Hello! This is it. It’s happening again. We’ve got a bag of rabbits and we’re about to pull out a few to show you what’s what. So without further ado, let’s reveal the funniest bunnies in town.
Shows chosen by Rosalind Romer. Words by Suzy & Rosalind Romer
Leith Comedy Festival Presents… The Edinburgh Fringe Edition x2
One night only! Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians on the Fringe at the iconic Biscuit Factory in Leith. If you love the recommendations on this Punchline list, this or any other year, you’ll be pleased to know that these lineups are chosen by the same person, Rosalind Romer.
It’s your golden ticket to a great night out. All you have to do is get your ticket, show up and we´ll take care of the rest. A night to remember!
5pm (1h45) | The Biscuit Factory | 10th August |Sooz Kempner, Darren Harriott & Kiri Pritchard-McLean | Buy tickets
8pm (1h45) | The Biscuit Factory | 10th August | Adam Riches, Janine Harouni & Emmanuel Sonubi | SOLD OUT
Bridget Christie: Who Am I?
Bridget has been a Fringe must-see for years, and now she has taken her comedy to a new level. If you haven’t seen her groundbreaking Channel 4 series “The Change” (which made us whoop, snort and utter a range of weird noises we’d never heard before), watch it now then see her live, for a double whammy of all-round brilliance.
1.50pm (1h) | The Stand’s New Town Theatre (Grand Hall) | 2nd to 9th August | Buy tickets
Liam Withnail: Chronic Boom
Liam Withnail, multi-talented standup and storyteller, entertains us with a new perspective, after learning to deal with a life-changing illness. This is a fearless exploration of the light and dark sides of life by award-winning standup, who’s been perfecting his craft for over a decade.
7.10pm (1h) | Monkey Barrel Two | 2nd to 27th August | Buy tickets
Krystal Evans: The Hottest Girl in Burn Camp
When Krystal appeared at Leith Comedy Festival Presents.. in June, she gave us a tantalising glimpse of a story that we’re desperate to hear in full at this year’s Fringe. It’s hard to believe it’s her first full-length show because she commands the room like one of the greats.
7.35pm (1h) | Monkey Barrel at The Hive | 2nd to 27th August (not 15th) | Buy tickets
Max & Ivan: Life, Choices
What can we say about this timeless double act? They have a stack of hit shows behind them, and they’re a guaranteed hour of joy and laughter. By the end of the show, it’s like you’ve had belly laughs with good friends.
5.20pm (1h) | Pleasance Courtyard (Above) | 2nd to 27th August (not 5th, 12th, 19th or 26th) | Buy tickets
Sooz Kempner: Y2K Woman
Sooz Kempner is an award-winning comedian with an incredible singing voice, and has recently been announced as Doom in “Doom’s Day”, a “Doctor Who” spin-off series with the BBC. She has gone viral with political videos playing Liza Minnelli, Nadine Dorries and Liz Truss.
3.45pm (1h) | Underbelly Bristo Square, Buttercup | 2nd to 27th August (not 15th) | Buy tickets
Marc Jennings: Away from Here
Marc Jennings has already been a sell-out success in Edinburgh and his home town of Glasgow. He’s one third of the highly acclaimed “Some Laughs” podcast, and on the brink of major success. This is your heads up to catch him now before he sells out again.
5.50pm (1h) | Monkey Barrel at the Tron | 2nd to 27th August (not 16th) | Buy tickets
Marjolein Robertson: Marj
This standup from Shetland was a finalist at last year’s BBC New Comedy Awards. She’s a storyteller that talks about a range of subjects including ADHD and moths, with splendidly surreal trains of thought worthy of Eddie Izzard.
5pm (1h) | The Stand One | 3rd to 28th August (not 14th) | Buy tickets
Dan Tiernan: Going Under
Dan Tiernan recently burst onto the comedy scene and has already collected a bunch of awards for his mantelpiece, including BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 & British Comedian Of The Year 2022. He has supported Micky Flanagan and Jamali Maddix on tour, and it’s only a matter of time until he has a nationwide tour of his own.
10pm (1h) | Monkey Barrel Two | 31st July to 27th August (not 14th) | Buy tickets
Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae
It’s essential to include Emmanuel Sonubi in this year’s list because he’s one of those names who’s rising to stardom so quickly, after only a few years in comedy. He might be too big for The Fringe next year so get in there now. As Romesh Ranganathan says “this bloke has got funny bones”.
6.10pm (1h) | Underbelly Bristo Square, The Dairy | 2nd to 28th August (not 14th) | Buy tickets
Helen Bauer: Grand Supreme Darling Princess
The star of Live at the Apollo and Trusty Hogs podcast is an instant hit with audiences. Far from hiding sneaky human traits, she relishes the way modern life shows that we’re not all as honourable as we claim to be. She celebrates and sends up everything in pop culture from social media to Disney princesses. A future star.
4.45pm (1h) | Monkey Barrel One | 14th to 27th August | Buy tickets
TOP TIPS:
- Always check dates and times with the venue before travelling as things change.
- If tickets are sold out at either the venue or the Fringe Box Office, try the other one as they have separate allocations.
- It’s also worth trying at the venue just before the show, as unused press tickets are often released at that point
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