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Last seen in 2013, the prodigal triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns 'as inventive as ever' (Guardian) with his eighth stand-up hour about change, pain, honour and gain. Funniest Joke of the...

Returning with his charming and surreal style and a new perspective on life, Cork comedian Chris Kent presents his fifth solo show, Moving on. Having moved to the UK and recently become a dad for the first t...

Entertainment combined harvester Charlie Baker (Harry Hill's Teatime Sky 1, O2 Comedy Gala Channel 4, EastEnders) sings his nostalgic love letter to pop music of the 80s, 90s and 00s. Part comedy, p...

Rob Broderick is a man with a dream – to write the world's biggest hip-hop musical. Join him for a beautiful combination of hip-hop, comedy and animation, in a show that's two parts Drake, one part Disney....

The nation's favourite pub landlord turns pop-up publican and invites you to his raucous saloon. Comedy, music and variety are all on tap in this headline show led by the ringmaster of rabble rousing. Th...

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up – and subject of 2016 Sky Arts documentary The Outcast Comic – pokes fun at liberal pretensions and the horrors of parenthood. As seen on Live At ...

This will be Andrews 22nd Edinburgh Fringe show! He just loves Edinburgh, also he's been on the telebox a lot, he's Irish, adorable and blooming damn funny! What more do you want? Book now!...

Irishman and star of BBC One Northern Ireland's The Blame Game, Andrew Ryan returns to the Fringe with another offering of his 'well-paced, well written show that delivers plenty of laughs' ...

The biggest and best comedy line-ups in Edinburgh! This festival favourite returns and maintains its status as the place to be at midnight. Stellar line-ups listed daily at assemblyfestival.com...

Total sell-out 2015 and 2016! One of the best known, longest running and most celebrated improv shows in the world. 'Entertainment phenomenon!' ***** (Scotsman). Critics' Pick (New York Times). *...

A white-knuckle ride on a character comedy carousel from chameleon woman-host LadyFace AKA Lucy Farrett, said to be 'funny' (Neil Gaiman) and 'mesmerising' (Scotsman). So, roll up, roll up an...

The Venezuelan calypso comedy legend brings his turntables back to Edinburgh to deliver the best DJ set you've ever experienced. But, why does he need so much towelling? What really happened between him ...

Ding dong the witch is back! Multi award-winning Fringe sensation Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho returns with the most fabulous game show of all! Join the Iron Lady for songs, games and catchphrases as audi...

The star of Dempsey and Makepeace and Jerry Springer: The Opera Michael Brandon gave himself two years to star in a Hollywood movie. Still there after 50, he now lifts the lid on half a century of showbiz, f...

Tweets? Likes? Swipes? That’s not progress. Mike’s old school. A man’s man. A woman’s man. A retrosexual; retro music, retro TV, retro cars, retro fashion, retro moustaches. Mike prou...

Join the Balkan bad boys of puppetry at the pinnacle of their careers, the dazzling lights of Hollywood casting a halo around their leathery crowns. But, what goes up must come down... hard. A hilarious and ...

Nazeem's boundary-pushing comedy, explores his love/not-so-love relationship with a planet fraught with mistrust. And given the state of the world, the feeling seems to be mutual. 'Hussain is a wonde...

Nath Valvo smashed 2016. He stormed the Melbourne Comedy Festival TV Gala, recorded his debut stand up TV special and scored a nomination for Best Newcomer in the Edinburgh Fringe. Catch one of Australia'...

No, really out there and this time he hasn't just forgotten his keys. He's holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means its probably just a window. From Moc...

Foot to the floor comedy courtesy of that funny blind guy. Irreverent, hilarious stories from the Glaswegian you don't want driving you home. The master storyteller has uncovered a conspiracy about humil...

Winner - 2017 Best Show at Melbourne International Comedy Festival'Hello, I have another show for you. It's inspired by a woman called Nanette. Although we didn't exchange...

I originally intended to call the show I’ll Millennial You in a Minute, but my promoter considered the title 'off-puttingly baffling. That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way. ‘C...

With breathtaking magic, effortless circus and formidable beatboxing skills, Ongals will have you laughing your hat off. A high energy non-verbal comedy spectacular tickling the funny bone of every...

America's Got Talent winner, ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, heads to Fringe for three nights only, fresh from headline shows in Las Vegas, with a sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in)famous ...

Reginald's searingly honest material has garnered him a fan base spanning the generations. His TV appearances include Have I Got News For You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and BBC Two's hugely po...

Nominated twice for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show and Total Fringe Sell Out 2015 and 2016, Sarah Kendall returns with her brand new show One-Seventeen. A blistering new hour of storytelling from t...

Shappi presents England's unsung heroine. For too many years she has been known as just Nelson's mistress, a bit of a harlot (you get one job in a brothel and bang goes your reputation). Women's ...

Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. He has, until now, remained thwarted. The world seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of a...

The BBC Radio 4 favourite, BAFTA winner and regular on BBC's Question Time, This Week and Daily Politics, brings a brand new hour to the Fringe, giving his unique take on the political climate combined w...

One year late, because he got the maths wrong, Ivan celebrates 11 years actually on the Fringe with guest appearances from other creations of Tom Binns, who have recently featured in BBC One's Hospital P...

Jason has three brains; they kick into action when he hits the stage. Left brain scans the audience and room looking for improv moments. Right brain collates stand-up material and stunts, poised to dish out ...

Joanne was on an amazing diet and that was brilliant until it landed her in a clinic with a load of people who had lost their minds, which was ridiculous because Joanne definitely still had hers. Turns out h...

Side-splitting, stiff upper-lipped hilarity from energetic duo Dan Lees and Neil Frost. Two ultra-privileged British gents struggling to hold onto their whimsical world of cricket, tea and secret arms deals....

Join the critically acclaimed Oxford Revue as it returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for its 53rd year. Written and performed by the country's finest student comedians, Triptych is an hour of sharp ...

They say fame is a fickle friend, and the St Andrews Revue have been lonely for years. But now, with a freshly replenished wardrobe and six Edinburgh shows under the elastic rim of their long johns, the gang...

Total sell-out in 2015 and 2016! Updated each week with new deaths and sexcapades from the new seventh series. From the twisted minds of Baby Wants Candy: 'A resounding success' ***** (Sunday Times)....

In his third Ian talk, Ian, the hospital porter turned psychic healer, recently featured in BBC One's Hospital People, proves there is no need to provide proof that his methods work and provides evidence...

Winner: Director’s Choice Award - Sydney Comedy Festival 2017 South African-born, New Zealand-based award-winning Urzila Carlson's natural, straight up style has audiences e...

Jerry Sadowitz - comedian, magician, and all round scary man is back! With his unique combination of comedy, absolute hatred, and card tricks, every moment is guaranteed to make you feel better about YOURSEL...

Each evening we welcome a top comedian to perform their full Edinburgh show on board Audrey, the most unique venue at the festival. A wonderful opportunity to see your favourite comedian in the most intimate...

Becky Lucas is a little bitch, but she's also a writer, performer, rat and prolific tweeter. Becky is one of the most exciting new voices on the Australian comedy scene, and she's coming to Edinburgh...

This brilliant show returns to Edinburgh. Our favourite comedians present their favourite films. Every night, a different comedian will discuss why their film is so important to them. The film will then be s...

Join John Bishop and a line-up of some of the most exciting comedy talent in the country to raise money for Comic Relief, helping people living incredibly tough lives, both in the UK and across Africa. 96% o...

Pinder Prize winner 2017. Best Show nominee Melbourne Comedy Festival 2015/2016/2017. Damien is undeniably the most exhilarating voice on the Australian comedy circuit. Not afraid to wade into deep water, he...

David O’Doherty – the Ryanair Enya, the Aldi Bublé – returns to the Fringe with last year's hit show Big Time, an hour of talking and songs in a haunted hall on a hill filled with port...

We miss Robin Williams. Tonight, three years after his passing, we will celebrate him. And hopefully raise a helluva lot of money for two great mental health charities. Line-up TBC (last year's acts incl...

One of the best-reviewed acts of 2015 and 2016. Award-winning one-man cartoon. Wracked with hype, Goose present their most ambitious show yet. As seen on BBC Three and Comedy Central. 'Brilliant stuff...

'Master of shamelessly silly yet socially conscious clowning' (BroadwayBaby.com) Helen Duff returns with a 'bold, subversive and very funny' (Scotsman) show about life as a fully exposed idio...

It's back! The undisputed late night hit of 2016's Fringe! Join improv legends Mike McShane and Colin Mochrie and master hypnotist Asad Mecci for a mind-blowing, side-splitting show. A different show...

Keats, Daleks, soot, belief, osmosis and 'compassionate autobiographical poems and correspondence between family members' (Poetry London). Verses spoken and sung. Hearts broken and repaired. Devised ...

Mark’s sell-out show Who Do I Think I Am, revealed his natural father was world backgammon champion. Now the star of Radio 4’s Mark Steel’s in Town, and newspaper columnist of the year, he ...

Winner Best Show 2015 Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Winner Barry Award 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Winner Best Comedy Performer 2014 Helpmann Awards. 40-year-old dickhead sits on stage a...

Ever woken up in the night screaming at the revelation that Bruno Tonioli is 61 and wondered what happened to your life? Daniel Norcross has. Join the BBC Test Match Special commentator as he revives this cu...

This famous showcase returns with a dazzling array of the best comics from the Fringe. All performing on board the 22-seat Vintage Mobile Cinema – the most unique venue in Edinburgh. Visit vintagemobil...

From the writer of Orange Is the New Black comes a world premiere. Marcus Monroe – comedian, juggler, and award-winning master of quick wit and dry delivery – pours out his soul in a hysterical a...

Perth Fringe World Best Comedy Nominees 2015, 2016 and 2017. Sold out Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Canberra Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival, Perth Fringe Festival 2016 and 2017. Musical c...

A world-famous mime attempts to be more entertaining than a standard baby. From Trygve Wakenshaw, the creator of smash hits Nautilus (Fosters Award nominee), Kraken and Squidboy, comes a brand-new show and a...

The live incarnation of the legendary improvisational comedy TV show comes to the Fringe! Hosted by Clive Anderson, a stellar line-up from the improv world reunites for more unpredictable and hilarious nosta...

Sarcastic, satirical and hilariously self-deprecating, Woolly is a sheep with serious issues! Nominated for the Best Comedy Award of Melbourne Fringe 2016, Woolly is the tale of how one sexually frustrated, ...

Brand new, late night game show from the award winning, critically acclaimed Goose. One band, two teams of contestants, and a corybantic one man cartoon strobe speed host – come...

David O’Doherty – the Ryanair Enya, the Aldi Bublé – returns to the Fringe with last year's hit show Big Time, an hour of talking and songs in a haunted hall on a hill filled with port...