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Big Difference Productions and Just the Tonic present

Just the Tonic The Community Project86 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QABox Office: 0131 226 0000 / 0330 220 1212www.justthetonic.com

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Just the Tonic atThe Caves, Venue 888-12 Niddry StreetSouth Edinburgh, EH1 1NS

Just the Tonic atThe Mash House, Venue 28837 Guthrie StreetEdinburgh, EH1 1JG

Just the Tonic atThe Community ProjectVenue 27, 86 Candlemaker RowEdinburgh, EH1 2QA

Just the Tonic at The Tron, Venue 519 Hunter SquareEdinburgh, EH1 1QW

Come forth through the throng of foot soldiers firing endless assaults of propaganda containing selected and self-serving opinions on the content of performances. Often hidden from view are the excessive costs of attendance or the commercial interests of corporate management. These are some of the dangers concealed within the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Come forth to Just the Tonic and find salvation. Through group strength we offer a multitude of experiences to the world-weary and the ever hopeful alike.

Within the bosom of Just the Tonic you will find a plethora of shows. Ranging from the conventional ticketed arrangement, through to the totally free, via the latterly adopted PWYW.

On arrival find solace within our bars, and experience jubilation with agreeably priced libation dwelling within.

Our undertaking is to regale you. Our aim is to captivate you and hold you captive by our endeavours.

Read within this tome and find distraction from the fabrications elsewhere.

Just the Tonic is good for you.

Salutations from the Leader& the Red Army

Welcome to the battleground that is Edinburgh Fringe Festival

www.justthetonic.com 4 Box Office: 0330 220 1212

PREVIEW £5.00£16 Family

£9.00£6 Conc. £22 Family

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ANNABELLE’S SKIRTING BOARD ADVENTUREHoward Read & Steve Pretty

Annabelle, the world’s smallest elephant, her friends Icarus the moth and Arthur go on a dangerous adventure across a mountainous living room. Animation, live video, comedy and songs, starring Howard Read (Little Howard) and Steve Pretty (Hackney Colliery Band).

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

11.30 – 12.30 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (U)

Venue / RoomTHE COMMUNITY PROJECTJust The Old FoundrySHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

£5.00£1 Conc.


1 GIVEN HEADTim Dingle

Like Ted Talks, Tim Talks. It is the everyday story of sex, drugs and being the first punk Headmaster. He may be in a red dress. It must be true, I read it in the Daily Mail. Seriously funny.

COMEDY

12.00 – 13.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)

Venue / RoomTHE MASH HOUSEThe Bottle RoomSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

PricesPREVIEW£2.50



SHAKEN NOT STIRREDAlex Fox and Dom O’Keefe

Oxford Imps alumni Alex Fox and Dom O’Keefe improvise a tongue-in-cheek, never before seen film in the style of James Bond, for your eyes only. Previous work: HHHH (BroadwayBaby.com). HHHHH (TheNewCurrent.co.uk). HHHH (ThreeWeeks).

COMEDY

11.40 – 12.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (PG)

Venue / RoomTHE MASH HOUSEThe AtticSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

PREVIEW £5.00£16 Family


£9.00£7.50 Conc. £30 Family


HAVE A HEARTHeartfelt Productions

A man who’s recently had a heart transplant thinks that his new heart is talking to him. Is he going insane, suffering side-effects from the medication, or is it possible? Could this really be happening?

THEATRE

11.30 – 12.40 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (PG)

Venue / RoomTHE CAVESJust The Wee OneSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

£5.00


PARADISE BRIDEGoddess Tales

Storyteller Xanthe Gresham Knight performs the ancient tales of Brigid, Celtic goddess of sun, harvest and healing, until possessed by Brigid’s electrifying 21st century avatar, Paradise Bride. ‘Mesmerising!’ Soho Theatre ‘Geometric chaos..’ The Independent.

SPOKEN WORD

12.05 – 13.05 / 19th - 30th (12+)

Venue / RoomTHE COMMUNITY PROJECTJust The Little KirkSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

PricesFREE


JAMES & SEABURN - PIANO CHOCOLATJames & Seaburn

Through the mediums of stand-up, sketch, songs and silliness James and Seaburn shine a spotlight on the absurdities of life and the human condition, alien abduction and the emotional trauma of lost socks.

COMEDY

12.05 – 12.55 / 7th - 16th (14+)


Prices



£5.00


CLASS ACTPeirson & Mee

Two fabulous and quirky women, Victoria and Elizabeth (Funny Women finalist), would simply love you to join them at their little show as they wrestle with the trials and tribulations encountered by us all. See you there, Dahlings!

COMEDY

12.20 – 13.20 / 21st - 24th (12+)

Venue / RoomTHE MASH HOUSEThe Snifter RoomSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

PREVIEW£3.00

£5.00£4 Conc.

£6.00£5 Conc.


LUNCHTIME OF CHAMPIONSLunchtime of Champions

A triumphantly fun double act from Jamie Fraser and Alex MacKeith, writers of the Footlights Tour Show 2014. ‘Hilarious’ HHHH (The Skinny). ‘If you’re choosing one show to represent the breakneck-paced sketch genre... make it this one’ HHHH (List).

COMEDY

12.35 – 13.25 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)

Venue / RoomTHE CAVESJust Up The StairsSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

FREE


MARK SILCOX: NO WOMEN PLENTY OF CRYIMWP

No women present would allow a middle-aged supply teacher and other men who are repeatedly ignored, to weep in peace. This humble request however is apparently not legally enforceable. Welcome to my world - Mark Silcox.

COMEDY

12.40 – 13.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)

Venue / RoomTHE MASH HOUSEThe Cask RoomSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

£6.50£16 Family


WE’RE NOT DOGSSteakshed Productions

Interfusing theatre, original live music, dance, and silhouettes to portray the spectrum of love in the modern age. From dancing priests to stoned teenagers, this heart-warming and heart-wrenching piece draws on interviews with (extra)ordinary people.

THEATRE

13.00 – 13.45 / 6th - 9th (12+)

Venue / RoomTHE CAVESJust The Fancy RoomSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

£5.00£4/£2 Conc. £18 Family


BISMILLAH!Wound Up Theatre

An ISIS Tragicomedy. Dean joined the army, Danny joined the Islamic State, this is their hour together. A new, unique tragicomedy for the Fringe about radicalisation, disenfranchisement and the rising price of a standard meal deal.

THEATRE

12.45 – 13.45 / 10th - 21st (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£3.00

£5.00£4 Conc.

£6.00£5 Conc.


THE LUNCHTIME SPECIALCKP

Lunctime stand-up to warm your chuckle muscles. Join five of the most exciting new acts and rising stars at The Tron; you saw them here first! Daily specials announced each day on the venue boards.

COMEDY

12.30 – 14.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (18+)

Venue / RoomTHE TRONDownstairs in the TronSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices



PREVIEW£5.00

£7.00£6 Conc.

£8.00£7 Conc.


501 THINGS I DO IN MY BEDROOMNicola Wren

Heartbroken, directionless and left with nothing from her last relationship but 47 green Starbursts and a bad poem, one determined young woman begins her bonkers journey to self-discovery. ‘Rip-roaring and reflective’ (Kentishtowner).

THEATRE

13.00 – 14.00 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

FREE


INDIA’S STRONGEST MAN (1982)Gurpal Gill

The highly anticipated Fringe debut from London comic Gurpal Gill. Expect elegantly interlaced character comedy, stand-up and film as he unravels the heroic story of India’s Strongest Man (1982) and the pathetic story of Gurpal Gill (2015).

COMEDY

13.00 – 13.50 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£3.00 £5.00


WELCOME TO TIDDLEMINSTERChristopher Cantrill & Nicola Redman

Don’t miss Britain’s ultimate ‘staycation’ timeshare opportunity. An illustrated hour of stand up, storytelling and showing off. “A mystical journey into a cheese filled nightmare, the content and its delivery are straight out of the top drawer” WhatsOnLondon

COMEDY

13.20 – 14.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£3.00

£6.00£3 Conc.


JORDAN BROOKES: ADVENTURES IN LIMITED SPACEJordan Brookes

Debut hour from a BBC writer and one-time award winner. A silly exploration of identity and ambition, with stand-up, characters, unnatural smiling and an accidentally callous lack of emotional pay-off. ‘Brilliantly inventive’ (Elis James).

COMEDY

13.35 – 14.35 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW £2.50£2 Conc. £8 Family



AFTERNOON DELIGHTJust The Tonic

Family-friendly sample show of different shows from within the venue’s 11 performance spaces... maybe some guests. Spend the hour in the company of five to eight performers and see if you want to go to their full show.

COMEDY

13.15 – 14.30 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (U)

Venue / RoomTHE CAVESJust The Big RoomSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)

Prices

PREVIEW£3.00

£5.00£4 Conc.

£6.00£5 Conc.


BIG VALUE COMEDY SHOW - LUNCHTIMEJust The Tonic

Take a punt at lunchtime. We’re offering the finest upcoming comedians on the UK circuit at a bargain price. Hand selected from year round auditions, this show is quality talent in its prime.

COMEDY

13.00 – 14.30 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices



PREVIEWFREE

£5.00£4 Conc.

£7.00£6/£5 Conc.


UCL GRATERS - 2015: A SKETCH ODYSSEYUCL Graters

The critically acclaimed UCL Graters return to the Fringe for a fourth year, with a new hour of sketches taking you on a journey through time and space. ‘Cuttingly funny’ - Three Weeks

COMEDY

14.20 – 15.20 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW £6.00£4.50 Conc.

£7.50£6/£5 Conc.


SHH! IT’S THE VERY PERRY SHOWVery Kate Perry

Actor comedienne Kate Perry performs her solo character comedy show featuring six costumes, two pairs of glasses and a rubber hat. It’s going to be a Very Perry experience!

THEATRE

14.40 – 15.40 / 19th - 30th (12+)


Prices

PREVIEW£4.00 £5.00


HISTORY’S GREATEST MONSTERTen in a Bed

Recommended by LondonIsFunny.com. The show where comedians are challenged to ransack history for inspiration comes to Edinburgh! Hosted by Mike Shephard (writer, BBC Radio 4; talkSPORT). Previous guests have included Sara Pascoe, Mark Dolan and Michael Legge.

COMEDY

14.55 – 15.55 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW£3.50


THE SUNNY SIDE SHOWKeith Carter

Award winning Keith Carter presents a stand up sitcom musical game show satire about how boundless optimism and good manners will triumph over life’s hardships.

COMEDY

15.00 – 16.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices £5.00£3.50 Conc. £14 Family

£6.00£4.50 Conc. £18 Family

PREVIEW£6.00 £8.00 £11.00


ALL MADE UP: THIS TIME IT’S SOCIALAll Made Up

All Made Up: This Time It’s Social. These much tweeted about funny females are back with the most up-to-date improv show you could Google. Check your selfie in, before it sells-out. ‘Slick, inspired goofing around’ - The Independent

COMEDY

13.40 – 14.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices




JOHNNY AND THE RAINDROPS PLAY GIGS FOR COOL KIDS!Johnny and the Raindrops

Get ready for a perfect afternoon of musical fun from this sensational family friendly live band. Best time ever music for cool kids and their families! ‘Infectious, joyous fun. Packed with feel good songs!’ (BBC Nottingham)

CHILDREN’S SHOWS

14.05 – 15.05 / 6th - 16th (U)


Prices

£5.00£4 Conc.


GEOFF NORCOTT: THE LOOK OF MORONCharlotte Hamilton Artist Management

Previously nominated at Dave’s Leicester Festival, Geoff takes on modern morons: from lazy lefties and dogmatic atheists, to those mums who annex coffee shops. Writing credits include ‘C4’s Alternative Election’, ‘British Comedy Awards’ and ‘Sarah Millican Television Programme’.

COMEDY

14.20 – 15.15 / 10th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£4.00


INVISIBLE WOMANKate Cook

Kate Cook plays an array of crackpot characters in this thrilling tale of derring-do in WWII. Swing dancing, sabotage, the Resistance, the Gestapo and Edward Lear – Invisible Woman has it all. ‘Mercilessly funny!’ (Michelle Gomez).

THEATRE

14.20 – 15.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (U)


Prices £6.00£4 Conc. £16 Family





LAST CALL FOR PROVIDENCEMaking the Move LLC

Eliot Lewis is in love, but has he missed his chance? The college junior takes a bus to find what is lost, but on board he’s unsure. ‘Fringe at its truest – fresh and experimental’ (EdinburghGuide.com).

THEATRE

13.55 – 14.15 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (U)


Prices

FREE


KIDS WITH BEARDS PRESENT... ¡NIÑOS CON BARBAS TV!Kids With Beards

Kids With Beards present... ¡Niños Con Barbas TV! Join esteemed director Damien Lichtenstein as he chronicles Kids With Beards’ rise from sketch comedy nothings to the third most popular comedy act on Mexican screens.

THEATRE

14.05 – 15.05 / 17th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00 £7.00


MÖGLICHDouglas Walker

Douglas Walker (the funny one from improvised impresarios Racing Minds) has written his first show. It’s funny, but also a bit sad. He doesn’t think it’s too sad though. He thinks he’s got it about right.

COMEDY

14.00 – 15.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00



OLIVER MEECH’S IMPROVISED MAGIC SHOWOliver Meech

A unique comedy magic show created at the drop of a (top) hat, from your suggestions. Always different. Always amazing. Total Sell Out 2013, 2014. ‘My jaw hit the floor’ (BBC). ‘Hilarious’ (Broadway Baby). Magic Consultant: Discovery Channel. Ages 7-107.

CABARET

14.40 – 15.40 / 6th - 17th (PG)


Prices


PREVIEW£3.00


SAM AND TOM FROM TV!Sam & Tom

Sam and Tom! are sketch-flavoured substitute from the stars of never-ago. Kool cats, in kool hats (cats TBC). Sam and Tom! are past-life ghosts of award-winning sketchthing, Staple/face (So You Think That’s Funny? 2013 Winner). “Insanity” HHHH - Inter:Mission

COMEDY

16.00 – 16.45 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (12+)


Prices £5.00 £6.00£5.00 Conc. £5.00FREE


LOUISE REAY: IT’S ONLY WORDSLouise Reay

A comedy show in Chinese for people who don’t speak any Chinese at all! Only 7% of communication is verbal. Come and experiment with the other 93%. You’ll understand it, but you won’t know why!

COMEDY

16.15 – 17.15 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices


SCOTT BENNETT: ABOUT A ROY (STORIES ABOUT ME DAD)All My Own Work Productions

Award winning comedian Scott Bennett (“naturally hilarious”), (“Observational comedy with everyman appeal”) presents his debut show. Roy, his father, is the ultimate Yorkshireman; in an hour packed with laugh out loud jokes and stories, you’ll learn all about him.

COMEDY

16.20 – 17.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)



£5.00£4.00 Conc. £14 Family

PREVIEW £3.00£2.00 Conc. £8 Family

PREVIEW£2.00 £5.00 £6.00


GAMER GAMERJoe Dickens Events

Award-winning comedians play classic, rare and brand new videogames in the battle to become Edinburgh’s Games Master. Face-offs, rants and the minimum necessary actual physical violence – with different guests every show. See venue for daily contenders. Let’s play!

COMEDY

15.10 – 16.10 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices


ADVENTURES OF THE IMPROVISED SHERLOCK HOLMESGhostwriters

No script Sherlock! Everybody’s favourite detective faces a thrilling new adventure each day. Even the performers are in the dark! Spectacular family fun from stars of Racing Minds and Impromptu Shakespeare. ‘Outstanding’ HHHH (BroadwayBaby.com)

COMEDY

15.00 – 16.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (U)


Prices £5.00£3.00 Conc.



COMEDIANS CINEMA CLUBEric Lampaert and PBJ Management

After last year’s success & appearances at other festivals, Comedians Cinema Club is back at The Tron. An improvised show where your favourite movies are performed by your favourite comedians. “Chaotic, alcohol-fuelled and very funny”– TIME OUT

COMEDY

15.40 – 16.40 / 12th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00


CROCODILE AND JULIA THE MANNEQUIN)Daniel Nicholas

A Surreal anti-lovestory. In reverse. Think ‘Memento’ meets ‘500 Days of Summer’ and you’re getting close. Nominated ‘Best Festival Debut’-Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2015. ‘Someone as inventive asthis should have a future in comedy.’- Chortle.COMEDY

15.40 – 16.25 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (18+)


Prices

DAN NICHOLAS: REVERB (THE LOVE STORY OF TERRANCE THE

£5.00


THE KAGOOLSMomentum Artist Management / The Kagools

Enchanting, high-energy fun. Physical comedy and sketch combine to transport you into the weird and weatherproofed world of The Kagools. Ages 4 to 104. ‘Utterly delightful and thoroughly silly... Upbeat,engaging and hilarious’ HHHH (BroadwayBaby).

COMEDY

15.20 – 16.15 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (U)


Prices

£5.00£3 Conc.


AAA BATTERIES (NOT INCLUDED)Chris Turner

A fifth family-friendly year at the Fringe! Sharp gags and blisteringly quick improvised raps from three of the circuit’s funniest comedians, hosted by Chris Turner. Suitable for all ages and completely free! ‘Completely hilarious’ HHHH (ThreeWeeks) ‘A great show’ HHHH (Skinny)

COMEDY

15.25 – 16.25 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (PG)


Prices


ERIC’S TALES OF THE SEAEric

Award-winning Fringe favourite. True-life submariner Eric gives insider’s view of life on a Nuclear Submarine. Unique, riveting, funny and poignant. Tales of danger, suspense and true love underwater. Leaves audiences scared to breathe in case they miss something.

COMEDY

15.40 – 16.40 / 7th - 29th (18th Off) (12+)


Prices PREVIEW£7.00 £9.00 £10.00 £11.00


JELLYBEAN MARTINEZ - MR SATURDAY NIGHT TVJellybean Martinez

Imagine all of your favourite Saturday night TV programmes crammed into one show. Jellybean guarantees pure entertainment, madness and lots of fun.’Could he be the next Michael Barrymore?’ - Chortle. ‘Anarchic Fun’ - Scotsman

COMEDY

15.15 – 16.15 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices PREVIEW £5.00£4 Conc. £16 Family






LUNCHRainbow Arts Organisation

A hard hitting South African production. The misery of two workers for the municipality trying to save their jobs. Bantu education and apartheid system were bad, but as employees of the system, this puts food on the table.

THEATRE

16.30 – 17.15 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (12+)


Prices






LEEDS TEALIGHTS: DISCUSS Leeds Tealights

The Leeds Tealights return to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new hour of non-stop hilarity, extreme silliness and high-octane sketch fun. Stay calm, read the question and all phones off – your time. Starts. Now.

COMEDY

16.40 – 17.40 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (12+)



£7.00£5 Conc.

£9.00£7 Conc.

PREVIEW£5.00

£8.00£7 Conc.


TWISTED LOAF PRESENTS STALE MATEThe Mason Sisters @ PBJ

A year on, none the wiser. Or are they? Twisted Loaf hurl themselves on the stage. Nina is ripe, perhaps too ripe, even for superstar cabaret sensation Libby. Mixing contemporary clowning and physical characterisation. ‘Strange, dark and unpredictable.’ (Chortle)

COMEDY

17.00 – 18.00 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices


LEWIS SCHAFFER IS FREE UNTIL FAMOUS, £5Lewis Schaffer

Not free. ‘Truly unpredictable comedy that is grimly compelling if occasionally painfully unwatchable. (Dessau). ‘One year I will go to every one of Schaffer’s shows and document the journey’ (Copstick).

COMEDY

17.35 – 18.25 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)



PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00


THAT PAIR: LETTING IT GOThe Mason Sisters @ PBJ

Combining real life stories, sketches and songs, the critically acclaimed duo return with a cautionary tale of two kids’ party entertainers pushed to breaking point. A part-fantasy, part-reality based hour of ‘off-beat brilliance… beautiful skits and bonkers characters’ HHHH (Times).

COMEDY

16.35 – 17.35 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£4.50

£8.50£6.50 Conc. £20 Family


THE BOOK OF LOVELindsay Benner

Lindsay Benner is what you would get if Charlie Chaplin and Lucile Ball had a love child who likes to juggle. If you can see Lindsay live, you are in for a treat!

CABARET

16.45 – 17.35 / 6th - 29th (18th & 25th Off) (U)


Prices

FREE


DEVIL’S DOORBELLNjambi McGrath

Teenage years are problematic for most, but hitchhiking,kidnappings, backstreet abortions and boarding school shenanigans are all in stride of a disco loving teenager Njambi McGrath in her un-Oxfam African childhood. ’Brilliant’(Kate Copstick), ‘Trailblazing’ Guardian, ‘a must see’ Scotsman

COMEDY

17.00 – 17.55 / 6th - 29th (9th, 16th, 18th & 23rd Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£3.00


CHARLES BOOTH: DEER IN THE SPOTLIGHTSCharles Booth

Don’t be frightened, little deer, be fabulous! Wild solo extravaganza full of wit, warmth and some wondrous ballet from one of TimeOut’s Character Comedians To Watch. “Booth’s acting range is mightily impressive” (TimeOut)

COMEDY

17.20 – 18.10 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)



£5.00£4.00 Conc.

£5.00


AN AUDIENCE WITH HARRY DEANSWAYLion On Fire

“This show is for anyone who’s been sued three times, has a 100% sacking record and run their own magazine that got £30,000 in debt. Or a show for anyone who wants to laugh at that happening to someone.‘Hilarious’ (Justin Long, star of Dodgeball).”

COMEDY

17.00 – 18.00 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices


LUCKY STRIKEAnna Haigh Productions

What is it they say? Three strikes and you’re out? Well, I think my luck ran out a long time ago! A vivacious, fast-paced comedy, see this delightfully offensive Gloucester girl and her mucking fess of a life!

COMEDY

17.00 – 18.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices PRE £5.00£4.00 Conc.

£7.50£6.50 Conc.

£8.50£7.50 Conc.

£9.50£8.50 Conc.


PREVIEW£5.00 £7.00


LOVE IN THE TIME OF GILMORE GIRLS My Mate Dave

Romance is hard. Particularly when your only guides are sitcoms and European art house films. Jake Westow Miller’s new play is a comedy about love, modern Britain and watching too much TV.

THEATRE

17.40 – 18.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

FREE


CHARACTER ACTIVISTSooz Kempner

Sooz Kempner presents the new face(s) of feminism: Michelle (Essex princess), Phalydia (posh vlogger), Danielle (Olympian) and Nancy (West End legend). “This is a woman who belongs on a stage” HHHH (Chortle)

COMEDY

18.20 – 19.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices


JIM SMALLMAN: MY GIRLS RED COMEDY

There are two girls in Jim Smallman’s life: his eleven-year-old daughter and his retired adult performer wife. This show is about them. Best New Show nominee: Leicester Comedy Festival 2015. “Beautiful comedy” Sunday Times

COMEDY

17.55 – 18.55 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW£3.00 £5.00 £6.00


BRISTOL REVUNIONS: CREAM Bristol Revunions

The cream of the crop of university sketch comedy. The multi-award winning Bristol Revunions return for their seventh year at the Fringe with a fresh dollop of sketches, poems, music and bows.

COMEDY

18.05 – 19.05 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)



£6.00£5.00 Conc.

£7.00£6.00 Conc.

PREVIEW £5.00£3/£1 Conc. £14 Family

£7.50£5/£1 Conc. £22 Family


DICING WITH DR DEATHDr Philip Nitschke

Of the famed nine Dr Deaths, Australia’s euthanasia doctor Philip Nitschke is the only one still teaching. Philip’s solo debut takes his audience on a ride up & down through his 20 years experience in the area of assisted suicide.

THEATRE

18.10 – 19.10 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (PG)


Prices


SAM AND HELEN: OUT THERE Samantha Baines and Helen Sorren

Funny Women Finalists 2014: Samantha Baines and Helen Sorren bring you stand up comedy and sketches. Expect science and eccentricity. As seen on BBC and as heard on Hoxton Radio.“Hilarious” – Broadway Baby

COMEDY

18.20 – 19.20 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices PREVIEW £5.00£4.50 Conc. £16 Family

£5.00£4.50 Conc. £18 Family


PREVIEW£4.00 £5.00


TOM PARRY: YELLOW T-SHIRT!Secret Dudes Inc

Tom Parry: Yellow T-shirt! Parry wears yellow T-shirts and can prove that fancy dress makes you live longer. The funniest* third of award winning Pappys (*citation needed) presents his debut laugh-riot** (**citation needed). Two time Edinburgh Award Nominee.

COMEDY

18.20 – 19.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00


HOLLY BURN : I AM KIRSTY K PBJ Management and Bombshell Productions

Never been away from home before – Call / text if u wanna chat – I get lonely. 07948403980. #iamkirstyk. ‘Hilarious... Definitely one to watch’ Kate Copstick, Scotsman. From ITV’s Bad Bridesmaid

COMEDY

18.20 – 19.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£6.00 £10.00 £12.00

COMEDY IN THE DARKBig Difference Company

The show returns after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. A unique comedy experience where comedians perform in total darkness. ‘Destined to become one of the most talked about shows at the Fringe’ Time Out

COMEDY

18.00 – 19.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices




£11.00£10 Conc. £22 Family


THE THOMAS CLIFFORD SHOW Selah Theatre Company

The Thomas Clifford Show follows the host as he discovers his position is under threat. Games, improvisation and audience interaction create a comedic spoof of a chat show that is different every night.

THEATRE

18.40 – 19.40 / 10th - 22nd (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW £3.00£2 Conc.

£5.00£4 Conc.

£6.00£5 Conc.

PETER BRUSH: OLDER THAN THE OLDEST DOG THAT EVER LIVEDPeter Brush

A supernatural experience at Christmas sparks various amusing musings on paranoia, mortality and brown rice. Debut hour from the BBC New Comedy Award finalist. ‘His best lines are inspired’ (Chortle.co.uk).

COMEDY

18.55 – 19.55 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices


£3.50£3.50/£3 Conc. £12 Family


BRODY AND CHADWICK’S GREAT BLIMP DECEPTIONBrody & Chadwick

Comedians Giles Brody and Colin Chadwick invite you to a compendium of sketch comedy, featuring Nobel Prize winners, Teen Pope, a trip to heaven, Beethoven (the dog), a busy movie theatre and the most ambitious blimp fraud of the century!

COMEDY

18.40 – 19.40 / 23rd - 30th (14+)


Prices

£7.00£5 Conc.


THE WEE MAN SYNDROMEThe Wee Man

Mind that video? Know how the one wi the ned? The ned is the creation of Neil Bratchpiece, let him tell his experiences of 15 seconds of fame (including buffering time).

COMEDY

19.00 – 20.00 / 7th - 29th (9th, 16th, 18th & 23rd Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£7.50

£10.00£7.50 Conc. £20 Family


MOJ TAYLOR IS IN: THE PURSUIT OF CRAPPINESSMoj Taylor

From adopting a possessed cat to showing the nation his bottom on ITV’s Dinner Date, Moj Taylor explores if real contentment comes from pursuing crappiness. He’ll delve into his childhood, and our obsession with emojis to prove it.

COMEDY

19.15 – 20.15 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW£5.00 £4/£3 Conc.

£7.50£6.50/£6 Conc.

£8.00£7 Conc.

£10.00£9 Conc.

BIG VALUE COMEDY SHOW - EARLYJust The Tonic

Our 21st year as the recognised launch pad for future legends. Four top comedians for the price of one. A two hour show. A proper comedy night. ‘Cabaret comedy at its best’ (Scotsman).

COMEDY

19.20 – 21.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices




£5.00£4 Conc.


PELICAN: A SKETCH SHOWPelican

A brand new, ambitious sketch show from Cambridge Footlights Jordan, Theo, Sam and Guy. ‘The epitome of bizarre hilarity and joyous absurdity’ HHHHH (Tab.co.uk). Pelican combines sketch, skits, mime and love in this celebratory comedy show!

COMEDY

19.25 – 20.25 / 10th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

£4.00 £5.00


MATTHEW CROSBY: SMALLER THAN LIFE Secret Dudes Inc

Matthew Crosby: Smaller Than Life. Matthew (Pappy’s, BBC3’s Badults) returns with another lovely little show. Come along, have a chuckle or two, leave, never really think about it again. “Fabulously funny... a close to perfect show” - Chortle

COMEDY

19.40 – 20.30 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

£5.00£3 Conc.


BILL HICKS: DARK POETMike Fish

Based upon the life of the acerbic comedian, ‘Bill Hicks: Dark Poet’ is a fusion between traditional storytelling monodrama and modern stand-up. The play depicts Hicks at the end of his life, ruminating on a variety of topics.

THEATRE

20.45 – 21.45 / 10th - 23rd (18th Off) (16+)


Prices


BREAKFAST EPIPHANIES Cormac Friel

Supposedly, the world was his oyster. He now lives in ex-council housing and cannot afford oysters. Discover how a morning encounter with an LA waitress quashed this millennial’s delusions of grandeur. Come and Golightly. ‘Truly hilarious’ HHHH (EdfringeReview.com).

COMEDY

19.40 – 20.40 / 6th - 28th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW £3.00£2 Conc. £8 Family




DUMPEDGABBY RANKIN

With her bold and self-deprecating style, Gabby Rankin delves into the harsh realities of being dumped. She explores the hardship of her life as a singleton through stand up comedy, a variety of funny characters and witty anecdotes.

COMEDY

20.15 – 21.00 / 6th - 17th (16+)




ALL OUR FRIENDS ARE DEAD Norris and Parker

Dark and anarchic sketches full of twisted characters, satirical songs and close to the bone tragicomedy. ‘A relentless hour of fast and furious comedy’ HHHHH The GoodReview HHHHH The Skinny HHHHH TuskHHHH Whatsonstage HHHH Public Reviews

COMEDY

20.35 – 21.35 / 6th - 29th (18th & 24th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW£6.00 £8.00 £10.00


SWINGERELLA’S WRECKING BALL WORLD TOUR 2015 Swingerella

Swingerella used to be Cinderella until Prince Charming got her self harming and she became Swingerella - goddess of fabulousness and High Priestess of Voodoo. Join her and burlesque freak Allouetta La Zouch for a dark fairytale.

COMEDY

20.45 – 21.45 / 24th - 29th (18+)


Prices PREVIEW £7.00£5.00 Conc.

£8.00£5.00 Conc.

£10.00£5.00 Conc.

FREE


DR. PROFESSOR NEAL PORTENZA’S CATCHY SHOW TITLEVandelay Industries

WINNER: Best Comedy Melbourne Fringe. SOLD OUT: Most places. “Set to become a cult hit.” HHHHH Funny Tonne. “A cult hit in the making.” HHHHH - Edinburgh Spotlight. Interactive, improvised character comedy stupidity from an unusual Australian man.

COMEDY

19.40 – 20.35 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (12+)


Prices

£5.00


STEVE BUGEJA: DAY RELEASESteve Bugeja

Steve once picked up a convicted criminal, who was leaving prison for the first time in 18 years and transported him across the country. This is his story. BBC New Comedy Award Winner 2013. “Big laughs and gentle pathos” (Guardian)

COMEDY

20.00 – 21.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

PREVIEW£6.00


CHARLIE AND THE PHILOSORAPPERSCharlie Dupré

A hip-hop voyage through the history of thought. Join Charlie and the philosophers he meets along the way. Featuring David Hume and his abandoned Self, an over-confident chicken, and the ultimate standoff between Dawkins and God... Answers not included.

THEATRE

20.20 – 21.15 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices £10.00£8.00


JUST THE TONIC COMEDY CLUB Just The Tonic

Featuring the best comedians in Edinburgh. It’s been running for years and has ‘secured a reputation as a champion of high-quality stand-up... creating a haven for the more innovative side of comedy’ (Guardian).

COMEDY

20.15 – 22.00 / 7th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW £8.00£7/£5 Conc.

£8.50£7.50 Conc.

£10.00£9 Conc.

PREVIEW£5.00


£8.00£7/£6 Conc. £20 Fam



MY FAVOURITE WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGEOmid Singh

Hey you! Thanks for reading these words and coming to “My Favourite Words in the English Language” at The Tron. I’m comedian Omid Singh from Los Angeles, California and I love telling jokes and long stories with no endings. Bring the Misses!

COMEDY

19.40 – 20.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices


FREE


JULIAN DEANE Julian Deane

Hilarious debut from multi award winning comedian, Julian Deane. ‘Deliciously twisted... seriously good gags’ - Gaurdian. ‘Sharp original punchlines’ - Independant. ‘A master of hilarious twists and turns’ - Chortle.co.uk

COMEDY

21.00 – 22.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

£15.00£10.00


MORGAN & WEST: LYING, CHEATING SCOUNDRELSElectric Talent

Morgan & West invite you to join them at the card table for an intimate evening of swindles, scams and good old fashioned cheating. Strictly limited capacity. Sell Out Show 2012.

CABARET

21.35 – 22.35 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices

£7.00£5.00 Conc.

£8.00£6.00 Conc.


YOUR AUNT FANNYYour Aunt Fanny

After critical acclaim performing to North East audiences this hilariously inappropriate fast-paced comedy sketch group hit Edinburgh for the first time. This all female, all feisty, all fun show is not for the faint-hearted.

COMEDY

22.05 – 23.05 / 19th - 29th (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00


BURT LANCASTER PIERCED MY HYMEN WHEN I WAS 11 Sara Mason

Burt Lancaster Pierced My Hymen When I Was 11 is side-splitting, filthy, compelling and poignant. The hilarious Sara Mason spent her surreal childhood in Hollywood, with film stars, hard drugs, the rich and famous. Anything goes in LaLa Land...

COMEDY

21.00 – 21.55 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (18+)


Prices PREVIEWFREE

£5.00£3.00 Conc.


FLOE-JOE’S FACESBen Fairey

Welcome to an intimate listening party of deep soul tunes with all their fancy spiel. Luckily, the spiel is told through a playlist of character comedy sketches by the faces encaged in the brain of music producer, Floe-Joe!

COMEDY

21.00 – 22.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (18+)


Prices


LATEX & ROSES QMU ComSoc

An hour of unapologetic satirical sketches performed by QMU ComSoc, a group who blended together would create the ethnicity of off-white. In an industry where comedy tries to appease the general public – they missed the memo.

COMEDY

21.00 – 22.00 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices PREVIEW FREE

£4.00£3.00 Conc.

£5.00£4.00 Conc.

PREVIEW£5.00 £5.00


MAT EWINS: DAY JOBMason Sisters @ PBJ

For 30 years Ewins has been the top sales rep at the Plymouth Pie Factory. Tonight there’s a talent show. Tonight Ewins quits his day job. ‘Unquestionably a very strange man... while delivering massive hilarity’ (Guardian).

COMEDY

21.55 – 22.45 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

£5.00£4.50 Conc. £16 Family


2 GIRLS, 1 CUP OF COMEDYSamantha Baines and Helen Sorren

Funny Women Finalists 2014: Sam Baines and Helen Sorren bring you a selection of the best comedians at the fringe. A super-sized cup of comedy with some late night fun! “Hilarious” - Broadway Baby

COMEDY

22.20 – 23.20 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00 £4/£3 Conc.

£7.50£6.50/£6 Conc.

£8.00£7 Conc.

£10.00£9 Conc.

BIG VALUE COMEDY SHOW - LATEJust The Tonic

Our 21st year as the recognised launch pad for future legends. Four top comedians for the price of one. A two hour show. A proper comedy night. ‘Cabaret comedy at its best’ (Scotsman).

COMEDY

21.40 – 23.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices


FREE


JOSH PUGH’S “TOO SOON” SHOWCASEJosh Pugh

Josh Pugh does jokes, does poems, does whatever he likes (mainly jokes and poems). Award winning comedian Josh Pugh introduces some of the most exciting acts from around the fringe.

COMEDY

22.20 – 23.20 / 6th - 17th (16+)


Prices

PREVIEW£5.00


MATT REED: STALKEDBrett Vincent for GetComedy

This is the story about how Matt Reed’s life got flipped, turned upside down, and he’d like to take minute – just sit right there – and he’ll tell you about the time he was stalked.

COMEDY

21.40 – 22.40 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (14+)



£10.00£9 Conc.

PREVIEWFREE


ALLY HOUSTON: SHANDYAlly Houston

A stand-up show that flows into a dark musical odyssey, examining the relationship between Ally and his mysterious pet clown Shandy. Glasgow Comedy Festival 2015 sold out show. ‘This boy deserves to go very far’ (Sanjeev Kohli).

COMEDY

21.20 – 22.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices £4.00£3.00




SAUCY JACK AND THE SPACE VIXENS Leven Productions

Fringe-First-winning, West-End hit returns! ‘The Rocky Horror Show for the Millennium.’ (Daily Mail). Experience the cult disco extravaganza! ‘One hell of a show!’ HHHHH (Scotsman). ‘Kill for a ticket!’ HHHHH (Edinburgh Evening News). Bring glitter-boots! www.saucyjackandthespacevixens.com.

MUSICALS AND OPERA

23.00 – 01.00 / 6th - 29th (18th Off) (14+)


Prices PREVIEW £10.00

£12.50£10.00 Conc.

£15.00£14.00 Conc.

PREVIEW£4.00


GOOD KIDSGridlock

An innovative and immersive sketch show from two current members of the Oxford Revue, filled with sketches, songs and monologues from two salt of the earth kids. ‘Unparalleled comic timing’ (Cherwell). ‘One big charmingly random adventure’ (Oxford Student).

COMEDY

22.20 – 23.20 / 6th - 23rd (18th Off) (14+)


Prices £6.00 £8.00 PREVIEW£3.50 £5.00 £6.00


MICK FERRY IS JUST A BLOKE Comedy Store Management

He likes Bad Manners and football and dislikes bad manners an liver. Quality jokes garanteed from one of the UK’s best comedians. As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and John Bishop’s Only Joking.

COMEDY

22.20 – 23.20 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (18+)


Prices


CRAP MUSIC RAVE PARTYTomás Ford, Captain Of Industry

The anarchic late night DJ party is back! Request any song you want, so long as it’s crap. Australian party machine Tomás Ford will get you dancing to the worst music ever. Sold out in 2014!

MUSIC

00.00 – 03.00 / 6th - 30th (Multiple Dates Off) (18+)

Venue / RoomTHE COMMUNITY PROJECTJust The Ballroom, Bar & PatioSHOW DATES (DATES WITHOUT SHOWS ARE IN GREY)


£5.00£45/£70 Conc. £18 Family


BEARPIT PODCAST (PODCAST) GALA SHOWHonk PR in association with Sipswich Beer

Live podcast recording and variety show in aid of Peruvian Kettle Syndrome. Previous guests include The Silly Boys, Bread Edwards and Tom Clancy. ‘Piss’ (ThreeWeeks) ‘Heaps of promise’ (Independent) ‘Inverted commas’ (Time Out)

COMEDY

23.30 – 01.00 / 26th & 27th (18+)


Prices

£8.00£4.00 Conc.


GIVING HEADTim Dingle

Like Ted Talks, Tim Talks. It is the everyday story of sex, drugs and being the first punk Headmaster. He may be in a red dress. It must be true, I read it in the Daily Mail. Amazing!

COMEDY

23.00 – 00.00 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


PricesPREVIEW£5.00


FRANKS AND SKINNER PRESENT: MYSELF AND MYSELFFranks and Skinner

Franks and Skinner dance, improvise and sing in their latest comedy adventure; a surreal take on friendship, fertilisation and funkiness. They’re loud, they’re proud, they’re placid, they’re flaccid. ‘Very funny indeed’ (FemaleArts.com).

COMEDY

22.40 – 23.30 / 6th - 30th (18th Off) (16+)


Prices £6.00 £7.00

£10.00£8 Conc.


JUST THE TONIC COMEDY CLUB - MIDNIGHT SHOWJust The Tonic

Come and witness one of the greatest late-night mixed bill shows. The best acts from the Fringe and a couple of surprises thrown in. ‘Champion of high quality left-field stand up’ (Guardian).

COMEDY

00.00 – 02.00 / 7th - 29th (Multiple Dates Off) (18+)


Prices

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