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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

A sharp, funny, and heartfelt blend of storytelling and stand-up exploring one family’s leap from Taiwan to Canada.

Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics
A smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving hour where spreadsheets become both comedy and revelation.

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.

June is not shouting from the rooftops, she just wants to be a woman, even if she gets paid less.

Delivering double-punch jokes, Crying explores what happens when the birth of your child doesn’t quite match what Instagram promised.

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.

A spirited, joyful and uplifting set from a comedian who thrives on unpredictability and connection.

Disarmingly frank and hilarious life story of Singapore’s self-proclaimed biggest lesbian.

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.

Tadiwa Mahlunge – Hakuna Ma Tad Tad
Follow this rising star. He has a compelling story to tell, and will charm you with his humour and his resilience.

An excellent show performed by a veteran of deaf stand-up comedy looking back at his adventurous career