31st JUL to 24th AUG 12:10
Forget foxes, bargains, or Jeremy – this
is the biggest hunt of them all. And Amber's armed and ready. After her
terminally disappointing boyfriend Rob dumps her instead of proposing on
their anniversary, Amber is forced to take matters into her own hands.
Join her as she meets a host of strange characters (and Cilla Black) on
her epic Love Hunt across the universe. A sweet, silly exploration of what
it is to find love and avoid self-awareness in your mid-30s at all costs.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 12:30
In the fall of 2022, comedian Rima Parikh
was diagnosed with cancer. But when her medical leave payment paychecks go
amiss, she's thrown into the deep, violent web of healthcare bureaucracy.
Their weapon of choice? Endless, useless emails. As cancer treatment
becomes more difficult, being nice is no longer an option. Part stand-up,
part PowerPoint comedy, this solo show is about what happens when the
worst American systems take us to the brink. Jezebel called it 'tightly
written and unexpected' and 'like watching someone land 10 backflips in a
row without touching the ground'.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:05
After Trump 1.0's mob breached the US
capitol to destroy democracy on January 6th, 2021, an immigrant drag queen
attorney from San Francisco began writing to a retired, White, Republican
woman in Bountiful, Utah – his high school English teacher from thirty
years ago. What happens when the political discussions stop and the
personal begins? Can you really be friends with your former teacher? An
interactive performance, with reading and writing prompts. We tell the
story of our lives. For everyone who remembers their English teachers most
fondly.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13.20
Irish comedian Ian Christopher Perth
brings 0 0 Billioanire to the festival. Resident host of Irish Comedy
Headliners and headliner at Scotland's Comedy Cellar, Perth brings his
first first full one-man show to the festival. The stand-up comedy show
explores the proliferation of the billionaire class, and the 'zero zero'
versions who have all of the opinions and entitlement with none of the
cash. 'Sometimes serious, always hilarious' (BroadwayBaby.com).
'Excellent, enjoyable hour' (ThreeWeeks). 'Our favourite act' (The Comedy
Cellar, Edinburgh).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:30
A themed stand-up comedy show for
spreadsheet experts and casual users alike, performed by a true piece of
sheet. Sprinkled amongst the jokes you'll learn a few Excel tricks from
pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who advises
Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths
obsession shaped David's life and paved the way for him to become 'the
Excel guy' at the office, attending spreadsheet conferences and
mathem-antics. 'Benaim is informative and funny, whilst also giving a
heartfelt performance' (TheMagdalen.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:35
EL is not well. Her weekly therapy
sessions reveal more than she expected. As she shares her story, secrets
and dark memories surface through a muddle of cathartic flashbacks and
visceral 'rave-clubbing deliriums' played out in her mind. In these
frantic moments, all EL can do is dance. The fateful journey of a
tormented woman confronting the haunting shadows of narcissistic abuse
amidst a disturbed reality and psychotic breakdowns. But as the story
unfolds, does a new, unsettling truth emerge? A Greco-British rave
tragicomedy unravelling the complex mind of an abuse survivor.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:50
A whirlwind one-woman comedy play
following a wannabe yummy mummy on her mission to have it all. Wummy is
broke, flat-sharing and craving luxury. Her dream? 'A Chelsea townhouse,
husband, baby, nanny, and – most importantly – a bin hidden within a
kitchen island!' Wummy attempts to manifest her dream life, but the
universe answers her call with an unexpected bump in the road. Performed
by Charis King, featured on BBC. 'I would pay to watch Charis drink a cup
of tea – let alone perform a show' (Sophie Winkleman, Peep Show).
Direction and dramaturgy by Octavia Gilmore.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:10
The triumphant return of the show that
took its first, adorably wobbly steps in Edinburgh 2023. And yet, like the
ship of Theseus, or Trigger's broom, according to your level of education,
all new! Two years of touring have seen this show continually growing and
interweaving new strands of thought and comic invention. Memory, time,
grief and scissors – all combine to deliver perhaps Evans' most satisfying
show yet, for its final victory lap and curtain call. 'A masterclass'
***** (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' ****
(Times).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
Step into a world of astonishing magic, breathtaking circus stunts, electrifying music and dazzling cabaret! This high-energy spectacle features world-class magicians, gravity-defying acrobats and jaw-dropping specialty acts that will leave you speechless. Witness mind-bending illusions, edge-of-your-seat performances and show-stopping moments in a night of pure wonder. Perfect for thrill-seekers, magic lovers and those craving an unforgettable experience. This is not just a show – it's a must-see event. Don't miss your chance to experience the impossible live on stage. Book now and prepare to be amazed – because magic is real and it's waiting for you!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 16th AUG 14:35
Welcome to Hygge. A stand-up hour like no
other, featuring a bunch of professional Scandinavian comedians,
performing in English. Want to know what hygge means? So do we. Let us
cool your warm hearts with our Nordic designed minimalist jokes for one
hour. And not a minute longer. We promise to be as excited as we can be,
which is not saying much.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:40
Scrooge is not just for Christmas. Gerry
tells you his favourite Charles Dickens story – in August. A Merry Fringe
for all, with singing and dancing. Come and be scared by ghosts! Enjoy the
Fezziwigs' Christmas party! Gerry first read the book when he was 10, so
this show has been 62 years coming, and it's worth it. Yes, Gerry is 72
and still going. He didn't finish it in time for Christmas last year, but
he's here now with a brilliant 2025 Christmas show, four months early.
Come and see!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:40
I was on Live at the Apollo, I got loads
of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what
stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work
out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what
value do they have?
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Club Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:55
Top professional stand-up from the Irish
comedy scene and beyond. Sold-out at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024, and
Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024. Each day the host presents a
selection of top quality stand-up comedians who have their own show at the
Fringe or have popped over for a few days. A great value show to add to
your day at the Fringe.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:00
Welcome to Jokers! Comedy Club – the
ultimate destination for world-class stand-up. We bring you the biggest
names in comedy, TV favorites and the rising stars you'll be raving about
tomorrow. Expect razor-sharp wit, outrageous storytelling and an
electrifying atmosphere that keeps the laughter flowing. From
side-splitting punchlines to unexpected twists, every night at Jokers! is
a fresh dose of comedy gold. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just craving
a brilliant night out, we guarantee an experience like no other. Book now
and get ready to laugh 'til it hurts. This is comedy at its best!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:15
In the summer of 2020, Alfie Dundas was
protesting against police brutality at a Black Lives Matter march in
London. Two weeks later, he saw students trying to pull down a statue in
Edinburgh of Henry Dundas – a distant relative he didn't know he had. In
his new show, Alfie explores the complexities of family, legacy and loss.
He asks: how do you fight the system when you represent the system? And
then he tries to make it funny... 'Dundas shows a lot of promise'
(Audience Review). 'Solid' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 15:30
It's Halloween and the Rugby Team are
throwing the party of the century. Steph has been working all year to get
her nerdy friends invited and they're going to win the costume contest.
But little does she know, the gang have other plans. Cass is planning the
perfect courtship, her boyfriend Jason is planning a big question, her
brother Damian and best friend Tim are planning on revealing a huge
confession and nobody got the costume memo. I Kissed Batman is a
fast-paced queer comedy for the pop-culture fanatic.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:40
In his award-nominated stand-up show,
Autastic, we meet Simon: a software-developing, Rubik's cube-solving,
accordion-playing, anagram-spotting, blue plaque-collecting,
grammar-correcting, manor-dwelling, bell-ringing, Morris-dancing nerd.
Five years ago, Simon was surprisingly surprised to discover he is
autistic. Join him as he questions everything he's ever done, dismantles
his life, rebuilds it, and discovers the fantastic and drastic sides of
autism.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:45
Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want
to go to bed early? Then look no further! Join Adam Riley for an hour of
flaps-to-the-wall stand-up from the man they couldn't cancel because he
didn't have a career. It's one hilarious hour of late-night comedy. At
3.45pm!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 8th AUG 15:45
Hose Water is a lyrical comedy about a
girl on the verge of adolescence. Alyson is determined to keep her
family's attention despite mounting distractions. Just when the stakes
feel impossibly high, puberty arrives in the most inconvenient way
possible. Threaded through this chaotic childhood memory is the voice of
her adult self still longing to be seen. This heartfelt one-woman show
mixes stand-up, music and puppetry to tell the story of the ultimate
heartbreak: growing up. It is a love letter to the awkward, lonely,
hopeful child inside all of us.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:00
Beth Knight used nude self-portraits to
overcome the shame she held about her body. Now she's blending her
paintings and comedy into an hour show about her fight with internalized
patriarchy. 'This show is an example of why the Fringe is wonderful (the
show is wonderful too)' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:00
Narin Oz is not good at real life. Simple
things neurotypical people are great at: being indirect, insensitive to
stimuli, compulsively socialising and talking without purpose. So she has
decided to fix the problem by avoiding reality altogether: hiding inside
her imagination. Isn't this what everyone does in their 40s? Unluckily,
her now only friend is an inflatable emoji named Dr Fecal Matter. A bit
like Wilson ball from Cast Away but a budget version. Will she be able to
face her inner child and find joy in reality? Or draw all over it in
crayon.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:10
Frank Fletcher, long-time senior MP for
Cackby North has suddenly died. Party members have gathered at North
Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But when Mackenzie
Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party,
happen to be the only "high-quality" candidates born in Cackby, how much
of a choice have you really got? Paratroopers is an imaginative,
absurdist, comedy satire modelled on real people and events drawn from
existing Labour Party scandals.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:30
No script, Sherlock! Stars of UK and
Australian fringes take you on an award-winning improvised romp through
the underworld of Victorian Britain, packed with shady villains, red
herrings and the brilliant deductions of London's greatest detective.
Light your (imaginary) pipe as an engrossing spontaneous mystery tale
unfolds before you. Family friendly. 'Exhilarating! The best of its kind'
***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Excellent... very funny and beautifully
devious' **** (FringeGuru.com). 'Copious amounts of talent and boundless
potential' **** (PlaysToSee.com). 'Total mastery' *****
(GreatScott.media). 'High-wire improvised storytelling' (Scotsman). Winner
of Fringe World Variety Show Award at Perth Fringe.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:30
One man. One button. 19,999 hours of
Failure-Free Living. Now, on the verge of completing his (second) 10,000
hours, Daniel Moore prepares to leave his solitude and share his (double)
expertise. Learn what it takes to truly succeed from the greatest men's
self-help guru the world has never seen. The debut one-man play written
and performed by Off-West End award-nominated actor, Matthew Edgar.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:40
The Dublin Fringe award-winning trip into
the mind of a woman with recently discovered ADHD. This cabaret-style
comedy recreates the polyphony of a brain that must do at least two things
at all times. Can she harness the boundless energy and creativity
alongside the crippling self-criticism and impulsivity? Were past ruinous
choices due to ADHD or just another millennial making excuses? Everything,
including this show, is in search of the elusive dopamine hit. Two sold
out runs in Dublin. In English with a sprinkle of Gaeilge (Irish).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:50
Set sail for a night of nonstop laughter
as top-tier comedians bring the best of cruise ship comedy to shore! This
high-energy show delivers the kind of humour you'd expect on a luxury
liner – sharp, witty and absolutely hilarious. Whether you're a seasoned
cruiser or just love a great comedy night, this is your chance to
experience world-class stand-up without leaving land. Sit back and enjoy
an unforgettable evening filled with big laughs and feel-good vibes. Don't
miss out on the comedy event that will have you rolling with laughter –
without the risk of seasickness!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 17:00
This split bill showcases the comedic
talent of Jon and Osman, two funny fellas that are both youngsters and
using their experiences living in England and abroad to make people laugh.
Jon is a naive boy who'll make you laugh but also make you want to punch
him in his face. Osman is a 21-year-old who has looked 30 for his entire
life, including elementary school and mentally, he's still there. Don't
let these art school wannabe looking boys fool you, they like football,
too.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:05
Adele uses her gag-heavy style and
penchant for silliness to tackle the topic of lying and why we do it (or
does she?) 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student). 'A consummate
jokesmith' (Comedy.co.uk). 'A sophisticated and intelligent comic with
oodles of talent' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Absolutely charming' (Scotsman).
'Knows how to keep an audience enthralled' (SquirrelComedy.co.uk). Dave's
Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. UK Pun
Champion 2020. Leicester Comedy award nominee – Best New Show 2023.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:20
Don't believe everything you saw on The
Only Way is Essex. Glowing up in the glitz (and gloom) of Essex,
award-winning comics, Sorabh and Wes never really fit in, even though they
have the best fake tans! They're not here to blend in but to stand out!
Plus you even get a free CBD drink so you can relax, rejuvenate and let
the good vibes elevate!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:30
We live in a dangerous world. Disaster
lies in wait around every corner and every shadow hides an insidious plot.
Sometimes also there is, like, a big hole with leaves over the top and you
fall into it. It's a bad time out there. In order to survive you must join
Will Davies and heed his warnings about the terrible risks of modern life.
The Times Best Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Nominated Neurodiverse
Review Excellence Awards 2024.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 4th AUG, 7th AUG to 11th AUG, 14th to 17th AUG 22nd to 24th AUG
17:50
Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as
they do in comedy clubs all over the world, but without the swearing! PG
Hits is a professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out
the really rude bits so everybody can have fun. Comedy fans of all ages
and all tastes will have something to enjoy as we bring you a diverse
line-up from the very best that the festival has to offer.
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 17:50
After being titled the 'funniest sketch
group I've seen at the Fringe for years' (**** BroadwayBaby.com), the
Manchester Revue are back for their 5th year in a row with brand new
sketches. Inspired by the real-life graffiti scrawled in toilet cubicles
found across Manchester, the scribbles act as the show's stimulus. These
spaces offer anonymity. Where people can be vulnerable. Radical. Romantic.
Or just a right old twat. They flush it out their systems, move on and
forget. But the words remain. And we think they're dead funny... This is
not your bog-standard sketch show.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:55
Fantastical improvised adventures,
filtered through the twisted minds of this Galton and Simpson Godfathers
of Comedy Award-winning double act. Like Vic and Bob's mutant offspring,
co-parented by The League of Gentlemen. A must-see – innovative, absurd,
and riotously funny. Praised for their 'genius brand of absurdist comedy'
(TheReviewsHub.com) and described as a 'surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight
of fancy' (SetTheTape.com), Al Ronald and Cy Henty's improv shows are
truly unpredictable. 'Hilarious... No.1 Critics Choice' **** (Time Out).
'Master Craftsmen' **** (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Scaled heights of
absurdity and plumbed depths of emotion' **** (Audience Club).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:00
An odd title perhaps for a show taking
place in Edinburgh, let alone in The Caves. But those familiar with Plato
will understand the reference, as will those familiar with Donald J Trump.
Simon hits 60 this year, and perhaps more significantly his daughter hits
21 and his son 18. He no longer needs to think of the children; his time
is short and with no more shackles on his instinct, he'll give you the
raw, unlubricated truth. 'A masterclass' ***** (Scotsman). 'Outstanding'
****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' **** (Times).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 18:00
Returning to the Fringe: Vinney, a
comedian/DJ, uses a sampler to travel through time. What stolen sample is
used on 30,000 tracks (and why didn't anyone get paid for it)? How did
electronic music begin? Who's Roland? Laugh-out-loud, fascinating stories
and samples – all with a rush of rave-nostalgia. 'Excellent, just
excellent' (FatBoy Slim, Brighton Festival).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:10
Nick Everritt (British Comedian of the
Year 2023 runner-up) is a weird, alternative, deadpan stand-up comedian
who pretends to be a serial killer for the entertainment of others. But is
there more to him than meets the eye? (Spoiler: No). 'Those in search of
the truly alternative, look no further' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'A droll,
witty and very self-conscious deconstruction of comedy' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:10
Fringe 2024 sell-out murder-mystery
comedy musical returns to the Fringe! Detective Ben Stone is murdered at
his own birthday party, snuffed out like a candle on a cake. Five suspects
have means, motive and opportunity, but with Stone lying stone dead,
sleuth Molly Evans must take on the investigation... With showstopping
songs and devilish twists, join Molly to try and solve the jaw-dropping
murder, as the ever more ridiculous motives of the suspects are uncovered
one by one – until the killer is finally revealed.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:25
Get ready for a night of non-stop
laughter with a comedy show that blends stand-up and improv for an
unforgettable experience! Talented comedians take the stage solo,
delivering sharp, side-splitting sets, before joining forces for
fast-paced, off-the-cuff improv madness. Expect witty observations,
hilarious characters and spontaneous chaos as the performers bounce off
each other and the audience! No two shows are ever the same, so buckle up
for a wildly unpredictable night where anything can happen. Whether you're
a stand-up fan, an improv lover or just need a good laugh, this is the
comedy event for you!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:25
Kevin James Doyle (The 30 Year Old
Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid, After Endgame) returns to Edinburgh with a
storytelling comedy show where the audience decides what happens next.
With a deck of note cards with categories like Embarrassing Stories, Weird
Encounters and Big Mistakes, Doyle lets the crowd shape the night, making
every show unique. Hilarious, unpredictable, deeply personal. Part
stand-up, part confessional, part social experiment. No two performances
will ever be the same – come play the game. 'Master storyteller' *****
(EccentricEngland.co.uk). 'Chaos in the best possible way' **** (List).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:40
A new show from Barry Ferns about being a
stand-up comedian since the age of 15, the Edinburgh Fringe, going from
being homeless to being offered half a million pounds as a TV presenter
and living seven years of your life as the Grammy award-winning artist,
Lionel Richie. Nominated for Best New Show at Leicester Comedy Festival,
2025. 'A marvelous, personal, beautifully constructed and laughter-packed
hour' ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (Scotsman). **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
'Unnecessarily Sadistic' * (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 16th AUG 18:40
The world is falling apart, so what
better time to break up with your best friend? Join Sinéad Walsh as they
navigate the hilarities and hijinx of being alive in a world determined to
self-destruct. To add to the raw-dog effect, they decided to throw a
break-up into the mix. After a rip-roaring reception to their debut show,
this comedy hour from one of Ireland's brightest beans will be a belter.
'They are hilarious! Go see them!' (Ashley Gavin). 'Stellar queer comedy'
(BlizzardComedy.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:40
A dark comedy exploring my chaotic life
as a neurodivergent, nonbinary person navigating sex, dating, family and
loneliness. From being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent to starting
testosterone, I share exaggerated stories with humour, using catchphrases
like: 'I put the 'T' in Testosterone.' This show highlights my struggles
with dysphoria, mental health and the harsh reality that life doesn't
magically improve – but we get better at handling it. Through stand-up,
storytelling and clowning, I aim to spark conversations and offer
relatable laughs. It's personal, emotional and a little messy – just like
life.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Club Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:50
Two rising stars of Australian comedy.
One hour. Non-stop laughs. Koalas & Kebabs is a showcase of pure stand-up
from Kurt Sterling – 'One to watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and Kiyanosh
Sahebi (Raw Comedy national finalist). Two of Australia's sharpest,
emerging comedians. No gimmicks, no lectures – just quality jokes from two
comics who know how to bring the laughs.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:10
Darkness, we're told to fear it. The
Mothman says otherwise. Darkness is a time to dream, to think, to love, to
feast on the fruits of the night. Come, join the Mothman. Follow him into
the darkness and surrender your shadows to him. The Mothman Cometh is a
dark, interactive show performed mostly in the dark (lit by glowing red
eyes). The Mothman will lead the audience through a series of
antagonistic, cathartic and playful rituals. Dark, whimsical, deeply
heartfelt. The right amount of time to feel like you're in a cult.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:15
The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. Past acts include Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Shappi Khorsandi and Greg Davies. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out).
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
Dance. Dance. Dance. Dance. Carry on dancing. Don't stop dancing. Sing. Dance. Do stand-up. Dance. Carry on dancing. Never stop dancing. 'Stupidly funny' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Seriously funny' **** (Scotsman). **** (theskinny.co.uk). **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:20
Craig’s back. Craig’s front. Craig’s everywhere! The hilariously cheeky, riotously effervescent Fringe favourite explodes on stage for a kilt swingin’ highland fling of an evening, as he reveals what’s behind the curtain! 2023/2024 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award nominee. 'Laugh-out-loud... Absolutely hilarious' (List); “He is that rare thing, a naturally funny comedian” (Independent); “He blew the roof off” (Chortle); “I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard” (Mirror); “A divine comic gift” (Stage); “Glorious, camp, comedy magic... Priceless!” (Scotsman); “A show you wish would last forever” (Radio Forth)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:30
Blast off into absurdity with Bald
2-in-1, the split-bill stand-up show from the follically challenged Jim
Hooker and Mark Moloney! Mark's surreal deadpan takes you on a journey
through a mind unburdened by normal behaviour. Jim's cockney storytelling
dives into the bizarre depths of Essex life. Love variety? We've got you
covered, like a toupee! Expect big laughs, bold baldness and absolutely no
shampoo sponsorships. Book now before they start charging by the hair
follicle!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 19:30
Tom Simons is going to stand in a room in
Scotland and make you laugh. Drawing on the surreal tradition of Steve
Martin, the Boosh and Andy Kaufman – Simons invites you to spend an hour
in his world. You're going to hear the voices in his head, experience
spectacularly inappropriate underscoring and meet his overly ambitious,
invisible girlfriend. She's actually really quite a good dancer. Turn off
your social feeds. It's crazy outside, but it's safe in here.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:45
2 of UK’s newest award-winning stand up comedians come together for their Edinburgh debuts. With a blend of sharp one-liners and witty observational humour showcasing their unique voices and backgrounds, this dynamic duo delivers an unforgettable comedy experience.
Salma is a passionate working-class Londoner telling funny observations about her Irish and Pakistani families. And with 40 million Instagram views Henning leans heavily into his Norwegian deadpan persona. They both regularly gig with the UK’s largest comedy clubs and have toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia.
£5 guaranteed entry. Book early!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:45
Discover the best of the Fringe in one
spectacular show! Featuring an unmissable lineup of top comedy, dazzling
cabaret, electrifying music and mind-blowing performances. This is your
chance to see the biggest hits of the Fringe all in one night. Expect
jaw-dropping talent, show-stopping moments and the stars of tomorrow
before they hit the big time. Whether you love to laugh, be amazed or
simply soak in incredible entertainment, this is the must-see event of the
Fringe. Don't miss out – book now and experience the very best of the
Fringe, all in one place!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:00
Relatable and engaging stand-up comedy
from one of Wales' finest up-and-coming comic talents. With a motivation
to find friends and bring strangers together Jake, embarks on a comedy
odyssey to provide you sweet relief from your everyday problems. A man of
the people with infectious energy, put on the earth to bring out the joy
in the little things. With topics ranging from self improvement to coffee
mugs and toxic masculinity to 90s pop stars it really runs the gamut in
terms of relatability.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:00
Everyone is here for Jaz Mattu and his
unique brand of absurdist, theatrical, multimedia stand-up comedy. You
should be too. Featured in Skinny's Top Alt Comedy Edinburgh Fringe Picks
2024. 'A talented performer, with a great sense of comedic timing... Mattu
has created something truly unique' **** (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Great
to watch if you like innovative comedy' **** (POWShowbiz.com). 'Ambitious
and innovative' (Fest). 'Mattu has a great deal of creativity and
ingenuity' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:10
Join LA comedian, Andrew Cornelius and a
rotating cast of his real (and fake) friends for a night of stand-up
comedy and storytelling exploring life, love and questionable friendships
in the City of Angels. Is everyone in LA just networking? Or are genuine
connections possible amidst the palm trees and broken dreams? Find out in
this side-splitting journey through the ups, downs and definitely
questionable experiences of Los Angeles based comedians.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:30
We follow an out-of-touch and
out-of-favour TV personality attempting to mount a comeback after a public
embarrassment. With his reputation in tatters, he'll take any gig he's
offered, which has landed him at your office Christmas party. With his
special guest Banksy and an appearance from incoming CEO Jacques De Klerk,
Bobby will use this lifeline to remind people of his entertainment
pedigree. How far will Bobby go to prove that he's still relevant? Who is
Banksy? What does the future hold for the company?
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:30
After 127 years at the top of the comedy
game, Matthew Hayhurst is finally calling it a day. But not before one
last shameless cash-grab! Join your least favourite uncle's favourite
comedian for a whirlwind ride through the highs and lows of his career,
from the Music Halls of Victorian London to the brave new world of
computers. Expect a few laughs, a few songs and the greatest joke ever
written. 'Captivating, unpredictable and very funny'(Chortle.co.uk). 'One
to Watch' (The Times of London, 1898). 'A good friend to me' (Mr. Blobby).
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:35
An "inspirational porn" star, Gabrielle
Leonore shares her life story in this irreverent one-woman comedy, filled
with candid anecdotes about sex, drugs, and the aspects of life no one
prepares you for – especially as an autistic woman. Written and performed
by Leonore, the show builds on the success of her previous production,
(Re)union, which won the Social Good Award at the 2019 Tampa International
Fringe Festival and was also featured in the 2019 Tampa Bay Theater
Festival.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:45 ADDITIONAL 18:00 shows added 8th, 9th, 22nd,
23rd 24th
New show from Scotland’s hilarious international breakthrough stand-up star! ‘Burns has arrived... An authentic Scottish voice. And a gallus one at that.’ ★★★★ (Entertainment Now) Connor’s previous smash-hit “1994” sold 10,000+ tickets in Edinburgh, toured worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide, plus an off-Broadway run as part of New York’s Comedy Festival) and won 2024’s prestigious Fringe Encore Series. He’s also supported Daniel Sloss in 3 continents and filmed a comedy special. ‘Hugely gifted’ (BeyondtheJoke.com); ‘Brilliant... gags coming at you at a terrifying rate... Superb!’ ★★★★ (List); ‘Hilarious... he is fearless and it is wonderful!’ ★★★★★ (Scotsman)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:50
It's 1928 and teenage actress Molly O'Day
is Hollywood's newest star – and newest product to be packaged and sold.
As her fame grows so does tabloid scrutiny of her body and Molly is told
she must either lose weight or lose hope of making it in Hollywood. She
goes to increasingly drastic lengths to conform to the industry's
dangerous beauty ideals: from fad diets to the surgeon's knife. Featuring
an original score, The Sculpture takes you back to the glitz and glamour
of early Hollywood and tells the true and tragic story of Molly O'Day.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:05
Cory and Kevin bring their hit NYC
variety show to Edinburgh – a curated line-up of the best Fringe comedians
every night. Doyle is a four-time Fringe comedian (After Endgame, The 30
Year Old Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid). Cavin worked for Late Night with
Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Nikki Glaser, and many
others. Their NYC show featured Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glaser, Mike
Birbiglia, Michelle Wolf, and more. Their Fringe show will have the best
comedy, prizes, and be a raucous comedy party every night. Featuring
Hannah Elsy. Great times guaranteed!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:05
'Why am I like this?' is a question John
Barrett seeks to answer, especially after having a date where he was
slapped... twice. If you don't hear a knee slapper, at least you might get
to see John slap himself on stage. Once endearingly described as 'angsty
Mike Birbiglia,' John's combination of self-examination and humour
explores a new space between storytelling and stand-up. Exploring
everything from queer identity, ADD and feeling like an outsider all the
way to the universal experience of simply needing a wedding date, this
show is as personal as it is relatable.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:30
In his debut stand-up hour, Daniel McKeon
brings everything he kind of has to help you achieve something! From
long-distance relationships to working in one-star pubs to disastrous
headshots and more, Daniel will leave no humiliating stone unturned in his
efforts to transform failure into a lifestyle brand. 'Slick. Well-written'
(The Stand Comedy Club). 'His comic-cheekiness is endearing'
(BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sounded great from what I heard' (David Baddiel).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:55
Top comedians act out YOUR most
embarrassing confessions live on stage and the biggest oops wins a prize!
Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling – Top 10 Jokes of the Week,
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Scotsman). 'One to Watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and
featuring Tara McCullough and Adam Hallett, this interactive comedy
extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy
gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their 'biggest oops'
anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie, or a
travel blunder and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on
stage.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:00
A late night version of the sell-out unique show. Similar to the earlier show, but 'darker' and later. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out). Listings www.justthetonic.com
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:10
A new comedy musical coming to the
Fringe! Six college friends are tricked into reuniting at the debut Fringe
performance of Escape Room: The Show. They must work out why, whilst
trying to escape the room in front of you, the audience. Watch as their
old issues resurface and new problems reveal themselves. With only 60
minutes on the clock, the pressure is on. Who will solve the room and who
will fold under the pressure? Original songs, crazy characters and
puzzling puzzles a-plenty.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:25
My goal is to talk to my 'self' and tell
it the story of insecurities and prejudices I had before my life turned to
shambles. I tried so hard to spiral down into the abyss that I completely
forgot to take a moment and live. It was finding myself staring down the
abyss that I suddenly got reminded of all the idiotic happenings and
circumstances that led me to this moment – inability to grieve properly
for my father, first serious relationship that ended in a heartbreak and
bad financial decisions.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 3rd AUG 22:35
Italian Horror Stories by Grand Guignol de
Milan is a unique physical theater experience that reimagines the Italian
inspirations behind Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Woman in Black.
Combining expressive movement, dark humor, chilling tales, and moments of
lively comedy, the show immerses the audience in a world of suspense and
grotesque fun. The production masterfully blends comedy and horror, using
vivid characters to evoke fear, laughter, and wonder. Perfect for fans of
visceral performances and the macabre, Italian Horror Stories is an
unforgettable celebration of Italy's gothic roots and their impact on
classic horror tales.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:50
Two mullets, one mic. The mullet has
become as much a staple of Irishness as a pint of Guinness or the Blarney
Stone, with hopes of looking like Paul Mescal but a reality of looking
like Paul Messed-Up. Dan Stephens and Rob Nother might share the same
hairstyle but their perspective on life and the way their hair is
perceived couldn't be more different. Come see what happens when a
Millennial and a Gen-Z mullet collide. Will it be all party or all
business?
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
1st AUG to 16th AUG 13:30
It's New York City. It's the 90s and this
is the world's craziest sitcom. A parody of classic TV such as Seinfeld,
Frasier and Friends and completely improvised from your suggestions. Could
this show BE any funnier? From some of the comedians behind the
award-winning Lying Together and CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation. Best
Improv Show Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (Theatre Weekly). 'Uproarious improvised
comedy' **** (AYoungerTheatre.com). 'Laugh-out-loud' ****
(ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Extremely quick and funny' ****
(TheatreWeekly.com). 'Had the audience laughing from the get-go' ****
(NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st AUG to 3rd AUG 18:00
Chimp Cocktail is composed of the most
brilliant sketch comedy minds of the post-World War II, pre-World War III
generation. These courageous morons joined forces to create an hour of
outrageous hahas. Whether you've been experiencing fever dreams or you'd
like to experience one for the first time, Chimp Cocktail is an absurd
response to our absurd times. Chimp Cocktail headlined NYC SketchFest 2024
and currently holds an off-Broadway residency at The Players Theatre. No
two Chimp Cocktail shows are the same. Chimp Cocktail is an Infinite
Monkey Theater Company production.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
1st AUG to 24th AUG 14:50
Award-winning storytelling. Real-life
submariner gives unique insider view of life aboard a nuclear submarine.
Heart-warming personal stories of danger, suspense and true love
underwater. 'One in a million show' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Quietly wonderful
show' **** (The Times). 'Captivating' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Truly
excellent' ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Literally made me gasp out loud'
***** (FringeGuru.com). 'Breathtaking' **** (List). 'Deeply moving' ****
(Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Uniquely delightful' **** (TheWest.com.au).
'Beautifully delivered tale of friendship' ***** (Herald Sun).
'Beautifully crafted, deeply moving' (Timeout). 'Mesmerising' (Guardian).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
1st AUG to 24th AUG 15:10
American comedian, Clayton Smith takes you
on the hilarious journey of his life. He explores his upbringing in Yuma,
Arizona: home to a Wild West prison, made famous by a certain film. But
it's so much more than a Hollywood footnote, it's a vibrant community full
of criminals, sociopathic sports coaches and lots of guns! Clayton
explores all the formative people and experiences that made him: from his
first heartbreak to his first experience working with gangsters. 15:10 to
Yuma is a show about love, masculinity and the guns that Jesus would own.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
1st to 24th AUG 15:30
Honest, relatable, and hilariously
self-deprecating, Liam Tulley is grimly aware that life is no fairytale as
he navigates the chaos of adulthood. Sharing candid stories of dating
disasters, awkward medical procedures, and the struggle to hold it
together when things don't go to plan. With dry wit, sharp observations,
and material described by comedy promoters as 'inventive and laden with
unexpected twists,' Liam challenges societal expectations that often leave
us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
1st to 24st AUG 16:30
Five headline-level stand-up comedians for one
unbeatable price. No MC asking you where you're from, and strictly no
picking on the audience. Early booking recommended!
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
1st AUG to 24th AUG 17:20
Wannabe was dreamt up after sorting
through a box of childhood junk... the contents of which sparked an idea
to bring her teenage angst-filled lyrics back to life. Come along for a
deep dive into a disastrous and hilarious series of events in this messy
modern world, from teenage dreams to ill-fated 20s escapades. Featuring
Amy's witty fast-paced dialogue, her signature golden voiced singing and
self-produced wall to wall bangers that some might say are more suited to
a middle England night club.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
1st to 21st AUG 18:00
Scotland’s international comedy star is doing a run of shows to work up some new material for his next tour. So come expecting nerves, notes onstage and a lot of laughs... but don’t come expecting a slick, finished comedy show. This is strictly a work in progress by one of the foremost stand-up voices of his generation. We should probably mention that Daniel has sold out multiple New York runs both on and off Broadway, smashed multiple box office records and has toured live in 55 countries. (Please note: this is a Phone/devices OFF event)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
1st to 24th AUG 19:30
The ultimate international burlesque
extravaganza has returned a part of the new Scotland International
Burlesque Festival. A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity by
award-winning, world-class artists and rising stars on the scene.
Appearing in the historic surroundings of the Caves. Brought to you by the
executive producer of five-star sell-out Fringe favourite Best of
Burlesque, this new All-Stars Burlesque show pushes the boundaries of
striptease one step further. Presenting prize winners from Europe's
largest industry competition, World Burlesque Games, acclaimed
show-stopping artists from around the globe and the hottest new stars
around! Warning: may cause excitement!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st AUG to 24th AUG 19:30
What's in your head? Yeah, we know. Mental
is a comedy and magic show where Max Davidson will read your mind and Tess
Tregellas will try to understand hers. Fresh off two sold-out United
States tours, (featured in the NY Times, TimeOutNYC), the duo's charming
and inviting show is one you'll never forget.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
1st to 24th AUG 21:00
Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns for a
5th year with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international seasoned
artists in the genre. Apart of the new Scotland International Burlesque
Festival. Vivacious vocalists, variety, circus, comedy and award-winning
headline burlesque stars to complete the night. Best of Cabaret showcases
a round up of the finest acts at the 2025 Fringe in one stellar showcase.
The hottest cabaret ticket in town! Back due to high demand. New show
nightly.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd AUG 23:00
Join
the party at the iconic Big Cave for 90 minutes of electric late-night
comedy, jam-packed with some of the finest acts at the Fringe with
surprise guests at every show. There's no better late-night hang for
stand-up fans at the festival. Each night presents a mix of TV names,
Netflix headliners, festival veterans and social media superstars at this
unmissable showcase of the very best in stand-up talent, against the
backdrop of one of Edinburgh's most beloved and unique spaces.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st to 24th AUG 23:30
The late night sultry Burlesque party where
anything goes! Sizzling strip tease and alternative variety in the
intimate Fancy Room at the historic Caves. Leave your inhibitions at the
door as we shimmy into the After-Hours Burlesque Club! A part of the newly
formed Scotland International Burlesque Festival. From the producers of
Best of Burlesque, Sexy Circus Sideshow, Best of Cabaret, All-Stars
Burlesque and more. International headliners, spectacular showstoppers,
industry innovators and rising newcomers on the scene. After-Hours
Burlesque Club is the ultimate late night party at the 2025 Fringe.
Everyone welcome!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd AUG 13:30
I was on Live at the Apollo, I got
loads of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what
stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work
out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what
value do they have?
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
2nd and 15th AUG 23:00
Queer, chic and outrageous: you're invited to
the biggest, gayest party at the Fringe (fun straights allowed). The
award-winning show makes its return this year for two nights only, daring
you to indulge in the hottest pop-up cabaret experience on Cowgate.
Curated by 'demonic David Bowie' Aidan Sadler, a selection of the most
electrifying and scandalous performers at the festival awaits. 'The acts
slay until the break of day, and you're invited right into the heart of
this soulfully compiled and radically offbeat cabaret experience' *****
(BingeFringe.com).
Just The Tonic at La Belle Angele
La Belle Angele
4th AUG to 11th AUG 14:40
A story of being an artist, licking an
armpit and losing yourself. Follow Maria as she takes her grandmother's
advice, 'you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar', to heart. But
too much honey only gets you into sticky situations. Covering topics like
middle-school pool parties, braces and the horrors of getting a degree in
the arts, it's a show as full of humour as it is heartbreak. Recently seen
at Pittsburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe, Atlanta Fringe, and The Atlanta
Theatre.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
4th AUG to 11th AUG 22:25
Dark, surreal, hilarious... this is
Northern Irish sketch group Past The Label's Edinburgh Fringe debut. After
making a name for themselves at their monthly show Anarchomedy back home,
here they bring their absurd, twisted and entertaining take on modernity,
celebrity and existential dread to Edinburgh. Join them as they journey
through the macabre, morbid and mundane with stories about toxic
workplaces, paranoia and the end of all life on earth. A hilarious
experience you will relive again and again... in therapy.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
6th, 13th, 20th AUG 17:50
It's karaoke, but with the movie scenes
you love! Cinema's most iconic moments get rewritten, recast and utterly
reimagined by top stand-up comedians, with audience members stepping in
for surprise cameos. Whether you are an A24 buff, part of the popcorn
crowd or just looking for a good giggle, come and take a seat in the
director's chair! Unscripted, unpredictable and definitely not in cinemas
now!
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
8th AUG to 16th AUG 12:50
One of the best improvisers on the
stand-up circuit tries to make sense of the chaos of the world. Join Ben
as he squeezes the comedy juice out of everything under the sun, from
hunter-gatherers to AI, XL bullies to boardgames and beyond. It'll be a
bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For fans of Ross
Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. 'An accomplished comic' (Time
Out). 'Perfect... the audience were hysterical' (Huffington Post).
'Displays a crackling, spontaneous energy in which we're swept up' (Fest).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
9th to 24th AUG 15:45
Tommy J Egan transforms the stage into a jazz
club-meets-tap jam. One of Australia's most respected tap dancers, hailed
by reviewers as 'genuinely breath-catching' (Time Out London) and
'flawless' (Advertiser), Egan offers a performance that rejects the flashy
tap dance clichés of jazz hands and showbiz tropes in favour of something
deeper, richer and more nuanced. Accompanied by a local jazz pianist and
special guests, each show becomes a dynamic interplay of rhythm and
precision. Get ready for some fast footwork, with moments of light-hearted
humour woven throughout!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
12th AUG to 24th AUG 14:20
A show about society and my poor
interpretations of it, the naivety that I miss having and the things that
are loving and concerning and good – by the way, I'm contractually
obligated to make this funny, so I'll do that. Look at me with a (kinda)
theme! 'Josh Makinda is a rarity... it's comedy of the first order' (West
Australian). 'He's a very funny guy indeed, with a delightful ear for the
mischievous and the surreal' (TheRealChrisparkle.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 12:00
A new performance of Samuel Taylor
Coleridge's epic poem, delving into themes of spirituality and nature,
life and death, and how to be a human. Show time approx. 40 minutes. All
profits going to Pancreatic Cancer Action in Scotland.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
13th AUG to 24th AUG 14:10
Ned Stacie has wisdom to share, whether
it makes sense or not. In this absurdist character comedy, Kansas City's
most polarising motivational speaker attempts to deliver his signature NED
Talk™, but things never go as planned. What starts as an inspirational
lecture quickly unravels into misadventures, questionable life lessons,
surreal character appearances and a Neducational experience no one saw
coming. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll definitely leave wondering
what just happened. Come hungry for knowledge, leave starving.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 14:25
A half hour of sharp, witty and glamorous
comedic storytelling from gorgeous American comedian, Gillian Gurganus – a
triple threat who has definitely never been fired from a job! Come on this
journey and witness Gillian looking for her big break... in all the wrong
places! She might even sing and dance for you, if you're lucky.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:30
'Hello, and welcome to this non
copyrighted, nondescript life SIMulator game. Press shift, alt, C to
begin...' Join drag artist Curly as they play the game of life, levelling
up in love, work and community and along the way, attempt to answer life's
big questions such as: Can they tell I'm not really speaking in tongues?
Does she look too much like me to be my girlfriend? And is it all
pointless? Play along to laugh, cry and feel sexually confused by this new
genre-bending musical comedy.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:30
Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a celebration of the 12
official languages of South Africa, expressed through song and dance, all
imbued with a unique township vibe! From the rhythmic acapella beats of
the Gum Boot dance and the soulful Click Song to the electrifying modern
hit Calm Down and the 'just you try and NOT get up to dance' joyous hit
Jerusalema – all with an exciting twist. Yes-Ya-Yebo! brought to the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Imibala Trust, received incredible
reviews in 2023 and 2024. If you missed out on the last two years, now is
your chance!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:40
Lymphomaniac is a raw, honest and
hilariously unfiltered look at life during and after cancer. At 22, Megan
was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma and through humour and
vulnerability, she invites audiences into the often unspoken realities of
her experience – not just battling cancer, but navigating the lasting
mental health challenges that followed. Using comedy as a bridge, the show
opens the door for deeper conversations about the emotional struggles we
all face, whether sparked by illness or just life itself. It's an honest,
funny and human invitation to talk about what's really going on.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
13th to 24th AUG 17:00
Best Comedy nominee, Melbourne Fringe 2023.
Grownup stomps about stage in stupid hats and wigs, and calls it comedy.
Embarassing. ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). **** (Lilithia.net).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 17:50
Dean Coughlin, a Scouser spawned from
actual pirates, takes you on a whimsical adventure through working class
culture and the obliviousness of man. Debut hour from the highly
anticipated 'Northwest break through act of the year' (Chortle Comedy
Hotshots winner 2025). 'Dean's a great comic and a brilliant joke writer.
Everything he says on stage leads up to a cracking punchline. Quality'
(HaveaWordPod.com).
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
13th to 24th AUG 18:20
Compilation show where a range of comedians
will be tested on their improv ability by trying to incorporate randomly
assigned props as best as possible into their routine. Prize for best/most
innovative use of a prop. Hosted by Matt Male.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 20:35
Hannah Byczkowski digs into death in her
hilarious and compelling style – exploring everything from craft projects
for loved one's ashes, funeral faux pas and why she's not running from
serial killers. Hannah won season 1 of BBC's The Traitors and the NTA
2023. She's also a co-host and creator of the hit podcast Ghost Huns with
over 5 million listens and 1.3 million followers on TikTok. TV also
includes The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Celebrity Weakest Link
(BBC1). 'Want to howl with laughter? See Hannah. She is a comedy goddess'
(Claudia Winkleman).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 20:50
'When it was evening, he reclined at
table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to
you, one of you will betray me." And they were very sorrowful and began to
say to him one after another, "Is it I, Lord?"' (Matthew 26:20). As booed
on America's Got Talent. 'Offers nothing personal and almost no actual
content' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Egotistical delusions' **** (Scotsman).
'Indescribable' **** (List). 'Disorderly' ***** (IsolatedNation.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 21:05
Comedy veteran Karen Dunbar (Chewin' The
Fat, the Karen Dunbar Show) returns to the Fringe for a limited run of her
stand-up tour. Expect TV favourites and new takes on old tales!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
13th AUG to 23rd AUG 21.20
Absurdist and hyperactive sketch comedy
from Cambridge Footlights' Baz Evans and award-winning writer Alex Denley
Spencer. Enjoy sketches with zing, spice and dance numbers, with fun
minigames for the audience (that are totally not rigged*). This is
late-night Fringe at its best. (Contains no nuts, Baz is allergic.) (*It's
rigged.)
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:00
The scientists in the lab have come up
with something new to show you! The latest developments in sketch comedy
are on show here at your own peril...
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
14th to 24th AUG 14:40
Delve into the dysfunctional lives of the
employees of... We've not got that far yet! After sold-out shows in
Cambridge, London and Brighton Fringe 2024, The Workplace has come to
Edinburgh! Join us for your new favourite workplace sitcom. Based on
suggestions from the audience, a new cast of eclectic characters live out
the every day of working the 9 to 5, with ego clashes, office politics and
absurd workplace situations. If you're a fan of The Office, Parks and
Recreation, or comedy in general, this is a show you don't want to miss.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
14th to 24th AUG 15:30
The Oxford Revue's 62nd annual Fringe show is
45 minutes of innovative sketch comedy, ranging from the observational to
the musical to the absurd, all written and performed by the rising stars
of British comedy from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes!
Following a year of sold-out sketch and stand-up comedy shows in Oxford,
and with alumni like Dame Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Phillips,
Stewart Lee, Armando Iannucci, Al Murray, Alan Bennett, Dudley Moore, and
Monty Python's Michael Palin and Terry Jones, this is not one to be missed!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
14th AUG to 24th AUG 18:00
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a
brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense.
Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living
in a slanket or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody's
watching (and if you're a middle aged woman, they're probably not). It's
also about letting go of the person you've always thought you are and
using your mid-life crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.
'Impeccably punchlined anecdotes... delightful' (Telegraph). 'A treat from
start to finish' (Herald).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
15th AUG to 24th AUG 23:15
Knickers Cabaret is your one-stop shop
for fresh, funny and flirty comedy! After a sell-out run at Brighton
Fringe in 2024, we're bringing the chaos to Edinburgh! With a killer
line-up of stand-ups, drag acts, musical comedians, clowns and more, we've
got something for everyone. Join us for the cheekiest (yep, that
absolutely cracking bum joke was intentional) night of comedy you'll ever
experience.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
17th to 24th AUG 18:40
'Wild, inventive comedy for fans of Emo
Philips and Nick Lutsko' (Chris Thorburn). Breaking The News winner of one
twenty-fifth of three Scottish Comedy Awards and one eleventh of a
Reykjavik Fringe Award. Robocop: A cyborg supercop from the mean streets
of Detroit. The Terminator: An unstoppabble, remorseless killing machine
from a nightmarish future. Gabriel Featherstone: A pretty good stand-up
comedian who wrote a viral tweet about Tinky-Winky's sex life. These three
titans of entertainment will face off in a bloody battle to the death!
Also, Gabe might do some fun alternative comedy.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
18th AUG to 24th AUG 12:50
Online political comedy star Matt has
moved house and the world is in chaos. But we can still laugh about it –
right? Is selling a flat more annoying than Donald Trump? Will Starmer
ever be cool? And what happens when an algorithm knows you better than you
know yourself? From Oh God, What Now? and BBC Radio 4. As seen in loads of
TV, including Doctor Who! You might also have seen the back of his head in
A Very Royal Scandal, but only if you were really paying attention. ****
(TheReviewsHub.com).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd AUG 13:30
Nascent, speculative and
unprepared ideas from the founding member of the Greeters Guild that will
undoubtedly change before forming the nucleus of the next worldwide
sell-out tour show. One for those who like their Wagyu steak blue.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21.20
The Troll is a hilariously raw solo show
by Rochée Jeffrey (grownish, SMILF) that blends stand-up, storytelling and
multimedia to chronicle her journey from relentless online trolling to
self-love. With sharp wit and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, she shares her
transformation from internet punching bag to biggest fan. Through poignant
reflections and comedy, Rochée unpacks emotional baggage and offers sharp
insights into Hollywood's absurdities. She explores the impact of
trolling, societal pressures and the universal quest for self-worth in a
world that often tries to tear you down. A must-see journey of humour,
resilience and self-acceptance.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 12:10
Forget foxes, bargains, or Jeremy – this
is the biggest hunt of them all. And Amber's armed and ready. After her
terminally disappointing boyfriend Rob dumps her instead of proposing on
their anniversary, Amber is forced to take matters into her own hands.
Join her as she meets a host of strange characters (and Cilla Black) on
her epic Love Hunt across the universe. A sweet, silly exploration of what
it is to find love and avoid self-awareness in your mid-30s at all costs.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 12:30
In the fall of 2022, comedian Rima Parikh
was diagnosed with cancer. But when her medical leave payment paychecks go
amiss, she's thrown into the deep, violent web of healthcare bureaucracy.
Their weapon of choice? Endless, useless emails. As cancer treatment
becomes more difficult, being nice is no longer an option. Part stand-up,
part PowerPoint comedy, this solo show is about what happens when the
worst American systems take us to the brink. Jezebel called it 'tightly
written and unexpected' and 'like watching someone land 10 backflips in a
row without touching the ground'.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:05
After Trump 1.0's mob breached the US
capitol to destroy democracy on January 6th, 2021, an immigrant drag queen
attorney from San Francisco began writing to a retired, White, Republican
woman in Bountiful, Utah – his high school English teacher from thirty
years ago. What happens when the political discussions stop and the
personal begins? Can you really be friends with your former teacher? An
interactive performance, with reading and writing prompts. We tell the
story of our lives. For everyone who remembers their English teachers most
fondly.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13.20
Irish comedian Ian Christopher Perth
brings 0 0 Billioanire to the festival. Resident host of Irish Comedy
Headliners and headliner at Scotland's Comedy Cellar, Perth brings his
first first full one-man show to the festival. The stand-up comedy show
explores the proliferation of the billionaire class, and the 'zero zero'
versions who have all of the opinions and entitlement with none of the
cash. 'Sometimes serious, always hilarious' (BroadwayBaby.com).
'Excellent, enjoyable hour' (ThreeWeeks). 'Our favourite act' (The Comedy
Cellar, Edinburgh).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:30
A themed stand-up comedy show for
spreadsheet experts and casual users alike, performed by a true piece of
sheet. Sprinkled amongst the jokes you'll learn a few Excel tricks from
pun-loving Excel YouTuber and Jewish math addict David, who advises
Microsoft on future directions for Excel. Growing up with a maths
obsession shaped David's life and paved the way for him to become 'the
Excel guy' at the office, attending spreadsheet conferences and
mathem-antics. 'Benaim is informative and funny, whilst also giving a
heartfelt performance' (TheMagdalen.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:35
EL is not well. Her weekly therapy
sessions reveal more than she expected. As she shares her story, secrets
and dark memories surface through a muddle of cathartic flashbacks and
visceral 'rave-clubbing deliriums' played out in her mind. In these
frantic moments, all EL can do is dance. The fateful journey of a
tormented woman confronting the haunting shadows of narcissistic abuse
amidst a disturbed reality and psychotic breakdowns. But as the story
unfolds, does a new, unsettling truth emerge? A Greco-British rave
tragicomedy unravelling the complex mind of an abuse survivor.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 13:50
A whirlwind one-woman comedy play
following a wannabe yummy mummy on her mission to have it all. Wummy is
broke, flat-sharing and craving luxury. Her dream? 'A Chelsea townhouse,
husband, baby, nanny, and – most importantly – a bin hidden within a
kitchen island!' Wummy attempts to manifest her dream life, but the
universe answers her call with an unexpected bump in the road. Performed
by Charis King, featured on BBC. 'I would pay to watch Charis drink a cup
of tea – let alone perform a show' (Sophie Winkleman, Peep Show).
Direction and dramaturgy by Octavia Gilmore.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:10
The triumphant return of the show that
took its first, adorably wobbly steps in Edinburgh 2023. And yet, like the
ship of Theseus, or Trigger's broom, according to your level of education,
all new! Two years of touring have seen this show continually growing and
interweaving new strands of thought and comic invention. Memory, time,
grief and scissors – all combine to deliver perhaps Evans' most satisfying
show yet, for its final victory lap and curtain call. 'A masterclass'
***** (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' ****
(Times).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
Step into a world of astonishing magic, breathtaking circus stunts, electrifying music and dazzling cabaret! This high-energy spectacle features world-class magicians, gravity-defying acrobats and jaw-dropping specialty acts that will leave you speechless. Witness mind-bending illusions, edge-of-your-seat performances and show-stopping moments in a night of pure wonder. Perfect for thrill-seekers, magic lovers and those craving an unforgettable experience. This is not just a show – it's a must-see event. Don't miss your chance to experience the impossible live on stage. Book now and prepare to be amazed – because magic is real and it's waiting for you!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 16th AUG 14:35
Welcome to Hygge. A stand-up hour like no
other, featuring a bunch of professional Scandinavian comedians,
performing in English. Want to know what hygge means? So do we. Let us
cool your warm hearts with our Nordic designed minimalist jokes for one
hour. And not a minute longer. We promise to be as excited as we can be,
which is not saying much.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:40
Scrooge is not just for Christmas. Gerry
tells you his favourite Charles Dickens story – in August. A Merry Fringe
for all, with singing and dancing. Come and be scared by ghosts! Enjoy the
Fezziwigs' Christmas party! Gerry first read the book when he was 10, so
this show has been 62 years coming, and it's worth it. Yes, Gerry is 72
and still going. He didn't finish it in time for Christmas last year, but
he's here now with a brilliant 2025 Christmas show, four months early.
Come and see!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:40
I was on Live at the Apollo, I got loads
of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what
stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work
out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what
value do they have?
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Club Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 14:55
Top professional stand-up from the Irish
comedy scene and beyond. Sold-out at Edinburgh Fringe 2023 and 2024, and
Glasgow International Comedy Festival 2024. Each day the host presents a
selection of top quality stand-up comedians who have their own show at the
Fringe or have popped over for a few days. A great value show to add to
your day at the Fringe.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:00
Welcome to Jokers! Comedy Club – the
ultimate destination for world-class stand-up. We bring you the biggest
names in comedy, TV favorites and the rising stars you'll be raving about
tomorrow. Expect razor-sharp wit, outrageous storytelling and an
electrifying atmosphere that keeps the laughter flowing. From
side-splitting punchlines to unexpected twists, every night at Jokers! is
a fresh dose of comedy gold. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just craving
a brilliant night out, we guarantee an experience like no other. Book now
and get ready to laugh 'til it hurts. This is comedy at its best!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:15
In the summer of 2020, Alfie Dundas was
protesting against police brutality at a Black Lives Matter march in
London. Two weeks later, he saw students trying to pull down a statue in
Edinburgh of Henry Dundas – a distant relative he didn't know he had. In
his new show, Alfie explores the complexities of family, legacy and loss.
He asks: how do you fight the system when you represent the system? And
then he tries to make it funny... 'Dundas shows a lot of promise'
(Audience Review). 'Solid' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 15:30
It's Halloween and the Rugby Team are
throwing the party of the century. Steph has been working all year to get
her nerdy friends invited and they're going to win the costume contest.
But little does she know, the gang have other plans. Cass is planning the
perfect courtship, her boyfriend Jason is planning a big question, her
brother Damian and best friend Tim are planning on revealing a huge
confession and nobody got the costume memo. I Kissed Batman is a
fast-paced queer comedy for the pop-culture fanatic.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:40
In his award-nominated stand-up show,
Autastic, we meet Simon: a software-developing, Rubik's cube-solving,
accordion-playing, anagram-spotting, blue plaque-collecting,
grammar-correcting, manor-dwelling, bell-ringing, Morris-dancing nerd.
Five years ago, Simon was surprisingly surprised to discover he is
autistic. Join him as he questions everything he's ever done, dismantles
his life, rebuilds it, and discovers the fantastic and drastic sides of
autism.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 15:45
Looking for dark and dirty jokes but want
to go to bed early? Then look no further! Join Adam Riley for an hour of
flaps-to-the-wall stand-up from the man they couldn't cancel because he
didn't have a career. It's one hilarious hour of late-night comedy. At
3.45pm!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 8th AUG 15:45
Hose Water is a lyrical comedy about a
girl on the verge of adolescence. Alyson is determined to keep her
family's attention despite mounting distractions. Just when the stakes
feel impossibly high, puberty arrives in the most inconvenient way
possible. Threaded through this chaotic childhood memory is the voice of
her adult self still longing to be seen. This heartfelt one-woman show
mixes stand-up, music and puppetry to tell the story of the ultimate
heartbreak: growing up. It is a love letter to the awkward, lonely,
hopeful child inside all of us.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:00
Beth Knight used nude self-portraits to
overcome the shame she held about her body. Now she's blending her
paintings and comedy into an hour show about her fight with internalized
patriarchy. 'This show is an example of why the Fringe is wonderful (the
show is wonderful too)' **** (One4Review.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:00
Narin Oz is not good at real life. Simple
things neurotypical people are great at: being indirect, insensitive to
stimuli, compulsively socialising and talking without purpose. So she has
decided to fix the problem by avoiding reality altogether: hiding inside
her imagination. Isn't this what everyone does in their 40s? Unluckily,
her now only friend is an inflatable emoji named Dr Fecal Matter. A bit
like Wilson ball from Cast Away but a budget version. Will she be able to
face her inner child and find joy in reality? Or draw all over it in
crayon.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:10
Frank Fletcher, long-time senior MP for
Cackby North has suddenly died. Party members have gathered at North
Cackby Community Arts Centre to choose a successor. But when Mackenzie
Steele and Connor Banks, two low-level operators in the Labour Party,
happen to be the only "high-quality" candidates born in Cackby, how much
of a choice have you really got? Paratroopers is an imaginative,
absurdist, comedy satire modelled on real people and events drawn from
existing Labour Party scandals.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:30
No script, Sherlock! Stars of UK and
Australian fringes take you on an award-winning improvised romp through
the underworld of Victorian Britain, packed with shady villains, red
herrings and the brilliant deductions of London's greatest detective.
Light your (imaginary) pipe as an engrossing spontaneous mystery tale
unfolds before you. Family friendly. 'Exhilarating! The best of its kind'
***** (FringeFeed.com.au). 'Excellent... very funny and beautifully
devious' **** (FringeGuru.com). 'Copious amounts of talent and boundless
potential' **** (PlaysToSee.com). 'Total mastery' *****
(GreatScott.media). 'High-wire improvised storytelling' (Scotsman). Winner
of Fringe World Variety Show Award at Perth Fringe.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:30
One man. One button. 19,999 hours of
Failure-Free Living. Now, on the verge of completing his (second) 10,000
hours, Daniel Moore prepares to leave his solitude and share his (double)
expertise. Learn what it takes to truly succeed from the greatest men's
self-help guru the world has never seen. The debut one-man play written
and performed by Off-West End award-nominated actor, Matthew Edgar.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 11th AUG 16:40
The Dublin Fringe award-winning trip into
the mind of a woman with recently discovered ADHD. This cabaret-style
comedy recreates the polyphony of a brain that must do at least two things
at all times. Can she harness the boundless energy and creativity
alongside the crippling self-criticism and impulsivity? Were past ruinous
choices due to ADHD or just another millennial making excuses? Everything,
including this show, is in search of the elusive dopamine hit. Two sold
out runs in Dublin. In English with a sprinkle of Gaeilge (Irish).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 16:50
Set sail for a night of nonstop laughter
as top-tier comedians bring the best of cruise ship comedy to shore! This
high-energy show delivers the kind of humour you'd expect on a luxury
liner – sharp, witty and absolutely hilarious. Whether you're a seasoned
cruiser or just love a great comedy night, this is your chance to
experience world-class stand-up without leaving land. Sit back and enjoy
an unforgettable evening filled with big laughs and feel-good vibes. Don't
miss out on the comedy event that will have you rolling with laughter –
without the risk of seasickness!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 17:00
This split bill showcases the comedic
talent of Jon and Osman, two funny fellas that are both youngsters and
using their experiences living in England and abroad to make people laugh.
Jon is a naive boy who'll make you laugh but also make you want to punch
him in his face. Osman is a 21-year-old who has looked 30 for his entire
life, including elementary school and mentally, he's still there. Don't
let these art school wannabe looking boys fool you, they like football,
too.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:05
Adele uses her gag-heavy style and
penchant for silliness to tackle the topic of lying and why we do it (or
does she?) 'Guaranteed laughs' ***** (The Student). 'A consummate
jokesmith' (Comedy.co.uk). 'A sophisticated and intelligent comic with
oodles of talent' (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Absolutely charming' (Scotsman).
'Knows how to keep an audience enthralled' (SquirrelComedy.co.uk). Dave's
Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016. UK Pun
Champion 2020. Leicester Comedy award nominee – Best New Show 2023.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:20
Don't believe everything you saw on The
Only Way is Essex. Glowing up in the glitz (and gloom) of Essex,
award-winning comics, Sorabh and Wes never really fit in, even though they
have the best fake tans! They're not here to blend in but to stand out!
Plus you even get a free CBD drink so you can relax, rejuvenate and let
the good vibes elevate!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:30
We live in a dangerous world. Disaster
lies in wait around every corner and every shadow hides an insidious plot.
Sometimes also there is, like, a big hole with leaves over the top and you
fall into it. It's a bad time out there. In order to survive you must join
Will Davies and heed his warnings about the terrible risks of modern life.
The Times Best Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024. Nominated Neurodiverse
Review Excellence Awards 2024.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 4th AUG, 7th AUG to 11th AUG, 14th to 17th AUG 22nd to 24th AUG
17:50
Three top stand-ups perform their very best routines just as
they do in comedy clubs all over the world, but without the swearing! PG
Hits is a professional stand-up comedy compilation show that leaves out
the really rude bits so everybody can have fun. Comedy fans of all ages
and all tastes will have something to enjoy as we bring you a diverse
line-up from the very best that the festival has to offer.
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 17:50
After being titled the 'funniest sketch
group I've seen at the Fringe for years' (**** BroadwayBaby.com), the
Manchester Revue are back for their 5th year in a row with brand new
sketches. Inspired by the real-life graffiti scrawled in toilet cubicles
found across Manchester, the scribbles act as the show's stimulus. These
spaces offer anonymity. Where people can be vulnerable. Radical. Romantic.
Or just a right old twat. They flush it out their systems, move on and
forget. But the words remain. And we think they're dead funny... This is
not your bog-standard sketch show.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 17:55
Fantastical improvised adventures,
filtered through the twisted minds of this Galton and Simpson Godfathers
of Comedy Award-winning double act. Like Vic and Bob's mutant offspring,
co-parented by The League of Gentlemen. A must-see – innovative, absurd,
and riotously funny. Praised for their 'genius brand of absurdist comedy'
(TheReviewsHub.com) and described as a 'surreal, mirth-laden, epic flight
of fancy' (SetTheTape.com), Al Ronald and Cy Henty's improv shows are
truly unpredictable. 'Hilarious... No.1 Critics Choice' **** (Time Out).
'Master Craftsmen' **** (TheSpyInTheStalls.com). 'Scaled heights of
absurdity and plumbed depths of emotion' **** (Audience Club).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:00
An odd title perhaps for a show taking
place in Edinburgh, let alone in The Caves. But those familiar with Plato
will understand the reference, as will those familiar with Donald J Trump.
Simon hits 60 this year, and perhaps more significantly his daughter hits
21 and his son 18. He no longer needs to think of the children; his time
is short and with no more shackles on his instinct, he'll give you the
raw, unlubricated truth. 'A masterclass' ***** (Scotsman). 'Outstanding'
****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' **** (Times).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 18:00
Returning to the Fringe: Vinney, a
comedian/DJ, uses a sampler to travel through time. What stolen sample is
used on 30,000 tracks (and why didn't anyone get paid for it)? How did
electronic music begin? Who's Roland? Laugh-out-loud, fascinating stories
and samples – all with a rush of rave-nostalgia. 'Excellent, just
excellent' (FatBoy Slim, Brighton Festival).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:10
Nick Everritt (British Comedian of the
Year 2023 runner-up) is a weird, alternative, deadpan stand-up comedian
who pretends to be a serial killer for the entertainment of others. But is
there more to him than meets the eye? (Spoiler: No). 'Those in search of
the truly alternative, look no further' **** (One4Review.co.uk). 'A droll,
witty and very self-conscious deconstruction of comedy' (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:10
Fringe 2024 sell-out murder-mystery
comedy musical returns to the Fringe! Detective Ben Stone is murdered at
his own birthday party, snuffed out like a candle on a cake. Five suspects
have means, motive and opportunity, but with Stone lying stone dead,
sleuth Molly Evans must take on the investigation... With showstopping
songs and devilish twists, join Molly to try and solve the jaw-dropping
murder, as the ever more ridiculous motives of the suspects are uncovered
one by one – until the killer is finally revealed.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:25
Get ready for a night of non-stop
laughter with a comedy show that blends stand-up and improv for an
unforgettable experience! Talented comedians take the stage solo,
delivering sharp, side-splitting sets, before joining forces for
fast-paced, off-the-cuff improv madness. Expect witty observations,
hilarious characters and spontaneous chaos as the performers bounce off
each other and the audience! No two shows are ever the same, so buckle up
for a wildly unpredictable night where anything can happen. Whether you're
a stand-up fan, an improv lover or just need a good laugh, this is the
comedy event for you!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:25
Kevin James Doyle (The 30 Year Old
Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid, After Endgame) returns to Edinburgh with a
storytelling comedy show where the audience decides what happens next.
With a deck of note cards with categories like Embarrassing Stories, Weird
Encounters and Big Mistakes, Doyle lets the crowd shape the night, making
every show unique. Hilarious, unpredictable, deeply personal. Part
stand-up, part confessional, part social experiment. No two performances
will ever be the same – come play the game. 'Master storyteller' *****
(EccentricEngland.co.uk). 'Chaos in the best possible way' **** (List).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:40
A new show from Barry Ferns about being a
stand-up comedian since the age of 15, the Edinburgh Fringe, going from
being homeless to being offered half a million pounds as a TV presenter
and living seven years of your life as the Grammy award-winning artist,
Lionel Richie. Nominated for Best New Show at Leicester Comedy Festival,
2025. 'A marvelous, personal, beautifully constructed and laughter-packed
hour' ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (Scotsman). **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
'Unnecessarily Sadistic' * (Chortle.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 16th AUG 18:40
The world is falling apart, so what
better time to break up with your best friend? Join Sinéad Walsh as they
navigate the hilarities and hijinx of being alive in a world determined to
self-destruct. To add to the raw-dog effect, they decided to throw a
break-up into the mix. After a rip-roaring reception to their debut show,
this comedy hour from one of Ireland's brightest beans will be a belter.
'They are hilarious! Go see them!' (Ashley Gavin). 'Stellar queer comedy'
(BlizzardComedy.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:40
A dark comedy exploring my chaotic life
as a neurodivergent, nonbinary person navigating sex, dating, family and
loneliness. From being a late-diagnosed neurodivergent to starting
testosterone, I share exaggerated stories with humour, using catchphrases
like: 'I put the 'T' in Testosterone.' This show highlights my struggles
with dysphoria, mental health and the harsh reality that life doesn't
magically improve – but we get better at handling it. Through stand-up,
storytelling and clowning, I aim to spark conversations and offer
relatable laughs. It's personal, emotional and a little messy – just like
life.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Club Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 18:50
Two rising stars of Australian comedy.
One hour. Non-stop laughs. Koalas & Kebabs is a showcase of pure stand-up
from Kurt Sterling – 'One to watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and Kiyanosh
Sahebi (Raw Comedy national finalist). Two of Australia's sharpest,
emerging comedians. No gimmicks, no lectures – just quality jokes from two
comics who know how to bring the laughs.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:10
Darkness, we're told to fear it. The
Mothman says otherwise. Darkness is a time to dream, to think, to love, to
feast on the fruits of the night. Come, join the Mothman. Follow him into
the darkness and surrender your shadows to him. The Mothman Cometh is a
dark, interactive show performed mostly in the dark (lit by glowing red
eyes). The Mothman will lead the audience through a series of
antagonistic, cathartic and playful rituals. Dark, whimsical, deeply
heartfelt. The right amount of time to feel like you're in a cult.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:15
The sell-out, unique comedy experience returns. Past acts include Sarah Millican, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Shappi Khorsandi and Greg Davies. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out).
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
Dance. Dance. Dance. Dance. Carry on dancing. Don't stop dancing. Sing. Dance. Do stand-up. Dance. Carry on dancing. Never stop dancing. 'Stupidly funny' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Seriously funny' **** (Scotsman). **** (theskinny.co.uk). **** (BroadwayBaby.com).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:20
Craig’s back. Craig’s front. Craig’s everywhere! The hilariously cheeky, riotously effervescent Fringe favourite explodes on stage for a kilt swingin’ highland fling of an evening, as he reveals what’s behind the curtain! 2023/2024 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award nominee. 'Laugh-out-loud... Absolutely hilarious' (List); “He is that rare thing, a naturally funny comedian” (Independent); “He blew the roof off” (Chortle); “I’ve not heard a room laugh so long and hard” (Mirror); “A divine comic gift” (Stage); “Glorious, camp, comedy magic... Priceless!” (Scotsman); “A show you wish would last forever” (Radio Forth)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:30
Blast off into absurdity with Bald
2-in-1, the split-bill stand-up show from the follically challenged Jim
Hooker and Mark Moloney! Mark's surreal deadpan takes you on a journey
through a mind unburdened by normal behaviour. Jim's cockney storytelling
dives into the bizarre depths of Essex life. Love variety? We've got you
covered, like a toupee! Expect big laughs, bold baldness and absolutely no
shampoo sponsorships. Book now before they start charging by the hair
follicle!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 19:30
Tom Simons is going to stand in a room in
Scotland and make you laugh. Drawing on the surreal tradition of Steve
Martin, the Boosh and Andy Kaufman – Simons invites you to spend an hour
in his world. You're going to hear the voices in his head, experience
spectacularly inappropriate underscoring and meet his overly ambitious,
invisible girlfriend. She's actually really quite a good dancer. Turn off
your social feeds. It's crazy outside, but it's safe in here.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:45
2 of UK’s newest award-winning stand up comedians come together for their Edinburgh debuts. With a blend of sharp one-liners and witty observational humour showcasing their unique voices and backgrounds, this dynamic duo delivers an unforgettable comedy experience.
Salma is a passionate working-class Londoner telling funny observations about her Irish and Pakistani families. And with 40 million Instagram views Henning leans heavily into his Norwegian deadpan persona. They both regularly gig with the UK’s largest comedy clubs and have toured internationally in the US, Europe and Asia.
£5 guaranteed entry. Book early!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 19:45
Discover the best of the Fringe in one
spectacular show! Featuring an unmissable lineup of top comedy, dazzling
cabaret, electrifying music and mind-blowing performances. This is your
chance to see the biggest hits of the Fringe all in one night. Expect
jaw-dropping talent, show-stopping moments and the stars of tomorrow
before they hit the big time. Whether you love to laugh, be amazed or
simply soak in incredible entertainment, this is the must-see event of the
Fringe. Don't miss out – book now and experience the very best of the
Fringe, all in one place!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:00
Relatable and engaging stand-up comedy
from one of Wales' finest up-and-coming comic talents. With a motivation
to find friends and bring strangers together Jake, embarks on a comedy
odyssey to provide you sweet relief from your everyday problems. A man of
the people with infectious energy, put on the earth to bring out the joy
in the little things. With topics ranging from self improvement to coffee
mugs and toxic masculinity to 90s pop stars it really runs the gamut in
terms of relatability.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:00
Everyone is here for Jaz Mattu and his
unique brand of absurdist, theatrical, multimedia stand-up comedy. You
should be too. Featured in Skinny's Top Alt Comedy Edinburgh Fringe Picks
2024. 'A talented performer, with a great sense of comedic timing... Mattu
has created something truly unique' **** (Entertainment-Now.com). 'Great
to watch if you like innovative comedy' **** (POWShowbiz.com). 'Ambitious
and innovative' (Fest). 'Mattu has a great deal of creativity and
ingenuity' (BroadwayBaby.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:10
Join LA comedian, Andrew Cornelius and a
rotating cast of his real (and fake) friends for a night of stand-up
comedy and storytelling exploring life, love and questionable friendships
in the City of Angels. Is everyone in LA just networking? Or are genuine
connections possible amidst the palm trees and broken dreams? Find out in
this side-splitting journey through the ups, downs and definitely
questionable experiences of Los Angeles based comedians.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:30
We follow an out-of-touch and
out-of-favour TV personality attempting to mount a comeback after a public
embarrassment. With his reputation in tatters, he'll take any gig he's
offered, which has landed him at your office Christmas party. With his
special guest Banksy and an appearance from incoming CEO Jacques De Klerk,
Bobby will use this lifeline to remind people of his entertainment
pedigree. How far will Bobby go to prove that he's still relevant? Who is
Banksy? What does the future hold for the company?
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:30
After 127 years at the top of the comedy
game, Matthew Hayhurst is finally calling it a day. But not before one
last shameless cash-grab! Join your least favourite uncle's favourite
comedian for a whirlwind ride through the highs and lows of his career,
from the Music Halls of Victorian London to the brave new world of
computers. Expect a few laughs, a few songs and the greatest joke ever
written. 'Captivating, unpredictable and very funny'(Chortle.co.uk). 'One
to Watch' (The Times of London, 1898). 'A good friend to me' (Mr. Blobby).
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:35
An "inspirational porn" star, Gabrielle
Leonore shares her life story in this irreverent one-woman comedy, filled
with candid anecdotes about sex, drugs, and the aspects of life no one
prepares you for – especially as an autistic woman. Written and performed
by Leonore, the show builds on the success of her previous production,
(Re)union, which won the Social Good Award at the 2019 Tampa International
Fringe Festival and was also featured in the 2019 Tampa Bay Theater
Festival.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 20:45 ADDITIONAL 18:00 shows added 8th, 9th, 22nd,
23rd 24th
New show from Scotland’s hilarious international breakthrough stand-up star! ‘Burns has arrived... An authentic Scottish voice. And a gallus one at that.’ ★★★★ (Entertainment Now) Connor’s previous smash-hit “1994” sold 10,000+ tickets in Edinburgh, toured worldwide (50+ UK shows, 35+ Australia-wide, plus an off-Broadway run as part of New York’s Comedy Festival) and won 2024’s prestigious Fringe Encore Series. He’s also supported Daniel Sloss in 3 continents and filmed a comedy special. ‘Hugely gifted’ (BeyondtheJoke.com); ‘Brilliant... gags coming at you at a terrifying rate... Superb!’ ★★★★ (List); ‘Hilarious... he is fearless and it is wonderful!’ ★★★★★ (Scotsman)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
31st JUL to 11th AUG 20:50
It's 1928 and teenage actress Molly O'Day
is Hollywood's newest star – and newest product to be packaged and sold.
As her fame grows so does tabloid scrutiny of her body and Molly is told
she must either lose weight or lose hope of making it in Hollywood. She
goes to increasingly drastic lengths to conform to the industry's
dangerous beauty ideals: from fad diets to the surgeon's knife. Featuring
an original score, The Sculpture takes you back to the glitz and glamour
of early Hollywood and tells the true and tragic story of Molly O'Day.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:05
Cory and Kevin bring their hit NYC
variety show to Edinburgh – a curated line-up of the best Fringe comedians
every night. Doyle is a four-time Fringe comedian (After Endgame, The 30
Year Old Virgin, Diary of a Bald Kid). Cavin worked for Late Night with
Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Nikki Glaser, and many
others. Their NYC show featured Jim Gaffigan, Ilana Glaser, Mike
Birbiglia, Michelle Wolf, and more. Their Fringe show will have the best
comedy, prizes, and be a raucous comedy party every night. Featuring
Hannah Elsy. Great times guaranteed!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:05
'Why am I like this?' is a question John
Barrett seeks to answer, especially after having a date where he was
slapped... twice. If you don't hear a knee slapper, at least you might get
to see John slap himself on stage. Once endearingly described as 'angsty
Mike Birbiglia,' John's combination of self-examination and humour
explores a new space between storytelling and stand-up. Exploring
everything from queer identity, ADD and feeling like an outsider all the
way to the universal experience of simply needing a wedding date, this
show is as personal as it is relatable.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:30
In his debut stand-up hour, Daniel McKeon
brings everything he kind of has to help you achieve something! From
long-distance relationships to working in one-star pubs to disastrous
headshots and more, Daniel will leave no humiliating stone unturned in his
efforts to transform failure into a lifestyle brand. 'Slick. Well-written'
(The Stand Comedy Club). 'His comic-cheekiness is endearing'
(BroadwayBaby.com). 'Sounded great from what I heard' (David Baddiel).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21:55
Top comedians act out YOUR most
embarrassing confessions live on stage and the biggest oops wins a prize!
Hosted by Australian comedian Kurt Sterling – Top 10 Jokes of the Week,
Edinburgh Fringe 2024 (Scotsman). 'One to Watch' (One4Review.co.uk) – and
featuring Tara McCullough and Adam Hallett, this interactive comedy
extravaganza takes your anonymous confessions and turns them into comedy
gold. Here's how it works: audience members share their 'biggest oops'
anonymously – whether it's a dating disaster, a workplace whoopsie, or a
travel blunder and our top-notch comedians will have to act them out on
stage.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:00
A late night version of the sell-out unique show. Similar to the earlier show, but 'darker' and later. 'Destined to become one of the most talked about shows' (Time Out). Listings www.justthetonic.com
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:10
A new comedy musical coming to the
Fringe! Six college friends are tricked into reuniting at the debut Fringe
performance of Escape Room: The Show. They must work out why, whilst
trying to escape the room in front of you, the audience. Watch as their
old issues resurface and new problems reveal themselves. With only 60
minutes on the clock, the pressure is on. Who will solve the room and who
will fold under the pressure? Original songs, crazy characters and
puzzling puzzles a-plenty.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:25
My goal is to talk to my 'self' and tell
it the story of insecurities and prejudices I had before my life turned to
shambles. I tried so hard to spiral down into the abyss that I completely
forgot to take a moment and live. It was finding myself staring down the
abyss that I suddenly got reminded of all the idiotic happenings and
circumstances that led me to this moment – inability to grieve properly
for my father, first serious relationship that ended in a heartbreak and
bad financial decisions.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
31st JUL to 3rd AUG 22:35
Italian Horror Stories by Grand Guignol de
Milan is a unique physical theater experience that reimagines the Italian
inspirations behind Dracula, Frankenstein, and The Woman in Black.
Combining expressive movement, dark humor, chilling tales, and moments of
lively comedy, the show immerses the audience in a world of suspense and
grotesque fun. The production masterfully blends comedy and horror, using
vivid characters to evoke fear, laughter, and wonder. Perfect for fans of
visceral performances and the macabre, Italian Horror Stories is an
unforgettable celebration of Italy's gothic roots and their impact on
classic horror tales.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
31st JUL to 24th AUG 22:50
Two mullets, one mic. The mullet has
become as much a staple of Irishness as a pint of Guinness or the Blarney
Stone, with hopes of looking like Paul Mescal but a reality of looking
like Paul Messed-Up. Dan Stephens and Rob Nother might share the same
hairstyle but their perspective on life and the way their hair is
perceived couldn't be more different. Come see what happens when a
Millennial and a Gen-Z mullet collide. Will it be all party or all
business?
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
1st AUG to 16th AUG 13:30
It's New York City. It's the 90s and this
is the world's craziest sitcom. A parody of classic TV such as Seinfeld,
Frasier and Friends and completely improvised from your suggestions. Could
this show BE any funnier? From some of the comedians behind the
award-winning Lying Together and CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation. Best
Improv Show Edinburgh Fringe 2022 (Theatre Weekly). 'Uproarious improvised
comedy' **** (AYoungerTheatre.com). 'Laugh-out-loud' ****
(ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Extremely quick and funny' ****
(TheatreWeekly.com). 'Had the audience laughing from the get-go' ****
(NorthWestEnd.co.uk).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st AUG to 3rd AUG 18:00
Chimp Cocktail is composed of the most
brilliant sketch comedy minds of the post-World War II, pre-World War III
generation. These courageous morons joined forces to create an hour of
outrageous hahas. Whether you've been experiencing fever dreams or you'd
like to experience one for the first time, Chimp Cocktail is an absurd
response to our absurd times. Chimp Cocktail headlined NYC SketchFest 2024
and currently holds an off-Broadway residency at The Players Theatre. No
two Chimp Cocktail shows are the same. Chimp Cocktail is an Infinite
Monkey Theater Company production.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
1st AUG to 24th AUG 14:50
Award-winning storytelling. Real-life
submariner gives unique insider view of life aboard a nuclear submarine.
Heart-warming personal stories of danger, suspense and true love
underwater. 'One in a million show' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'Quietly wonderful
show' **** (The Times). 'Captivating' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Truly
excellent' ***** (FringeReview.co.uk). 'Literally made me gasp out loud'
***** (FringeGuru.com). 'Breathtaking' **** (List). 'Deeply moving' ****
(Advertiser, Adelaide). 'Uniquely delightful' **** (TheWest.com.au).
'Beautifully delivered tale of friendship' ***** (Herald Sun).
'Beautifully crafted, deeply moving' (Timeout). 'Mesmerising' (Guardian).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
1st AUG to 24th AUG 15:10
American comedian, Clayton Smith takes you
on the hilarious journey of his life. He explores his upbringing in Yuma,
Arizona: home to a Wild West prison, made famous by a certain film. But
it's so much more than a Hollywood footnote, it's a vibrant community full
of criminals, sociopathic sports coaches and lots of guns! Clayton
explores all the formative people and experiences that made him: from his
first heartbreak to his first experience working with gangsters. 15:10 to
Yuma is a show about love, masculinity and the guns that Jesus would own.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
1st to 24th AUG 15:30
Honest, relatable, and hilariously
self-deprecating, Liam Tulley is grimly aware that life is no fairytale as
he navigates the chaos of adulthood. Sharing candid stories of dating
disasters, awkward medical procedures, and the struggle to hold it
together when things don't go to plan. With dry wit, sharp observations,
and material described by comedy promoters as 'inventive and laden with
unexpected twists,' Liam challenges societal expectations that often leave
us feeling inadequate and overwhelmed.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
1st to 24st AUG 16:30
Five headline-level stand-up comedians for one
unbeatable price. No MC asking you where you're from, and strictly no
picking on the audience. Early booking recommended!
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
1st AUG to 24th AUG 17:20
Wannabe was dreamt up after sorting
through a box of childhood junk... the contents of which sparked an idea
to bring her teenage angst-filled lyrics back to life. Come along for a
deep dive into a disastrous and hilarious series of events in this messy
modern world, from teenage dreams to ill-fated 20s escapades. Featuring
Amy's witty fast-paced dialogue, her signature golden voiced singing and
self-produced wall to wall bangers that some might say are more suited to
a middle England night club.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
1st to 21st AUG 18:00
Scotland’s international comedy star is doing a run of shows to work up some new material for his next tour. So come expecting nerves, notes onstage and a lot of laughs... but don’t come expecting a slick, finished comedy show. This is strictly a work in progress by one of the foremost stand-up voices of his generation. We should probably mention that Daniel has sold out multiple New York runs both on and off Broadway, smashed multiple box office records and has toured live in 55 countries. (Please note: this is a Phone/devices OFF event)
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just the Tonic's Atomic Room
1st to 24th AUG 19:30
The ultimate international burlesque
extravaganza has returned a part of the new Scotland International
Burlesque Festival. A celebration of bodies, tradition and inclusivity by
award-winning, world-class artists and rising stars on the scene.
Appearing in the historic surroundings of the Caves. Brought to you by the
executive producer of five-star sell-out Fringe favourite Best of
Burlesque, this new All-Stars Burlesque show pushes the boundaries of
striptease one step further. Presenting prize winners from Europe's
largest industry competition, World Burlesque Games, acclaimed
show-stopping artists from around the globe and the hottest new stars
around! Warning: may cause excitement!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st AUG to 24th AUG 19:30
What's in your head? Yeah, we know. Mental
is a comedy and magic show where Max Davidson will read your mind and Tess
Tregellas will try to understand hers. Fresh off two sold-out United
States tours, (featured in the NY Times, TimeOutNYC), the duo's charming
and inviting show is one you'll never forget.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
1st to 24th AUG 21:00
Best of Cabaret from the Fringe returns for a
5th year with an all-star diverse rotating cast of international seasoned
artists in the genre. Apart of the new Scotland International Burlesque
Festival. Vivacious vocalists, variety, circus, comedy and award-winning
headline burlesque stars to complete the night. Best of Cabaret showcases
a round up of the finest acts at the 2025 Fringe in one stellar showcase.
The hottest cabaret ticket in town! Back due to high demand. New show
nightly.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd AUG 23:00
Join
the party at the iconic Big Cave for 90 minutes of electric late-night
comedy, jam-packed with some of the finest acts at the Fringe with
surprise guests at every show. There's no better late-night hang for
stand-up fans at the festival. Each night presents a mix of TV names,
Netflix headliners, festival veterans and social media superstars at this
unmissable showcase of the very best in stand-up talent, against the
backdrop of one of Edinburgh's most beloved and unique spaces.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
1st to 24th AUG 23:30
The late night sultry Burlesque party where
anything goes! Sizzling strip tease and alternative variety in the
intimate Fancy Room at the historic Caves. Leave your inhibitions at the
door as we shimmy into the After-Hours Burlesque Club! A part of the newly
formed Scotland International Burlesque Festival. From the producers of
Best of Burlesque, Sexy Circus Sideshow, Best of Cabaret, All-Stars
Burlesque and more. International headliners, spectacular showstoppers,
industry innovators and rising newcomers on the scene. After-Hours
Burlesque Club is the ultimate late night party at the 2025 Fringe.
Everyone welcome!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd AUG 13:30
I was on Live at the Apollo, I got
loads of stars in The Guardian. Presently, I have absolutely no idea what
stand-up comedy is for. I'm writing some jokes, but I'm struggling to work
out why. Honestly, I'm trying to make them as funny as possible, but what
value do they have?
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Wee One
2nd and 15th AUG 23:00
Queer, chic and outrageous: you're invited to
the biggest, gayest party at the Fringe (fun straights allowed). The
award-winning show makes its return this year for two nights only, daring
you to indulge in the hottest pop-up cabaret experience on Cowgate.
Curated by 'demonic David Bowie' Aidan Sadler, a selection of the most
electrifying and scandalous performers at the festival awaits. 'The acts
slay until the break of day, and you're invited right into the heart of
this soulfully compiled and radically offbeat cabaret experience' *****
(BingeFringe.com).
Just The Tonic at La Belle Angele
La Belle Angele
4th AUG to 11th AUG 14:40
A story of being an artist, licking an
armpit and losing yourself. Follow Maria as she takes her grandmother's
advice, 'you catch more flies with honey than with vinegar', to heart. But
too much honey only gets you into sticky situations. Covering topics like
middle-school pool parties, braces and the horrors of getting a degree in
the arts, it's a show as full of humour as it is heartbreak. Recently seen
at Pittsburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe, Atlanta Fringe, and The Atlanta
Theatre.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
4th AUG to 11th AUG 22:25
Dark, surreal, hilarious... this is
Northern Irish sketch group Past The Label's Edinburgh Fringe debut. After
making a name for themselves at their monthly show Anarchomedy back home,
here they bring their absurd, twisted and entertaining take on modernity,
celebrity and existential dread to Edinburgh. Join them as they journey
through the macabre, morbid and mundane with stories about toxic
workplaces, paranoia and the end of all life on earth. A hilarious
experience you will relive again and again... in therapy.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
6th, 13th, 20th AUG 17:50
It's karaoke, but with the movie scenes
you love! Cinema's most iconic moments get rewritten, recast and utterly
reimagined by top stand-up comedians, with audience members stepping in
for surprise cameos. Whether you are an A24 buff, part of the popcorn
crowd or just looking for a good giggle, come and take a seat in the
director's chair! Unscripted, unpredictable and definitely not in cinemas
now!
Just The Tonic Nucleus
Just The Sub-Atomic Room
8th AUG to 16th AUG 12:50
One of the best improvisers on the
stand-up circuit tries to make sense of the chaos of the world. Join Ben
as he squeezes the comedy juice out of everything under the sun, from
hunter-gatherers to AI, XL bullies to boardgames and beyond. It'll be a
bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For fans of Ross
Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. 'An accomplished comic' (Time
Out). 'Perfect... the audience were hysterical' (Huffington Post).
'Displays a crackling, spontaneous energy in which we're swept up' (Fest).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
9th to 24th AUG 15:45
Tommy J Egan transforms the stage into a jazz
club-meets-tap jam. One of Australia's most respected tap dancers, hailed
by reviewers as 'genuinely breath-catching' (Time Out London) and
'flawless' (Advertiser), Egan offers a performance that rejects the flashy
tap dance clichés of jazz hands and showbiz tropes in favour of something
deeper, richer and more nuanced. Accompanied by a local jazz pianist and
special guests, each show becomes a dynamic interplay of rhythm and
precision. Get ready for some fast footwork, with moments of light-hearted
humour woven throughout!
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Cask Room
12th AUG to 24th AUG 14:20
A show about society and my poor
interpretations of it, the naivety that I miss having and the things that
are loving and concerning and good – by the way, I'm contractually
obligated to make this funny, so I'll do that. Look at me with a (kinda)
theme! 'Josh Makinda is a rarity... it's comedy of the first order' (West
Australian). 'He's a very funny guy indeed, with a delightful ear for the
mischievous and the surreal' (TheRealChrisparkle.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 12:00
A new performance of Samuel Taylor
Coleridge's epic poem, delving into themes of spirituality and nature,
life and death, and how to be a human. Show time approx. 40 minutes. All
profits going to Pancreatic Cancer Action in Scotland.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
13th AUG to 24th AUG 14:10
Ned Stacie has wisdom to share, whether
it makes sense or not. In this absurdist character comedy, Kansas City's
most polarising motivational speaker attempts to deliver his signature NED
Talk™, but things never go as planned. What starts as an inspirational
lecture quickly unravels into misadventures, questionable life lessons,
surreal character appearances and a Neducational experience no one saw
coming. You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll definitely leave wondering
what just happened. Come hungry for knowledge, leave starving.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 14:25
A half hour of sharp, witty and glamorous
comedic storytelling from gorgeous American comedian, Gillian Gurganus – a
triple threat who has definitely never been fired from a job! Come on this
journey and witness Gillian looking for her big break... in all the wrong
places! She might even sing and dance for you, if you're lucky.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:30
'Hello, and welcome to this non
copyrighted, nondescript life SIMulator game. Press shift, alt, C to
begin...' Join drag artist Curly as they play the game of life, levelling
up in love, work and community and along the way, attempt to answer life's
big questions such as: Can they tell I'm not really speaking in tongues?
Does she look too much like me to be my girlfriend? And is it all
pointless? Play along to laugh, cry and feel sexually confused by this new
genre-bending musical comedy.
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:30
Yes-Ya-Yebo! is a celebration of the 12
official languages of South Africa, expressed through song and dance, all
imbued with a unique township vibe! From the rhythmic acapella beats of
the Gum Boot dance and the soulful Click Song to the electrifying modern
hit Calm Down and the 'just you try and NOT get up to dance' joyous hit
Jerusalema – all with an exciting twist. Yes-Ya-Yebo! brought to the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival by The Imibala Trust, received incredible
reviews in 2023 and 2024. If you missed out on the last two years, now is
your chance!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:40
Lymphomaniac is a raw, honest and
hilariously unfiltered look at life during and after cancer. At 22, Megan
was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma and through humour and
vulnerability, she invites audiences into the often unspoken realities of
her experience – not just battling cancer, but navigating the lasting
mental health challenges that followed. Using comedy as a bridge, the show
opens the door for deeper conversations about the emotional struggles we
all face, whether sparked by illness or just life itself. It's an honest,
funny and human invitation to talk about what's really going on.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
13th to 24th AUG 17:00
Best Comedy nominee, Melbourne Fringe 2023.
Grownup stomps about stage in stupid hats and wigs, and calls it comedy.
Embarassing. ***** (TheatreMatters.com.au). **** (Lilithia.net).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 17:50
Dean Coughlin, a Scouser spawned from
actual pirates, takes you on a whimsical adventure through working class
culture and the obliviousness of man. Debut hour from the highly
anticipated 'Northwest break through act of the year' (Chortle Comedy
Hotshots winner 2025). 'Dean's a great comic and a brilliant joke writer.
Everything he says on stage leads up to a cracking punchline. Quality'
(HaveaWordPod.com).
Just The Tonic Legends
Just the Tonic at The Subway
13th to 24th AUG 18:20
Compilation show where a range of comedians
will be tested on their improv ability by trying to incorporate randomly
assigned props as best as possible into their routine. Prize for best/most
innovative use of a prop. Hosted by Matt Male.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Spare Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 20:35
Hannah Byczkowski digs into death in her
hilarious and compelling style – exploring everything from craft projects
for loved one's ashes, funeral faux pas and why she's not running from
serial killers. Hannah won season 1 of BBC's The Traitors and the NTA
2023. She's also a co-host and creator of the hit podcast Ghost Huns with
over 5 million listens and 1.3 million followers on TikTok. TV also
includes The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Celebrity Weakest Link
(BBC1). 'Want to howl with laughter? See Hannah. She is a comedy goddess'
(Claudia Winkleman).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 20:50
'When it was evening, he reclined at
table with the twelve. And as they were eating, he said, "Truly, I say to
you, one of you will betray me." And they were very sorrowful and began to
say to him one after another, "Is it I, Lord?"' (Matthew 26:20). As booed
on America's Got Talent. 'Offers nothing personal and almost no actual
content' **** (Chortle.co.uk). 'Egotistical delusions' **** (Scotsman).
'Indescribable' **** (List). 'Disorderly' ***** (IsolatedNation.com).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
13th AUG to 24th AUG 21:05
Comedy veteran Karen Dunbar (Chewin' The
Fat, the Karen Dunbar Show) returns to the Fringe for a limited run of her
stand-up tour. Expect TV favourites and new takes on old tales!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
13th AUG to 23rd AUG 21.20
Absurdist and hyperactive sketch comedy
from Cambridge Footlights' Baz Evans and award-winning writer Alex Denley
Spencer. Enjoy sketches with zing, spice and dance numbers, with fun
minigames for the audience (that are totally not rigged*). This is
late-night Fringe at its best. (Contains no nuts, Baz is allergic.) (*It's
rigged.)
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
13th AUG to 24th AUG 16:00
The scientists in the lab have come up
with something new to show you! The latest developments in sketch comedy
are on show here at your own peril...
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Stairs
14th to 24th AUG 14:40
Delve into the dysfunctional lives of the
employees of... We've not got that far yet! After sold-out shows in
Cambridge, London and Brighton Fringe 2024, The Workplace has come to
Edinburgh! Join us for your new favourite workplace sitcom. Based on
suggestions from the audience, a new cast of eclectic characters live out
the every day of working the 9 to 5, with ego clashes, office politics and
absurd workplace situations. If you're a fan of The Office, Parks and
Recreation, or comedy in general, this is a show you don't want to miss.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Out Of The Box
14th to 24th AUG 15:30
The Oxford Revue's 62nd annual Fringe show is
45 minutes of innovative sketch comedy, ranging from the observational to
the musical to the absurd, all written and performed by the rising stars
of British comedy from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes!
Following a year of sold-out sketch and stand-up comedy shows in Oxford,
and with alumni like Dame Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Sally Phillips,
Stewart Lee, Armando Iannucci, Al Murray, Alan Bennett, Dudley Moore, and
Monty Python's Michael Palin and Terry Jones, this is not one to be missed!
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Fancy Room
14th AUG to 24th AUG 18:00
Festival favourite Lucy returns with a
brand new show about the power of letting yourself go – in every sense.
Whether that means embracing your wrinkles and love handles whilst living
in a slanket or having a couple of babychams and dancing like nobody's
watching (and if you're a middle aged woman, they're probably not). It's
also about letting go of the person you've always thought you are and
using your mid-life crisis to pursue new goals and reinvent yourself.
'Impeccably punchlined anecdotes... delightful' (Telegraph). 'A treat from
start to finish' (Herald).
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just Up The Road
15th AUG to 24th AUG 23:15
Knickers Cabaret is your one-stop shop
for fresh, funny and flirty comedy! After a sell-out run at Brighton
Fringe in 2024, we're bringing the chaos to Edinburgh! With a killer
line-up of stand-ups, drag acts, musical comedians, clowns and more, we've
got something for everyone. Join us for the cheekiest (yep, that
absolutely cracking bum joke was intentional) night of comedy you'll ever
experience.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Snifter Room
17th to 24th AUG 18:40
'Wild, inventive comedy for fans of Emo
Philips and Nick Lutsko' (Chris Thorburn). Breaking The News winner of one
twenty-fifth of three Scottish Comedy Awards and one eleventh of a
Reykjavik Fringe Award. Robocop: A cyborg supercop from the mean streets
of Detroit. The Terminator: An unstoppabble, remorseless killing machine
from a nightmarish future. Gabriel Featherstone: A pretty good stand-up
comedian who wrote a viral tweet about Tinky-Winky's sex life. These three
titans of entertainment will face off in a bloody battle to the death!
Also, Gabe might do some fun alternative comedy.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic
18th AUG to 24th AUG 12:50
Online political comedy star Matt has
moved house and the world is in chaos. But we can still laugh about it –
right? Is selling a flat more annoying than Donald Trump? Will Starmer
ever be cool? And what happens when an algorithm knows you better than you
know yourself? From Oh God, What Now? and BBC Radio 4. As seen in loads of
TV, including Doctor Who! You might also have seen the back of his head in
A Very Royal Scandal, but only if you were really paying attention. ****
(TheReviewsHub.com).
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Bottle Room
18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd AUG 13:30
Nascent, speculative and
unprepared ideas from the founding member of the Greeters Guild that will
undoubtedly change before forming the nucleus of the next worldwide
sell-out tour show. One for those who like their Wagyu steak blue.
Just The Tonic at the Caves
Just The Big Room
31st JUL to 24th AUG 21.20
The Troll is a hilariously raw solo show
by Rochée Jeffrey (grownish, SMILF) that blends stand-up, storytelling and
multimedia to chronicle her journey from relentless online trolling to
self-love. With sharp wit and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, she shares her
transformation from internet punching bag to biggest fan. Through poignant
reflections and comedy, Rochée unpacks emotional baggage and offers sharp
insights into Hollywood's absurdities. She explores the impact of
trolling, societal pressures and the universal quest for self-worth in a
world that often tries to tear you down. A must-see journey of humour,
resilience and self-acceptance.
Just The Tonic at The Mash House
Just the Attic