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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ComedyKate Dolan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Trout, Kate Dolan's new powerhouse of an hour, will have you giggling like a fish Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyReuben Solo @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Reuben Solo hunts for in-the-room magic on his return to Edinburgh, although one of his central schticks may ring a few bells for seasoned Fringe-goers Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRob Copland @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Physical comedy and oddball observational material from 2024's Comedy Award Panel Prize winner Rob Copland Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
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Em Humble @ Pleasance Courtyard
Em Humble showcases her character talents in Lady of the Lakes, but this debut hour prioritises style over substance Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyThe Besties 2026: Week Two Winners
Dracula: Lucy's Dream, dance shows Border Bodies and not for glory, and the wild-eyed Basil Crumbwick are among the winners at this week's Besties awards Read more »| 22 Aug 2026 -
ComedyKate Dehnert @ Pleasance Courtyard
Kate Dehnert's Echo is a raging typhoon of storytelling and jokes, set to some heavy beats Read more »| 21 Aug 2026
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ComedyThe Passion of Mr Cardboard @ Underbelly George Square
Miles Calderon impresses as his Mr Cardboard clown character returns to the Fringe, but The Passion can't quite tick the boxes for both character and story Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
ComedyBróccán Tyzack-Carlin @ Pleasance Courtyard
The acerbic, articulate Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin makes his point well-known in his new Fringe show Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
ComedyJohn Kearns @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
In new show Tilting at Windmills, John Kearns offers up a sublime, painful and hilarious vision of just how good stand-up can be Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
ComedyTom Towelling @ Pleasance Courtyard
An engaging and engaged comic with unflappable confidence, Tom Towelling proves he's ready for the big time Read more »| 21 Aug 2026 -
ComedyEvaldas Karosas @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Evaldas Karosas has the natural charm and joke-writing ability that can take you to great places in the comedy world – his debut hour is an excellent first step Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
ComedyScaramouche Jones @ Assembly Rooms
Scaramouche Jones brings the tragedy of the clown to the fore in an expertly written and performed retrospective on the 20th century Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
ComedyJulian Clary @ Assembly Rooms
Julian Clary returns to the Fringe with his exceptional crowd work and eye-watering gags, shot through with some rare and devastating reflections on his career Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
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Gabey Lucas @ Hoots Nicholson Square
Gabey Lucas brings a quirky style and charming affect, plus a real sense of fun, to her show at the Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 20 Aug 2026 -
ComedyEle McKenzie @ Pleasance Courtyard
In a bumper year for exciting new acts, Ele McKenzie is a gorgeously distinctive comedy voice Read more »| 20 Aug 2026