Enter the strange and bizarre universe of a wild balloon tamer where surreal and stupid things happen. Combining circus and comedy, performer and clown Danny Schlesinger creates an utterly joyous experience loaded with surprises and laughs. Warning! Features loud balloon pops!

'A master of his own particular brand of tomfoolery' The Stage

'Charming, poetic and skilful as it is silly, both full of heart and absolutely hilarious' Amanda Huotari, Celebration Barn Theater, USA

CBeebies presenter Andy Day and comedy partner Michael James bring
their much-loved humour to this children’s comedy.
A mysterious, magical box appears, but to open it they must take the
journey of their life!! Come and find out what’s inside!

'Ridiculously silly, I thought I’d get a free banana but I got a lot more
instead... loved it!' CBBC Presenter ‘Ed Petrie’

‘Tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, ticked the clock as Ernest Hemel sat, quiet and still in the darkened corner of his apartment block. Watching, waiting…’

A spine-chilling tale of obsession and murder from writer Oliver Lansley and the multiple award-winning team behind ‘The Terrible Infants’.

Poe meets Hitchcock in this noir horror combining live music and physical storytelling.

'Taking the spirit of Struwwelpeter, Edward Gorey and Roald Dahl screeching and laughing into the 21st century…Captivating' STAGE

'Any show that cites Roald Dahl and Tim Burton in its publicity material has a lot to live up to... But do you know, they’re right… Utterly captivating' SCOTSMAN

'This deliciously dark and twisted show repeatedly proves just how good fringe theatre can, and should, be' METRO (ON THE TERRIBLE INFANTS)

New midnight showing on the evening of the 27th/28th just announced...

Please note: this show is not suitable for under 12s.

With some stuff she found in her bedroom and her hired polar bear suit, Lucy Foster will attempt to evoke the beautiful white world melting below our feet. She will try not to shout, she will try to keep things merry, and hope it won’t all come flooding out.

Character comedy at its absolute best from the star of ITV1’s Al Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder. Four inspired creations. ‘A prodigious talent, Simon Brodkin could well become a household name.’ (The Times)

'A veritable feast of character comedy, all packing harpoon-sharp material' SCOTSMAN

'Simon Brodkin’s new show is inspired' METRO

Scotland’s comedy champion (Galaxy FM, BBC Sportsround) returns to the Fringe with a dream – to start his own political movement... in under an hour. Join the rally cry of a new world order. Viva la revolution! LIST **** EVENING NEWS **** CHORTLE **** 'Memorable, distinctive and very popular' STAGE 'A quick-witted comic mind... as entertaining as he is original' HERALD

Please note: this show is suitable for persons aged 16 and over.

Star of BBC One’s ‘Live at the Apollo’ and ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’ returns to Edinburgh with a brand new show.

'Takes you on a cerebral outing . . . she soars, unimpeded, at altitude' AGE, MELBOURNE

'Remarkable' INDEPENDENT

Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.

As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats, Friday Night Project & Spoons... This year sees the welcome return of one of Britain’s best loved Stand-ups. Rob takes a journey through his adult life, becoming a father, and owning the horniest, most antisocial dog you will ever hear about. Undoubtedly, one of the funniest shows you’ll see at this years’ festival
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'He’s a man with genuinely funny bones' THE SUNDAY TIMES

'Laugh out loud funny' SCOTSMAN

'See him now' ***** LIST

'Missing this show means missing something wonderful' ***** Edinburgh Evening News

“Sheffield’s funniest man” (The Independent) travels to Jersey to discover if it’s “Soft down South” .Hilarious sequel to critically acclaimed spoof documentary It’s Nice Up North as seen on Sky Arts. World Premiere Features special guest appearance by Martin Parr. Plus Q and A with director Graham Fellows.

Critical reaction to It’s Nice Up North -
'A Bit of a shambles frankly, and utterly inspired' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Eccentric, beautifully inconsequential' TIME OUT

By the age of 30, Napoleon could already speak fluent French and had decided on a look. In his 30th year, Matt Kirshen, the star of some things you may have seen on the telly, returns to the fringe in a new show with a needlessly self-effacing title.

'His likeability almost goes off the charts' **** CHORTLE

'The laughs are guaranteed and don’t stop from beginning to end' ***** EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS