Comedian James Barr in a blue cardigan, close up and looking hopeful, with a slightly shaded face and a light ish blue background.

Comedy

James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)

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.           

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:15 pm

Underbelly George Square

A man wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt. He is holding his head up with his hand sulkily.

Comedy

Ali Woods: Basher

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. 

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:20 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

Joe Tracini jumping up in the air whilst wearing a red and black leotard. Next to him the title reads 'Joe Tracini 10 things I hate about me'

Comedy

Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me

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.  

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:25 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

Comedy

Joe Sutherland: Miss World

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).  

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:30 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

A musical comedian lying on the floor

Comedy

Bennet Kavanagh: Crank Up the Volume!! (To a Reasonable Volume)

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.

30 July - 22 August 2025, 8:30 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

A woman wearing sunglasses sits cross-legged in front of a bright blue background. Behind her are images of sunshine, clouds, flowers and a hummingbird.

Comedy

Prashasti Singh: Divine Feminine

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. 

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:45 pm

Underbelly Bristo Square

Eli matthewson stares at the camera terrified in bed at night.

Comedy

Eli Matthewson: Night Terror

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.

30 July - 24 August 2025, 8:50 pm

Underbelly George Square

Peter and Lloyd wearing yellow shirts against a red background with bingo balls suspended from the ceiling.

Comedy

Foxdog Studios: Robo Bingo 2.0

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.

31 July - 24 August 2025, 8:25 pm

Underbelly Cowgate

A young dishevelled man with dark shades on

Comedy

Jake Roche: Neporrhoids!

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. 

11 - 24 August 2025, 8:55 pm

Underbelly Cowgate