Comedy
Here is your roadmap to roaring laughter at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We bring you Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews and previews.
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ComedyHudson Hughes @ Underbelly Cowgate
Hudson Hughes channels the spirit of Alan Partridge in the densely-packed At Your Service Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
ComedyLil Wenker @ Pleasance Courtyard
Lil Wenker throws everything into pint-sized tyrant Prince Wilfred in her new show BOYKING Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
ComedyFreya Parker @ Underbelly Bristo Square
One half of the sketch comedy duo Lazy Susan, Freya Parker strikes out with an hour of smart, insightful stand-up Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRosalie Minnitt @ Pleasance Courtyard
Rosalie Minnitt brings her Regency fever dream Clementine back to the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
ComedyMother, Maiden and Crone @ Bedlam Theatre
Fair is foul and foul is far in Mother, Maiden and Crone – a rip-roaring queering of Shakespeare’s Macbeth packed with drag numbers, dazzling humour, and drama Read more »| 27 Aug 2026 -
ComedyJordan Brookes @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jordan Brookes may have gone somewhat back to basics in his new show, but his comedy is just as brilliant as ever Read more »| 26 Aug 2026
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ComedyMichael McPheat @ Gilded Balloon Patter House
In BRUTAL!, Michael McPheat digs deep into the history, life and lore of Milton Keynes Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRoger O'Sullivan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Roger O'Sullivan has set his sights on becoming the world's greatest comedian, and he's well on his way with his wickedly funny new hour, Divil May Cry Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
ComedyDru Cripps @ Hoots Potterrow
Dru Cripps brings his undeniable charisma, prowess and talent to an improvised hour of clowning and musical mischief Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyHannah Platt @ Pleasance Courtyard
With a sly confidence and light touch, Hannah Platt hits her stride in new show Cult Classic Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRaj Poojara @ Pleasance Courtyard
Raj Poojara brings a relaxed demeanour to his Fringe debut, but tonight he's put on the back foot by one of the Fringe's oldest challenges – the unpredictability of crowds Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyMargaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood @ Assembly George Sq
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood is an off-beat comedy show tailor-made for the Fringe Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyLorna Ní Shúilleabháin @ Hoots Nicolson Square
Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin might be Barefoot Before God in her Edinburgh Fringe debut, but it seems she’s still finding her feet in front of an audience Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyFab Goualin @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Fab Goulain's debut Edinburgh Fringe hour is a charming and entertaining introduction to a unique new voice Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyEmmeline Downie @ Pleasance Courtyard
There's astute observation and some lovely gags in Emmeline Downie's character comedy hour as Gail Read more »| 24 Aug 2026