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Comedy

Cerys Bradley’s Queer Tales For Autistic Folk

You find a mysterious door that you have never seen before. Do you open it? If yes – buy a ticket to see this show. If not – why not? Join Cerys Bradley (Actually Autistic Excellence Award 2022, as seen on Comedy Central, UKTV, BBC One Wales) for their wonderful, expansive, interactive choose-your-own-story comedy show. 

30 July - 25 August 2025, 2:45 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Musicals and Opera

Medusa Uncut: A New Musical

With a pistol in her belt and the god of death in the passenger seat, Medusa's on the road for revenge. But in a world where gods play dice with the lives of men, who can you trust to have your back? From the creators of Unfortunate comes a mythical new musical with a wild western twist. With a dark country soundtrack, Medusa: Uncut is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fuelled car chase loaded with sex, violence and topless minotaurs. Look out, here she comes.

30 July - 25 August 2025, 5:15 pm

Underbelly George Square

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Comedy

Ali Woods: Basher

Join Ali Woods, star of Comedy Central and Stand Up Sketch Show, after his third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe and sell-out UK tour, for his brand-new show. Known for his viral online sketches (@aliwoodsgigs) with millions of views, Ali Woods has supported comedy greats like Russell Kane, Axel Blake, and Adam Kay. With his unique blend of sharp wit and relatable humour, his performances are a must-see. 

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:20 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Comedy

Sh!t-faced Shakespeare®: A Midsummer Night's Dream

The five-star, multi sell-out, Fringe phenomenon is back! With its hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and an absolutely sh!t-faced actor! It just wouldn't be the Fringe without it. With a genuinely inebriated cast member each night, no two shows are ever the same in this raucous, riotous rampage through one of Shakespeare's most mischievous plays. Featuring a rotating cast of the finest classically trained actors, partial nudity, foul language, acts of a sexual nature, and actual Shakespeare. Please remember to always #EnjoyShakespeareResponsibly.

30 July - 24 August 2025, 9:15 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Comedy

CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation

No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! Following multiple five-star sell-out runs, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns with another rip-roaring crime comedy made up entirely on the spot. Leicester Comedy 2023: Best Improv Show Award. Colchester Fringe Comedy Award 2024. Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised, witty and absurd murder mystery where the audience creates the crime.

1 - 17 August 2025, 3:10 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

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Comedy

Geoff Norcott: BASIC BLOKE 2 - There's No Bloke Without Fire

New national tour for star of Have I Got News For You, Is University Really Worth It?, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Backstage With Katherine Ryan, The News Quiz, Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club and many more! This will be Geoff's first UK tour under a Labour government, so he's got plenty to get off his chest. Not least because there's nothing quite so British as being promised a brave new dawn then realising it's as crap.

11 - 24 August 2025, 3:50 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square