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Waverley Care: Comedy Gala 2012
Date Location
Annual comedy jamboree featuring a stellar line-up of big names.
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23 Aug 7.30pm Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
23 Aug 7.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
Alan Davies: Life is Pain
Date Location
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
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Auditorium at 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
Rhod Gilbert: The Man with the Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
Date Location
Rhod Gilbert. From Live At The Apollo and Ask Rhod Gilbert. Following several sell-out UK tours and best-selling stand-up DVDs, the Welsh wonder is back with a brand new live show. 'Tour-de-force' (Timeout). Ages 16+.
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15 Aug26 Aug Wed–Sun 7.40–8.40pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Auditorium at Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
One Thousand Points of Light: Melvin Moti
Date Location
Installation by Dutch artist Melvin Moti, incorporating a film exploring rocks from the Museum's collection that emit ultraviolet light, as well as other objects such as scent bottles made with uranium glass. Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.
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20 Jun31 Oct Mon–Sun 10am–5pm National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship
Date Location
Bound and Gagged Comedy. If the world is ending in 2012, Rhys has a plan. He's fairly sure the superpowers each have a spaceship ready to launch on the eve of Armageddon. The trick is … get onboard! Ages 16+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 8–9pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Pleasance Grand at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Fri–Sun 8–9pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Pleasance Grand at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8–9pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Pleasance Grand at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
9 Aug27 Aug Mon–Thu 8–9pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Pleasance Grand at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Sophie Bancroft and Tom Lyne
Date Location
Sophie Bancroft and Tom Lyne. Dynamic and intimate interpretations of jazz songs with a wonderful telepathy between voice/guitar and double bass. ‘Hip, cool and simply beautiful’ (Big Issue). ‘Their performance, imbued with warmth and humour, was delightful’ (Herald). www.sophiebancroft.co.uk. All ages.
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12 Aug14 Aug Mon, Tue & Sun 7.30–8.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Back Room at Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh
City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour
Date Location
Black Hart Entertainment. History, horror and a terrifying journey into the lair of the world-famous Mackenzie Poltergeist, the best documented supernatural case in history. 'Terrifying' (Most Haunted). 'The best of Edinburgh's ghost tours' (Lonely Planet). www.blackhart.uk.com. Ages 12+.
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30 Jul2 Sep Mon–Sun 9–10.45pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Outside St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh
Edinburgh Book Fringe
Date Location
Hosted by Word Power Books, this festival gives a platform to local publishers and writers, whether polemicists or comedians, during the capital's festival month. The Word Power bookshop is an intimate venue where authors can engage with their audience.
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10 Aug24 Aug Times vary Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Foodies Festival
Date Location
Michelin starred and award-winning chefs cook up a storm at this year's festival dedicated to epicureans, as well as offerings from local producers and workshops for food lovers young and old.
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10 Aug12 Aug Times vary Holyrood Park, Edinburgh
Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile
Date Location
Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell. Ages 16+.
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1 Jun 11am John Knox House, Edinburgh
3 Aug27 Aug Mon–Fri 10.30am–12.15pm; Sun 2.30–4.15pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30am–12.15pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh
Holmes and Watson: The Farewell Tour
Date Location
Cherwell Theatre Productions. ‘Fast-paced entertainment at its very best’ ★★★★★ (Oxford Times). ‘Ingenious, people gasping and howling with laughter’ (Banbury Guardian). Infectiously funny Holmes presented with panache! Do not miss it, it's elementary! All ages.
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16 Aug27 Aug Not Tue
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
Jason Byrne: People's Puppeteer
Date Location
Livewire Byrne returns with another frantic show full of props, clowning and fast-paced lunacy.
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1 Aug2 Aug Wed & Thu 9.20–10.20pm
3 Aug12 Aug Fri–Sun 9.20–10.20pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Auditorium at Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.20–10.20pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Auditorium at Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
8 Aug 9.20pm
9 Aug 9.20pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Auditorium at Venue 150 @ EICC, Edinburgh
6 Sep 8pm Music Hall, Aberdeen
7 Sep 8pm Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
8 Sep 8pm King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World
Date Location
Stewart Lee / The Assembly Rooms. What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? 'Superlative' ★★★★★ (Metro). www.stewartlee.co.uk. Ages 14+.
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2 Aug 6.05pm
3 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 6.05–7.20pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
3 Days Off Jesus - Free
Date Location
David Burke / Laughing Horse Free Festival. Born on 22nd December, David Burke is only three days off Jesus. Join this non-drinking Irishman for a cup of tea and a night of comedy/stories about childhood in old Ireland, religion and women. Ages 16+.
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2 Aug26 Aug Mon, Tue & Thu–Sun 5.45–6.45pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Staff Room at Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh
An Appointment with the Wicker Man
Date Location
National Theatre of Scotland / The Assembly Rooms. Written by Greg Hemphill and Donald McLeary. @LochParryPlayer rehearse their version of classic cult film – sadly, more Glee than Christopher Lee. ‘It was brilliant, really just laugh laugh laugh all the way through’ (@FrankieBoyle). Ages 14+. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
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1 Aug2 Aug Wed & Thu 3.10–4.50pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
3 Aug26 Aug Tue–Sun 3.10–4.50pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Music Hall at Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
The Blanks
Date Location
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! www.theblankswebsite.com. Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 9.30–10.30pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Debating Hall at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
4 Aug27 Aug Mon–Thu, Sat & Sun 9.30–10.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Debating Hall at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 9.30–10.30pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Debating Hall at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
10 Aug26 Aug Fri–Sun 9.30–10.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Debating Hall at Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh
Chortle Student Comedy Award Final
Date Location
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
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Pleasance One at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
For the Love of Willie
Date Location
City of London Freemen's School. This adaptation of Agnes Owens' novel tells the tragic and touching story of Peggy, an ordinary girl in extraordinary times. One day delivering newspapers, the next, her life spiralling out of control. www.theatredreams.co.uk. Ages 12+.
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13 Aug18 Aug Mon–Sat 11.30am–12.45pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
John Scott - Totally Fed Up
Date Location
John Scott / The Stand Comedy Club. In 2010 the government issued a questionnaire to measure how happy we were. I mean … really? F ck right off! ‘A stand out, stand-up … hilarious’ (RipItUp.com, Adelaide 2012). ‘Nothing missed the mark … superb' (List*). Ages 18+.
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2 Aug 6.55pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Stand IV at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
3 Aug26 Aug Mon–Sun 10.30–11.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Stand IV at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 10.30–11.30pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Stand IV at The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh
Josh Widdicombe: Further Adventures of …
Date Location
Off The Kerb Productions. Hotly-anticipated follow up to last year's Foster's Newcomer nominated, Live at the Apollo and Stand Up for The Week. ‘One of the most hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year.' (Scotsman). www.offthekerb.co.uk. Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 7–8pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Beneath at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Fri–Sun 7–8pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Beneath at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 7–8pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Beneath at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
8 Aug22 Aug Mon–Thu 7–8pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Beneath at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Karen's Way: A Kindertransport Life
Date Location
Yellow Leaf Theatre. A dramatic re-enactment with live music of the life of Karen Gershon, celebrated Kindertransport poet and survivor. Telling her story from Germany to Essex, Edinburgh, Leeds and beyond in her escape from the Holocaust. Ages 12+.
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13 Aug25 Aug Mon–Sat 3.05–4.25pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
theSpace @ Venue45, Edinburgh
Marcus Brigstocke: The Brig Society
Date Location
Off The Kerb Productions in association with Corduroy Productions. No less than the total restructuring of every aspect of life in Britain organised through the medium of jokes. See this show and Win! a free hospital or school! Second prize: a major High Street bank. Ages 14+.
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2 Aug3 Aug Thu & Fri 9.10–10.10pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Rainy Hall at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
4 Aug19 Aug Fri–Sun 9.10–10.10pm
6 Aug23 Aug Mon–Thu 9.10–10.10pm
24 Aug25 Aug Fri & Sat 9.10–10.10pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Rainy Hall at Assembly @ Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
Neapolitan Songs
Date Location
Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band. Torna a Sorrento - a journey with Philip Contini back to his roots with songs and stories beloved by his Neapolitan father, Carlo. ‘Contini is loveable … entertaining … gave his enthralled audience an evening to remember’ (ThreeWeeks). Ages 12+.
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4 Aug 8.30pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
7 Aug27 Aug Not Wed & Sun
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar, Edinburgh
Radio Forth On the Fringe
Date Location
Radio Forth Ltd. The largest showcase of Fringe entertainment at this year's festival! Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment. Complete sell-out in 2008, 2009 and 2010! Don't miss out! Ages 16+. Contains adult content and strong language.
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3 Aug4 Aug Fri & Sat 7.30–10.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Auditorium at The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh
Shappi Khorsandi: Dirty Looks and Hopscotch
Date Location
Off The Kerb Productions. As a girl, Shappi dreamed impossibly romantic dreams. She still does. But a love affair with a rock star? What on earth was she doing, thinking, in heaven's name wearing? 'Absolute success' (Evening Standard). Ages 14+.
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1 Aug3 Aug Wed–Fri 8.30–9.30pm
Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
4 Aug26 Aug Fri–Sun 8.30–9.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
6 Aug7 Aug Mon & Tue 8.30–9.30pm
2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
8 Aug23 Aug Mon–Thu 8.30–9.30pm
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Forth at Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh

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