Whistlebinkies is a late-night bar open until 05:00 during the Fringe. A popular viable alternative for any nocturnal drinkers wishing to avoid the clubs. During the Fringe we host a selection of PBH Free Fringe comedy shows in our back room from 12:00. Over-18s only.

One of the longest-running and most popular compilation shows of the Fringe. Join Newcastle's Dan Willis and Scotland's John 'Obie' O'Brien at one of Edinburgh's best pubs. Joined nightly by some of the best acts from the North East and Scotland. A great way to end a day at the Fringe with a group of comedy friends in one of Edinburgh's best pubs. 'Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up' **** (ThreeWeeks).

Jocks and Geordies

Friz has been crafting parody songs for over two decades. They've put them in a big book and the audience will select random numbers. This means if the show is shit, it's your fault. Friz has also been pretty ill. A 2022 diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy almost made them retire from comedy. That is, until they got a big knee. A big knee that changed their life. ***** (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). Winner of the Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show 2020, Writer for The Now Show, Mock the Week and Len Goodman's Partners in Rhyme.

Friz Frizzle's Funny Turn

Fun, joyous, raucous… absurd! Join magicians Ava Beaux, Kane and Abel for riotous games and cabaret acts. Watch playful performers battle to win, cheer on your favourite and join in the revelry if you’re feeling absurd enough! Optional participation, different guests each night, chaotic score-keeping clowns and an unnecessarily dramatic forfeit ceremony; it’s absurdity at its best! ‘An upbeat romp through a wide variety of acts’ **** (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). 'Endlessly watchable performers' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Top weekend comedy pick' (Times). ‘Slick patter, a cleverly-worked persona’ **** (List). ***** (WorldMagicReview.com).

Absurd: A Live Cabaret Panel Show

The harbinger of rock'n'drole returns to the Fringe with his 9th 'Must-See Show' (NowPress.co.uk). Jam-packed with guitar-wielding wordplay and silliness, this is musical comedy turned up to 11! 'Clever, unpredictable puns... and the guitar is top notch' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Pick of the Fringe' ***** (The Letty Rock Radio Show, K107FM).

Robin Boot's Rockomedy: Punny for Nothing

Edinburgh Award Nominee Huge Davies (Cats Does Countdown, Off Menu podcast, Roast Battle) returns to Edinburgh for an hour-long work in progress. Same wearable keyboard, new hour-long experiment and an incredible bucket speech. 'Had me shaking with laughter' **** (Telegraph). 'Ridiculous' ***** (EdFringeReview.com). 'Masterful' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Hilarious' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Inspired' ***** (ToDoList.org.uk). 'Perfect' ***** (TheReviewsHub.com).

Huge Davies: Free Work in Progress

Back again for year 12 "Irish" comedy to start your day laughing. Fun and fast with four or five acts to entertain and engage.

The Full Irish

The Irish comedy scene is bursting with characters and so are these four award-winning Irish comedians. What are the awards for? Don't worry about it! Join Sean Begley, Warren Martin, Oli Riordan, George Robinson and guests as they perform their wildly different acts. Are they playing characters or are they characters themselves? You decide. 

A Bit of a Character

Fast-paced comedy magic. New for 2025. 'The most spontaneously funny magician on the Fringe' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). ***** (The Sphinx). 'Extremely funny' **** (DeadlineNews.co.uk). 'It felt like a stand-up performance and magic rolled into one' **** (TheVioletCurtain.com). ***** (WorldMagicReview.com).

David Alnwick: Secret Magic Show

'Love when performers nail the title' **** (One4Review.co.uk). Sean Craig-Turner – Not-So-New Comedian of the Year 2019 Finalist. Sean is a dry, surreal comedian from Newcastle who uses his ADHD-powered imagination to share hilarious life experiences and imaginative stories. Most of the show features original animated comedy, voiced live along with humorous parody songs and prank videos. There's a bit of audience interaction, mild adult themes and language. Also in the show: some alpacas, a Geordie Doctor Who, and Neil Degrasse Tyson and lots of shit like that. Wow!

PBH's Free Fringe @ Whistlebinkies

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