Comedy events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret
Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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The Saturday Show
The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!
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Spandex Comedy
Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!
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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.
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Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
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Comedy At Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Comedy At Canon’s Gait
Don't miss out on the uproarious experience that has Edinburgh and beyond rolling in laughter at The Canon's Gait!
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The Comedy Cellar - Edinburgh
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Friday at The Canon's Gait!
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The Bright Club
The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.
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Celya AB: Work In Progress
Celya AB, the Live at the Apollo star returns to tackle the big three: beauty, money and the void. Catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 27th July!
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Paul McDaniel - Butter Beans Fringe Preview
Northern Irish comedian Paul McDaniel brings his 'Butter Beans' Fringe preview to The Stand Edinburgh on 27th July!
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Tom Davis: Underdog
Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. Catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 29th July!
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Ireland The Show
Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!
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Amy Mason: Free Mason
After an encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh).
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Artificial Intelligence Improvisation
This show from award-winning Improbotics presents an adorable physical robot (Aldebaran Nao) hosting the show and performing alongside human actors.
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Biscuit Barrel: Not Another 69-Sketch Show
Featuring slapstick and wordplay at break-neck speed the Biscuit Barrel return to the Edinburgh Fringe for their fifth year!
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Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death)
Following a highly acclaimed sell-out debut hour at last year’s Fringe, Chris Grace returns to Edinburgh to explore the tragic, hilarious and important questions of our time.
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Did You Mean to Fall Like That
Did You Mean to Fall Like That is a brand new comedy exploring contemporary masculinity and male bisexuality by award-winning writer Stephanie Martin. Catch it at The Fringe!
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Ginger Johnson Blows Off!
Reigning Queen of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, beloved powerhouse performer Ginger Johnson swaps her crown for a crash helmet as she brings her all-new show Ginger Johnson Blows Off! to Edinburgh Fringe.
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Harry Stachini: Grenade
A masterful storyteller with one of the most amiable and easy-going stage presences on the comedy circuit today, Harry Stachini looks at honesty in his latest hour.
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Hypnotist Matt Hale: Top Tun! 80s Spectacular - Remix
The unmissable sell-out smash-hit comedy hypnosis show with 80s party vibes returns! Remixed for 2024!
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Joe McTernan: Lost
Scottish comedy sensation Joe McTernan returns to the Fringe with a brand-new show 'Lost'. It's a show about change, heartbreak, and picking yourself up and ploughing on—in an attempt to be found.
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Juniper and Jules
From writer Stephanie Martin comes a queer rom-com about what it means not just to survive without a template, but to carve our own.
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Kate Lois-Elliott - How To Belong Without Joining A Cult
Comedian, actor and writer Kate Lois-Elliott makes her Fringe debut with 'How To Belong Without Joining A Cult', exploring themes of group mentality in modern life!
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Lewis Fuller - Ungentlemanly Conduct
Award-winning magician, TV star, and former Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Lewis Fuller makes his Fringe debut with ‘Ungentlemanly Conduct’, a show sure to set people talking!
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Love’s a Beach
A smash-hit satire, Love’s a Beach is a modern take on celebrity post reality television. Catch it at Pleasance Courtyard as part of the Fringe!
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Lubna Kerr: Chatterbox
Join actress, comedian and writer Lubna Kerr for the second instalment of a planned trilogy on life growing up as a first-generation immigrant from Pakistan living in 1970s Glasgow!
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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
With a recentish step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes, his latest Edinburgh offering.
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Paul Smith: Pablo
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is bringing his biggest and funniest tour yet, Pablo, to Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 31st July!
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Sh!t-Faced Shakespeare®: Much Ado About Nothing
The five-star, multi sell-out Fringe phenomenon is back with its hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing!
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Shamilton The Improvised Hip Hop Musical
Shamilton, one of the Fringe’s smash-hit sensations is back for the third year running with their latest ad-libbed creation!
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Singin’ I’m No a Billie, She’s a Tim
Back with an all female cast, Singin I'm No a Billy SHE'S a Tim will have you laughing and crying so hard, you'll be begging for full time!
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Stefania Licari: Trust Me, I’m A Comedian (Edinburgh Festival Fringe)
Stand-up comedian Stefania Licari is putting her best foot forward at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her new show, Trust Me, I’m a Comedian.
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You Can’t Escape an Aussie Boy
Actor Shane Palmer brings his theatre show 'You Can't Escape An Aussie Boy' to the Edinburgh Fringe!
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3 Chickens Confront Existence
The critically-acclaimed '3 Chickens Confront Existence' promises to make audiences laugh, cry and, hopefully, laugh some more. Catch it at the Assembly Roxy!
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44 Sex Acts in One Week
From the razor-sharp pen of Fringe First winner David Finnigan (Kill Climate Deniers) comes 44 Sex Acts in One Week, a fruity apocalyptic rom-com!
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6 Steps To Success From The ‘Award Winning’ Dave Chawner
Award-winning comedian, mental health campaigner and author Dave Chawner returns to Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new show, '6 Steps To Success From The "Award Winning" Dave Chawner’.
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A* in the Making: Revision Lesson
Whether you loved or hated your time at school, you're bound to enjoy an hour's detention with the hilarious Mr Row... Grab your tickets early to be teacher's pet!
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Andrew Maxwell: The Bare Maximum
Andrew Maxwell, one of the Fringe’s favourite storytellers, is back and doing what he does best – finding the funny in everything going on in this crazy world today!
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Connor Burns: 1994
Scotland’s comedy meteor Connor Burns premieres his hilarious new show '1994' at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Craig Hill: I’ve Been Sitting on This for a While!
Don't miss Craig Hill as he celebrates his 25th show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it's an adrenaline rush of a show!
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Ian Stone is Keeping it Together
Ian will return to Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024 with a brand new show, ‘Ian Stone is Keeping it Together’, from 1st - 25th August at the Counting House Ballroom.
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Intelligent Bisexual Woman
Gay panic... and Catholic guilt. Reagan Allen (Edinburgh Fringe debut!) tackles both in this musical comedy romp!
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Jimeoin: Who’s Your Man?!
Enjoy world-class stand-up from live comedy’s internationally acclaimed Irish master - Jimeoin - at the Edinburgh Fringe!
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Kai Humphries: Gallivanting
Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the Fringe Festival!
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Kurt Sterling - Corporate Chronicles
Fresh from a sold-out show at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Kurt Sterling will be making his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe with his show ‘Corporate Chronicles’.
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Late Night Party Boyz Do a Legally Mandated Kids Show
The Late Night Party Boyz have messed up... real bad. For crimes against art, a judge sentences them to age down their act and to "Do A Legally Mandated Kids Show."
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Richard Cobb: Running Joke
Hot on the heels of last year's debut, Scottish comedian and writer Richard Cobb returns to the Fringe with his brand-new show, Running Joke!
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Ronnie Neville: Irish Storytelling
Come and experience the globe-trotting international Irish comedian Ronnie Neville as part of the Festival Fringe!
READ MORESingin’ I’m No a Billy, He’s a Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to the EICC as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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The Ceremony
The Ceremony is a one-of-a-kind theatrical metaphysical nonsense - the late-night deep and meaningless you didn't know you needed. Or maybe you did!
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2 Truths, 1 Lie
Funny, but is it true? Three headline comedians step on stage. Two are telling the truth, one is a big fat liar. Can you tell who...?
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5 Mistakes That Changed History
Blending history, storytelling and comedy, 5 Mistakes That Changed History is perfect for history lovers, the history-curious and anyone who loves to learn new things, whilst having a laugh.
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Chris Cross: Not Playing With a Full Deck
Chris Cross returns to the Fringe armed with a concoction of quick-witted cheeky banter, masterful sleight of hand and a magic chip pan!
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.
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Fringe by the Sea
Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!
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Olivia Raine Atwood: Faking It
Olivia Raine Atwood’s newest show 'Faking It' is debuting at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August!
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Reject Me, Already
In this innovative, big-hearted, feel-good musical, the audience write the story as they pick who plays which role, and who ends up with who.
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Dickie Richards Sexual Tyrannosaur 2024
Catch a stupid Stand-up comedy show from Dickie Richards, the Polish-Cockney comedian, arguably the most hilarious, handsome and modest man in showbiz, at The Globe Bar this August!
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How to Mate - The Ted XXX Talk
Actor, writer and drag king Daisy Doris May is bring How To Mate - The Ted XXX show to the Assembly Roxy as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'!
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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny
One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Edinburgh Playhouse in August!
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Home Body - The Musical
Marking its debut performance at Edinburgh Fringe 2024, Home Body is a new musical play incorporating contemplative original catchy songs.
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No Borders Comedy at the Edinburgh Festival!
After sell-out success in Glasgow, Scottish Refugee Council is excited to bring our 'No Borders Comedy' to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 10th August!
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Buffy Revamped
Satirical, funny and bursting with pop-culture references, Buffy Revamped at The Pleasance at EICC is the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados!
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Grace Campbell Is On Heat
About to enter her 30s, Grace Campbell has recently made some huge life changes... join her for her brand new show at The Queens Hall Edinburgh on 12th & 13th August!
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Look Who It Isnae - An Audience with Gavin Mitchell
Gavin Mitchell, acclaimed actor & comedian, presents an exclusive up close and personal show, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through his illustrious 30-year plus career in entertainment!
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Midnight Cowboy Radio
Midnight Cowboy Radio, a late night talk show and political satire by Ally Ibach, comes to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe!
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Dear Billy
Produced by the National Theatre of Scotland, Dear Billy is a love letter to The Big Yin from the people of Scotland, don't miss it at the Assembly Rooms as part of the Fringe!
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No Such Thing As A Fish
For anyone with a thirst for knowledge, a taste for puns, and a need for some belly-laughs, No Such Thing As A Fish is an unmissable show! Don't miss it at the Edinburgh Playhouse in August!
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Paul Riley - the Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot!
In a career spanning over 35 years of acting, writing and performing, Paul Riley is delighted to announce his brand new stand-up show for 2024 “The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot”.
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All Eyes and Ears
Thanks to All Eyes and Ears, you will learn everything about the mysterious and powerful relationship between music and cinema.
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The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
The fantastic Patrick Monahan headlines another epic night of comedy supported by at least 4 excellent acts fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe plus a top notch MC.
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Adam Kay - Undoctored
The nation's twelfth-favourite doctor, Adam Kay, brings his brand new show to Edinburgh, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out season in the West End!
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Iain Pringle: Naked & Afraid (WIP)
This is a work in progress about a young, idealistic psychology graduate with aspirations of a career in the NHS from the perspective of a jaded 30 year old who has turned his back on the idea.
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Kabsa and Kilts: A Saudi-ish Show
This show at the Fringe brings you a Saudi-ish line-up of comedians – two Saudis and a Scot – with diverse experiences and styles of comedy.
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Fern Brady - I Gave You Milk To Drink
Scotland’s queen of comedy, Fern Brady, is back on tour with a brand new show. Catch her at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 22nd August!
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Lawrence Chaney - From Holyrood To Hollywood
Lawrence Chaney returns to the Fringe with a brand-new comedy show - From Holyrood To Hollywood!
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Troy Hawke: The Greeters Guild
In this show Troy examines his unlikely genesis and explores exactly why a well-dressed man simply being nice to people has caused such a kerfuffle.
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Ben Elton - Authentic Stupidity
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up, is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!
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Blame It On The Bucky
From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!
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Carl Hutchinson - Today Years Old
Carl Hutchinson is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour which will see him return to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 5th September!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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Shane Todd - Full House
Comedian Shane Todd, the host of 'Tea With Me', brings his biggest ever tour, 'Full House' to The Queens Hall Edinburgh in September!
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The Naked Neds
Ingram Noble's latest production, "The Naked Neds," is hitting the road in Scotland this September and comes to Augustine United Church on Sunday the 8th!
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Micky Bartlett: Thicc!
After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show “THICC!” to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 9th September!
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Karl Porter
Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 11th September!
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Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside
Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio officially announces her return to the UK with her new stand-up comedy tour, Dead Inside!
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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
Don't miss Sarah Millican when she brings her new show 'Late Bloomer' to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 13th September 2024!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Reconnect Regal Theatre as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 14th September!
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Michael Akadiri: Trust Me, I’m a Daddy
Multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri brings his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!
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Nick White: Teenage Dream - CANCELLED
After selling out his London shows in 2023, Nick White is embarking on a UK tour with his brand-new standup show "Teenage Dream". Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!
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Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe!
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Andrew O’Neill: Geburah
Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O'Neill presents an act of symbolic, magical regicide.
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Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid
Described as 'A joke machine' by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is trying to figure out who he is and who everyone else is, too! Join him at The Stand Edinburgh for his new show, The Sunshine Kid!
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Auld Pals - An evening with the cast of ‘Still Game’
Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at The Queen's Hall is not to be missed!
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Alan Resnick: One Funny Hour
Adult Swim & LA's favourite funny man, Alan Resnick, comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his critically acclaimed one hour of hilarious comedy that is sure to entertain audiences young and old!
READ MOREBlame It On The Bucky - World Premier Tour
From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!
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Myra Dubois: Be Well
Having left audiences across the globe in physical pain from laughter with her take-no-prisoners brand of rapid-fire comedy, Myra DuBois returns to The Stand Edinburgh with Be Well!
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Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
Due to phenomenal demand, rising star comedian Kane Brown has extended his sold out 'Don't Listen To Me' tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!
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Maisie Adam - Appraisal
Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with her brand new solo show 'Appraisal' and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!
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Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic
Andy is back with his brand new tour, Bafflingly Optimistic, and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 24 September!
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Steve Hofstetter: Kill The Butterflies
Don't miss the hardest working man in show-business, with all due respect to the late James Brown, Steve Hofstetter live at the Stand Edinburgh on 25th September!
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Gavin Webster: An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting
Expect to be entertained with swears and shouts when Gavin Webster brings his upcoming tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 26th September!
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Lou Conran: Tangent
Award-winning comedian Lou Conran stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on her first mini tour around the UK.
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Serena Terry: All Tied Up
After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry aka Mummy Banter is going back on the road with a brand new show!
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The Big Fab Comedy Show
Enjoy a rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK!
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Lloyd Griffiths: Baroque & Roll
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith brings his brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’ to The Stand Edinburgh on 29th September!
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The Scummy Mummies: Greatest Hits
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 30th September!
READ MOREEd Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed Byrne at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
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Jackie Fabulous: Full Circle
Jackie is set to take the UK by storm as she embarks on her first UK tour and you can catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 3rd October!
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Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit On The Poster
Amy Gledhill, Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage, returns with a show about self-confidence, romance and bin bags!
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Matt Bragg: Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him - CANCELLED
Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is taking his debut show on tour! Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh in 2024!
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COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK this October including Monkey Barrel Comedy on the 6th!
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Dr. Louise Newson: Hormones & Menopause - The Great Debate
Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, brings her inaugural UK theatre tour, accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea, to the Festival Theatre on 7th October.
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!
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Count Binface: Bindependence Day
Count Binface brings his brand new live comedy show to Monkey Barrel Comedy, featuring his unique take on Britain, his special brand of sci-fi satire, and of course his unbeatable manifesto!
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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!
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Travis Jay: Travisty
Following his sell-out show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, his run at Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Travis Jay brings his brand-new show to the Stand!
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British Comedian of the Year (Scotland Heat)
It's the FA Cup of comedy! Nine acts will be performing their best ten minute sets as they attempt to win over the audience who vote for their favourites to go through to the semi-finals.
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Emma Doran - Dilemma!
Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh with her new show, Dilemma!
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Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me
The multi award-winning Harriet Kemsley is back with a new show about break-ups, sloths and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos!
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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as takes his tour to Edinburgh!
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Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up
South African comedian and actor Schalk Bezuidenhout returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his now show 'Keeping Up' on 13th October!
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Sean Collins: Still Smokin Funny
Sean Collins, a stalwart of the standup scene with three decades of uproarious experience, bring his new show 'Still Smokin' Funny' to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
Solo again, Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, comes to Edinburgh with his brand new hilarious one-man stand-up show!
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Laura Lexx: Slinky
Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky.
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Chris Kent - Back At It
Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show 'Back At It' to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 19th October!
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Amy Matthews: Commute with the Foxes
Following Matthews's 5-star sold-out 2023 run, the critically decorated comic returns with a show exploring the transformative nature of context.
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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it's coming to a bun (venue) near you! Catch him at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th October!
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Spencer Jones
The star of BBC’s The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk and of BBC's Mister Winner comes to you on tour with his irresistibly madcap show.
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Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes
South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show 'Just Jokes' and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on 21st October!
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Gary Meikle: No Refunds
Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 24th October 2024!
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Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing?
Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations. Come and see him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th October!
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Garrett Millerick: Needs More Space
Garrett Millerick Needs More Space, sees comedy's 'angriest optimist' return for a hilarious, honest, and mostly historically accurate, exploration of space travel!
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John Hastings
John Hastings, God’s fav comedian, returns to his ancestral home The Monkey Barrel in October to do what he does best, a bunch of jokes in order. One at a time.
READ MOREKai Humphries: Gallivanting
Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the Howden Park Centre on 26th October!
READ MOREKai Humphries: Gallivanting
Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 27th October!
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Milo Edwards: Sentimental
Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his hit new show 'Sentimental' on Sunday 27th October!
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Larry Dean: Dodger
Join Larry Dean as he brings his hilarious new show Dodger, about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty, to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 30th October!
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Halloween Special!
This Halloween come savour some ghoulish gags at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Red Richardson: Bugatti Live
Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK. Join him on his first ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand up comedy at Monkey Barrel!
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An Evening with Mark Cox & Jane McCarry (Still Game’s Tam & Isa)
A special up close and personal show featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in Still Game.
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Finlay Christie - OK Zoomer
Fast-rising star and award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie brings his show OK Zoomer to The Stand Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd November!
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Kevin Bloody Wilson
Kevin Bloody Wilson, the Aussie funnyman who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback, has announced a series of 2024 UK tour dates including a night at the EICC in November!
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The Horne Section’s Hit Show
The six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. Expect comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about!
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Only Fools & Horses The Musical
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!
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Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is back on tour with brand-new show Ha!milton. Don't miss it at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 7th November!
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Tez Ilyas: After Eight
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show 'After Eight' and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 7th November!
READ MOREGary Meikle: No Refunds
Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Roxy on 9th November 2024!
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Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment. Catch him at the EICC on Saturday 9th November 2024!
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Colin Hoult: Colin
The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin!
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Slavoj Zizek at 75- A Celebration
Join the rockstar philosopher and revolutionary Slavoj Žižek for a celebration of his life and thought. Expect dialectics, psychoanalysis, and jokes!
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Against all odds and filled with heaps of chemo Janey Godley returns this Autumn with her show 'Why Is She Still Here?', don't miss it at the EICC on Saturday 16th November!
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Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There…
One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 17th November!
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Ali Woods: At The Moment
Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods brings his debut stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 21st November!
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Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Portobello Town Hall as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Felicity Ward
Felicity Ward, star of ‘The Office’ (Australia), returns for her first national tour in six years and brings it to the Traverse Theatre on 23rd November!
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Freddy Quinne: In Sickness
Comedic powerhouse Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour and you can catch him as Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 23rd November!
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Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore!
In his new show, award winning comedian Alfie Brown is showing signs that he probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road with him would be emotionally dangerous.
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Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with a new live show for 2024/5 - A Manford All Seasons and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th November 2024!
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Tarot: Shuffle
Come watch a new tour of big, daft and, above all, live comedy being conjured up in front of your very eyes.
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new show!
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The Stand Christmas Special
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
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Live At Christmas With Sara Pascoe
The country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!
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Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her
Taskmaster champ Sophie Duker is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 2nd February!
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Colin Geddis: G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR)
Colin Geddis will bring his brand new stand up show G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR) to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 6th February!
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Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 15th February!
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Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Multi-award-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is bouncing back with a brand new live show, Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit, don't miss him live at Edinburgh Playhouse on 15th February!
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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
Come and join Gary Faulds for a night of unforgettable laughter at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16 February!
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Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes Live!
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 22nd February!
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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist
In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy Zaltzman will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?
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Justin Moorhouse: Greatest Performance Of My Life
Join Justin Moorhouse for the 'Greatest Performance Of My Life'... a poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life's ups and downs.
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Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
Rachel Fairburn is set to perform for the first-time ever a unique blend of brand-new stand-up and the best bits of her debut character comedy hour when she brings Side Eye to Monkey Barrell Comedy!
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Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don’t
After two consecutive critically acclaimed shows, rising star Chloe Petts is back on the road with a brand-new hour... and this time she's getting personal!
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David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair.
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Lou Sanders - No Kissing In The Bingo Hall
It's time for a little get together; so pull up a chair and get all cosy as Lou Sanders brings her new show, No Kissing In the Bingo Hall, to the Queen's Hall on Saturday 8th March!
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James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 and stops off at the Usher Hall on Sunday 9th March!
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Simon Evans: Have we Met?
Simon Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.
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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2025!
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Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour! Don't miss 'Forgive Me, Father' at The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 13th March!
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Micky Overman: Hold On
Join Micky Overman at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th March as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne!
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Russell Hicks: Happy to be Here
American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16th March!
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Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe
Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan will bring her new show Battleaxe to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday 21st March!
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Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good!
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Russell Kane: HyperActive
Russell Kane is back on tour, and his brand new show, HyperActive, heads to Edinburgh Playhouse on 28th March 2025!
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John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ!
READ MORESingin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to the Howden Park Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Phil Chapman: Figures
Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show Figures to the Stand Edinburgh!
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John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh!
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Teardrops on My Dildo - Vanessa Larry Mitchell
Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Larry Mitchell.
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Ellie Taylor: Palavering
Comedian, presenter and actor Ellie Taylor announces a brand new stand-up tour hitting the UK in Spring 2025 with a date at the EICC on Saturday 3rd May!
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Jack Dee: Small World
In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!
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Rob Beckett: Giraffe
From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 26th June 2025!
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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd
Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!
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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Reginald D Hunter and Friends
A top night of stand up lands at Eastwood Park Theatre this September, with a stellar line up you won’t want to miss including headline act, Reginald D Hunter!
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Jay Lafferty: Bahookie
Jay Lafferty brings her smash hit, five star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out show Bahookie to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 14th September!
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Okomedy - Clarkston Comedy
Enjoy a night of comedy from some of Scotland's favourite comedians at Okomedy in Clarkston on Sunday 25th August hosted by Chris Scott!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed Byrne at The Byre Theatre as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Markinch Town Hall as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
READ MOREComedy Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
COBO: Comedy Shutdown - Black History Month Special
COBO: Comedy Shutdown are bringing their Black History Month Special to the Glee Club Glasgow, round up your friends & family and join them for an uplifting night of laughter!
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James Gardner: Journeyman - Exclusive Glasgow Preview
James Gardner - one of the rising stars of UK comedy - presents an exclusive preview of his new show Journeyman at The Social Hub Glasgow!
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Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody
Grab your wands, don your house robes, and apparate yourselves to The Stand Glasgow, a very magical improv show awaits...
READ MOREComedy Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Gary Faulds - New Material Night
Cumbernauld Theatre at Lanternhouse is excited to welcome Scottish comedy genius Gary Faulds to their stage with brand new material!
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Janey Godley - Why Is She Still Here?
Against all odds and filled with heaps of chemo Janey Godley returns this Autumn with her show 'Why Is She Still Here?', don't miss it at Airdrie Town Hall on Wednesday 23rd October!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
READ MOREComedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
The Boarding House Comedy Club
The Boarding House Comedy Club is back with an exciting line up of some hilarious established and up and coming stand up comics on Friday 23rd August!
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John Bishop: Back At It
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to Paisley Town Hall on Wednesday 18th September!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Beacon Arts Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
READ MOREComedy Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Jay Lafferty - Bahookie
Jay Lafferty brings her smash hit, five star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out show Bahookie to Macrobert Arts Centre on 17th October!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to The Albert Halls on Friday 23rd May!
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An Evening of Comedy with Fred MacAulay and Friends
Fred MacAulay is heading to Stirling County Rugby Football Club on Saturday 27th July with comedy legend Phil Differ and newcomer Mick McNeill for an evening of stand-up comedy!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Enjoy an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at the Park Hotel Kilmarnock as she shares stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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