 24, 8.30pm & 9.45pm, doors 8pm Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
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5 Jun Jun 5, 8pm, doors Downstairs At The King's Head, London N8
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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The big daddy of arts festivals, the Fringe has it all. The facts and figures speak for themselves: nearly 1.9 million tickets sold in 2011 for 41,689 performances of 2,542 shows in 258 venues. It's the biggest celebration of theatre, comedy, cabaret, children's shows, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, exhibitions and music in all its forms in the world.
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3 Aug27 Aug Times vary Various venues, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Preview
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Stories and anecdotes from Geoff Norcott.
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5 Jul Jul 5, 8pm, doors 6pm Comedy Cafe, London EC2A
Edinburgh Preview
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Improvised comedy from The Noise Next Door.
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12 Jul Jul 12, 8pm, doors 6pm Comedy Cafe, London EC2A
Edinburgh Preview
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Dry and disdainful humour from Sean Hughes.
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19 Jul Jul 19, 8pm, doors 6pm Comedy Cafe, London EC2A
Edinburgh Preview
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Sharp gags from Max Dickins.
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21 Jun Jun 21, 7.30pm The Camden Head, London NW1
Edinburgh Previews
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Gags and songs from Gareth Richards and stories and improvisations from John Robins.
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28 Jun Jun 28, 8pm Comedy Cafe, London EC2A
Elaine Malcolmson: Relevant Experience
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Elaine Malcolmson / The Stand Comedy Club. Relevant Experience is the debut solo show from Elaine Malcolmson 'bone-dry and talented … exquisite material' (Edinburgh Evening News), where she explains why she'll probably never be able get to a job. It has stories about death, terrorism, disability, assault, racism, and fraud (as well as hopes, dreams and destiny). The show is a reflection on the current economic climate, providing an analysis of governmental failures and how this has affected…
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20 Aug 9.20pm The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh
Eleanor Tiernan - Rogue
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Eleanor Tiernan / The Stand Comedy Club. Stand-up comic / ex-civil servant talking on stage. Rogue: someone who behaves badly for good reasons. Some say she invokes the ghosts of Robin Hood and Madonna for her act. Others say Madonna's still alive. Expect gags, diagrams and blistering logic from this humorous hybrid of Sinead O'Connor and Carol Vorderman. May contain useless information. Vive la resistance! 'A touch of whimsy grounded in astute observation' (Chortle.co.uk). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug26 Aug Times vary The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
Electric Tales
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A blended mix of comedy and storytelling, making for a chilled night of funny yarns and verse told by a range of performers, with the sole aim of cheering you up.
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10 Jul 8.30pm
With peas from two opposite sides of the pod, Siân Bevan and Susan Morrison.
The Stand, Edinburgh
Enterteasement
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A spell-binding mix of comedy, magic and burlesque featuring performances from the like of mind reader Colin McLeod, burlesque acts Daiquiri Dusk and Scarlet Fever and comedians Anna Devitt and Graham Mackie.
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22 Jun 7.30pm The Hold (Underneath The Admiral Bar), Glasgow
Erich McElroy: The Brit Identity
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American Erich McElroy is more British than you. He revised for it, swore an oath and learned the national anthem. If you wish to complain… join the queue. 'Great gags' (TheStage.co.uk). 'Hilariously insightful' (List). Ages 16+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 4.45–5.45pm
Preview performance.
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Sun 4.45–5.45pm Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 4.45–5.45pm
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Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights
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Fascinating Aida. Continuing their smash-hit sell-out tour, the Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aida is still Britain's best comedy cabaret trio. This show will include several numbers hot off the press, plus a few old favourites including their infamous anthem to budget travel, Cheap Flights (eight million plus hits on YouTube) as well as the Dogging Song, a fond homage to the joys of al fresco sex. 'Magnificent' ★★★★★ (Times). 'I can't recommend…
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1 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.30–7.30pm Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 6.30–7.30pm
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Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Fat Kitten Goes Speed Dating
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Fat Kitten Improv / PBH's Free Fringe. Make-a-Wish Theatresports Cup 2011 winners Fat Kitten Improv bring their exciting new improv comedy speed dating show. Three minutes. Two actors. One suggestion. No escape. Ages 18+.
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4 Aug14 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 4.50–5.50pm The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Fat Kitten vs. the World
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Fat Kitten Improv / PBH's Free Fringe. Make-a-Wish Theatresports Cup 2011 winners Fat Kitten Improv take on a number of different guest groups from around the world in a furious improv comedy smackdown. Intelligent, fast-paced spontaneity, every joke a fist of fresh, improvised joy. You, the audience, decide the victor! Each night we'll be challenging a different group to a head-to-head improv to the death. Actual death not guaranteed. Or indeed endorsed. But you get the idea. Sold-out…
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16 Aug25 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 4.50–5.50pm The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
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Interactive Theatre International. Back for its fifth Fringe running, the five-star, sell-out show that's 'a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation' (Daily Telegraph). Interactive to the core, only a third of this pitch-perfect tribute is scripted, it's fresh every time. The fun starts as you wait to be seated and it hurtles along in 'a masterpiece of comic timing' (EdinburghSpotlight.com) that's internationally acclaimed. Basil, Sybil and Manuel feature as your warring waiters, serving up…
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2 Aug28 Aug Mon–Thu 2–4pm & 8–10pm; Fri 2–4pm; Sun 2–4pm & 8–10pm B'est, Edinburgh

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