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The Pleasance Edinburgh

The Pleasance Edinburgh

About The Pleasance Edinburgh

60 Pleasance, Edinburgh South EH8 9TJ
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Pleasance Edinburgh opened as part of the 1985 Festival Fringe with two theatres facing onto a deserted courtyard-come-car-park at an unfashionable eastern end of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Thirty seasons later the Pleasance has become one of the biggest and most highly respected venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with an international profile and a network of alumni that reads like a Who’s Who of contemporary comedy, drama and entertainment. It a theatre, bar, sports and recreation complex.

Upcoming Events at The Pleasance Edinburgh

The Essence of Audrey

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Bringing a touch of 20th century glamour to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Essence of Audrey is an honest and beautiful exploration of the reality behind Hepburn’s seemingly idyllic life.

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Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies)

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

In her theatrical debut, Scottish performer and viral poet sensation, Kate Ireland with Blether, presents her new show Golden Time (and Other Behavioural Management Strategies).

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Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Eat The Rich is a comedy which demonstrates the myth of meritocracy, the sacrifices we make to get ahead and who, in the end, these decisions will always disproportionately affect.

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House Party

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Blending stand-up comedy, dance, and sharp social commentary, House Party is a bold new one-woman show coming to the Fringe!

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Kanpur: 1857

30th July 2025 - 24th August 2025

Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis.

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BAIRNS

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Written and performed by Annie Davison, BAIRNS is a tender, stretch-marked, and laugh-out-loud funny dramedy that asks how far you'd go for your sibling.

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Funny Though

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Funny Though is a genre-blurring solo show that lifts the curtain on the true cost of being funny.

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Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever For Life

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

Cara and Kelly are best friends, soulmates even. But when a strange new face arrives, unprecedented chaos ensues and things that once seemed certain are no longer quite so clear.

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FLUSH

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

This fast-moving, ensemble comedy-drama offers a raw and humorous portrayal of female solidarity within the charming grime of public toilet cubicles.

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Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers

30th July 2025 - 25th August 2025

From award-nominated, Lecoq-trained company BRILLIG, Terry's is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragi-comedy featuring original live music, physical theatre and one very special balloon.

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Brìghde Chaimbeul

25th September 2025

Don't miss award-winning smallpipes player Brìghde Chaimbeul live at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Thursday 25th September!

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Sam Lee

8th October 2025

Sam Lee brings his UK tour to The Pleasance Edinburgh on Wednesday 8th October in support of his new album 'Songdreaming'!

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Fionn Regan

14th October 2025

Fionn Regan, a Mercury Nominated Artist, will play The Pleasance Edinburgh on Tuesday 14th October!

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Robert Forster

17th October 2025

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Robert Forster stops off at The Pleasance Edinburgh on Friday 17th October as part of his 2025 UK Tour!

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