Trailblazing comedian James Barr returns to Edinburgh with a bold, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub.com.au) stand-up hour about the things his ex-boyfriend did to him, including a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Shortlisted at The British LGBT Awards.  As seen on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Hits Radio UK and the British Podcast Award winning A Gay and A NonGay.           

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 stand up comedy 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.  See his extra shows here. 

Hi, hope you're ok. My show is about hope. It's also about mental illness, good liars, bad ideas, Lorraine Kelly and a gang lord forcing me to hold a raw chicken. But it's mostly about hope. I live with a complex mental illness called borderline personality disorder (BPD) and I started writing this, about that, in January 2020. It's been a long 5 years, but I'm finally here. Please come. I wrote it for you.  

In his most daringly self-absorbed offering yet, Joe tackles the hot button issues facing every other ageing millennial comedian: long term relationships, gym memberships, lower back pain and more. Edgy stuff from one of the most in-demand comedians on the UK circuit and homosexual ocean liners worldwide. As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and Hypothetical (Dave).  

As seen and heard on ITV, BBC Radio5Live and BBC Radio 4, multi award-winning musical comedian Bennet Kavanagh brings his 'unique and charmingly chaotic' (TheReviewsHub.com) brand of musical comedy to the Fringe for his debut hour! Expect songs, stand-up and whatever happens when you combine those two things. Winner of Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year. Winner of Amused Moose People's Champion. Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Huge Davies.

Inching towards 40, but pretending to be 30, Prashasti can finally mark this dream complete. But instead of happiness, she finds herself pondering: was the ascent worth the price? Spend an hour with Prashasti as she questions all her life choices and meticulously assigns blame to the women and men who shaped her into this being. As seen on Netflix's Ladies Up, Comedy Premium League and Amazon Prime's Comicstaan.  Captioned Performance - Monday 18th August

A knockout solo show about one woman's love of pro wrestling. Part confessional, part exuberant oral history of sports entertainment's greatest matches and most loved characters. Acclaimed comedian Tegan Verheul leaves no Stone (Cold) unturned in her unflinchingly raw autobiographical debut that grapples with heartbreak, friendship and the healing power of bloodsport. Riotously funny, unexpectedly touching, brilliantly human. You will leave a wrestling fan. 

Last year, my boyfriend tried to kill me in my sleep. We are still going strong. This is a story about theft, anxiety and unforgettable biscuits. A new hour of comedy from one of NZ's best.  As seen on Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont-Spelling Bee, Have You Been Paying Attention? NZ, Celebrity Treasure Island. Winner – Best Comedy Dunedin Fringe 2024. Winner – Fred Award 2021 NZ International Comedy Festival.

An aviation bimbofication transubstantiation ritual for big-boy audiences 18 and over. Two flamin’ hot crash fetishists illegally impersonate flight attendants to sneaky-weeky onto a plane and live their ultimate fantasy – total destruction. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll attempt to feel something, anything, as we erotically cute-ify freedom in the face of climate collapse and rising global fascism.  Rip off your own oxygen mask before furiously making out with the person next to you, and brace for landing; Pigs Fly Easy Ryan is checking you out. It’s time to check in.

Together with Karen Houge – our DREAMGIRL – we’re going to find out. Through personal stories from following Syrian refugees, a few vegetables, and a pile of LEGO, Karen invites us to explore what it means to trust. This isn’t just a show – it’s a conversation about humanity. Developed with dramaturgical support from award-winning comedian and artist Elf Lyons (Best Show – Comedians’ Choice Awards 2024, (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024). Supported by the Performing Arts Fund in Norway.

Plug up thy hole! A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck the unplugged up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The crazy thing is… they're right.  HOLE! is an epic love story set in the apocalyptic aftermath of The Great Sucking, when the only people left on Earth are the fanatical Nebraskans - and anyone else who happened to be doing butt stuff at the time.

Fresh bingo, new robots and lower quality prizes. The UK's #1 IT consultants, Pete and Lloyd, have created the best interactive quirky bingo-based experience for introverts. Play using your (charged!) phone, but in a fun way! From the comfort of your seat, control the show, steer a robotic shopping bag, attempt to draw a perfect circle, and become a statistic in our all-new multi-level bingo jail, dungeon and judicial system. If you don't like bingo, come to this. Winner of the 2024 Adelaide Fringe Innovation Award.

Step into the soothing warmth, where the noise fades and presence returns. Between steams, awaken your senses with invigorating cold plunges. For those curious to go deeper, daily guided rituals invite a richer connection to this ancient tradition. Amidst the buzz and brilliance of the festival, pause for a moment of playful restoration. Rooted in centuries of practice, our mobile sauna is more than heat — it’s a space to reconnect, reflect, and immerse in the magic. Please remember to bring with you to your session: 2 towels (one to sit on) Bottle of water Cup for your tea after the session Swimmers Please take a moment to read the information below which are important to you and your sauna session. Sauna Tips FAQ’s Soul Water Sauna will also be hosting Daily Ritual Sessions. Click HERE to see times and book.

Hilarious Viking storytelling meets high-octane wrestling in 'the maddest, baddest show on the Fringe' (Daily Mail). Join the adventures of Loki, Thor and legendary gods and monsters in this spectacular adaptation of Norse mythology. Returning from their world tour to make a fourth appearance at the Fringe, this piece of 'genre-bending awesomeness' (HiFiWay.live) is 'so much fun' (List, Pick of the Fringe 2023) and 'the perfect way to tell this story' (Telegraph, Best Shows of 2024). No trip to the Fringe is complete without this 'unmissable blockbuster' (LondonTheatre.co.uk).

A musical. Stay with me. Written by me, Jake Roche. About me, Jake Roche, and the previous versions of me. Autobiographical and confessional. You love that, though, right? Let me make a song and dance and spill my guts for you.  It's really nice to be back. Returning for two weeks only after a critically acclaimed run in 2024. Neporrhoids! is Jake's story from Universal Music to Universal Credit.