Basement bar located underneath the Pear Tree and Counting House, with newly renovated music themed decor, quirky trinkets and a cosy atmosphere. Sporting a range of cocktails, draught beers, spirits and funky unique shots, there’s something for everyone!

With 2 Fringe venue rooms there are shows on all day and night. Links to the Pear Tree and Counting House ensure an even wider range of shows that continue until 3am

Seeking a fresh perspective at the Fringe? Join Nebulous Niang as she navigates life from growing up in 90s Asia to being part of an inter-ethnic lesbian couple raising Gen Z kids in a conservative country. Her hour of stand-up uses honest storytelling and carefully chosen visuals to make you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a bit braver about being yourself. Selling out multiple shows in Singapore, Slomosexual is set to make its international debut at Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

Slomosexual

This show, while full of laughter and storytelling, takes the audience on a journey through both the highs and the lows of life in one of the world’s most iconic cities: London. The performance goes deep into the heart of the capital through the eyes of someone who thought leaving behind Spanish tapas would be the hardest part – until he experienced British immigration and employment-based visas. Brace yourself for brutally honest comedy, guiding you through corporate insanity with a theme of accountability.

London is Great

The Fringe's cult-hit comedy panel show that you influence in real time is back. Three top comics answer the daft questions you pick on our exclusive app, you vote on which answers you liked the best and you choose who will take on our fiendish stand-up challenges! Never the same show twice, a must for comedy fans who want to see some of the sharpest comedy minds at the festival be put through their paces. No need to reserve, just rock up with a charged smartphone!

Not My Audience! The Stand-Up Panel Show You Control!

Comedy and nerd culture intersect for a one-off celebration of everything geeky that the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer. Join the top nerdy stand-up comedians of the Fringe in this funny, friendly and fandom-filled evening. From video games to table-top games, LPs to LARPing, film franchises to fantasy novels, comic books to cosplay – this is the place to celebrate all your geeky favourites in one place.

Best Nerd Fest Showcase

What is art? Why is art? Is that art? When did that get here? How many is that? Who are you and where's my pen? Richard Wright had a good 2024 Edinburgh Fringe run. A great one? No, a good one. But is he an artist? Is this show art? And seriously where is my pen? Together we will explore and create art in this new show from multi-time Pegasus Comedy Award winner who will draw you like one of your French girls. **** (Youthful Perspective).

Richard Wright Draws You Like One of Your French Girls

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must strip! Come along for an hour of high-calibre comedy mixed up with loose, wild and sexy late-night antics hosted by Kyle Legacy! Sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs 2019-2024.

Comedy Striptease

From Slut City comes an hour of honest loving stand-up. Would a hoe by any other name stank as sweet? And why not go pro? Can we reward ourselves without rimming junkiedom? What's up with narcissists? How much motherhood can you afford? Lovingly pegging social norms from behind with warming, incisive stand-up and playful audience interaction, High Hoe is Anna's third solo hour following Creampie Curious and Creampie Clarity, which both had successful Fringe runs 2023-2024. Anna's an Aussie, independent full-time stand-up comedian based in Berlin, performing since 2018.

Anna Beros – High Hoe

Can you save the kingdom from the curse? Find out in this interactive comedy game show, where two guest performers try to rule a 12th Century Kingdom, and you decide who lives and dies! A unique experience at every show – how will you fare, my liege? From veteran performer Sam See (**** (Fest)) and video game designer Stephen Case from RGB Monster (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience). Previous guests have been on The Chase, Taskmaster, BBC and ITV Productions and have also been on leeches to release humors.

Off With Your Head!

Got problems? We've got all the wrong answers. Bad Advice is the improvised stand-up show where comedian Eric Barry and friends give you their best (worst) advice based on the audience's real-life issues. After performing a traditional stand-up set, comedians will interview audience members looking for advice, and then have to improvise two minutes straight of stand-up comedy.

Eric Barry and Friends: Bad Advice – Improvised Stand-up Comedy

A BDSM dungeon is only as good as its staff: the dommes, subs, and of course, the manager. In order to fund her dreams when starting out in stand-up comedy in New York City, Katharyn Henson worked a day job as the manager of a BDSM dungeon. From her desk in the office of the dungeon, Katharyn served as the conduit between clients and her co-workers, becoming immersed within a world often judged and misunderstood and experiencing real stories involving the brilliant, funny and flawed people that shape such an unconventional workplace.


Stories from the Office of a Sex Dungeon

Join host Rik Carranza as comedians from across the Fringe battle it out to discover which is the best franchise, Star Trek or Star Wars, in the ultimate clash of fandoms. Now in its seventh year, the show is 'a fun-filled hour' (TheReviewsHub.com) where guests fight for the honour of their favourite franchise. Expect them to stop at nothing to win the audience vote, from arguments for better conditions for Tribbles, to passionate pleas in defence of Jar Jar Binks – because nothing is off-limits... 'Hysterically funny' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).

Rik Carranza Presents: Star Trek vs Star Wars

Join us for a drink and another hour of non-stop inebriated laughter! The same spirited show hosted by Kyle Legacy but with all-new faces sharing their best drunken comedic tales! If they can't make you laugh, I guess you weren't drunk enough. Sold out seven years running!

Alcohol is Good for You

Treat yourself to bite-sized hilarity with some of the funniest stand-ups at the Fringe, each serving up a taste of their show. It’s a comedy buffet: try a bit of everything, find your favourites, return for more!

Comedy Compilation Show

Are you ready to set sail on Time Boat? Our marvellous vessel can take you anywhen in time! Come join a different special guest comedian each day as they take a magical trip through history! It's all perfectly safe! Time Boat is a one-player RPG created and hosted by Jon Gracey (No Rolls Barred, The Magnus Archives, Werewolf: Live, Blood On The Clocktower: Live, The Beta Males).

Time Boat

What's happenin' Fringe, Edinburgh's two favourite Scousers are back! Join Kyle Legacy (regular at Hot Water Comedy Club, record for most gigs at Edinburgh Fringe) and Dean Coughlin (Have a Word podcast, Chortle Hotshot of 2025) along with some special guests for a show where you decide what the comedians talk about with nothing off limits. 100% Scouse and 100% off the cuff. You'll never laugh alone! Sold out run Edinburgh Fringe 2024.

100% Scouse Comedy

In 2015 Matty Grey, kids comedian, accidentally insulted a child in passing at the Edinburgh Fringe. What happened next would see the brief interaction go viral and Matty's Fringe turn upside down. On its 10 year anniversary and in the hopes it will be picked up like Baby Reindeer, Matty has decided to tell the story.

I Was Almost Killed By an Angry Mob at the Edinburgh Fringe

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo returns after last year's smash hit! Fun for all the family! A high energy interactive extravaganza of a show. Expect jokes galore, plenty of prizes, music, games, routines and much more. Join children's entertainer and panto legend Billy Banana for an action-packed show where bingo comes to life! Get tickets while you can for this five star sell-out show! 'As far as children's entertainment goes, this has been the best!' ***** (Audience review). 'Highly recommend, kids will love it and so will the adults' ***** (Audience review).

Billy Banana's Brilliant Bingo – Kids Show

In this interactive show for kids of all ages, learn about different popular music genres and how to write a hit song. Children are invited on stage to play instruments and sing in an instant percussion band while writing an all-new song together. The show is led by international opera singer Steph DePrez, who began her career as a music teacher. 

45-Minute Song Contest for Kids

The very best comedians selected from across the Fringe with a different top-notch comedy line-up at every show. It's the absolute best way to see a great Fringe comedy smorgasbord, with line-ups selected from shows and venues all around the Fringe and the international comedy circuit... And you can Pay What You Can to watch! International festival sell-out shows 2004-2025. 'Cracking comedy selection' ***** (Cream of the Fringe). 'A great night out' ***** (SouthWestLive.co.uk). 'A fantastic night of comedy' **** (ThreeWeeks). **** (List). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (Student). **** (Herald Sun). **** (TheArgus.co.uk).

Laughing Horse Pick of the Fringe

A stunning mixed-bill of new and established acts. A nightly changing line-up. A fantastic way to see a crazy bite-sized chunk of the Fringe. You’ll talk 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, the compere was fantastic. We laughed so much'; 'Loved this show! Great mix... a very warm, engaging and funny compere. Will definitely return: highly recommended!'.

Late Bite – Mixed-Bill Late Night Stand-Up

Winner Best Comedy Shaftesbury Fringe 2023. Every show is unique. Uniquely saucy? Uniquely honest? Uniquely bizarre? The audience will find out on the night. An excellent hour of critically acclaimed stand-up and storytelling, London-based comedian Robyn invites you to ask her anything, and she’ll do the rest. No question is off-limits, but guidelines are given. If you've seen it in the past... similar title, different show. Participation is optional. But audiences can’t help getting involved in Perkins’ energetic, eclectic and absolutely enthralling show. 'A smashing success' ****½ (OutInPerth.com). 'She makes some excellent noises' **** (One4Review.co.uk).

10,001 Ideas by Robyn Perkins

Prepare for fandom(ination)! Geek is sexy, nerdom necessary, fandom fierce. Award-winning comedian and mega-nerd Juliette Burton ventures to her dark side in this late-night, revealing, empowering experience. Level up in understanding sexuality, power and respect by joining Juliette as she enters her villain era. Can comic books teach us how to rise from the ashes? Set phasers to stun: this empowered phoenix puts the "werk" into work in progress. 'A force to be reckoned with' ***** (EdFestMag.com). ***** (StarburstMagazine.com). 'Refreshingly revealing' (Comedy.co.uk). Edinburgh Festival Fringe sell-out run.

Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights

'Am I ill, or am I well? Because I surely can’t be both.' So asks Poppy as her blistering poetry combined with frank stories from the wards questions everything we think we know about inpatient mental health care. Described as the 21st-century Sylvia Plath (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk), Poppy returns combining poetry, filmmaking and dramatic lecture to bring you into the confusion and pain of the sectioned. To expose what happens when the services get it wrong. With increasing deaths in hospitals each year, something has to change. Does Poppy have the answer?

Sectioned – Schrödinger's Mental Health

A showcase of up-and-coming and established Northern Irish talent, plus some of the biggest and best names in stand-up, hosted by William Thompson (as seen and heard on Have A Word podcast, Tea With Me podcast, BBC Radio Scotland, Dave and Channel 4).

Best of Northern Irish and Friends

Marine biologist turned multi-award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins, is on a quest to find the coolest animal in the world! She is joined by award-winning comedian and musician Marc Burrows creating ‘a show that was equal parts smart, silly and downright hilarious’ ***** (KidsInAdelaide.com.au). The show is comedy, science, music AND games in one captivating performance! Winner: Children's Event, Weekly Award, FW Perth 2025. ‘Every interactive element hilariously incorporates biological knowledge and creativity... standout scientific fun!’ ****½ (FringeFeed.com.au).

Comedy for the Curious: Animals!

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

Two nights only – Free entry. From the creator of The Britpop Hour (Underbelly, Bristo Square daily) and The Magic of Terry Pratchett. Music journalist, comedian and gigging musician Marc Burrows performs a live acoustic set of classic Britpop, packed with stories, jokes and crowd singalongs. Part MTV Unplugged, part pub lock-in. With special guests. 'Joyous, magical' (Sunday Times). 'Unmissable' ***** (Starburst Magazine). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). As a journalist Marc has written for The Guardian, NME and The Big Issue. As a musician he's played Glastonbury and Download. Pulp, Blur, Oasis and more.

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