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5 - 31 AUG (NOT 6, 10) - 17:30Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return for their fourth year as Insane Magic, bigger and more spectacular than ever before! Following multiple sell-out seasons, the trio present a fun-filled hour of jaw-dropping magic for everyone! Now in a larger venue; expect incredible new illusions, high-energy performances, and plenty of moments of wonder. With international acclaim and five-star reviews, Insane Magic has been hailed as 'truly a global phenomenon' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). This is world-class magic that will leave the entire family amazed, laughing and believing in the impossible.
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Debating Hall
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 17) - 16:35Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year. This fast-paced, family-friendly show delivers non-stop chaos, jaw-dropping skills and laugh-out-loud comedy from start to finish. Blending circus, comedy and magic; this show is led by the exciting Joel Fenton, and features an all-star cast of international acts, including Tom Bolton, Miss Lily Phoenix, and Jeromaia Detto. Expect the unexpected in this hour of energetic entertainment. The perfect show for the whole family. 'A family-friendly version of La Clique' **** (WorldMagicReview,com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Other Yin
5 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 24) - 22:20A mixed-bill line-up of the best LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians from across the Fringe from the UK's first LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy club, The Queer Comedy Club. Fresh from our two TV series on OUTtv we're bringing you an incredible line-up of different queer comedians every night, including TV comedians and rising stars. In the past we've had Larry Dean, Sarah Keyworth, Kemah Bob, Felicity Ward and more! You never know who you're going to see! 'Inspirational' (Attitude). 'An institution of London's LGBTQ+ scene' (Guardian).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Coorie
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 19) - 15:5069 sketches in an hour! 'Sketch perfection' ****½ (TheReviewsHub.com). Fresh off Hollywood Fringe, Biscuit Barrel return for their seventh Edinburgh run with more slapstick, songs, wordplay, biscuits and even beatboxing. 'Non-stop laughs. A wee masterpiece' ***** (TheMumble.uk). 'This show fires on all cylinders. Phenomenally talented troupe' **** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'An excellent comedy show' **** (BroadwayBaby,com). As seen at Hollywood Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Leicester Comedy Festival, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio Bristol.
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Lounge
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 17:55From down under to the top of the podium! The riveting true story of Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France. Returning after a sold-out 2025 premiere, Connor Delves delivers a powerhouse performance, pedalling live on the actual bike Evans rode to victory. Grit, storytelling and heart-pounding energy combine in a breathtaking theatrical ride. A high-octane homage to endurance, ambition and sportmanship. 'Delves is magnificent and brings Cadel to life in a grueling physical performance' (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Vivid, compelling energy. A tour de force of the Tour de France' (Scotsman).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum
Auditorium
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 11, 18, 25) - 20:20Showman, jester, attention chaser, Christopher Hall is back with his sparkling new show Pizazz. Come along on the dream night out, he'll give you a hilariously fun soirée and you'll be tucked up in bed at a sensible time. Instantly recognisable from iconic Background Singer videos with Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shania Twain and the Stay Hydrated podcast, Chris (1.2M Instagram and TikTok followers) is back IRL with his brilliantly hilarious stand-up show with a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing. 'Brilliantly relatable and funny' **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). **** (EdFringeReview.com). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Lounge
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 11, 18, 25) - 20:00Secrets, songs and love lives of five legendary divas! Three make-up girls bitch, compete, harmonise and laugh as they entertain us with hilarious, heartbreaking, irreverent tales from the dressing rooms of Dolly, Doris, Judy, Liza and the filthiest Julie Andrews ever to grace the boards. Starring Gail Watson and featuring stories of backstage mammas, absent fathers, gay husbands, flunked auditions and sublime singing. 'Witty, impressive, rapturous' ***** (Glasgow Herald). 'A wonderful night at the theatre' ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Hilarious and heartbreaking with a soundtrack to die for' (Graham Norton).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 10) - 13:40Comedy. Magic. Parenting. What could possibly go wrong? In Abracadada, Elliot Bibby (co-creator of sell-out sensation 1 Hour of Insane Magic) delivers a fun, high-energy magic show for all ages. He explores the triumphs and total mayhem of life as a professional magician and dad of two. Packed with big laughs and jaw-dropping tricks, it's where parenting hacks meet impossible illusions. Perfect family entertainment at the Fringe. Fast-paced, friendly, and guaranteed to entertain audiences from ages 5 to 95. 'Cheeky, charming magician' ***** (Edinburgh Spotlight).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wee Room
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 18:45Arthur Hull returns with an updated version of his blockbusting musical cabaret celebrating Theatreland's casualties. This love letter to Broadway and the West End features a motley assortment of the misunderstood, critically panned and financially catastrophic musical misfires, including forgotten gems and pleas for redemption! Best Entertainment Award (DarkChat, Edinburgh Fringe 2025). Best Emerging Artist Award (Adelaide Fringe 2025). 'Arthur Hull's an absolute joy' ***** (List). 'FLOP! is an utter triumph' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). 'Brings the house down' ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Undoubted smash' ***** (TheRecs.co.uk). 'A star is born!' ***** (TheRealChrisparkle.com). 'Stand-out' ***** (TheatreDiaries.adl).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wine Bar
5 - 30 AUG - 14:25A brand-new girl band, a hotshot manager and a struggling songwriter, Girlz unfolds over one tumultuous year. After its incredible reviews and nomination for Best Musical at last year's Fringe, this new production is bigger, bolder and BACK! Fast-paced and bursting with humour, great choreography, original songs and high-energy sequences from the band's live show, Girlz also explores the personal struggles and agonising choices faced in pursuit of success. Ultimately, Girlz is an uplifting tale of friendship and love within a cut-throat industry. The must-see brand new British musical.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 19) - 17:00Hyp Me Baby One More Time! The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist is back with a 90s party hypnoshow! Multiple sell-out Fringe runs, 200 million+ views online. Enjoy from stage or audience – you choose. All-ages friendly. 'The laughter is uncontrollable!' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Fun-filled show!' ***** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Laugh until your sides hurt!' ***** (WeekendNotes.com). 'Rollicking good time' ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Spectacular silliness! Absolute feel-good must-see show' ****½ (XPressMag.com.au). Hypnotist Matt Hale is a multi award-winner, seen on Best Shows, Top 10s and Picks of the Fringe.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 30 AUG - 22:00Come play the legendary Fringe live-action videogame! Win money or ya die! New deathtraps for 2026! The Dark Room fuses improv, gaming and stand-up into the Fringe's most deranged gameshow! Sold out 2019-2025. Best-reviewed comedy show of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 (Comedy.co.uk). 'Hilarious' (Independent). 'Rocky Horror for nerds... I howled' **** (Telegraph). 'Not to be missed' (Guardian). Viral on TikTok and Instagram, as seen at Glastonbury, Download, PAX, MCM Comic Con and on national UK tour. Winner: Legends of Lockdown Chortle Award. Nominated: Best International Act, NZ International Comedy Festival 2025. Find out more: thejohnrobertson.com.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
5 - 31 AUG - 14:00Five-star, sell-out Fringe favourites, Pinch Punch, welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder – The Improvised Whodunnit, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands! Four characters board a train but not everyone will survive. Luckily, a world-famous detective is on the case. But who is the killer? Only the murderer themselves knows. Using audience stories, watch Pinch Punch create a never-to-be-repeated whodunnit full of thrills, spills and good old-fashioned kills. 'Fans of murder mystery or improv comedy, this is the perfect show for you' ***** (CurtainCallReviews.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 19:50An exciting crowd-work show where the audience decide who gets married today, by the end of the show! You have the power, using our app, to decide who is getting married! Our comedians will find out what the audience is really like while you get to decide who makes the perfect pairing and decide who is going to get Married at Fringe (first) Sight! From the team that The Guardian called 'an institution' and Attitude Magazine called 'hilariously funny... inspirational'. 'A true masterclass in crowd work' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Don't forget your hat!
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Turret
5 - 31 AUG - 12:35Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand... Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, we create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage, complete with big laughs, high drama, and plenty of Bard-based Bedlam! 'Quick-witted, inexhaustible and absolutely hysterical' ***** (LondonTheatreReviews.co.uk). 'Brilliantly bonkers! One of the best improvised shows at the Fringe' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). 'Masters of improv, brilliant fun for all' ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). 'This is a must see' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wine Bar
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 17) - 17:30Calling all Dungeons & Dragons fans! Tartan Tabletop are back after their biggest ever year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Get ready for improvised comedy at the roll of a dice as our four heroes blunder their way through an adventure like no other – aided by the weird and wonderful Noblin the Goblin, played by a different guest star comedian every night! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of tabletop gaming, this show was made for you. Roll for initiative!
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 13:15Returning to Fringe following sell-out 2023 debut and London transfer. Based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Filled with hope, humanity and humour, it is the story of an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. Intelligent, flawed and noble, Wiesenthal's heroism is honoured in this play which takes place on his final working day in his Vienna office in 2003. By Tom Dugan, performed by Christopher C Gibbs, directed by Mark Liebert. 'Impeccably conceived' ***** (Scotsman). 'Immaculately constructed' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Dining Room
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 6, 10) - 17:30Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby and Luke Osey return for their fourth year as Insane Magic, bigger and more spectacular than ever before! Following multiple sell-out seasons, the trio present a fun-filled hour of jaw-dropping magic for everyone! Now in a larger venue; expect incredible new illusions, high-energy performances, and plenty of moments of wonder. With international acclaim and five-star reviews, Insane Magic has been hailed as 'truly a global phenomenon' ***** (WorldMagicReview.com). This is world-class magic that will leave the entire family amazed, laughing and believing in the impossible.
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Debating Hall
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 17) - 16:35Back for its second year, 1 Hour of Insanity returns with brand-new performers alongside a couple of favourites from last year. This fast-paced, family-friendly show delivers non-stop chaos, jaw-dropping skills and laugh-out-loud comedy from start to finish. Blending circus, comedy and magic; this show is led by the exciting Joel Fenton, and features an all-star cast of international acts, including Tom Bolton, Miss Lily Phoenix, and Jeromaia Detto. Expect the unexpected in this hour of energetic entertainment. The perfect show for the whole family. 'A family-friendly version of La Clique' **** (WorldMagicReview,com).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Other Yin
5 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 24) - 22:20A mixed-bill line-up of the best LGBTQ+ stand-up comedians from across the Fringe from the UK's first LGBTQ+ stand-up comedy club, The Queer Comedy Club. Fresh from our two TV series on OUTtv we're bringing you an incredible line-up of different queer comedians every night, including TV comedians and rising stars. In the past we've had Larry Dean, Sarah Keyworth, Kemah Bob, Felicity Ward and more! You never know who you're going to see! 'Inspirational' (Attitude). 'An institution of London's LGBTQ+ scene' (Guardian).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Coorie
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 19) - 15:5069 sketches in an hour! 'Sketch perfection' ****½ (TheReviewsHub.com). Fresh off Hollywood Fringe, Biscuit Barrel return for their seventh Edinburgh run with more slapstick, songs, wordplay, biscuits and even beatboxing. 'Non-stop laughs. A wee masterpiece' ***** (TheMumble.uk). 'This show fires on all cylinders. Phenomenally talented troupe' **** (Edinburgh-Reviews.co.uk). 'An excellent comedy show' **** (BroadwayBaby,com). As seen at Hollywood Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Leicester Comedy Festival, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio Bristol.
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Lounge
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 17:55From down under to the top of the podium! The riveting true story of Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France. Returning after a sold-out 2025 premiere, Connor Delves delivers a powerhouse performance, pedalling live on the actual bike Evans rode to victory. Grit, storytelling and heart-pounding energy combine in a breathtaking theatrical ride. A high-octane homage to endurance, ambition and sportmanship. 'Delves is magnificent and brings Cadel to life in a grueling physical performance' (TheatreWeekly.com). 'Vivid, compelling energy. A tour de force of the Tour de France' (Scotsman).
Gilded Balloon at the Museum
Auditorium
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 11, 18, 25) - 20:20Showman, jester, attention chaser, Christopher Hall is back with his sparkling new show Pizazz. Come along on the dream night out, he'll give you a hilariously fun soirée and you'll be tucked up in bed at a sensible time. Instantly recognisable from iconic Background Singer videos with Sugababes, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Shania Twain and the Stay Hydrated podcast, Chris (1.2M Instagram and TikTok followers) is back IRL with his brilliantly hilarious stand-up show with a high possibility of an outbreak of dancing. 'Brilliantly relatable and funny' **** (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). **** (EdFringeReview.com). ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Lounge
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 11, 18, 25) - 20:00Secrets, songs and love lives of five legendary divas! Three make-up girls bitch, compete, harmonise and laugh as they entertain us with hilarious, heartbreaking, irreverent tales from the dressing rooms of Dolly, Doris, Judy, Liza and the filthiest Julie Andrews ever to grace the boards. Starring Gail Watson and featuring stories of backstage mammas, absent fathers, gay husbands, flunked auditions and sublime singing. 'Witty, impressive, rapturous' ***** (Glasgow Herald). 'A wonderful night at the theatre' ***** (AllEdinburghTheatre.com). 'Hilarious and heartbreaking with a soundtrack to die for' (Graham Norton).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 10) - 13:40Comedy. Magic. Parenting. What could possibly go wrong? In Abracadada, Elliot Bibby (co-creator of sell-out sensation 1 Hour of Insane Magic) delivers a fun, high-energy magic show for all ages. He explores the triumphs and total mayhem of life as a professional magician and dad of two. Packed with big laughs and jaw-dropping tricks, it's where parenting hacks meet impossible illusions. Perfect family entertainment at the Fringe. Fast-paced, friendly, and guaranteed to entertain audiences from ages 5 to 95. 'Cheeky, charming magician' ***** (Edinburgh Spotlight).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wee Room
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 18:45Arthur Hull returns with an updated version of his blockbusting musical cabaret celebrating Theatreland's casualties. This love letter to Broadway and the West End features a motley assortment of the misunderstood, critically panned and financially catastrophic musical misfires, including forgotten gems and pleas for redemption! Best Entertainment Award (DarkChat, Edinburgh Fringe 2025). Best Emerging Artist Award (Adelaide Fringe 2025). 'Arthur Hull's an absolute joy' ***** (List). 'FLOP! is an utter triumph' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). 'Brings the house down' ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Undoubted smash' ***** (TheRecs.co.uk). 'A star is born!' ***** (TheRealChrisparkle.com). 'Stand-out' ***** (TheatreDiaries.adl).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wine Bar
5 - 30 AUG - 14:25A brand-new girl band, a hotshot manager and a struggling songwriter, Girlz unfolds over one tumultuous year. After its incredible reviews and nomination for Best Musical at last year's Fringe, this new production is bigger, bolder and BACK! Fast-paced and bursting with humour, great choreography, original songs and high-energy sequences from the band's live show, Girlz also explores the personal struggles and agonising choices faced in pursuit of success. Ultimately, Girlz is an uplifting tale of friendship and love within a cut-throat industry. The must-see brand new British musical.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 19) - 17:00Hyp Me Baby One More Time! The unmissable smash-hit comedy hypnotist is back with a 90s party hypnoshow! Multiple sell-out Fringe runs, 200 million+ views online. Enjoy from stage or audience – you choose. All-ages friendly. 'The laughter is uncontrollable!' ***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Fun-filled show!' ***** (One4Review.co.uk). 'Laugh until your sides hurt!' ***** (WeekendNotes.com). 'Rollicking good time' ***** (SeeDoEatReview.com). 'Spectacular silliness! Absolute feel-good must-see show' ****½ (XPressMag.com.au). Hypnotist Matt Hale is a multi award-winner, seen on Best Shows, Top 10s and Picks of the Fringe.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 30 AUG - 22:00Come play the legendary Fringe live-action videogame! Win money or ya die! New deathtraps for 2026! The Dark Room fuses improv, gaming and stand-up into the Fringe's most deranged gameshow! Sold out 2019-2025. Best-reviewed comedy show of Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 (Comedy.co.uk). 'Hilarious' (Independent). 'Rocky Horror for nerds... I howled' **** (Telegraph). 'Not to be missed' (Guardian). Viral on TikTok and Instagram, as seen at Glastonbury, Download, PAX, MCM Comic Con and on national UK tour. Winner: Legends of Lockdown Chortle Award. Nominated: Best International Act, NZ International Comedy Festival 2025. Find out more: thejohnrobertson.com.
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
5 - 31 AUG - 14:00Five-star, sell-out Fringe favourites, Pinch Punch, welcome you aboard Locomotive for Murder – The Improvised Whodunnit, where killing the cast and cracking the case is in your hands! Four characters board a train but not everyone will survive. Luckily, a world-famous detective is on the case. But who is the killer? Only the murderer themselves knows. Using audience stories, watch Pinch Punch create a never-to-be-repeated whodunnit full of thrills, spills and good old-fashioned kills. 'Fans of murder mystery or improv comedy, this is the perfect show for you' ***** (CurtainCallReviews.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Big Yin
5 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 19:50An exciting crowd-work show where the audience decide who gets married today, by the end of the show! You have the power, using our app, to decide who is getting married! Our comedians will find out what the audience is really like while you get to decide who makes the perfect pairing and decide who is going to get Married at Fringe (first) Sight! From the team that The Guardian called 'an institution' and Attitude Magazine called 'hilariously funny... inspirational'. 'A true masterclass in crowd work' (NorthWestEnd.co.uk). Don't forget your hat!
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Turret
5 - 31 AUG - 12:35Shakespeare hasn't written anything new for an age, so we thought we would give him a hand... Using his language, your audience suggestions and our overactive imaginations, we create a brand new Shakespeare play live on stage, complete with big laughs, high drama, and plenty of Bard-based Bedlam! 'Quick-witted, inexhaustible and absolutely hysterical' ***** (LondonTheatreReviews.co.uk). 'Brilliantly bonkers! One of the best improvised shows at the Fringe' ***** (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk). 'Masters of improv, brilliant fun for all' ***** (TheatreScotland.co.uk). 'This is a must see' ***** (AYoungishPerspective.co.uk).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Wine Bar
5 - 31 AUG (NOT 17) - 17:30Calling all Dungeons & Dragons fans! Tartan Tabletop are back after their biggest ever year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Get ready for improvised comedy at the roll of a dice as our four heroes blunder their way through an adventure like no other – aided by the weird and wonderful Noblin the Goblin, played by a different guest star comedian every night! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the world of tabletop gaming, this show was made for you. Roll for initiative!
Gilded Balloon Patter House
Doonstairs
6 - 30 AUG (NOT 12, 19, 26) - 13:15Returning to Fringe following sell-out 2023 debut and London transfer. Based on the life of Simon Wiesenthal, who survived the Holocaust and devoted the rest of his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Filled with hope, humanity and humour, it is the story of an ordinary man who did extraordinary things. Intelligent, flawed and noble, Wiesenthal's heroism is honoured in this play which takes place on his final working day in his Vienna office in 2003. By Tom Dugan, performed by Christopher C Gibbs, directed by Mark Liebert. 'Impeccably conceived' ***** (Scotsman). 'Immaculately constructed' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Gilded Balloon Teviot
Dining Room
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