The Banshee Labyrinth is a teeming pub that is said to be Scotland's most haunted pub. Three performance spaces, three bars, one open from 12:30 – 05:00. Over 18s only. www.thebansheelabyrinth.com 

Award-winning comedian Philip Simon presents a hilarious mix of jokes and spontaneous chat in the only show where the audience is in control. You suggest the topics, fate decides the order. His brilliant one-liners (I saw a squirrel with man boobs, though thinking about it they may have been chest nuts!) and interactions (hello!) will keep you entertained. Winner of the Pegasus Comedy Best Compere (2023) and Jewish Comedian of the Year (2015). Writer for Mock the Week and NewsJack. 'One of those comics who’s done well out of crowdwork videos' (Chortle.co.uk).

Shall I Compere Thee in a Funny Way?

Caitriona spends most of her time worrying about the future and studying our medieval past. Can she learn to live in the moment? Following her double award-nominated debut, she returns to the Fringe with a feel-good show about apocalyptic dread (and the 1518 dancing plague). Chortle Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2025. ‘A unique voice in UK comedy... a highly promising, distinct talent’ (Scotsman). ‘Blissfully esoteric’ (Fest). 'Medieval nuns get more mentions than you'll find in an average episode of Live at the Apollo' (Chortle.co.uk).

Caitriona Dowden: Dance Like Everyone's Dancing 

Vinay navigates his memory palace of absurd images to recite 10,000 Digits of Pi throughout the month. However, every time he makes a mistake, he must do a punishment decided by the audience! The digits and images are shown on a screen for the audience to follow along. The show was well received at Edinburgh 2024, where it was shortlisted for the Malcolm Hardee Comic Originality Award and earned four-star reviews from The Scotsman and Binge Fringe. 'This is the kind of show true Fringe-goers will talk about for years to come' **** (Scotsman).

10,000 Digits of Pi

Following last year's show ***** (Lancaster Guardian), Dean Tsang (Bay Fringe Critics Choice Award) returns for one last heartfelt, hilarious and fierce instalment of the Anxious Measurements trilogy. 26 measurements in, what could possibly remain?

Our Anxious Measurements III

Some are calling Heidi Regan's fifth stand-up hour a beautiful discourse on love, loss, and facing your fears. Others are calling it a silly story about a minor trip to the hospital. None of these people have seen the show but they've nailed the vibe! As heard on Just a Minute, The Now Show and her BBC Radio 4 specials. Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award and So You Think You’re Funny. 'Made me laugh out loud and feel genuinely annoyed I hadn’t come up with the same idea' (Joe Lycett).

Heidi Regan: Jekyll and Heidi

Amused Moose Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Dave Bibby is trapped in his latest comedy show and needs to get Back to the Future! A hilarious hour of songs, sketches and multi award-winning stand-up. When this Bibby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious sh*t! 'Truly sums up the fun that a Fringe show should be' ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). ‘May just be the best one-man show I have ever seen’ ***** (TheatreAndTonic.co.uk). ‘Reminiscent of Harry Hill’ **** (ThreeWeeks). As seen on BBC, Channel 4, Netflix, Comedy Central, Prime, Britain’s Got Talent and yer mum.

Hasta La Vista... Bibby!

Mariah Girouard is not a Good Girl. She's delightfully mean and bringing you along for the ride. This is a show for anyone who has ever felt unlikable, the haters and the hated. Mariah is a champion of unlikable people everywhere, and she’s so bad you’ll love to hate her. If you’re looking for a scapegoat, for someone who will say everything you’ve always wanted to but couldn’t out of fear of being a bad person, this show is the rant that will heal you.

Good Girl

Adrian is an Argentinean comedian based in New York and Oslo. Did You Say Humor or Tumor? is a stand-up comedy show about life decisions, parenthood, facing your fears, chasing your dreams and why free public health care is more important in a national budget than invading Greenland. Adrian is a lawyer, activist and holds a master's in human rights from the University of Oslo.

Adrian Minkowicz: Did You Say Humor or Tumor?

Ever wonder what's really going on in guys' heads? Comics Evaldas Karosas and Katie Green team up to unpack the truth about modern dating, relationships, and how men and women drive each other crazy. Together, they masterfully break down what we think we know about each other. 

What Men Want

Before he was an Edinburgh Comedy Award recipient Danny Ward worked on hit Hollywood film The Holiday. Come and hear all the behind-the-scenes gossip from (almost) everyone's favourite Christmas movie. Mark Simmons tour support and co-host of the hugely popular Jokes podcast. 'Delightfully clever punchlines' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Slick, quick and packed with funny material' **** (ThreeWeeks).

Danny Ward: The Holiday

Uh oh! Steffen Hånes returns as The Master, with his loyal servant Gregory Lass as Gregor, to conduct The Ritual. The Master will terrify you in extravagant yet charming ways. Gregor lives to serve his master's will while Emilie guards the gate. You are invited to revel in the company of vampires. Do you dare? All creatures of the night are welcome. Winner: Best Comedy, The Spookies 2024. Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Best Variety Show nominee. 'A growing "cult" following' ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).

The Ritual

Very needy loser and critically acclaimed comedian Sam Dodgshon desperately tries to please you in this anarchic, interactive late-night show. With the help of an endless, sprawling flowchart you (the audience) choose the performer you want, control his actions and make him dance for your amusement. Whatever the show you want to see is, that’s the show this is going to be. If you don’t enjoy it, please remember that you chose it. Past praise for Sam: 'Body-shaking laughter’ (Scotsman). ***** (Entertainment-Now.com). ‘One to watch’ (TheComedyNerd.com).

Sam Dodgshon Tries to Hold Your Attention for One Hour (Running Time 45 Mins)

'I did a tour of NZ with Markus Birdman, who wiped the floor with me every night. He was fantastic' (James Acaster). 'I bloody love Malinda Mukuma. She’s hilarious' (Jen Brister). Expect more fresh, hilarious comedy from these two superb comics. There will be bits where they're doing stand-up solo (actually Markus mostly sits, as he’s fairly blind), some together, where they are very rude about each other and some bits where Malinda is singing like a diva and Markus is interrupting like a teenager.

Markus Birdman and Malinda Mukuma – Algorithm and Blues

Hilarious magic with a supernatural theme from a Fringe legend. ***** (ThreeWeeks). ***** (TheSphinx.co.uk). ***** (Suitcase Monkey, YouTube). **** (FringeGuru.com). 'Alnwick has reached a point in his career where he could coast on the formidable skill set that earned him his reputation and probably still cause daily stampedes for a spot in his shows. Instead, he has chosen to innovate, pushing his own boundaries and the boundaries of magic as a genre... Incredible… Daily queues down the street' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com).

David Alnwick: Occult Illusionist

From the New Comedian of the Year finalist and co-creator of Crizards – ***** (Guardian) – comes a charming new hour that weaves together stories of the sudden sparks of joy that illuminate the dark corners of existence. Co-host of A Bisexual and a Boyfriend podcast with Ania Magliano. As seen on BBC Three and Dave. Praise for Crizards: **** (Telegraph). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (List). **** (Entertainment-Focus.com). **** (Skinny). **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). ***** (TheReviewsHub.com). ***** (EdFringeReview.com). ***** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk).



Will Rowland: Sunshine by Candlelight

In the world’s darkest hour, will a hero rise to save us? Will you? Take a seat and strap in loser, you’re about to choose your own path through the apocalypse. You'll gather your party of unlucky characters from myths and legends. You'll make meaningful choices. You're gonna save the world… or die trying. Join author and spoken word artist James Webster as they bring this interactive, mythology-inspired modern story to life with soaring lyricism and spiky humour. ‘A delicious, delirious, anarchic blend of Eddie Izzard, Guillermo del Toro, and your favourite uncle’ (DailyInfo.co.uk).

Poor Life Choices

Having definitely, totally 100% recovered from a breakdown, Phil now presents a show to save us all from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not everyone). As heard on BBC Radio 4. Following back-to-back sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, multiple award nominations, over 20 million views on TikTok and selling out London's Soho Theatre, Phil brings us a life-changing new show. 'An ambitious, consistently funny hour' **** (List). Top 13 Show of the Edinburgh Fringe (Edinburgh Evening News).

Phil Green: A Broken Man's Guide to Fixing Others

Adrian is an Argentinean comedian based in New York and Oslo. Last year Adrian toured South America. From the roadblocks in Bolivia, through the place where El Che was captured, a social protest in Machu Pichu and the spectacular Galapagos Islands, to the streets of Comuna 13 in Medellin, this is an epic road trip through 500 years of Latin American history. Adrian is also a lawyer, activist and holds a Masters in Human Rights from the University of Oslo. Back at the Fringe after a packed first run!

Adrian Minkowicz: Latin America

Meet Martin, the creep lurking in the shadows. Familiar yet alien, "harmless" but predatory, comical but unsettling – he refuses to avert his gaze or listen to what you want. His fingers are all thumbs and he eats processed meat out of the packet, endlessly. Drawing on the retro aesthetic of an era he should have been confined to, we travel through a modern world of cursed images, AI porn and dick pics to playfully explore the grey area in which he flourishes. Because Martin exists in all areas and walks of life, and he isn’t going away.

Mr Creep

January 15th, 1947 – the mutilated body of a young woman was found in an abandoned lot. It became one of the most famous unsolved cases in true crime history. The Black Dahlia has never been able to tell her story, that is, until tonight. Part chilling mystery, part experimental cabaret, The Dahlia Files takes audiences on a ride through one of the most famous unsolved cases in true crime history, and asks us to question who's complicit and more importantly... whodunnit.

The Dahlia Files

Award-winning comedian Dan Lees has assembled the best moments from his last two shows and added some new bits for good measure! Dan collects bizarre and obscure vinyl album covers and brings these forgotten stars to life. 'Lees' euphoric hour is further evidence of contemporary clowning's crossover potential' ***** (Fest). 'The funniest hour of the year' ***** (MixUpTheatre.com). 'We laugh and laugh and don't stop... an absolute riot' ***** (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Had this audience loved Dan Lees any more there would have been fluids involved' **** (Scotsman).

Dan Lees: The Vinyl Countdown, Greatest Bits!

See multiple award nominee Alexander Bennett work through some feelings at midday! Look him up online. Expect darkness. Reviews from 2023/24: 'Surprisingly powerful' ***** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'A testament to the power of comedy to illuminate the human experience' **** (TheReviewsHub.com). 'Balances hilarity with poignant themes, often taking unexpected turns' **** (EdFestMag.com). 'Take a risk. See this show' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'I am speechless' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Take a risk. I'm sure you’ll have a good time' **** (Voice). (Work in progress show).

Alexander Bennett: Light Entertainment (WIP)

From Smash Bros to Tomb Raider, Goose Game to Mario Kart, a brief detour via Tetris and a pitstop at Pikmin: join Jake Baker and Steffan Alun as they present a revolving line-up of comedians doing battle for Gamer Glory. A late-night anarchic gameshow with big laughs and big prizes. Immortality to the winner, humiliation for the loser. Lets-a-go!

Comedians Play Video Games

Comedians of Europe is a collaboration amongst some of the best European comedians... We have been putting on sellout shows in comedy clubs and festivals across the world. Members of Comedians of Europe have appeared on Netflix, Amazon, and BBC. Here to give you our jokes... And take your jobs x

Comedians of Europe – Best of European Comedy

A struggling actor tries to make a comeback. He's cast in a play about an outsider sacrificed in an occult ritual. On opening night, he meets a fan who takes him on a Lovecraftian journey. A story of witchcraft, sex cults and wanky art for arty wankers in this comedy horror one man play. ***** (Lancaster Guardian). Critic’s choice award winner, Morecambe Fringe 2024.

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