Scotland's original and world famous purpose-built comedy club (30 Years), The Stand, is not only at the heart of the Fringe, but open all year round, it's not to be missed. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with cabaret-style seating and standing room. All tickets are general admission. First come, first served, queuing advised. Venue is down 9 steps through courtyard at basement level. Latecomers may not be admitted.

One of the greatest stand-ups of our time; join the Canadian legend as he playfully dishes out his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first-class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. 'As fresh and youthful as three decades ago. Athletic finesse; jokes are machine-tooled in precision... effortless in their delivery' **** (List). 'Unmissable' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'So cool, he could well be the answer to global warming… gloriously funny, silly and smart' (Scotsman). 'One of the best, with a shedful of classy routines. The sort of comic you could listen to all night (Chortle.co.uk). 

Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature

Stu and Joe's Big Dumb Film Show. Stu and Joe loved talking about movies. Stu and Joe started a podcast. Stu and Joe had no idea what they were doing. Stu and Joe are now recording a live show at the Edinburgh Fringe at the world famous Stand Comedy Club. Stu and Joe still have no idea what they're doing. Join these two idiots for an hour of jokes and daftness. There'll be laughter, joy and films you never knew you wanted to see. Come join us.


Stu and Joe's Big Dumb Film Show

'One of Scotland's top stand ups’ (Herald). Star of BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News, Jay Lafferty returns to the Fringe with a new hour packed with her signature warm wit and razor sharp observations. On the back of her sold-out shows Blether and Bahookie, Jay deploys her acclaimed storytelling skills on the element of surprise. 'Set the bar incredibly high for other comics of the Fringe' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Luring you in like a funny mate then hitting you with anecdotes that would test the strength of anyone’s pelvic floor’ (List). ‘Warm, witty, occasionally waspish’ (Scotsman).

Jay Lafferty: Ooft!

Is this NHS doctor and comedian completing his Edinburgh Fringe registration months before hospital rotas come out? You bet. Does he know if he has the time off? Well, come see if this anaesthetist made it to the Fringe where he’ll be working on a new show. Expect bits of paper on stage. As seen on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You. 'Had the audience in fits of laughter' (Scotsman). 'Packed with funny anecdotes' (Guardian).

Ed Patrick: Numb and Number (Work in Progress)

Part stand-up, part actual pub quiz. Bigger and earlier than ever, quick-witted Alex Love is back with more trivia to split the audience into teams to compete for prizes in this highly interactive hour. Love also hasn't axed his fact-checkers. In the war on facts, the resistance starts here. ‘It is hilarious... I had so much fun... How to Win a Pub Quiz combines my love of facts and clever comedy’ (ArtMurmurs.nz). ‘Whether winners or losers, everyone left happy... A skilful host with a twinkle in his eye' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

Alex Love: How to Win a Pub Quiz 2025

Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show is Darren McGarvey’s unflinching, darkly humorous deep dive into the rise of trauma culture. As a live companion to his book, McGarvey dissects how personal suffering is repackaged, exploring the fine line between awareness and exploitation. With his signature wit and razor-sharp analysis, he interrogates the rise of trauma discourse, oversharing culture, and the perverse incentives that turn pain into currency. Expect a gripping, no-holds-barred performance that challenges audiences to rethink everything they know about victimhood, resilience, and the booming industry built on human suffering.

Darren McGarvey – Trauma Industrial Complex: The Live Show

Hi I’m Kai, Geordie lad living up here in Scotland, travelling the world being funny. Look at all these other suckers talking about themselves in the third person, we all write these ourselves. This show is my latest concoction of hilarious observations, entertaining stories and uplifting outlooks. Come to the best venue in the entire Fringe, The Stand Comedy Club, where I’ll make you laugh and leave with a big fat smile on your face. Deal? See. That was simple. 'Sunny, friendliness and impossible likeability' (ThreeWeeks). 'Side-splittingly funny!' (Fest). 'A festival highlight' ***** (Australia Times).

Kai Humphries: KAIBOSH

Mark Thomas celebrates 40 years at the mic. In those years he has changed laws on tax, jailed arms dealers, helped start a comedy circuit in Palestine, given evidence before three Parliamentary select committees and has taken the police to court three times and won. The world’s moving far too fast to predict what the content will be but it is the normal stuff of government and personal mayhem. Expect jokes, rants, politics, swearing and possible nudity as he emerges from large cake singing Happy Birthday Mr President.* *Cake correct at time of publication.

Mark Thomas: WD40

Dear Reader, I hope you’re well. My new stand-up hour will consist of the usual unusual melange of jokes, sketches, stories, art, poetry and satire. I have great aspirations for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe: I’m hoping to live indoors. Other than that, nothing. Yours sincerely, Simon Munnery. 'You do not reach the kind of legendary comedy status achieved by Simon Munnery without very good reason' ***** (Scotsman). 'One of the finest gag-writers in the business' ***** (List). 'An annual must-see for any comedy connoisseur’ (Guardian).

Simon Munnery

Hosted by comedian Susan Morrison. Dr Michael Barany (The University of Edinburgh) argues that a fart joke can explain the essence of mathematics. Dr Andrew Frayn (Edinburgh Napier University) asks what makes classic literature and what focusing on those books makes us ignore.

The Provocateurs: A 600-Year-Old Fart Joke / Don’t Read the Classics!

Featuring Alaa Shehada (Jenin), Diana Sweity (Hebron), Hanna Shammas (Haifa), Sami Abu-Wardeh (London). PalCom is a Palestinian-UK collective developing comedy unique to the Palestinian experience. The club is a platform for Palestinian artists to create comedy from the everyday realities of their lives and to share their stories in Palestine and beyond. Debuting at the Fringe, Diana, Hanna and Alaa are remarkable performers, each bringing a distinct and unexpected perspective on living and laughing under occupation. 'Laughter in extreme pain, and a turning point towards a different comedy in Palestine' (The Cultural Stage). PalestineComedyClub.com

Palestine Stands Up

You may not have heard but Oasis are playing Edinburgh slap bang in the middle of the Fringe! To honour this event, we are putting on a specially themed tribute gig for all their fans featuring a bill from the best Oasis enthusiasts in comedy, delivering 90s nostalgia, hysterical indie insights and rock n roll routines. Expect a supernova night of comedy that would make even a Gallagher giggle.

Laugh Forever: An Oasis Comedy Special

In 2023, Dave and his partner Claire had a son, Lui. The results of Lui's MRI found that he has scarring on his brain. There's lifelong implications for Lui. As treasured members of the Scottish comedy community – we want to do everything we can to help provide for Lui's needs, now and in the future. Last year this sold-out gig raised over £10,000. This year we're doing it all over again. Expect a spectacular line-up for this not to be missed festival highlight. All proceeds minus VAT, booking fees and Fringe commission go to Lui.

Benefit Gala for Lui

A showcase of some of the hottest new comics on the circuit shortlisted to try and make it to the TV heats of the BBC New Comedy Awards. You can view the lineup on our website www.thestand.co.uk

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