During the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Mash House emerges as a pulsating hub of creativity and cultural exchange. Nestled in the vibrant Cowgate area of the city, this converted nightclub and event space undergoes a metamorphosis, becoming a dynamic epicentre of theatrical performances, comedy shows, live music gigs, and experimental art installations.

Tommy J Egan transforms the stage into a jazz club-meets-tap jam. One of Australia's most respected tap dancers, hailed by reviewers as 'genuinely breath-catching' (Time Out London) and 'flawless' (Advertiser), Egan offers a performance that rejects the flashy tap dance clichés of jazz hands and showbiz tropes in favour of something deeper, richer and more nuanced. Accompanied by a local jazz pianist and special guests, each show becomes a dynamic interplay of rhythm and precision. Get ready for some fast footwork, with moments of light-hearted humour woven throughout!

Two Right Feet – Tommy J Egan

An "inspirational porn" star, Gabrielle Leonore shares her life story in this irreverent one-woman comedy, filled with candid anecdotes about sex, drugs, and the aspects of life no one prepares you for – especially as an autistic woman. Written and performed by Leonore, the show builds on the success of her previous production, (Re)union, which won the Social Good Award at the 2019 Tampa International Fringe Festival and was also featured in the 2019 Tampa Bay Theater Festival.

My Life as an "Inspirational Porn" Star!

'Wild, inventive comedy for fans of Emo Philips and Nick Lutsko' (Chris Thorburn, Breaking The News). Winner of one twenty-fifth of three Scottish Comedy Awards and one eleventh of a Reykjavik Fringe Award. Robocop: a cyborg supercop from the mean streets of Detroit. The Terminator: an unstoppable, remorseless killing machine from a nightmarish future. Gabriel Featherstone: a pretty good stand-up comedian who wrote a viral tweet about Tinky-Winky's sex life. These three titans of entertainment will face off in a bloody battle to the death! Also, Gabe might do some fun alternative comedy.

Robocop vs The Terminator vs Gabriel Featherstone

Fantastical improvised adventures, filtered through the twisted minds of this Galton and Simpson Godfathers of Comedy Award-winning double act. Like Vic and Bob's mutant offspring, co-parented by The League of Gentlemen. A must-see – innovative, absurd, and riotously funny. Praised for their 'genius brand of absurdist comedy' (TheReviewsHub.com) and described as a 'surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight of fancy' (SetTheTape.com), Al Ronald and Cy Henty's improv shows are truly unpredictable. 'Hilarious... No.1 Critics Choice' **** (Time Out). 'Master Craftsmen' **** (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Scaled heights of absurdity and plumbed depths of emotion' **** (Audience Club).

The Electric Head

Narin Oz is not good at real life. Simple things neurotypical people are great at: being indirect, insensitive to stimuli, compulsively socialising and talking without purpose. So she has decided to fix the problem by avoiding reality altogether: hiding inside her imagination. Isn't this what everyone does in their 40s? Unluckily, her now only friend is an inflatable emoji named Dr Fecal Matter. A bit like Wilson ball from Cast Away but a budget version. Will she be able to face her inner child and find joy in reality? Or draw all over it in crayon.

Narin Oz: Inner Child(ish)

Honest, relatable, and hilariously self-deprecating, Liam Tulley is grimly aware that life is no fairytale as he navigates the chaos of adulthood. Sharing candid stories of dating disasters, awkward medical procedures, and the struggle to hold it together when things don't go to plan. With dry wit, sharp observations, and material described by comedy promoters as 'inventive and laden with unexpected twists,' Liam challenges societal expectations that often leave us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.

Liam Tulley: Baldilocks

Nick Everritt (British Comedian of the Year 2023 runner-up) is a weird, alternative, deadpan stand-up comedian who pretends to be a serial killer for the entertainment of others. But is there more to him than meets the eye? (Spoiler: No). 'Those in search of the truly alternative, look no further' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'A droll, witty and very self-conscious deconstruction of comedy' (Chortle.co.uk).

Nick Everritt: Shadow

Scrooge is not just for Christmas. Gerry tells you his favourite Charles Dickens story – in August. A Merry Fringe for all, with singing and dancing. Come and be scared by ghosts! Enjoy the Fezziwigs' Christmas party! Gerry first read the book when he was 10, so this show has been 62 years coming, and it's worth it. Yes, Gerry is 72 and still going. He didn't finish it in time for Christmas last year, but he's here now with a brilliant 2025 Christmas show, four months early. Come and see!

A Gerry Christmas Carroll

Relatable and engaging stand-up comedy from one of Wales' finest up-and-coming comic talents. With a motivation to find friends and bring strangers together Jake, embarks on a comedy odyssey to provide you sweet relief from your everyday problems. A man of the people with infectious energy, put on the earth to bring out the joy in the little things. With topics ranging from self improvement to coffee mugs and toxic masculinity to 90s pop stars it really runs the gamut in terms of relatability.

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