Edinburgh Fringe Anti-Slam Champion Ben Macpherson has poems. Adults (generally) have ears. It's time to put those two together in this select-your-setlist show. With material covering everything from the world's greatest cheese to the sex lives of cartoon characters, Ben Macpherson has the poem for you. Join him for this poetry pick'n'mix that blends styles and genres in a verbal tour de force. 'Dazzlingly, dizzyingly brilliant' (Brian Bilston). 'Absolutely delightful' (Hollie McNish). 'Ben Macpherson is a joy' (Caroline Bird). 'Brimful of wit and panache' (Michael Pedersen).

Ben Macpherson Does Poems at Adults

The greatest frustration is not doing everything. Elise usually does too much, which is almost certainly not enough. Is this theatre, spoken word, comedy or tragedy? Yes. And no. Life is a Little Circus and nobody likes clowns. If you like poetry, theatre, videos, laughing and crying, this may or may not be what you're looking for, but it is a thing. All the genres tossed in a bag. Elise was the winner of BBC Three Upstaged, best actor at The Super Shorts Festival and various other obscure awards that no longer have Wikipedia pages.

Little Circus

Funny, horrible and just a bit naughty, Serious Nonsense returns for its third year.  Ben Macpherson brings his perfect gateway into the afternoon with poems for all ages. Meet the awful adults, beastly brats and curious creatures from this verbal tour de force. Ben's poetry blends magic and mischief, leaving you chuckling long after its final rhyme. Serious Nonsense has been seen across the country including at Latitude Festival and Splore Festival. If you liked Roald Dahl or Spike Milligan growing up, then this is the show for you. 'Fantastic' (Michael Rosen).

Serious Nonsense

Do you remember the classic games Simon Says, Two Truths and a Lie, and I Spy? Well, now it’s your turn to play! Join Alex for an exciting hour-long interactive game show, where the entire audience gets involved in the fun. Relive childhood favourites and expect laughter, surprising twists and a nostalgic journey as Alex guides the crowd through a fast-paced, high-energy experience. Whether you're a master bluffer, an eagle-eyed observer or just love a challenge, this show is for you. Get ready to play, win and most importantly, have fun !

Alex Kouvatas presents Game Night Live!

Ancient coins are rare, historical, often beautiful and sometimes funny. This is a family-friendly show – with silly humour, hands-on coin-making, amazing pictures – but not just for kids. Hold real ancient coins, proto-money and pirate treasure! Learn about Axum (the first Christian kingdom in Africa), beautiful abstract Celtic coins and their love of horses, Kushan, Khwarezmia, and Baktria (Alexander the Great's wealthy, orphaned Central Asian kingdom, which spread Buddhism to China). Discover forgeries, treasure hoards, and the mysterious Tanlis Mardates and his beautiful bride Raggodeme. 'A masterclass in infotainment... passion as performance art' (GetYourBootsOn).

Ancient Coins from Forgotten Kingdoms

Last year in Edinburgh rocked, so we're back, baby! Awkward Question Time is the hit show that takes a different panel of comedians and performers from across the Fringe each day to face Alex Leam and an hour of your awkward and stupid questions. What could possibly go wrong?

Alex Leam: Awkward Question Time

True love stingzz. He saw her dance on stage and convinced himself that this time, it would be different. But then, he woke up with a dreadful feeling that she might be another disappointment. Step into a burlesque-inspired comedy show about a lonely man suffering from a fatal uncertainty in a relationship with his muse – a fiercely unpredictable wasp, kept in a matchbox.

Lonelinezz CANCELLED

Guzzle the vibes and grab a pint in the unique and ludicrous company of Carlos Sandin and Fred Newnes. Two humble hombres who will try everything in the pursuit of fun, where anything could happen and probably will. Expect a mega dram of clownprov, sketch and sweat. ‘Is this comedy? Summer 2056’ (Angel McMannon).

The Supermalts

M&S or S&M? A stand-up comedy split bill grappling with the big choices in your thirties: dreams, dates, direction and perhaps the biggest question of all... is this it? A sharp new work-in-progress show from two millennial comedy voices reminding us that even if life is full of questions, finding the answers with a friend can be far more fun.

Is This It? (Work In Progress)

More than a mere magic show. Inspired by mentalists, mystics and madmen from history, join us for your induction into a strange and secretive world! From the winner: Overall Best Magic (Adelaide Fringe 2024 and 2025), The Spirit of the Fringe (SA National Arts Festival 2019), Best Theatre Award (FringeWorld.com.au, 2018), Creative Award (Prague Fringe 2014). 'His skill is mind-blowing' (Cape Argus). 'A master of misdirection' (Cape Times). 'An awestruck sense that what you have seen has to be magic' (Advertiser, Adelaide). 'A flow and tumble of marvels' (Times).

The Magic Eye with Stuart Lightbody

Telling Tinder Tales does what it says on the tin... just like the podcast... people tell dating and romance-related stories. Nobody leaves needing therapy... who did not arrive needing therapy... fun, uplifting, surprising.

Telling Tinder Tales

Join legendary Scottish family entertainer Buttons for an hour of Panto fun! Featuring amazing puppets, fabulous stories, dazzling magic and catchy Scottish singalong songs including his big hit Oh Ye Canny Shove Yir Granny Aff The Bus! All ages love The Buttons Show – Oh yes they will! Official Buttons brand merchandise will be on sale after each performance. Free admission. Pay what you like in conjunction with PBH's Free Fringe.

Scottish Panto Fun with The Buttons Show

Over the last decade Steven Millar and Charles Dundas have performed improv comedy as part of the Free Fringe every year. This year, they are joined by a different special guest improviser each night to help uncover the funny in all of our everyday lives. From audience suggestions a unique, heartfelt and funny show is built entirely from scratch by some of the very best improvisers from across the UK today... and they will be joined by Steven and Charles.

Nice Things and Friends

Two brothers, one yearns to find true love, the other wishes to heal the pain of his ancestors. They understand these are no easy tasks... But at 1:45AM, in the basement of a chicken shop, any dream can come true for those who dare stay awake. Noah Plasse and Andrew Turowski are a Gaulier-trained French-American comedy duo based in Paris. Join them on this starry-eyed voyage full of romance, epic drama and absurd physical comedy. Previous praise: 'Highly recommended' **** (Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe 2024). 'Very funny, delightfully charming' **** (MumbleComedy.net).

And They Dreamt

Imagine waking up, wearing only pants and a grubby vest, to find a room full of strangers staring at you. This is what happens to the unsuspecting Arthur Vinegar every night. Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Arthur scrambles to create magic, joy and absurd worlds with the only thing he knows – the humble carrot – as his muse. All the while wondering, 'Am I being a good boy?' A 50-minute anything-could-happen clown show. Nominated: Best Newcomer, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024. 'Incredible clowning. Weird, wonderful and beautiful' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk). 'Wonderfully daft. Hilariously slapdash' (Chortle.co.uk).

Arthur Vinegar: Good Boy

Romanian-Moroccan clown Halima invites you to an hour of absurdist comedy. Baba tells tales of love in the times of communism, trams and of roots. Halima is a trained clown, you have seen her recently at Man Up, Sketch Off, and Brighton Fringe. Making a guest appearance on selected days, the Mystery clown duo with Rugilena will bring classical folk tales to life through improv. Beautiful, strange and memorable. Baba is you, me, or anyone. 'Baba is slightly reminiscent of Julia Masli – no higher praise – in the character’s ability to silence a room' (Brighton Fringe).

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