Edinburgh Fringe: 7 Hit Shows Returning in 2016

From musical parodies to parody musicals, these comedy shows conquered the Fringe in 2015 and now return for a victory lap.

Feature by Ben Venables | 26 May 2016

Anna Morris: It’s Got To Be Perfect

It's better to accept the invitation to this wedding rehearsal, for who knows what Georgina – the insufferable yet supreme Bridezilla – is capable of if her perfect day isn't going according to plan. Morris must be delighted her successful show now moves into the Ballroom, but we doubt her character is satisfied...

Read our 2015 review here.

Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom), 6-28 Aug (not 17), 3:55pm, free.

Thrones! The Musical

Game of Thrones gets a musical makeover from America's favourite improv troupe Baby Wants Candy. Updated for 2016 to include the latest storylines. Read our 2015 review here.

Assembly George Square Studios (One), 3-29 Aug, 5pm, £10-14.

Spencer Jones is The Herbert in Proper Job

Prop comedy, clowning, music and storytelling are just a few of the joys Jones folds into his character The Herbert. But leave the comedy labels at the door and simply enjoy an energetic hour of sheer lunacy, and one that's also full of warmth and affection. Read our 2015 review here.

Underbelly: Cowgate (Belly Button), 4-28 Aug (not 15), 5:20pm, £6-12.

Beth Vyse: As Funny as Cancer

Best known as madcap character Olive Hands, Vyse surprised everyone in 2015 with a heartbreakingly personal show about her diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer, and the impact it had on her relationships and family. But with room in the story for Nelson Mandela, Dr Who and Michael Jackson, the cliche 'laughter is the best medicine' has never been more true. Read our 2015 review here.

Gilded Balloon at The Counting House (Ballroom), 4-28 Aug (not 15), 5:45pm, £5-8/Pay-what-you-want.

George Egg: Anarchist Cook

Ever been disappointed with hotel food? George Egg was, but then he redefined the term 'room service'. Find out how with his comedic cookery masterclass that's also the ultimate lesson in self-sufficiency. Read our 2015 review here.

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Dining Room), 22-24 Aug, 5:45pm, £10. 

Laurence Owen: Cinemusical

Both the Hollywood song- and story- book is parodied by the gifted, musical comedian Laurence Owen. This one-man power-performance scooped him a Malcolm Hardee Award for Act Most Likely To Win A Million Quid. Read our 2015 review here, and read our Spotlight interview with Owen here.

Voodoo Rooms (Ballroom), 8, 15 & 22 Aug, 9pm, free.

Joe Lycett: That’s The Way A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett

From tales of pranks on the powerful to memorable descriptions of colourful characters, Lycett charming storytelling makes stand-up seem effortless. No wonder he's moving into the main 840 seater space of Assembly Hall. Read our 2015 review here

Assembly Hall (Main Hall), 23-27 Aug, 10:30pm, £14-15.


The latest batch of Fringe shows go on sale today at www.edfringe.com

The full Edinburgh Fringe programme is released on 8 June 2016.