It’s Christmas Eve and as tradition dictates everyone is gathering in the local pub to meet old friends and catch up. It’s about to get messy...

Edgy, no-holds barred humour and quick-fire banter at the Udderbelly for two nights only. 'Lines to kill for and a presence to match' (The List). 'One of the best stand-ups of his generation' (Telegraph).

American comedian Hannibal Buress is a favourite at Montreal, Chicago and New York comedy festivals. Don't miss this hilarious show! ‘The funniest young comic I've seen in years’ (Chris Rock).

History's greatest detective tackles Chicago's murky underworld in his final thrilling escapade, recently discovered by award-winning comedy duo Max and Ivan (Time Out Critics Choice). A prohibition-era tale of revenge, whiskey and javelins.

A brilliant cocktail of songs and stories from Billie Holiday’s life woven through the haunting memories that plagued her. Kristofferson is a brilliant, emotional performer with a voice that's magnificently chilling and beautiful. ‘Hypnotizing, captivating,...

A stylistic and sensual account of an insatiable woman's journey to change the hand dealt to her in rural America and recoup her father's love through rockstars, film legends and success in Hollywood.

A five-minute adaptation of Oliver Jeffers' award-winning The Incredible Book Eating Boy. Using live performance, puppetry and playful back-projection, the audience watch from inside a unique installation as Bootworks bring the pages to life.

A late night collection of sketch groups from Just the Tonic venues including Wittank, The Gentlemen of Leisure, The Three Englishmen, So On and So Forth, Jolly Good Larks and many, many more.

Last August, Holly Walsh jumped off a 40ft pier in a homemade helicopter. She then spent four days in hospital. And wrote this show. ‘Gutsy little so and so’ (Dailymail.co.uk).

By turns exuberant and melancholy, abstract and ethereal, Cockburn’s exhibition explores how photos around a common yet essentially random subject can capture completely different emotions. Shot in inner-city Australia and the Lake District.

A year in the life of a small village where Andrew discovered the local news didn't have all the big stories, just the ridiculous little ones. ‘Funny as hell’ (Rhod Gilbert). ‘A great storyteller’ (Time Out).

Three times Olivier Award nominated and now a global internet sensation, Fascinating Aïda are still Britain's best comedy cabaret trio.

A comic thriller about aliens and glory. ‘The Pajama Men create a cartoon of the mind, a shape-shifting world in which anything seems not just possible, but imminent' ***** (Guardian).

After four months of heats, we at highlight have our Comedy Unplugged finalists! Thirteen acts, 1 prize, you vote to find the winner!

Multi award-losing comedian and professional dick-kicker Nick Helm will sweat in a portacabin for an hour as he stamps out broken dreams and crushed hopes and dares you to Dare to Dream. Comedy, poetry, music, volume. Book early. As seen on Russell Howard’s Good...

Direct from a sell-out UK tour. Star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Stand Up for the Week, Tramadol Nights. 'Gloriously funny' ***** (Scotsman), 'Stand up elite' **** (Chortle.co.uk), ‘Sublime ... Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious’ (Rhod...

Award-winning wobbly comedian and 'Extras' star returns after sell-out performances in Hollywood, New York, Sydney! Francesca has never met a normal person. Have you? What the f**k does that mean anyway? ***** (Scotsman).

Over the course of 4 consecutive nights, comperes Nick Grimshaw & Scott Mills will bring together an amazing mixture of live music guests, festival oddities, new and established comedy talent and BBC Radio 1 DJS taking the plunge and debuting their talents at the...

Part cabaret star, part carnival barker, 2010 Spotlight Best Music Award-winner Jack L returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Chez Jack L, an hour of nighttime tunes from Jacques Brel, Randy Newman and the man himself, Jack Lukeman.

Arguably the most notorious sound poem of the early 20th century, it was conceived with the spirit and power of the German Dada movement and is mind-blowing even today in both it’s virtuosity and beauty.