Comedy returns to Cowgate. Double the shows. Double the fun. Double the lemons. A show that brings the best comedians and clowns from around the world, delivering a fresh take on alt-comedy that promises to be your new favourite comedy night. Expect laughs. Expect lemons. Previous guests include comedy stars like Sam Campbell, Elf Lyons, Vittorio Angelone, Viggo Venn, Kemah Bob, Rob Copland, and more!   LINE UP ANNOUNCEMENT SOON, FOLLOW FOR UPDATES @lemonfaceshow

Eager to celebrate their favourite sitcom (Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson's BBC 90s classic, Bottom), comedy fans Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson and Mat Brooks launched their popular podcast Talking Bottom in 2018. Named Podcast of the Week by The Guardian and Metro, it features interviews with Bottom's cast and creatives, plus deep dives into Bottom episodes and various comedy themes. Their companion book, Talking Bottom: A Guide to the Cult Sitcom, hits UK bookshops this summer. Now, the trio are bringing the Talking Bottom podcast live to Edinburgh, joined by special guest actor and comedian Lee Cornes who starred in Bottom as pub landlord 'Dick Head'! 

Following 10 years of sold out shows in London's West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for a live podcast interview with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. The UK's leading political podcast has over nine million downloads, is regularly an iTunes Top 10 comedy podcast and was listed by The i as one of the 50 Greatest Podcasts. Previous guests include: Tony Blair, Nicola Sturgeon, Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown and Jeremy Hunt.

Falling for Jesus is a mortal sin. But damn, it feels good! Good South American altar boy Jesús is preparing for his first communion but when he looks at the hot man on the cross, he feels something... unholy. Catholic guilt collides with unrepentant queerness in this sinful, heart-pounding mix of live music, dark humour and Latin heat. JEEZUS! is a musical as irreverent as it is irresistible, tackling colonialism, religion and queer awakening. If Bo Burnham, Brecht and Bad Bunny had a baby, this would be it. Let's burn in hell! Winner of The Untapped Award 2025.

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.

“I can hear someone out there. They’re singing to me.”   Whale sings his heart out into the deep blue sea... but nobody sings back. Is he the only one like him in the whole ocean? Just when he’s about to give up, a mysterious voice echoes through the waves. Determined to find the singer, Whale embarks on an unforgettable adventure—diving through glowing coral caves, dodging wibbly jellyfish, and facing wild-eyed sea monsters! But will he ever find a friend who hears his song? Join Hoglets Theatre for an exciting deep-sea adventure packed with huge, beautiful puppets, hilarious sea creatures, original songs, and lots of audience interaction! The Tale of the Loneliest Whale is a magical, interactive show that celebrates friendship, difference, and the beauty of being yourself. A beautiful new play from the makers of Wood Owl And The Box Of Wonders (Ed Fringe 2024). Hoglets Theatre creates exciting theatre and storytelling experiences for children and families. Our productions are filled with energetic performances, original songs and music, puppets and immersive storytelling techniques. They are designed to be rich and engaging, whilst being flexible enough to perform almost anywhere. www.hoglets.org.uk

Two men who like making funny shows together have decided to use the cavernous bowels of the Underbelly to stretch and writhe and dream the impossible dream one more time. A brand new show made right in front of you. Trygve lives in Prague and Barnie lives in New Zealand, so they don’t get to hang out very often, but this August they will, and they can’t wait to see what will happen. Physical verbose mime nonsense from two masters of their craftinesses. This one goes like this / that one goes like this It says a lot, without saying much. How do you feel about Hot Chips?

Two girls from opposite worlds are fated to meet on the late 00’s queer scene. After quickly forming an inseparable bond over their mutual idols, Tony Soprano and Lindsay Lohan, Erica and Jessie are on a mission to avenge a world that's only ever left them wanting. And why the hell shouldn’t they? Life’s screwed them, it’s time to screw life right back. Their code? Steal from the rich and give to the poor (that’s them by the way).  But just because Tony Soprano gets to do what he likes... can Erica and Jessie really rationalise their actions? From the creator behind the Fringe sensation, In PurSUEt, comes the hotly anticipated second show.... WANTED.

Alex Mitchell is on a mission to find out what it really takes to be a tough guy in modern Britain. He's had a strange couple of years – being thrust into the limelight on mainstream telly, getting into a less than healthy relationship, being abused daily online, becoming disabled, and his best friend gave birth to a now three-foot bully. But, has Alex toughened up? The easy answer is no... but he's trying. Britain’s Got Talent Finalist. 'Accomplished and intelligent' (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). 'A natural' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Absolutely sensational' (Alesha Dixon).

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.  

Nerds is a cheeky original musical that celebrates the birth of computer technology and the two pop-culture icons, Bill Gates & Steve Jobs, who made it possible. This new musical comedy dives into the deeper connection (and no, not just the Bluetooth kind) between two of the most iconic inventors of the digital age. Witness the geniuses behind the tech revolution like never before, as Bill Gates, the mastermind behind Microsoft, meets Steve Jobs, the innovator of the smartphone. The show chronicles their journeys from humble garage beginnings to shaping the world as we know it. Watch as these two trailblazers clash, create and rise to greatness.

Deep in the heart of the mysterious Song Society, memories and feelings are filed away to make room for new ones. But when a stubborn case resists being archived, the Songkeeper is pulled into a journey that challenges everything she knows about the stories that make us whole. A one-person musical by award-winning writer/performer Florencia Iriondo, woven with an original acoustic folk-pop score that echoes long after the final note. 

A new collection of smart, funny and deeply moving story-songs inspired by current affairs, family affairs and affairs of the heart. A perfect way to start your day at the Fringe. Celebrating 20 years at Edinburgh. 'His songs make you laugh, bring you to tears, warm your heart and break your heart' (FringeReview.co.uk). From the creator of the award-winning Fringe and Off-Broadway show Jewish Chronicles. 

Join Aussie Professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science Freak) for thrilling voyage through the alphabet – where fascinating words inspire spectacular science! It's a tongue-twisting race from A to Z that's equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (multi award-winning!) chaos.

The show that's never the same twice! Join Chris (Cirque Du Soleil, America's Got Talent, TED Talks) for an unmissable live experience where freestyle rap and stand-up comedy combine with jaw-dropping results. Your participation fuels a performance that's unique to the audience, with no script and no limits, just pure, unpredictable entertainment. Repeat viewings encouraged.  Chris Turner is one of the first comedians to ever perform a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil; defeated ChatGPT in TED’s inaugural Man vs. Machine rap battle; and his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earned him a rapturous standing ovation.  A regular headline act at New York’s world famous Comedy Cellar, with over 100 million views online thanks to his unmatched improvisational talent, Chris combines freestyle rap, musical comedy, stand-up, and improv in his unique live shows that have to be seen to be believed.

The Cork native and Barcelona resident, with a 300,000 Instagram following, has had a whirlwind time of late, selling out iconic venues across Ireland and the UK. Kyla brings freshness to the scene through her unique connection to the audience. Her honest, blunt and deep storytelling style combined with her powerful energy on stage, have made her the big new talent you really don’t want to miss. She is not only one of the fastest-rising names in comedy, first gaining attention through her viral Instagram reels (@kylacobblercomedy) — she’s a force to be reckoned with. As seen on the Tommy Tiernan Show and Ireland AM. As heard on Newstalk FM, 2FM Morning, Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting, Laura Dowling Experience, Talking Bollox, Have A Word. 

I was told to write something to market my show Loophole, but to be honest, I don't think you're going to decide whether to buy a ticket or not based on this half-arsed collection of words. So, really, all I need to do is reach the required 60 words. Loophole. Loophole. Loophole. Loophole. Loophole. Loophole. Come to the show.

  After a smash hit 2024 season and fresh off a 9-week London run, best-pals-turned-bitter-rivals Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci return to Edinburgh! A bloodthirsty friar is on the hunt for homosexuals in Renaissance Italy, just when childhood friends Mike and Leo realise they both like boys. Terrified, they devise a foolproof plan to gain God’s forgiveness: simply become the greatest religious artists of all time. Can Michelangelo gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss his way to the Vatican? Will Leonardo ever shut up about his helicopter? Featuring an original electropop score as infectious as the bubonic plague, Pop Off, Michelangelo! is the "endlessly clever" (★★★★ Scotsman) and "fabulously entertaining" (★★★★ Broadway Baby) adventure you won't want to miss!