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Edinburgh Fringe 2025
In a field dominated by heavy topics, …Earnest provides an hour of escape, joy, and laughter.
An engaging personable show about growing up in the hottest place in the United States - Smith's got great stories
Go see this slick, funny, lively show, get new ideas for stand up shows to see you’d like to see next, and support the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies while you do it
Andrew Doherty – Sad Gay AIDS Play.
Despite the title, one of the funniest shows on the Fringe takes huge swipes at AIDS play tropes and Arts Council England.
Arthur Hull’s FLOP: The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals Ever Written
Arthur Hull is the real deal. Not a flop
Come for the wit; stay for the reflections on the building blocks of neoclassical romanticism.
A sharp, funny, and heartfelt blend of storytelling and stand-up exploring one family’s leap from Taiwan to Canada.
A neat premise in a comedy world where “the sad bit” has become well-worn. The vibe is having-fun-at-a-wake.
Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics
A smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving hour where spreadsheets become both comedy and revelation.
From the moment the large on-stage recliner turns to the audience, the vacuous Udderbelly theatre is full of laughter and joyful energy.
Gavin Lilley Signs of the Times
Authentic, visually rich stand-up comedy that opens doors to an alternative universe for hearing audience members
Henry Churniavsky… Life Lessons from a Jewish Grandfather (Zaida)
A warm, funny, and delightfully unfiltered hour from a seasoned Fringe comic.
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)
Domestic abuse isn’t funny, but this show is.
Seeing this show once is not enough. Although you will catch all of the jokes, you will want to hear them again – and again. Every line hits. Friedman is so intuitive, such a great observer of human behaviour and insightful analyst of the political landscape that you want to not only remember her stories but the way in which she imparts them.
A blend of humour and heart in a thoughtful tale of class, identity, and the long journey to the Fringe.
Josh Elton: Away With The Fairies
A cracking debut and well-rounded hour, brimming with charm, wit and personality.
June is not shouting from the rooftops, she just wants to be a woman, even if she gets paid less.
A high-octane solo show about a Singaporean woman discovering freedom and masculinity through her drag king alter ego.
A lively rummage through childhood memories and the colourful characters they inspire
Delivering double-punch jokes, Crying explores what happens when the birth of your child doesn’t quite match what Instagram promised.
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award Winner 2023 lives up to her reputation in this fast-paced and absurd character show.
Quick wit, strong rapport with audiences and sharp improv from a very funny duo.
Michael Elsener: How to Live in Paradise
Swiss satire meets soulful storytelling in a sharp, multilingual journey through politics, identity, and paradise lost.
Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Williams creates the intimacy required for exceptional comedy, a challenge given Roxy Upstairs’ leaning toward conventional plays and musicals.
PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement
A fearless, funny, and refreshingly open solo show that turns pelvic floor taboos into comedy, music, and self-acceptance.
Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage
A warm, sharp, inclusive stand-up hour about life between two cultures
Disarmingly frank and hilarious life story of Singapore’s self-proclaimed biggest lesbian.
Sorry: A Canadian’s Apology for America
A polished, multi-layered solo show that blends sharp political insight with theatrical flair and quick-witted crowd work.
An excellent hour: smart, heartfelt and genuinely funny. It’s not just comedy, but a joyful act of solidarity.
Lithuanian comedian makes her debut at the fringe with a story about almost forgetting yourself after becoming a mum.
Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy
When comedians and dice collide, absolutely anything can happen.
An exceptional piece of Boy’s own drama that crinkles your stiff upper lip into wide grins.
A hilarious evening with an unsuspecting guest who just happens to be the star of the production.
An excellent show performed by a veteran of deaf stand-up comedy looking back at his adventurous career
Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
this seasoned comedy anthropologist works her magic once more with her quirky story of ordinary people taking an extraordinary stand
Two Hearts: Don’t Stop Throbbing
The husband and wife pair bring their sharp, observational-comedy songs back to Pleasance Two for a show guaranteed to make you laugh until it hurts.
Twonkey’s Zip Wire to Zanzibar
Joyous, pointless silliness as Twonkey takes us on a rollercoaster down the rabbit hole
