Following an extended, sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run for his multi award-nominated debut. Brummy Iraqi comedian Hasan Al-Habib returns with a story that’s even more relatable for white British audiences: being a child of divorce.
From cancer to cutting off family, and a lifelong fear of injections, the star of BBC Two’s Pilgrimage promises nothing but laughs.

Also one half of the repeatedly sold-out Fringe double act 2 Muslim 2 Furious.

‘Material here for Live at the Apollo’ Scotsman
‘Deliciously funny’ Guardian
‘Al-Habib will be famous’ Rolling Stone

Directed by Jet Vevers.

Pleasance Courtyard – Upstairs (17:30)
Main Run: 5th – 30th August, except the 18th August

Eric Rushton (C4 Sean Lock Comedy Award Winner) returns with a stand-up hour on dating, depression and darts.

Nominated: ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 – Best Show

“No wonder it sold out. A thinking man’s comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously” ★★★★1/2 One4Review
‘With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs’ ★★★★ TheArtsDesk.com
‘One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you’ll see’ ★★★★ EdFestMag.com
‘A master craftsman’ ★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ The List. ★★★★ Beyond The Joke. ★★★★ Fest.

Monkey Barrel – MB2 (14:55)
Main Run: 5th – 30th August, except the 19th August

Football is, of course, gay. Common knowledge, but important, nonetheless. But could it also be – transgender? In a show about mortality, transformation and genitals, comedian Dee Allum asks the big questions. What is purpose? Who is Britain? And why pick a show title that people won’t understand?

Some of these questions will be answered in this sophomore stand-up show following Dee’s award nominated debut Deadname.

★★★★★ “more than impressive; it’s damn near perfect” Ed Fringe Review
★★★★ “told with panache, charm, self-deprecation and copious wit” Times
★★★★ Binge Fringe. ★★★★ Guardian.

Pleasance Courtyard – Upstairs (16:10)
Main Run: 5th – 30th August, except the 18th August

Reuben Kaye is back. Sharper, sexier and more political than ever. Expect glitter, guts and the kind of biting comedy only Kaye can deliver.

Sydney Comedy Festival Awards 2026 Best Show Winner.
Melbourne International Comedy Festival Awards 2026 Most Outstanding Show Nominee.
Green Room Awards 2025 & 2026 Best Cabaret Artiste Nominee.
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Best Show Nominee.
Winner of Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2024’s Icon Award.

‘A star in their own right, with razor-sharp comedic material, a glamorous look and killer voice to boot’ ★★★★★ Skinny
★★★★★ Time Out. ★★★★★ Broadway World. ★★★★★ Theatre Scotland. ★★★★★ Chortle.co.uk

George Square Gardens – Palais (20:00)
Main Run: 6th – 29th August, except Mondays

Each night, David Magidoff (Dexter) interviews a celebrity about a real love story – then he and his ensemble turn it into a fully improvised musical, right in front of you. After a three-year sold-out run in LA and a sold-out Netflix Is A Joke Fest appearance, Making Love makes its Edinburgh debut.

‘Hilarious!’ – Alex Horne, creator of Taskmaster
Delightful!’ – Rachel Bloom, creator of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Confirmed guests include Fran Healy of Travis, Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, Rosie Jones, Mark Watson, Mike Wozniak and Fatiha El-Ghorri with many more to be announced!

George Square Studios – Studio 2 (20:05)
Main Run: 7th – 23rd August, except Mondays

Stuart was as scared about the climate crisis as you are. But he did the reading, and now he’s terrified. Come and watch him do something about it.

In his most honest, hilarious, and hopeful hour yet, Stuart Goldsmith (Live At The Apollo, Netflix is a Joke, Conan) applies his ‘expert stand-up’ (Sunday Times) to the apparent collapse of absolutely everything.

‘The funny side of climate change… No, really!’ (Times)
★★★★★ Independent. ★★★★★ BroadwayWorld.com. ★★★★★ TheReviewsHub.com.

Monkey Barrel – Cab Vol 1 (14:25)
Main Run: 17th – 30th August

Join host Joe Lycett and a showcase of some of the most exciting talent at the Fringe for one hour of laughter in the middle of your pathetic little life.

Pleasance – Grand (15:30)
Main Run: 7th – 11th August

Late-night done right, hosted by the unforgettable Reuben Kaye, backed by a live band. Queer, messy and f*cking hilarious. After a year away, the hottest late-night ticket in town is back. Fringe sell-out show 2022 – 2024.

★★★★★ “Sign up to the Church of Reuben Kaye” Time Out
★★★★★ “There is no better way to end a festival night.” Chortle
★★★★★ “Gob-smacking, phenomenal, extraordinary.” Stage Whispers
★★★★★ “It. Is. Carnage.” Miro Magazine
★★★★★ “Hilarious, outrageous and bloody fabulous.” Adelaide Advertiser
★★★★★ “A. Great. Night. Out.” The Upside News.

Underbelly Bristo Square – McEwan Hall (23:30)
Main Run: 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th August

A brand-new stand-up show from the chaotic mind of a mother of two who is typing this with one hand because the other is always holding someone or something.

Michelle Wolf is on tour with a hilarious deconstruction of society, gender roles and testicles.
Metaphorically. For the love of God, metaphorically.
You’ll learn, you’ll laugh and you’ll find out what is actually the best job in the world.
Wolf has released four stand-up specials across Netflix and HBO to critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special. She is also known for her appearances on The Daily Show (Comedy Central), The Break with Michelle Wolf (Netflix), and making international headlines as the much-buzzed-about headliner of the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In the UK she has guested on shows such as Have I Got News for You, QI and Would I Lie to You? (BBC)

“Influential, daring and brilliant” Rolling Stone
“Smart and sly” Guardian

“The voice comedy needs right now” Village Voice
“The future of stand-up comedy” Daily Beast

Edinburgh Playhouse (20:00)
One Night Only: 24th August