Located within the four-star A&O Edinburgh Hostel, Bar 50 is a bar and restaurant offering three rooms of Free Fringe shows, drinks and tasty, locally sourced pub grub in laid-back, modern and stylish surroundings, an outdoor beer garden and balcony beer terrace. 

For two decades Ron Low helped over 65,000 circumcised men undertake non-surgical foreskin restoration using TLC Tugger devices he invented. Enjoy Ron's fun and poignant musical memoir and slide show. He keeps you laughing while you learn what the foreskin is and does, how and why men restore, why we need to protect healthy male, female and intersex children from forced genital cutting, what efforts have succeeded and what could happen next. Ron performs on an exotic stringed instrument called a Harpejji, accompanied by backing tracks, while wearing one of his tugging devices under his kilt.

The Foreskin Diaries

Glaswegian comedian and author Iain MacDonald embraces the international aspect of the festival as he takes you on a pun-venture around the world in which he has a joke for each and every country. You tell him the country – he'll tell you the joke! And with the aid of his giant map and mini globes for the audience, there'll be plenty of opportunities to try and catch him out! ‘Scotland’s Prince of Puns‘ (BBC Radio Scotland).


Around the World in 80 Puns

So good he wants to do it again. The show the mainstream media refuses to review repeats its 2024 dual four-star-reviews show. 

Meet Milligan! Patricia Highsmith! Ed D Wood Jr. Edith Stillwell and others. With Quentin Crisp as your master of ceremonies.

Before being called  Neurodiverse, Autistic, having lots of character and just plain being bonkers came Eccentricity. Paul Wady explores his first identity before Neurodivergency/Neurodiversity. Warning: Scouser (Funny). Autistic Elder.

Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Neurodiverse review 2023. A book of all the Guerilla Autistics shows is coming out this year.  

Eccentrics Return – Guerilla Autistics Show Year 11 CANCELLED

Comedy Queers is a spicy mix of outrageous queer comedians, cabaret and drag acts. A sell-out Fringe phenomenon since 2018. Looking for diversity? It's what we do best, babe! If you’ve seen enough cis, straight dudes with the same haircut / t-shirt / jokes / toxicity, come and party with the kings, queens and royal thems of comedy. Expect chaos, drag, stand-up, glitter, queer joy and an ever-changing line-up of LGBTQIA+ acts to grace our stage. Comedy Queers is a big queer party. Every. Single. Night! **** (DeadlineNews.co.uk).

Comedy Queers

Adam and Jess, two memorable new comedians based in Bristol are performing in Edinburgh for the first time. Going from winning competitions in Bristol, to delivering an hour of stand-up comedy about their lives and their (very different) dads. They'll make you laugh and slightly pull at your heartstrings. 'She f*cking killed it' (Sam See). 'How am I going to top that?' (Josh Elton).

Adam Jones and Jess Lo: Daddy Issues 

Comedians put the world to rights in this new panel show. Hosts Leslie Gold (as seen at The Comedy Store) and Tom Mayhew (as heard on BBC Radio 4) invite different guest comics each day to present ideas to improve the world at large. Imagine the opposite of Room 101, adding good stuff instead of banishing bad (in theory anyway). Whether the rules are adopted is down to an audience vote at each performance. Basically, it's an excuse for bants with a view of making the world a better place!

101 Rules for a Better World (By Comedians)

Fatty. Chubby. Blobby. Plump. Plus size. Chonk! Enjoy a body-positive buffet of comedians from across the Fringe. Hosted by chunky Welshman Stuart Thomas. Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. RedWillow New Comedian runner-up. British Comedy Guide Comedy Poster Awards finalist. 'An appealing presence' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Impressive as it was impeccable' (NottsComedyReview.wordpress.com). 'Bad fatty; great comedian! Oh so freaking funny!' (Sofie Hagen). 'Made me laugh a lot' (Scotsman). Fresh line-up daily.

Chonk

Return of the popular Fringe show that boasts a rolling line-up of Jewish (and Jew-ish) comedians and performers, bringing you the best in neurotic comedy. Oy vey! A staple on Niddry Street, this show is in its 9th year and is loved by audiences of all persuasions. It was created by Aaron Levene and hosted by Jewish Comedian of the Year, Philip Simon. **** 'Comedy is guaranteed' (Jewish Chronicle).

Jew-O-Rama

Deage Paxton: Immature. Prepare for a riotous hour of dark, dirty and gloriously stupid stand-up. 'Inappropriately funny' raves The Stand Comedy Club. Paxton rejects narrative fluff, delivering pure, high-octane punchlines. Expect boundary-pushing jokes and raw, visceral laughs that leave you gasping. 'Unmissable,' proclaims Big Belly Comedy Club. Edinburgh Eye praises his 'pitch black palate,' awarding four stars. Forget polite comedy, this is unapologetically immature. 'Dark, twisty and hilarious' says Felt Nowt. For a night of pure, unadulterated laughter, look no further than Deage Paxton's Immature show. Prepare to be shocked, entertained and utterly delighted.

Deage Paxton: Immature

Tired of being called terrorists, Aisha and Hasan became something worse: comedians! After their 2024 sell-out run, featuring on STV News and BBC R4, and raising over £4000 for Medical Aid for Palestinians, the double-act nicknamed 'Antwar and Dec-ina' are back with a new show! Saturday Night Takeaway has gone Halal. Expect more crowd work, Arab-Kazakh double-act Banter and Sharia-complaint stand-up. Remember, EDL is welcome! (extremely deafening laughter). 25% of proceeds to MAP. 'Stereotype-crushing material' (Rolling Stone). 'Deliciously funny' (Guardian). 'Edgy and silly in exactly the right balance' (Sara Pascoe).

2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home

A revolving line-up of the best established and up-and-coming comedians at the Fringe in a show full of fun and laughter. 'The best thigh-slapping, cackling laugh of a time I’ve ever had ... something for everyone' ****1/2 (FringeFeed.com.au). 'A comedy smorgasbord' **** (GreatScottMedia.com). 'Hilarious comics ... a solid comedy show well worth the ticket price' **** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'A fine set of comics, who entertained everyone in the room' (Rip It Up).

Best of Edinburgh Fringe Comedy

Ray Fordyce is back once again to host a variety show filled with comedy and entertainment from across the world. Featuring many different acts each day, this show is a must for any Fringe goer.

Ray Fordyce's Imaginatively Titled Variety Show

North London Jewish comedian and soccer fan, Ivor Dembina (**** (Guardian)) presents his bitingly funny account of why he now supports south London's most notorious football club, Millwall FC. They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!

Millwall Jew

Inimitable stand-up, brimming with great jokes, from the UK's favourite and funniest Jewish comedian. **** (Scotsman). **** (Mirror). **** (Guardian). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com), ***** (ThreeWeeks). They say Jews are funny, Ivor Dembina proves it!

I Should Have Listened to Ivor Dembina

Comedy! Science! Games! Cookies!! Join computer scientist and comedian Matthew Collins (BBC's Great Unanswered Questions) and zoologist and comedian Donal Vaughan and take part in a live audience science game show with a difference. The audience is divided into teams to compete in various games to earn glory and get some cookies. And electric shocks for the losers. (Maybe not electric shocks, but losers don't get cookies.)

Lab Rats – A Science Game Show

Best Newcomer nominee Bazely performed last year's show about having a Breakdown while having more anxiety than he'd ever had. So, this year, Peter is attempting to embrace a zen "no anxiety" lifestyle. '...an exemplar of anti-comedy... Bill Bailey-esq' (Chortle.co.uk). Audiences say, 'he's either a genius or insane' and 'my favourite show of the festival'. Peter has been performing at the Fringe for over a decade now so he can probably give you directions. 'My kind of crazy!' (Richard Todd). 'Like a low energy Stewart Lee' (TheReviewsHub.com). Four-time Fringe sell-out.

A Hundred Percent No Anxiety Comedy Show – Peter Bazely

Fake accents, real laughs! Five rising stars of comedy perform their stand-up sets with a unique twist: some of them are putting on a fake accent. Can you spot the dodgy accents? Comedians from all over the world take on the challenge to dupe the audience. Including undiscovered gems, Roast Battle champions and award-winners and nominees. ‘Distinctive stuff…’ (Bruce Dessau). 'an un-flashy confidence’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘You are funny, but you’ll probably get cancelled’ (Prince Abdi). Sold out run 2024 Fringe.

1k Comedy Presents: the Dodgy Accent Show

Hi, I'm Peter Jones. I'm an Australian comedian. I've performed stand-up on the TV series Comedy Up Late. I also appeared on the Netflix series Why Are You Like This? and I wrote for a few TV shows in Australia. Since moving to the UK I've won the 2023 Beat the Frog World Series and I've been gigging at comedy clubs across the country. Most importantly though, this show is funny and you should come along. I'll see you there!

Peter Jones: Performs Stand-Up Comedy

A compilation of the festival's freakiest comedians in a big party atmosphere, ain't no party like it. Late-night stand-up comedy, dark humour, diverse line-ups. Produced by award-winning comics.

#1 Bad Boys Comedy Party!

From the critically acclaimed comedian behind How to Get Away with Marriage comes a brand new hour of laughter and legal loopholes. In May Divorce Be With You, Devin Gray explores what happens when "forever" has an exit clause. With his signature mix of wit, warmth and downright silliness, Devin turns the highs and lows of his relationships into comedy gold as he navigates his way back into the real world.

Devin Gray: May Divorce Be With You

Eric Barry is a straight man. Well, as straight as you can be as a former gay-for-pay escort. This raunchy and provocative stand-up hour details Barry's time as a poor student paying his way through college while working the seedy underbelly of Craigslist's erotic services. From being stiffed by a client with cerebral palsy to explaining his work to the women in his life, No Homo is a hilarious and edgy stand-up hour that examines gender dynamics, Bible masturbation and taking the cock out of your mouth to shout to the world 'I'm not gay!'

Eric Barry: No Homo

Raul Kohli returns for a fifth year with his sell-out cult hit! No material, no plan, no sad bit at the 45th minute where his pet chinchilla dies... Just one hour of straight improvised comedy based on what the crowd tell him. ***** (Guardian).

Raul Kohli: Makes It Up As He Goes Along

Learn the skills and art of performing stand-up comedy on this two-day intensive comedy course. Including: joke-writing skills, generating material, comedy deconstruction, finding material, lively interactive performance practice sessions, history of comedy, technical skills and industry tips. Plus a graduation show performance in a Fringe show. Our tutors are professional comedians, comedy writers and experienced teachers. Courses run over two days, with two four-and-a-half hour sessions on each day, followed by the graduation show. 'This course has to be one of the best on offer. Highly recommended' **** (ThreeWeeks). Full course info at https://www.laughinghorsecomedy.co.uk/courses2day.asp

About Comedy: Stand-Up Comedy Course

A revolving lineup of disabled comedians and friends present an irreverent comedy show for your enjoyment. We're not brave, we're not inspiring, we're just here to make you laugh and park in the disabled bays. 'Wonderfully relaxed and friendly' (Scotsman). ***** (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). Winner: Disability Champions Award 2023.

Disabled Cants

Improvised mythological madness! A changing line-up of improvisers perform scenes, games and challenges from audience suggestions: creating tragedies and epics on the spot, all with a mythological twist! Audience reviews: 'Absolutely fantastic show. Would give this show five stars and recommend it to everyone'; '10/10 show! A great improv show with amazing performers… great at including the audience, and we got exactly what we asked for!'; 'The host expertly handled a raucous audience whilst remaining warm and friendly throughout. A joy to watch the chaos unfold with the best comedic use of marshmallows I've ever seen'.

Improv: Sponta-Deity

Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase features a dynamic, ever-changing lineup of international comedians, offering something for every comedy lover. Hosted by an energetic compère, each show brings together seasoned professionals and exciting new talent for a truly unique experience. With fresh acts each day, no two performances are alike, ensuring audiences enjoy a diverse array of comedic styles and perspectives. The show is part of Mad Cow Comedy’s mission to showcase global talent and create connections between comedians from around the world. Join us for a vibrant and entertaining hour at the Edinburgh Fringe!

Mad Cow Comedy's International Showcase

A fabulous mixed-bill of new and established acts in a daily changing line-up throughout the Fringe. A fantastic way to see a bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll be talking about this show for years to come. Acts from our previous shows have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard, Radio 4 etc. Audience reviews: 'One of the best MCs I've ever seen'; 'The acts were brilliant, compere was fantastic. We laughed so much'; 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'

The Bite – Mixed-Bill Stand-Up

Run, come, gather round! A love letter to UK Garage and the iconic tunes that defined a generation. This show is for anyone who lived it, loved it or discovered it in its revival – all while asking: was life better then or were we just young? '[Murphy] is nothing short of excellent' (DeadlineNews.co.uk), 'One to watch' (The List).

Abbie Murphy: Garage Girl (WIP)

After the success of his debut show The Big Issues, Dom Hutchins returns with Politics, an unflinching and hilarious deep dive into the personal and political. This show charts his journey from an accidental parish councillor to a fearless stand-up comedian, confronting societal norms and political figures alike. With sharp satire and heartfelt storytelling, Dom tackles the realities of living with cerebral palsy, from the challenges of holding a baby to confronting Conservative MPs. His performance at the Buxton Fringe was praised for blending humour with insightful critique of how society often misunderstands the disabled.

Dom Hutchins – Politics CANCELLED

Remember Family Fortunes? This is like that, but nasty. For this filthy gameshow, we've asked 100 scumbags all sorts of horrible questions: What would you not want to catch your dad doing? Which politician deserves to be eaten by a shark? What animal would you most like to shag? Now it’s on you to guess their top answers... There are points, prizes and a 95% chance we’re going to hell, so come and play before ITV have us killed. We regularly sell out – book in advance so you don’t miss the filth.

Family Fortunes (But for Bad People)

See the very best comedians selected from across the Fringe, alongside hot new talent and fresh Fringe newcomers, with a different comedy line-up daily at each show in this selection box of laughs! Line-ups include performers selected from Fringe shows and the international comedy circuit, with guests from the best in new talent appearing at the Fringe – plus it's Pay What You Can entry! ***** (FestivalReview.com). 'Cracking comedy selection' ***** (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ***** (SouthWestLive.co.uk). **** (The Student). **** (List). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (TheArgus.co.uk).
 

Laughing Horse Fringe Comedy Selection

Winner of the Eduard Brenton Award for Least Credible Award at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2025, the self-proclaimed Rizzmaster, Eduard Brenton, brings his whacky comedic stylings to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time. Eduard Brenton is an up-and-coming comedian of unknown origin. His comedy stylings stem from the time he got lost in his brain and couldn’t find his way out. Rizzmaster is a show that will leave you questioning the very nature of comedy. Feel free to attend, laugh, and afterwards, stalk, so I can make a TV show about it.

Rizzmaster

Prepare to be absolutely double teamed by two of Scotland's most promising upcoming comedic talents! After a sell-out show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Alan Jay (BBC New Comedy Shortlist, LGBTQ+ Comedian Semi-Finalist) and Matthew Hayhow (BBC Upload / BBC Radio Scotland) are bringing Gay and Lame to the Edinburgh Fringe! This is a hilariously obscene double bill of stand-up comedy from a homosexual comedian and a disabled comedian that if you don't enjoy, you have only the 2010 Equality Act to blame.

Alan Jay and Matthew Hayhow are Gay and Lame

Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist is a comedy show about how the end of the world might be nigh, but it always helps to have a positive attitude. This show is a comedy journey from catastrophism to irrational optimism. What’s irrational about optimism? Check out the news. In summary, we’re toast. But who doesn’t like toast? (Apart from coeliacs). Award-winning BBC comedy producer turned stand-up comedian Adam explores his own fears, anxieties and new-found optimism. Banish the gloom with this celebration of the power of positivity.


Adam Bromley: Irrational Optimist

Character comedy parody show! TV host Donald McGinty brings his award-nominated* show to the Fringe! Donald is here to tell you all about his time as host of the nation's fifteenth favourite coast-based travelogue, as well as how he got over his fear of the sea after all those people drowned. There will also be live updates from the seagull appeal, the grand final of the 2025 calendar competition and a vaguely satisfying dramatic arc! 'McGinty proves an affable captain of this enjoyable pleasure cruise' (Steve Bennett, Chortle). *Best poster design, Brighton Fringe 2024.

Going Coastal with Donald McGinty

Who’s funnier: battle-hardened UK Military Veterans using comedy for recovery and resilience, or fearless Civilians who’ve only ever dodged heckles, not bullets? This is no ordinary stand-up show. It’s a high-stakes, laugh-out-loud face-off where grit meets wit. Project COMEDY brings you a powerhouse lineup: veterans who’ve served their country and now serve up killer punchlines, vs civilian comics with razor-sharp routines honed in clubs, not combat. You’ll laugh. You’ll cheer. And you’ll decide the winner. Two sides. One stage. Endless laughs. Don’t miss the funniest fight for the mic!

Should Have Tried Harder at School – Veterans v Civilians

Tom Mayhew (as heard on BBC Radio 4) tries to work out what this all is. It could be anything.

Tom Mayhew: What On Earth Are We Doing? (WIP)

The silliest quiz show ever. Kids versus comedians in a head-to-head battle of wits answering wacky questions. The loser gets a custard pie and most likely so will everyone else.

Beat the Comic – Kidz Quiz

A surreal show where Uxbridge's third hardest man, Mad Ron, tries to guide a mystery apprentice as a glamorous game show host. 'The funniest most inventive nut bag show I think I’ve ever seen I love it love it love it!!' (Terry Alderton). Come along for your chance to win some questionably sourced prizes as Ron presents a series of suspiciously familiar sounding game show games in an hour of absurd interactive comedy. 'A hilarious beginning that sets the tone for the rest...' **** (One4Review.co.uk for Crime School).

Mad Ron Presents – Identity Theft

A handpicked stand-up comedy compilation show featuring five acts advertising their full Edinburgh Fringe shows. MC'd by award-winning comedian Steve Lee 'He is an excellent MC' (Scotsman).

Comp Elation Show

What do a British-Chinese woman and an American expat have in common? More than you might think! Shuang Teng and Rabiah Coon team up for a hilarious split bill show that dives into the awkward, surprising and sometimes absurd realities of life in the UK. With sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling, they share ups, downs and wonderfully awkward moments in between. Whether you’re an expat yourself, Brit-curious, or just someone who loves a good laugh, this show is for you. Come for the culture clash, stay for the comedy. 'Smooth and entertaining...' (BrightonTheatre.co.uk).

Asian American Cultural Confusion

Stuart Kennedy went from a remote Scottish Island that barely features on weather maps, all the way to the pickpocketing capital of Europe and picked up a few stories on the way. Come on a journey through the Snart of Darkness – the follow-up show to his debut standup hour Shitegeist. A show about lessons learned, lessons ignored, and lessons (probably not) learned again! Stuart Kennedy is a Barcelona-based comedian hailing from a remote Scottish Island. Known for his high energy performances and unique island perspective on life.

Stuart Kennedy's Snart of Darkness

Vinny Shiu is making serious waves on the UK comedy circuit, delivering bold, unfiltered humour that turns his personal struggles into laugh-out-loud moments. As an Asian man growing up in the UK, Vinny hilariously dives into identity, family drama, dating disasters, trauma and finding his path in life. With sharp jokes, immersive storytelling and musical comedy, his dynamic performances leave audiences buzzing. Winner of Southampton Comedian of the Year 2023 and a finalist in British Comedian of the Year 2024, Vinny’s meteoric rise is one to watch – go catch his work in progress show!

Asian. British. Confused? (WIP)

Well, f*ck. Things aren’t looking great, eh? Life’s been a little hard since day zero, hasn’t it? The nuclear winter’s setting in bitter this year. And there’s a cost to kindness, but nobody can afford it. So why not plod up to what remains of Edinburgh and settle in for some accordion-accompanied songs, storytelling and survival tips? Oh, and just a little warning – this one ain’t for the faint of heart. All my love – if such a thing exists anymore. Montselier :(

Cabaret for the End of the World

Having had a successful run in Seoul, Korea (March 2025), Big O returns to Edinburgh. With her boundless energy, Olivia explores boundaries and cultural identity through storytelling, singing and comedy. Each show aims to be different, created with some improv and songwriting.

Adventures of the Singing Acupuncturist 8: Big O Answers: Who Am I?

From The Beach Boys to The Beastie Boys, from Elvis to Adele and everything in between, a show full of jokes based on musical artists throughout our lifetimes. From the sold-out Edinburgh shows and 5-star book reviews of Around the World in 80 Puns, comes Scotland’s Prince of Puns (BBC Radio Scotland) new show all about music! 

WOW! That's What I Call Puns!

Multi award-winning Eryn Tett (U&Dave, BBC3) is developing her next show: an immersive comedy packed with her trademark offbeat (mostly yo mama) jokes, top secret ceremonies and a non-stop handshake which may/may not evolve into everyone making out (that's up to you.) All made possible by a not-at-all ominous megacorporation. The WIP took home RVK Fringe's Cork Fringe Favourite Award this year. 'One-of-a-kind comedic experience' (BlizzardComedy.co.uk). **** 'Compulsive viewing' (MumbleComedy.net). **** 'Not afraid to push boundaries' (FunnyWomen.com) **** (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). **** (TheWeeReview.com).

Eryn Tett is Sponsored by The Global Megacorp Institute of Manchester (Work in Progress)

The perfect start to your day in Edinburgh! Hilarious stories from around the world. Poppadums, Bollywood movies, Indian scammers, AI takeovers and much more. With only mild coarse language, this show is perfect for the whole family. Featuring award-winning Indian Australian comic Aditya Gautam. 'Master of toying with the fourth wall' ***** (ArtsHub.com.au). 'Comedy so spicy that your cheeks will be in constant pain' **** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Will have you laughing out of shock!' **** (Advertiser, Adelaide). After getting rave reviews around the world, Aditya is now bringing his spicy ethnic breakfast to Edinburgh.

#1 Ethnic Comedy Breakfast

Aalex (****, Student) did the thing: she quit her day job, dropped all she had and travelled to the other side of the world for a fresh perspective on how to give her life meaning. Now she's back, with an otherworldly... tan and a fresh set of identity crises. Can she piece her life together in this 45-minute Work in Progress? No pressure.

Aalex Mandel-Dallal: Puzzle (WIP)

Award-winning poet Kavita Hansla makes her powerful debut with The Poem Called Kavita – an electrifying, one-woman spoken word show that leaves everything on the stage. With poetry that strikes like lightning and lands like thunder, Kavita explores identity, culture, joy and transformation with raw honesty and lyrical fire. Named Best Poet and Spoken Word Artist 2025, she invites you to claim your space, own your story and find power in discovery. You’ll laugh, ache and maybe cry – but you’ll definitely leave changed. This isn’t quiet poetry – it moves, laughs, roars. Don’t miss it!

The Poem Called Kavita

My great grandfather was a world-famous Jewish comedian in the early 20th century. He was known to the public as 'Our Hebrew Friend' and performed at the Royal Variety Show and on the BBC. A century later, here I am in the same job, asking the same questions. What does it mean to be a comedian, to be Jewish, and to be both at the same time? A show about legacy, identity and finding your place in the world. 'Cheekily transgressive... he's an accomplished comic' (Chortle, 2024).

David Rose: Our Hebrew Friend

A rising talent from Barcelona's exploding comedy scene, James laments a life spent avoiding confrontation – no matter the cost. From pretending to understand Spanish doctors, to divorcing on Zoom and an embarrassing outburst in a Barcelona sex club, prepare to be wowed by how far one man will go to put himself last. Winner of Dov's Best Jewish Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. 'Sharp and witty' (Michelle Wolf). 'One of the top joke writers we've seen coming out of Europe' (Brian Moses, Roast Battle).

A People Pleaser

A one-woman comedy with an unreliable narrator exploring performative pressures of working-class girlhood. Drawing from real life experiences, Sophie shares stories from her life up to her arrest in a foreign country. With a looming court appearance, will she convince the audience of her innocence before the clock runs out? Will she get through her holiday without the "real" Sophie ruining it? It's time to find out how she got arrested after smuggling drugs across the border but never actually getting caught with any drugs. Directed by Jess Gough and Kate Colgrave-Pope.

This Is How I Got Arrested...

Loz Dodd believes he’s made something monumental in this playful, meta show exploring the strangeness of life and our inadequate attempts to grasp it. The show delights in losing its own thread, derailed by distractions, tangents and spontaneous song, whilst Loz perseveres, convinced he's on the cusp of a profound insight. Blending the unpredictability of performance art with the openness of contemporary clowning, This Can’t Be It is a feverish, experimental meander through the chaos of never quite knowing what it all means, but cracking on with it regardless… 'A rare natural talent' (TheatreAndArtReview.com).

This Can't Be It (WIP)

A work-in-progress stand-up hour of queer chaos, class trauma and disco dancing. Tall. Gay. Working-class. Raised on a surreal Essex cat sanctuary with a red living room he called Hell and a mum with a stencil addiction. Now trapped in Walthamstow Village between oat milk and opera – literally, his boyfriend directs it. This WIP hour dances through buffet omelettes in Ibiza, opera intermissions, Clacton ghosts and the dread of a notification. If you’ve ever felt too posh for the chip shop but too skint for the tasting menu – Ricky’s got your number.

From Pov' to Less Pov'

As seen on BBC Socials and featured in The Herald. From small-town India to accidentally joining an Orange Walk in Glasgow, Hitesh Rathore takes you on a chaotic, heartfelt journey through culture shocks, eccentric family, and his mum’s battle with cancer. Blending warmth, wit, and razor-sharp storytelling, he unpacks identity, resilience, and the strange comfort of finding humour when everything goes wrong. ' Rathore has once again proven himself as one to watch' **** (National). 'Rathore is a talent on the rise' *** (One4Review.co.uk).

Chips, Cheese, and Curry

You have it bad? Not for long and believe us… we’ve seen worse. No problem or scenario too complicated, silly or gross for award-winning comedians to take on. Whatever it is, we want to solve it for you, and we must. They say the best time to plant a tree is yesterday, the second-best time is now. We don’t know anything about that, but this is a show for humans… not trees. 

1 Hour to Turn Your Life Around – All Your Problems Solved by Comedians

Jon Gibbons is a naive young boy who is attempting to perform crowd work for an entire hour. If you have a traumatic story or juicy gossip, come down as he promises to give you the worst advice possible. Credits include – Shortlisted for BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, over a million views online and performed as tour support for comedian Reece Kidd’s European Tour.

Jon Gibbons: Crowdwork Show

At a time when norms around sex and relationships are changing fast, it’s easy to feel lost. Comedian Carly Blair certainly does, but fortunately she has a friend with wisdom and experience to spare: Sally Porter, a former dominatrix-turned-comedian. And now you do too! During the show, Carly and Sally will cover topics such as dating, sex and how NOT to electrocute a man’s genitals, and at the end the audience will get the chance to ask the two ladies for their possibly wise, possibly dubious advice.

The Student Becomes the Mistress

Star-Crossed tells the age-old and incredibly fresh tale of two young theatre makers destined for the gutter. Set during a debaucherous semester abroad, this is a cabaret revue of dalliances, steeped in truth but also chock-full o’ lies. This show has everything: rat kings, original songs, tetanus and true love. A new kind of quasi-romantic comedy, Star-Crossed has all of the romance, none of the sex, and some of the slurs of its lauded predecessors! You may laugh, cry, or have a coronary event, we really can't be liable.

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