Comedy, Edinburgh, this weekend

Found 83 events at 25 places.
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Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Mound Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.20		 Ed Byrne He's using his recent upgrade to marriage for material, apparently. Always a hit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly @ George Street, Assembly Rooms 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.45		 Frank Woodley 'Possessed' tells the tale of a spooky love story, complete with acrobatics, songs and wit. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
7.40		 Pajama Men Original, surreal, intelligent but never wacky, Pajama Men take nightwear to a funny new level. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
8.55		 Brendon Burns More rage comedy from Burns, which claims to have thrown out the 'sermonising' of last year's show and instead focuses on audience-shocking and…
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.30		 Pot Noodle the Musical Corporate-sponsored spoof may contain traces of comedy songs and silliness. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Assembly Rooms, 54 George Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.00		 Roy Walker The King of 'Catchphrase' enjoys a legend's return with 'Goodbye Mr Chips'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
7.30		 Alun Cochrane The laconic Yorkshireman returns with tales of being a dad and the credit crunch. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.00		 Matt Kirshen Globe-trotting charmer gets coy in his show 'Keep Smiling, Matt. Just Keep Smiling'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Baby Belly, The Caves Niddry Street South, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
8.20		 Rob Deering The marvellous Deering contemplates all things Boobs in an effortless, and reassuringly feminist, show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
C Soco, Off Chambers St, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–12 Aug
12.15		 Alcock Improv Hateful yet seemingly hilarious ad libbing. Their mates collapsed in giggles but the humour strike-rate was low. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
Cineworld Edinburgh, Fountainpark Dundee Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–14 Aug
Fri & Sat 5.40, 8.25 & 10.55; Mon & Wed 8.25; 5.40 & 8.25		 The Love Guru Myers presents another 'funny foreigner' persona with Guru Pitka portrayed as a vainglorious figure obsessed with besting real life rival Deepak…
Dominion, 18 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–14 Aug
7.30		 Sex and the City: The Movie A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the individual angst of each woman realised enough to engage…
Dragonfly, 52 West Port, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–23 Aug
6.40		 Sowerby & Luff They've made a bit of a name for themselves with podcasting and here they offer 'Sex Tips for Pandas' featuring guests, games and sketches. 'Part of…
Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–14 Aug
2.00		 Paul Merton's Silent Clowns The TV comedy favourite presents Buster Keaton's 'Sherlock Junior', alongside a selection of works by Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy and Harold…
Gilded Balloon Teviot, Teviot Row House 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
3.45		 This Show Belongs to Lionel Richie Actually five different shows from the same comedy troupe, the first two are straight sketch show and stand-up outings. Watch out for flashmob…
7 Aug–25 Aug
5.30		 Wisecrackin' Mindsqueezin' Behemoth Sketches and fun from John-Luke Roberts and Nadia Kamil in this fabulously named show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
5.30		 Eleanor Tiernan & John F O'Donnell Tommy's cousin and New Yorker O'Donnell team up. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.45		 Gavin & Gavin Irish sisters deliver a personal show that's distinctly close to home. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.00		 Wendy Wason Comedy catharsis, including tales of Wason's divorce, lacks bite. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.15		 Pig Island The acclaimed sketch group debut with 'Simply Fancy', a surreal fantasy inspired by 80s action adventure movies. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.30		 The Axis of Awesome This outfit claim they formed in '68 and having split, now reckon the time is ripe for a comeback. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
The GRV, 37 Guthrie Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
7.45		 Rick Shapiro Walking into a Rick Shapiro show is like stepping into the New Jersey stand-up's stream of consciousness; it's not a pretty place but the manic…
Holyrood Too @ Faith, 207 Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.00		 James Sherwood: Songs of Music Claiming to be the comedic lovechild of Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke, James Sherwood combines jokes and music in his satirical one-man show.
Laughing Horse @ Espionage, 4 India Buildings Victoria Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–9 Aug
7.10		 Dave Bloustien A man who has written comedy for Australian telly over the past decade brings us 'Beastly', a stand-up show about Africa and the increasingly weird…
Nicol Edwards, 29-35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–23 Aug
9.15		 James Hazleden Dubbed the 'Bob Dylan of comedy music', this chap who has toured with Circus Oz delivers songs about life, death, love and ninjas. 'Part of the…
Pleasance Courtyard, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
2.15		 Adams & Rea Jokey folky afternoon amusement from a musical comedy duo who work the slightly hackneyed notion of a double act not quite working. 'Part of the…
7 Aug–25 Aug
2.10		 Adam Riches A host of he-men and myriad of macho types flex themselves. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
4.45		 Pippa Evans Mixed character acts from the Hackney Empire New Act runner-up, including the terrifying psycho-singer Loretta Maine. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
7 Aug–25 Aug
4.00		 Isy Suttie The homespun revolution continues with Matlock's character comic. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
4.45		 Ladies in Waiting This character-driven show, which revisits a group of ex-brownies 20 years after they were selected for a special event, suggests these ladies need…
4 Aug–1 Sep 2009, not 12 Aug
6.00		 Umbrella Birds 'Gym' is a follow-up to last year's 'WC' and offers a series of sketches to sweat out life's problems. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.20		 Idiots of Ants The four-man sketch act confirm it's more than deserving of the million hits its daft 'Facebook in Real Life' sketch received. 'Part of the…
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.00		 Tom Wrigglesworth Complaints about the little things could do with more funnies, in this new show from the Kitson sound-a-like. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
6.25		 The Meeting An intriguing show which takes audience members through a surreal board meeting, from some fine young writing talent. Suits not required. 'Part of…
7 Aug–25 Aug
7.30		 Nick Doody Raw intelligence and cheeky charm lift what's at times a shaky set, which mixes satire and the daft. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
7.40		 Lucy Porter Another year, another dose of loveliness and cheery japes from the diminutive Ms Porter. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
7.15		 Sarah Millican Apparently 'Sarah Millican's Not Nice' and she's here to prove it. She's bringing biscuits and a killer sense of humour. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.20		 Andrew Maxwell Irish scamp Maxwell shows why his reputation for moments of comedy genius is so well-founded. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.00		 Russell Kane The Essex boy's meditation on human flaws has a thumping heart and burning soul. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.00		 Mark Watson Wit and wisdom from the (fake) Welsh comedian, in lightning fast, jam-packed show which is another demonstration of why Watson is a Fringe…
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.30		 Two Episodes of MASH Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan present 'more or less a sketch show'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
8.20		 Felix Dexter In his first solo show for a decade, actor/comedian Dexter presents 'Not Just Another White Guy Lost in the Shuffle'. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.45		 Luke Toulson Kids TV space pirate channels his inner loser to do a personal show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
9.45		 Andrew Lawrence The psychopath character may have gone, but Lawrence has lost none of his edge. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.40		 Stephen K Amos 'Find the Funny', the seventh Fringe show from the well-spoken comic. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.00		 Wil Hodgson A look at town which spawned the former pro-wrestler with a great taste in nail polish in Wil Hodgson's new show 'Chippenham On My Shoulder'. 'Part…
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.20		 Otis Lee Crenshaw A red-neck, spankingly fun hour from Otis Lee Crenshaw, bandana-wearing creation of comedian Rich Hall. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–17 Aug
9.45		 Tim Minchin Musician, actor, comedian and owner of a fine head of hair, the celebrated Tim Minchin presents 'Ready For This'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.40		 Ian Stone A wry, meandering voyage around existence in this consistently entertaining show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
10.45		 Danielle Ward Darkly imaginative material that's both clever and funny in 'Freakshow'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
11.00		 The Real Daniel O'Donnell Show Sketch stuff which will cheerily upset fans of the crooning Irish icon. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–14 Aug
11.15		 Reginald D Hunter More thoughts and wisdom from giant of the circuit Reg D with 'No Country for Grown Men'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Pleasance Dome, 1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.40		 Aliens Ate My Schnitzel! Character creations which may be laid on you here are mirrorball couple Disco Bisco and ethnic music sensation Folkin 'ell. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.00		 Clever Peter A sketch show with a high hit-rate from three exceptionally talented performers. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
The Stand Comedy Club II, 16 North St Andrews Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
12.15		 Johnny Candon The Dublin comic finds his theme with a personal story of free sentiment. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
5.20		 Jason Cook This caring, sharing Geordie aims to bring joy with honeymoons, confessions and midgets to the fest this summer. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
7 Aug–24 Aug
10.15		 Gavin Webster Generally affable comedy from Gavin Webster and his random topic wheel, with a sublime finale. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, 28 York Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
1.30		 The Angry Puppy Slick sketch comedy from a quirky quartet of ladies, which keeps up the pace throughout with tales of the weird and wonderful. 'Part of the…
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.00		 Wilson Dixon Country and Western comedy treats from Wilson Dixon. Yee haa y'all. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.10		 Jeff Kreisler US comic Kreisler deals with war, religion and politics with the wit that won him the Bill Hicks Spirit Award. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
7 Aug–24 Aug
10.40		 Teddy Bares In 'Teddy Bares' the Scottish circuit regular tells autobiographical tales of love and despair with charm. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Sweet ECA, Edinburgh College of Art Lauriston Place or Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
5.25		 Sean Choolburra With 'Live and Deadly', Australia's cheekiest black comic will be yarning, rapping, dancing and didgeridooing. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival…
Sweet Teviot Place, Teviot Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
9.05		 Jason Kavan Opinionated ramblings from Kavan in 'Tough Crowd' in this unsatisfactory, unstructured show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Udderbelly's Pasture, Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–25 Aug
9.15		 John Pinette Fringe debut for the big talent who opened for Sinatra and appeared in Seinfeld. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.20		 Tina C Hold on to your holster, Miss Tina C is back with her fabulousness to entertain the troops with songs from her latest album 'Tick My Box'. 'Part of…
7 Aug–25 Aug
10.35		 Elizabeth & Raleigh A new show from the creative gentlemen who brought you Boswell & Johnson. Simon Munnery wears a dress. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Underbelly, Victoria Street and Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
3.55		 Eco-Friendly Jihad The creator of 'Jesus: The Guantanamo Years' Abie Philbin Bowman returns with an environmental agenda. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
4.25		 Pros from Dover Innovative, professional sketching from this trio of performers to cheer up your afternoon. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
5.15		 The Cheese and Pineapple Club Sarah Campbell and Grainne Maguire invite the audience to a delightful house party, complete with cheese and pineapple and lots of fun. 'Part of the…
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.40		 1000 Years of German Humour Do mention the war in this introduction to all things funny and German from Henning Wehn and Otto Kuhnie. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.35		 Lloyd Langford Schoolboy whimsy which misses the mark in this mixed-bag of a show. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.00		 Sammy J The rude puppet show that blew Oz away roasts everything in its path. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
6.10		 Keith Farnan The Irish comic's debt shot rips apart America's attitude to criminal justice. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
7.30		 Umbrage Swain & The Magical Diamond of Ramtutiti A magical comic journey. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
8.50		 Dan Antopolski The surreal stand-up casts his 'Penetrating Gaze' over the Fringe, to rib-tickling effect. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
9.10		 Mark Olver A show which will no doubt include details of his epic walk from Bristol to Edinburgh, the mad fool. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
10.20		 Barry and Stuart Amazing mix of magic and stand-up from the stars of Channel 4's 'Tricks from the Bible'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
7 Aug–24 Aug
10.15		 Glenn Wool 'Goodbye Scars' is the latest show from the freshly divorced mustached one, here to cheer you up and help you cope with life. 'Part of the Edinburgh…
31 Jul–24 Aug, not 12 Aug
10.20		 Barry & Stuart More macabre magic from the Aberdeen pair as they become 'Part-time Warlocks'. 'Part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe'.
Underbelly's Baby Belly, The Caves Niddry Street South off Cowgate, Edinburgh
Date Event
7 Aug–24 Aug
11.05		 Bethany Black: Beth Becomes Her Confessional comedy from the goth, lesbian, post-op transsexual comedian. She's got some interesting stories to tell but her nervy nice-girl…
Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Ocean Terminal Ocean Drive Leith, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–14 Aug
6.40 & 9.20		 The Love Guru Myers presents another 'funny foreigner' persona with Guru Pitka portrayed as a vainglorious figure obsessed with besting real life rival Deepak…
Vue Edinburgh Omni, Omni Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Date Event
8 Aug–14 Aug
1.00 & 6.00		 The Love Guru (Gold Class) Myers presents another 'funny foreigner' persona with Guru Pitka portrayed as a vainglorious figure obsessed with besting real life rival Deepak…
8 Aug–14 Aug
8.15		 Sex and the City: The Movie A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the individual angst of each woman realised enough to engage…

Found 83 events at 25 places.
Sorted by event / date & time / place / most viewed. Showing 10, 25, 50, 100 per page.