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RAYMOND'S COMEDY TOURS

Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023

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BE AMUSED, ENLIGHTENED and DELIGHTED with RAYMOND'S COMEDY TOURS

The edinburgh comedy walking tour with raymond mearns .

Prepare to be Entertained and Educated in equal measure as Top Scottish Comedian Raymond Mearns leads you on a fun and fact filled gentle stroll around the sights and sounds of Edinburgh’s world-famous Old Town.  

During this, 2 hour / 1.5 mile walk you will see the spectacular architecture of this beautiful and ancient city at close quarters whilst learning all about the characters who once populated it.  

Hear surprising and fun facts all about the likes of Burke and Hare, Greyfriars Bobby, Mary Queen of Scots and many, many, more in the company of one of Scotland’s finest stand-up comedians. 

This is an unforgettable experience and essential for anyone who wants to see this unique city up close and learn all about its history!

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Experience Highlights

Immerse yourself in the funniest side of Edinburgh with this approximately 2 hour comedy tour of the city.

Discover the charm of the city as a comedian guide takes you around Edinburgh's most iconic landmarks, telling funny stories and making you laugh out loud. A unique experience that combines history and humour in one unforgettable tour.

• Enjoy a tour guided by a professional comedian who will have you laughing all the way through the tour.
• See Edinburgh's most famous land marks while enjoying hilarious anecdotes .
• Combine history and comedy in a unique and entertaining experience.

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The Edinburgh Comedy Tour is a unique experience that combines the city's rich history with the humour of a professional comedian .

During the tour, which lasts approximately 2 hours , you'll stroll through Edinburgh's cobbled streets as your guide tells funny stories and makes you laugh out loud .

You'll embark on a tour of the city's most iconic landmarks , including Edinburgh Castle , the Royal Mile and the Mercat Cross .

You'll learn about the famous people who have passed through Edinburgh, local legends and the historical events that have shaped the city.

The Edinburgh comedy tour is perfect for those who want to enjoy a different and fun sightseeing experience .

• H Harper 5 (0 Reviews) ¡Vaya risas nos echamos en este tour! Me encantó cómo mezclaron la historia de Edimburgo con el humor, fue un toque genial.
• M Manon 5 (0 Reviews) Gran tour cómico, una forma divertida y única de explorar la ciudad. Risas garantizadas y guías muy entretenidos. ¡Recomendado!
• M Mikael 5 (0 Reviews) El tour cómico fue un puntazo, no paré de reír en todo el rato. ¡Recomendadísimo!
• D Daniel 5 (0 Reviews) El tour es genial para aprender sobre la cultura del humor en Edimburgo, pero algunos chistes pueden ser difíciles de entender si no estás familiarizado con el humor británico.

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• There will be about 20 participants in the activity
• Wheelchair and pushchair accessible
• Assistance animals are allowed
• Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to participate
• Not suitable for travellers with heart conditions or other serious medical problems.

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Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!

The Joke Gym

The Joke Gym ia a stand-up comedy night featuring fresh material from new and established acts, hosted by Julia Sutherland or Viv Gee, at Leith Depot!

The Best of Scottish Comedy

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.

The Friday Show

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!

Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret

Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!

The Saturday Show

The Edinburgh Stand's fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years!

The Saturday Show The Early Show!

Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!

Red Raw, our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. It’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.

Spandex Comedy

Don't miss out on Spandex Comedy! Join us every Tuesday night for a top night of laughs featuring stand up comedians from across the country dropping in to liven up the start of your week!

The Edit provides audiences with the opportunity to see several comedians trying out new political gear at the end of each month.

The Bright Club

The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.

Phil O’Shea and Friends Fringe Previews

Phil O'Shea brings you a ridiculous work in progress comedy show and a guest preview from one of his favourite comedians at The Banshee Labyrinth!

Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show

Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.

Jay Lafferty invites the cream of Scotland's comics to the Stand Edinburgh to prove their worth by performing material written especially for the theme of the night!

Comedy at the Waverley Bar

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with 'The Good, The Bad and The Irish', comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!

Susan Morrison is historically funny

Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.

The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

Take two top academics, some dangerous ideas, add one comedian and you have the force of nature that is the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI)!

Comedy At Canon’s Gait

Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," a weekly comedy showcase hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter every Thursday at The Canons Gait.

Cracking New Jokes Show

Scotland's Best Comedians Live are proud to bring a new weekly showcase to the Dragonfly Cocktail Bar in Edinburgh.

Live events at The Canons Gait

Check out the Live events at The Canons Gait in Edinburgh Old Town, everything from music, comedy and pub quizzes!

The Bugle Live

The Bugle, one of the known universe's longest running and most successful podcasts, is back on the road! Don't miss it at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 28th March!

Eleanor Conway: Talk Dirty To Me

With over 100 million views online, award-winning stand-up Eleanor Conway is back with a sex positive, high energy banger about the pleasure gap.

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame

The hilarious Frankie Boyle returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with his 'Lap of Shame' tour on Saturday 30th March!

Tadiwa Mahlunge: Inhibition Exhibition

Fresh from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Tadiwa Mahlunge, one of the country’s top new stand-ups brings their ‘impressive debut’ (The Guardian) back to Edinburgh.

Ciaran Bartlett: Giant

Hot on the heels of two sold-out SSE Arena dates Belfast comedian Ciarán Bartlett announces his brand new GIANT tour with a date at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 31st March!

Soup Group: Art Show! Kids Show!

Soup Group, a silly physical comedy show for all the family, comes to The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 31st March!

Martin Angolo: Live Comedian

Break out stand up star Martin Angolo brings his unique brand of intelligent one liners and stories to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 5th April.

Don't miss out on the uproarious experience that has Edinburgh and beyond rolling in laughter at The Canon's Gait every weekend!

Janey: On Screen & On Stage

Cosmic Cat and Hopscotch Films present a night of film and live comedy with Janey Godley at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 6th April!

Krystal Evans: The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp

The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp is an emotional rollercoaster of a show that offers a hilarious take on some of the defining moments in Krystal Evans’ life.

Raphael Ghanem: SE É QUE VOCÊ ME ENTENDE

For the first time, a Brazilian comedian comes to Scotland to make the Brazilians who live here quench their longing for a good laugh that only a Brazilian comedian can get!

Tommy Tiernan: Tommedian

Tommy Tiernan's brand new show 'tommedian' is a fun fueled trip through the comic imagination of one of the best comedians in the world... don't miss it at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in April!

Charlie Baker 24 Hour Pasty People

Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker brings an hour of stand-up drenched in manure, cider and clotted cream to the Stand Edinburgh on 9th April!

Ashley Gavin

Don’t miss the chance to see Ashley Gavin on her first ever UK tour at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Wednesday 10th April!

Matt Forde: Inside No 10

Join Matt Forde at the Assembly Roxy on 10th April as he explores the dark comedy horror that is British politics, ahead of the next election!

Mike Rice: Nasty Character

Join Mike Rice at Monkey Barrel Comedy in April as he embarks on his debut hour of his hilarious new show!

75 Years of Dr John Cooper Clarke

Don't miss Dr John Cooper Clarke's latest live show with its mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat!

Sikisa: Hear Me Out

Following her highly acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, three-time Leicester Comedy Award nominee Sikisa brings her show 'Hear Me Out' to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 13th April!

Chris Cantrill: Easily Swayed (WIP)

Join Chris Cantrill as he wrestles with the consequences of exile, middle-aged friendships and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes!

Josh Baulf & Friends

After amassing millions of views worldwide Josh Baulf will take to multiple stages across the UK for a night of stand-up comedy, including The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 16th April!

Simon Munnery’s Jerusalem

Simon Munnery endeavours to serve up satire, comedy and poetry with one eye on the distant past, and the other locked laser-like on the future with his new show Jerusalem!

Paul Riley: The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot

In a career spanning over 35 years of acting, writing and performing, Paul Riley is delighted to announce his brand new stand-up show for 2024 “The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot”.

Ray Bradshaw: Doppelginger

Multi award winning comedian Ray Bradshaw brings his new, funny, heartwarming comedy show 'Doppelginger' to the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 18th April!

Stuart McPherson: Work in Progress

Don't miss this brand new hour of jokes from Stuart McPherson, the co-host of the Some Laugh podcast and Scot Squad star, ahead of this year's Fringe.

Lauren Pattison: Work In Progress

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren Pattison is back with the beginnings of a brand new show. Catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 20th April!

Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom

Liam Withnail takes his hit show Chronic Boom on his first UK tour and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 20th April.

Dan Jones: This Seems Ambitious

Fresh from his sellout Edinburgh Fringe run; award-winning comedian Dan Jones brings his debut stand-up show to The Stand Edinburgh!

With two specials, 3 albums, TV appearances and millions of followers and views across all social media platforms, Morgan Jay brings his unique blend of music and comedy to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

An Evening with Rebel Wilson

This intimate evening with Rebel Wilson will take us on a journey which shows us how to love ourselves while always remembering the value of laughing.

Jackie Fabulous

Jackie is set to take the UK by storm as she embarks on her first UK tour and you can catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th April!

Luisa Omielan: Bitter (Live Recording)

If following the rule book doesn't work for us any more, maybe it's time we write some new ones. Welcome to Bitter. The brand new show from Luisa Omielan!

Alison Spittle: Soup

Co-host of BBC Sounds' hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast, Alison Spittle brings her critically-acclaimed 2023 show to Monkey Barrel Comedy!

Ari Eldjárn: Return of the Icelandic

Ari Eldjárn, Iceland’s biggest stand up comedian (and first-ever Netflix star), returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 27th April!

Josh Jones: Work In Progress

Enjoy a brand new hour from Josh Jones, BBC New Comedy Award finalist and Edinburgh’s Best Newcomer Award nominee 2022, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 27th April!

John Robertson’s The Dark Room

Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 28th April!

John Robertson’s The Dark Room (For Kids!)

John Robertson’s terrifying, live-action videogame 'The Dark Room’ now comes with a family-friendly flavour! Part stand-up comedy show, part theatre; all interactive and insane!

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author Ed Patrick brings a gut-punch show to The Stand Edinburgh!

The Bomb Squad Pod Live

The Bomb Squad Pod heads to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Tuesday 30th April for a very special live show!

Fin Taylor: Ask Your Mother

Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, that comedian your mother doesn’t like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up for 2024.

Jack Docherty: David Bowie & Me: Parallel Lives

BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Howden Park Centre on 2nd May!

The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret

Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.

Laura Belbin: Too Much

Laura Belbin is taking to the stage with her brand new show with one question, is there such a thing as too much???

Jack Docherty: David Bowie and Me - Parallel Lives

BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Corn Exchange Haddington on Saturday 4th May!

Miles Jupp - On I Bang

Miles Jupp brings his new show to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 9th May! It's a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.

Morgan Rees: Turning Thirsty

Award-nominated online sensation Morgan Rees embarks on his first ever UK tour with Turning Thirsty and you can catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 9th May!

Tom Houghton: It’s Not Ideal

Multi-viral and social media sensation Tom Houghton sets out on the road with his biggest and most hilarious show yet, don't miss him live at the Stand Edinburgh on May 9th!

Jaackmaate’s Happy Hour: The Big Fat Massive Hunt

JaackMaate’s Happy Hour Podcast is back on the road with a yet another stage show nobody asked for. Catch it at The Queen's Hall on Friday 10th May!

A Jaunt Round Auld Reekie - Part of Edinburgh Tradfest 2024

Join mad auld Auntie Bee and her long-suffering niece Bonnie McRee on a tour of Auld Reekie, past and present, real and imagined, without leaving the cosy Storytelling Court!

Julian Clary - Fistful of Clary

Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, is fixing to saddle up and head on out for his 2024 UK tour and you can catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 11th May!

Krystal Evans: Hospitality Horror Show (WIP)

Following her critically acclaimed, award nominated debut hour The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp, Krystal is back with a brand new hour of stand up at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to the Traverse Theatre in May!

Lou Conran: Tangent

Award-winning comedian Lou Conran embarks on her first mini tour around the UK and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 16th May!

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

After a sell-out tour in 2022, Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand-new show examining the human condition. Join him at Edinburgh Playhouse on 16th & 17th May 2024!

The Big Fab Comedy Show

Enjoy a rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK!

David Nihill: Shelf Help

After a sold-out international run of his last show Cultural Appreciation, David Nihill is back with his new show, Shelf Help and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 17th May!

Carl Donnelly: Glow Up!

Carl Donnelly returns looking and feeling great – which is surprising considering he’s officially hit middle age and has had a tough couple of years.

Chris Kent - Back At It

Cork man Chris Kent brings his brand new show 'Back At It' to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 19th May!

Mary Bourke - The Best Of Me!

Irish Comic Mary Bourke is taping her comedy special! It's one hundred per cent pure comedy gold that is rammed full of top quality jokes and storytelling.

Catherine Bohart: Again, With Feelings

Catherine Bohart is back with her new show 'Again, With Feelings'. Catch her at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Wednesday 22 May!

Curtain Up! by Peter Quilter

The St Serf's Players present 'Curtain Up!', a madcap play full of vitality, quickfire dialogue and several surprises, at Inverleith St Serf's Church Centre from 23rd to 25th May!

Paddy Raff: Gimme A Minute

Northern Ireland comedy sensation Paddy Raff brings his popular brand of stand-up & musical comedy to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 23rd May!

Avital Ash: Workshops Her Suicide Note

Avital Ash's debut at Monkey Barrel Comedy explores explores growing up a Hasidic Jew, depression, queer identity, and generational Holocaust trauma, all while being hilarious.

Tom Davis: Underdog

Embarking on his biggest tour to date with his brand new show, ‘Underdog’, Tom will be exploring life as the longshot. Catch him at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on 24th May!

Gianmarco Soresi: The Leaning In Tour

Gianmarco Soresi, a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator brings his tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 25th May!

The Bechdel Cast

The Bechdel Cast is coming to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 26th May for a special live show!

I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue

Join chairman Jack Dee, a panel of top comedians plus pianist Colin Sell for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.

Iain Stirling: RELEVANT

BAFTA-winning comedian, national sensation and extremely funny Iain Stirling, is bringing his intuitive razor-sharp humour to the Festival Theatre with brand new show, RELEVANT!

Jin Hao Li: Swimming in a Submarine (Work in Progress)

Enjoy a debut work in progress from BBC New Comedy Awards & Chortle Student Awards finalist Jin Hao Li at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 1st June!

Just The Tonic with Susie McCabe - CANCELLED

Catch award-winning comedian Susie McCabe at Just the Tonic Comedy Club in Greyfriars Charteris Centre on Saturday 1st June!

Mick McNeill: I’m Not Anything

Mick McNeill’s rapid climb up the Scottish comedy ladder has seen him become a weekend favourite at every comedy club in the country and you can catch him at Monkey Barrel Conmedy on 1st June!

WiFi Wars returns with the live comedy game show where you all play along! Don't miss it at The Stand Edinburgh on 1st June!

Patrick Monahan: Exclusively

High energy comedy meets hilarious material. Patrick Monahan works the room, makes an effortless connection and becomes everybody’s favourite comedian!

MC Hammersmith’s Freestyle Breakdown (WIP)

For one night only, MC Hammersmith is completely improvising 100 % of the content, including the structure at Monkey Barrel comedy on 4th June!

Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress

Vittorio Angelone previews a work in progress of his brand new show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 7th June, ahead of the Fringe Festival.

Bilar Zafar: Imposter

Bilal Zafar, nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe and winner of New Act of the Year 2016, is back with a brand-new show. Catch him at The Stand Edinburgh on 8th June!

Horatio Gould: Sweet Prince

After his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Horatio is bringing his critically acclaimed debut hour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 8th June!

Joe Sutherland: Miss World (WIP)

Joe ‘could have been a dancer’ Sutherland returns to say a bunch of naughty things in a new work-in-progress show to prepare for an international tour.

Tom Allen: Completely

Comedian Tom Allen is coming to Edinburgh! Tom is back on the road with his brand new show Completely, don't miss him at the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 8th June 2024!

Marjolein Robertson: Thank God Fish Don’t Have Hands

Shetland comedian Marjolein performs her sell-out, five star, ADHD fueled show, Thank God Fish Don't Have Hands, at the Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 9 June!

Steve Bugeja: Self Doubt (I Think)

Steve Bugeja, the creator and star of ITV2's hit sitcom, Buffering, returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 13th June!

An Audience with Karen Dunbar

Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at the Howden Park Centre as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!

Amy Matthews: Work in Progress

Amy Matthews brings a work in progress version of her latest show to the Monkey Barrel stage on Friday 21st June!

Robin Grainger: An Audient with Robin Grainger

Don't miss Robin Grainger when he brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 22nd June!

Yuriko Kotani: Work In Progress

Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences, thoughts and imagination as a work in progress.

Brian Butterfield: Call Of Now

Brian Butterfield is once again heading out to reach the masses with his CALL OF NOW tour and you can catch him at The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on Sunday 23rd June!

The Muslims are Coming

The Muslims Are Coming to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Sunday 23rd June... so round up your friends and join us for an uplifting night of laughter!

Epic Rap Battles of History

Comedy rap series, Epic Rap Battles of History, which pits notable historical and pop culture figures against one another in a rap battle format is coming to The Voodoo Rooms on Sunday 30th June!

Sofie Hagen: Will I Ever Have Sex Again? (Book & Stand-Up Tour)

Sofie Hagen is bringing her brand new stand-up show and her brand new book on tour and stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 4th July!

Girls Night OUT

Five-Star Hit show from the World famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Flat & the Curves are leaving a trail of Sequins across the UK on their 2024 tour! Catch them at the Howden Park Centre in July!

Helen Bauer: Work In Progress

Helen Bauer presents a work in progress show of her new thoughts and feelings on pretty much everything at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 6th July.

An Evening with David Sedaris

David Sedaris will take An Evening With David Sedaris across the UK and Ireland in summer 2024. Catch him live at the Usher Hall on Wednesday 10th July!

Sam Lake: Esméralda (Work in Progress)

Award-winning stand up Sam Lake uncovers the mystery behind his mother’s powerful last words in this WIP at Monkey Barrel Comedy!

Luke Kidgell: Happy Hour

After his sold out International Cheers to that! tour, Luke Kidgell is back on the road with his brand-new show Happy Hour, don't miss it at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Friday 26th July!

Ireland The Show

Ireland the Show will take you on a journey through the decades of a globally loved culture. If it’s all things Irish you like then this is the show for you!

Biscuit Barrel: Not Another 69-Sketch Show

Featuring slapstick and wordplay at break-neck speed the Biscuit Barrel return to the Edinburgh Fringe for their fifth year!

Paul Smith: Pablo

Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith is bringing his biggest and funniest tour yet, Pablo, to Edinburgh Playhouse on Wednesday 31st July!

Ian Stone is Keeping it Together

Ian will return to Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024 with a brand new show, ‘Ian Stone is Keeping it Together’, from 1st - 25th August at the Counting House Ballroom.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe returns from 2nd to 26th August 2024 with artists and performers taking to hundreds of stages all over the city to present shows for every taste.

Fringe by the Sea

Fringe by the Sea is back with a bang! With over 250 events between August 2nd and 11th in the beautiful seaside town of North Berwick, there's something to suit every taste!

Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits

Unstoppable 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes returns to the Fringe with her new show 'The Best Bits'!

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

One of the world's best loved comedians, Jimmy Carr, is back on tour with brand-new show, Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Don't miss him live at Edinburgh Playhouse in August!

Adam Kay - Undoctored

The nation's twelfth-favourite doctor, Adam Kay, brings his brand new show to Edinburgh, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe and a sell-out season in the West End!

Fern Brady - I Gave You Milk To Drink

Scotland’s queen of comedy, Fern Brady, is back on tour with a brand new show. Catch her at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 22nd August!

Ben Elton - Authentic Stupidity

Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up, is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh in September!

Blame It On The Bucky

From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!

Carl Hutchinson - Today Years Old

Carl Hutchinson is back for a third consecutive back-to-back tour which will see him return to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 5th September!

Micky Bartlett: Thicc!

After a phenomenal 2023, Micky Bartlett brings his brand new stand-up show “THICC!” to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Monday 9th September!

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

Don't miss Sarah Millican when she brings her new show 'Late Bloomer' to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 13th September 2024!

John Bishop: Back At It

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 14th September!

Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe

Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe!

Andrew O’Neill: Geburah

Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O'Neill presents an act of symbolic, magical regicide.

Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid

Described as 'A joke machine' by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is trying to figure out who he is and who everyone else is, too! Join him at The Stand Edinburgh for his new show, The Sunshine Kid!

Auld Pals - An evening with the cast of ‘Still Game’

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at The Queen's Hall is not to be missed!

Blame It On The Bucky - World Premier Tour

Myra Dubois: Be Well

Having left audiences across the globe in physical pain from laughter with her take-no-prisoners brand of rapid-fire comedy, Myra DuBois returns to The Stand Edinburgh with Be Well!

Maisie Adam - Appraisal

Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with her brand new solo show 'Appraisal' and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!

Gavin Webster: An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting

Expect to be entertained with swears and shouts when Gavin Webster brings his upcoming tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 26th September!

Serena Terry: All Tied Up

After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry aka Mummy Banter is going back on the road with a brand new show!

Lloyd Griffiths: Baroque & Roll

Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith brings his brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’ to The Stand Edinburgh on 29th September!

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed Byrne at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Matt Bragg: Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him - CANCELLED

Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is taking his debut show on tour! Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh in 2024!

Hairspray the Musical

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!

Travis Jay: Travisty

Following his sell-out show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, his run at Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Travis Jay brings his brand-new show to the Stand!

Emma Doran - Dilemma!

Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh with her new show, Dilemma!

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up

South African comedian and actor Schalk Bezuidenhout returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his now show 'Keeping Up' on 13th October!

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Solo again, Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, comes to Edinburgh with his brand new hilarious one-man stand-up show!

Laura Lexx: Slinky

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky.

Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes

South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show 'Just Jokes' and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on 21st October!

Gary Meikle: No Refunds

Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 24th October 2024!

Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing?

Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations. Come and see him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th October!

Red Richardson: Bugatti Live

Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK. Join him on his first ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand up comedy at Monkey Barrel!

Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game

Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at Haddington Corn Exchange is not to be missed!

Finlay Christie - OK Zoomer

Fast-rising star and award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie brings his show OK Zoomer to The Stand Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd November!

Kevin Bloody Wilson

Kevin Bloody Wilson, the Aussie funnyman who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback, has announced a series of 2024 UK tour dates including a night at the EICC in November!

The Horne Section’s Hit Show

The six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. Expect comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about!

Only Fools & Horses The Musical

Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is back on tour with brand-new show Ha!milton. Don't miss it at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 7th November!

Tez Ilyas: After Eight

One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show 'After Eight' and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 7th November!

Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Roxy on 9th November 2024!

Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour

Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment. Catch him at the EICC on Saturday 9th November 2024!

Janey Godley - Why Is She Still Here?

Against all odds and filled with heaps of chemo Janey Godley returns this Autumn with her show 'Why Is She Still Here?', don't miss it at the EICC on Saturday 16th November!

Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There…

One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 17th November!

Freddy Quinne: In Sickness

Comedic powerhouse Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour and you can catch him as Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 23rd November!

Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore!

In his new show, award winning comedian Alfie Brown is showing signs that he probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road with him would be emotionally dangerous.

Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford is back with a new live show for 2024/5 - A Manford All Seasons and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th November 2024!

Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock

Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new show!

Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes Live!

In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 22nd February!

Lou Sanders - No Kissing In The Bingo Hall

It's time for a little get together; so pull up a chair and get all cosy as Lou Sanders brings her new show, No Kissing In the Bingo Hall, to the Queen's Hall on Saturday 8th March!

Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend

Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2025!

Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe

Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan will bring her new show Battleaxe to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday 21st March!

Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025

Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good!

Russell Kane: HyperActive

Russell Kane is back on tour, and his brand new show, HyperActive, heads to Edinburgh Playhouse on 28th March 2025!

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to the Howden Park Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 26th June 2025!

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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire

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Combining theatre and storytelling, Lubna Kerr shares the journey of a Pakistani family arriving in Govan and dealing with the discrimination by using food and humour.

The Scottish Comedians

The Scottish Comedians at Eastwood Park Theatre is guaranteed to be one of the funniest nights out you will have in 2024!

Following rave reviews and a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe, BAFTA award-winning star of Scot Squad and Absolutely, Jack Docherty brings his critically-acclaimed show David Bowie & Me to Giffnock!

Comedy Events in Fife

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Comedian, actress and writer Karen Dunbar is heading out on a Scottish tour, don't miss her live at St Andrew's Town Hall on Saturday 27th April!

Frankie Boyle will bring his 'Lap of Shame' tour to The Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on Sunday 12th May!

Jason Byrne: No Show

Witness Jason use his infamous audience interactions with a sprinkle of props, both on and off the stage, to create No Show!

Comedy Events in Glasgow

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Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, Fin Taylor, that comedian your mother doesn't like you seeing, shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up!

Robin Grainger: Refurb WIP

Robin Grainger brings his work-in-progress show Refurb to Van Winkle West End as part of Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

Reginald D Hunter - The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t

Reginald D. Hunter will be rolling into town with his fantastic new show 'The Man Who Could See Through Sh*t' as part of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival!

Comedy Events in Lanarkshire

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Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to East Kilbride Village Theatre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Lanark Memorial Hall as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to The Town House Hamilton as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!

Comedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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Live & Laughing - Liam Farrelly & co.

Don't miss Paisley's own Liam Farrelly alongside Ryan Cullen, Rosco McClelland and host Graham Mackie for a night of live stand-up comedy in support of the Beatson Cancer Charity!

An Audience with Gavin Mitchell (Still Game)

Don't miss out on a memorable evening with award-winning actor and comedian Gavin Mitchell live at The Bungalow for one night only!

The Scottish Comedy Show

Get ready for an evening of uproarious laughter when The Scottish Comedy Show, a comedy extravaganza like no other, comes to Gabriel's Paisley!

Comedy Events in Stirling

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Peter Kay Tribute

Simon Mark, the UK’s most authentic tribute act to the comedy sensation of Peter Kay, brings his tour to Victoria Hall Dunblane on Sunday 15th September!

Janey Godley, the funny Scottish woman behind the voiceovers of Nicola Sturgeon during covid, is back on tour celebrating winning ‘The Billy Connolly, Spirit of Glasgow Comedy Award’.

Comedian, actress and writer Karen Dunbar is heading out on a Scottish tour, don't miss her live at Dunblane's Victoria Hall on Friday 26th April!

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That’ll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day returns to The Gaiety Theatre for another momentous celebration of the most iconic moments in music and comedy from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s!

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Comedy In Edinburgh

Browse the listings of comedy shows in Edinburgh and you’ll soon discover that laughs are all year round, not just during the Fringe! Although best known for its internationally famous summer festival, Scotland’s capital city is buzzing with the very best stand up comedy, satirical shows and rib-tickling plays come rain, shine or snow. Some of the biggest names on the circuit visit on tour, so whether you’re a fan of pitch-black humour, spry observational comedy or political satire, there will always be something to tickle your fancy. If you want a hilarious night out, keep an eye on our listings for the very best Edinburgh comedy to book tickets for now.

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Sarah millican: late bloomer.

Sarah Millican has become quite the nation’s darling, thanks to her warm, confessional and hilariously crude anecdotes and observations. She is a master at making us squirm and commiserate at the embarrassments of everyday life! In her chatty new show, Millican invites you to explore how shy teenage Sarah turned into loud and proud adult Sarah, with plenty of cringy stories and slyly bawdy jokes along the way. It’s set to be one of the highlights of Edinburgh comedy in 2024.

Tom Allen: Completely

You’ll be in for a night of laughter with Tom Allen as he embarks on his 2024 tour. Allen has become wildly popular across TV panel shows alike and even hosted his own TV show, Tom Allen’s Quizness. Widely known for his wit and outrageous storytelling, it’s safe to say you’ll be in for a hilarious night of comedy in Edinburgh!

Romesh Ranganathan: Hustle

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When Jamie met Harry: Edinburgh Comedy Tour

Rediscover the original Fringe spirit. Download this FREE edition of Edinburgh Comedy T our and walk with our comedian guides, blind ‘professor’ Jamie MacDonald and his accident-prone helper Harry Gooch.  They lead from the mayhem of the Royal Mile to The Stand Comedy Club in York Place…..

There’s vintage stuff in this pioneering comedy adventure.  Some venues have changed, stars have waxed and waned. But Jamie and Harry captured the anarchic energy of Edinburgh’s Fringe comedy when we launched our first audio tour on an unsuspecting city.

And their story lives on. Part walking tour. Part Fringe show. Completely unpredictable.

Comedian Jamie MacDonald is genuinely and irreverently blind so he hired another comedian Harry Gooch to help him round the route. Harry means well but he’s kind of accident-prone.

It’s a journey full of mishaps and madness – chased by drag queens from the Spieghel Tent, haunted by the Underbelly demon, hung out to dry on Edinburgh’s tallest monument  – but don’t worry the accidents all happen to them.

As you move from venue to venue – hearing stories of the famous comics who began their careers dying in front of Fringe crowds in cellars and bars – you’ll learn the geography (and some history) of Edinburgh almost by accident. Their accidents.

Download this FREE Edinburgh Comedy Tour now. It’s vintage stuff, a pioneering digital adventure, so very appropriately it is also available in audio only on Bandcamp for MP3 players.

Free? Unlike other Free Fringe shows, you don’t even have to pay to get out.

‘I imagine people killing themselves laughing’ Janice Forsyth, BBC Scotland Comedy Cafe.

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And, again for reference, here is the brochure we’ve created to accompany the audio only MP3 version of the tour, which we’ve hosted on Issuu. It can be downloaded by right clicking on the following links as a web version and also for print .

If you have an iPhone or Android device download the tour through the Guidigo app (available in the App Store and Google Play). Download the Guidigo app for free, register an account, search for Glasgow or Walking Heads and intall the Glasgow’s Landmarks tour.

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What's on - March Edinburgh

Stand up for Tommy

• meeting_room Doors: 19:00
• schedule Show time: 20:00 - 22:00
• timer Duration: 120 mins

The Friday Show

• schedule Show time: 20:30 - 22:00
• timer Duration: 90 mins

The Saturday Show The Early Show!

• meeting_room Doors: 16:00
• schedule Show time: 17:00 - 18:30

The Saturday Show

• meeting_room Doors: 19:15

Soup Group: Art Show! Kids Show!

• meeting_room Doors: 13:30
• schedule Show time: 14:00 - 15:00
• timer Duration: 60 mins

Susan Morrison is Historically Funny

• meeting_room Doors: 16:30
• schedule Show time: 17:00 - 18:00

Bank Holiday Show

• meeting_room Doors: 19:30