Stand Up Horror

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night at Stand Up Horror... you decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love!

About Stand Up Horror

	6th September 2025 20th September 2025 4th October 2025 plus 5 more date(s), see below for more info
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	The Banshee Labyrinth 29 - 35 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG
	£8 - £12
	Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Horror Festival
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Stand Up Horror features improvised, macabre tales featuring (voluntary!) members of the audience as Alex leads you in a tale across the city facing ghosts... or zombies... or witches... or all...!? You get to make suggestions and help guide the adventure and determine if you live... or DIE! Mwuhahaha

Actor, writer and tour guide Alex Staniforth invents a horror story every night. You decide what the characters do, find and sometimes - yes sometimes - even love. Every night is different and every night is horrifically hilarious. A twice-monthly event in Scotland's MOST HAUNTED PUB, come along and experience the unique, and hilarious Stand-up Horror.

Additional Dates: 20 September 2025, 04 October 2025, 18 October 2025, 01 November 2025, 15 November 2025, 06 December 2025, 20 December 2025

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