The Pleasance Dome is at the very centre of the now famous Bristo Square, featuring the very best comedy and theatre. With great bars and cafes, including our sunny outdoor plaza, come soak up the legendary Pleasance atmosphere throughout the day and stay for the fun late into the night.

Her last two sold-out, award-nominated Fringe shows explored the mind and body - and then Marjolein died. Now she’s back, and exploring the soul. Shetlander Marjolein was a finalist in Channel 4’s Sean Lock Comedy Award and BBC’s New Comedy Awards, and expertly weaves stand-up and folklore to share her own personal stories. ‘Phenomenal’ ***** (List). ‘Spellbinding’ ***** (One4Review.co.uk). ‘A fine mix of surreal storytelling whimsy, winsome silliness and scatological filth’ ***** (ThreeWeeks).

Marjolein Robertson: Lein

A new show about extinct, gigantic, charismatic megafauna from three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Josie Long. In these troubled times, in this wicked world, it can feel like apocalypse is everywhere. Also my daughter has a hamster and I'm not saying distract yourself from everything, but I'm saying he's also part of everything. Josie (me) is back with a new show about discovery, wonder, extinction and how to walk through a landscape of monstrous disaster. There is also a good tip about silt, guaranteed. **** (Guardian). ***** (Skinny). **** (Chortle.co.uk).

Josie Long: Now Is the Time of Monsters

Comedian's Choice Award winner, cult clown, and five-star Fringe IT Girl brings back her critically acclaimed Bird Trilogy for one final time. Swan, Chiffchaff and Raven return, packed with clowning, chaos, watermelons and a live birth on stage performed by a lion. 'Praise her genius – and go' ***** (Telegraph). 'Expert clowning' **** (Times). One of The Telegraph's 50 Funniest Comedians of the 21st Century. Winner: Best Show, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, 2024. Winner: Best Show, Comedians' Choice Award, 2024. Winner: Sprit of the Fringe Award, 2024.

Elf Lyons: The Bird Trilogy

The 10-year anniversary of the hit one-man show, Cartoonopolis! The ultimate make-believe metropolis; an imaginary world of cartoon capers, amazing adventures, villainous villains, heroic heroes and the very best meatballs you've ever tasted. Jack is autistic and on the cusp of his 18th birthday. Cartoonopolis is a rest from reality, but back in the real world he and his family prepare for change, navigating overstretched services and a system not fit for purpose. A tour-de-force performance blending storytelling, multi-rolling and a whole heap of imagination, in this captivating true story told by Jack's real-life brother, Lewis.

Cartoonopolis

Lizzie Borden took an axe... Andrew Borden and his wife Abby are found dead in Fall River, Massachusetts August 1892. Their daughter Lizzie is the main suspect. Tried but acquitted of the crime, the story goes that she wielded the axe that killed them. Overnight, she becomes America's original 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' icon. Set to bluegrass music and murder ballads, this irreverently presented, knee-slapping ensemble show fuses gallows humour and vaudevillian horror. Winners of Off West End Award for Best Ensemble, Out Of The Forest Theatre are back.

Bury The Hatchet

Improv legends Racing Minds return to Edinburgh for their 12th year of unscripted escapades! A doddery grandfather can't quite remember his ripping yarn, but with your help, a mystery stuffed with hilarious characters, whip-smart wit and breathtaking twists will take hasty shape before your very eyes. Anything could happen, but the laughs are guaranteed in this improvised comic adventure based entirely on audience suggestions! 'Clever, funny and satisfying' (SundayTimes). 'Genuinely reach the heights of early Python' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Insanely original' ***** (TheNewCurrent.co.uk). 'Improv at its very best' (BroadwayBaby.com).

Aaaand Now for Something Completely Improvised

So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hosted by the best MCs around. There's a different line-up every day, handpicked by Chortle's comedy experts – check the website for daily listings. Previous acts include: Ed Gamble, Mark Watson, Glenn Moore, Flo & Joan, Jordan Brookes, Paul Sinha, Phil Ellis, Felicity Ward, Jessica Fostekew, Showstoppers and literally hundreds more. A gloriously entertaining way to sample the best of the festival in bite-sized chunks.

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Muster point for the literary pub crawl. Head into the Dome atrium space, meet by the Box Bar (signage will be out). Head to the Dome box office if you have any questions.

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