High fidelity stand-up comedy. Alastair shares stories from a near decade working behind the counter of an independent record shop. A show that waxes lyrical about crate digging, needle dropping and arguing with children about Limp Bizkit. Back at the Edinburgh Fringe as part of Alastair's Record Store Comedy Tour, where he is performing this show in independent record stores across the UK. 'Playful, smart and quietly ambitious' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Thoroughly engaging... Genuinely moving' (Clash Magazine). 'Revealing insight into life at a record store' (Comedy.co.uk). Insider's Pick of Free Fringe Shows 2025 (TheQR.co.uk).

Alastair Clark: On The Record

Political comedy panel show chaired by Chris O’Neill or Harun Musho’d with up to four comedians and the audience. 'The comedians were on fire and Harun Musho’d hosted the discussion incredibly well' **** (National). 'Great way to start the day if you are even mildly into politics' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). 'Recommended show. With O’Neill and Musho’d at the centre, it has a heart and core of comedy that makes it a very good way to start your day' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'A show worth returning to' (TheEdinburghReporter.co.uk).

A Political Breakfast

Music and comedy showcase with a fresh line-up every day. Join host Dan Collins and a variety of songwriters, comedians and misfits for an hour of musical fun. Featuring local acts and international talent, The Daily Strum is an easy way to start your day at the Fringe. Laugh along with the best bards and the silliest singers in the Old Town’s friendliest venue: Slow Progress Records and Coffee. For fans of: music, comedy, good vibes. Not suitable for: squares, suits, posers.

The Daily Strum

Start your day at the fringe with Tim. His new stand-up show is about finding life's golden ticket. With high-energy jokes and stories about fame, family and travel with a hapless hippy. The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 Best Show nominee. Best Comedy at Shaftesbury Fringe 2025. 'Conjures up something both playful and killer' ***** (One4Review.co.uk). 'He's on his way to something magical' **** (Lancaster Guardian).

Tim Biglowe: Plonka

Riots! Chaos! Karate! Join Steve McLean as he recounts the unbelievable true story of five musicians pretending to be Deep Purple. The show was the epitome of Murphy's Law, everything that can go wrong will go wrong. However, amid the carnage, they manage to play the first ever stadium rock concert in Mexico.

28.06.1980 (or How A Fake Version of Deep Purple Brought Rock Music to Mexico)

Salma is a British-Pakistani stand-up determined to be the first working class parent on her East End street to own a kitchen island. Join her for stories of spats with her formidable Muslim mother (who thinks she's holier than Christ) and her husband's raucous Irish-Catholic family (who definitely aren't). A fearless and refreshing new voice in comedy. So You Think You're Funny Semi-Finalist. Komedia Semi-Finalist. Spirit Comedy Semi-Finalist. WestEndWomen Comedy Finalist. 'Salma lulls an audience in with her persona and blindsides them with killer punchlines' (West End New Act of the Year Award).

Salma Habib Lyons: Work in Progress

Rosie Wood and Jude Crook have had the absolute nerve to make their Edinburgh Fringe debut. This 50 minutes of classic scrapes and alternative stand-up is the split bill of the century. Working, thinking, modelling – they have done it all! Rosie is a Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year 2025 finalist. 'Memorable and sharply written' (Tim Harding, Chortle.co.uk). Jude is a So You Think You’re Funny 2025 semi-finalist. If you like absurd comedy this is the show for you.

Wood and Crook: Wooden Crook

What if I told you there was another The One? This one-woman musical is an absurd, stupid and clown-y journey through the events of the iconic 1999 sci-fi film, only this time told through the eyes of Anderson Thomas, AKA "Typo". Agents, machines, kung fu and bullet time – pills, songs and Squiddy, the sentinel puppet. Becky Goodman will free your mind. 'A very strong comedy songwriter and physical comedian' (Tim Harding, Chortle.co.uk). 'An unmissable show' (Peter Carty, Guardian).

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