Edinburgh 2 Aug - 24 Aug 2025

Venue

Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (No. 156)

Address
29-35 Niddry Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LG
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 11:00-03:00

Sun 12:30-03:00
Phone
0131 558 8209
Age Restriction
18 years+
Accessibility
Limited wheelchair access.

Shows At This Venue

No need to book... just turn up!

Entry is free but our artists may ask for a donation at the end.
In-Person
Comedy

BELIEVE? THE CONSPIRACY THEORY PODCAST LIVE!

DATES
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12:20 - 13:20
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Believe? The Conspiracy Theory Podcast is a podcast all about the world's craziest conspiracy theories, or are they crazy? Join us for live episode recordings as comedians Phil Green and David Ferguson invite a fellow comedian guest to pick their favourite conspiracy theory and then try to make s...
In-Person
Comedy

PATRICK SPICER: HAMMOCK (WIP)

DATES
345678910
12:20 - 13:20
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
A perfectly crafted hour of perfectly work-in-progress stand-up comedy from Patrick Spicer (as seen on Channel 4, BBC Two, 120k+ followers online). 'A natural storyteller' (Skinny). 'Very funny' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Masterclass' (MumbleComedy.net).
In-Person
Magic

THE MAGIC EYE WITH STUART LIGHTBODY

DATES
11121314151617
12:20 - 13:20
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
More than a mere magic show: inspired by the mentalists, mystics and madmen of history, this is your induction into a strange and secretive world! From the winner: Overall Best Magic (Adelaide Fringe 2024); The Spirit of the Fringe (SA National Arts Festival 2019); Best Theatre Award (FRINGEWORLD...
In-Person
Theatre

DON’T STOP BELIEVING: THEATRIC REMIX OF 1980S (BY TORREY SHINE)

DATES
7
13:30 - 14:30
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Torrey Shine (Glastonbury, TEDx) cleverly mashes 1980s songs & movies into a powerful new award-winning story. 'Best Musical' @TucsonFringe. Off-Broadway NYC. "Genius!" (Club Free Time NYC). "Made the 80s come alive" (FringeReviews.ca). "The audience absolutely LOVED it... Truly a feat to behold"...
In-Person
Comedy

SAM DODGSHON’S MEMORY IS FULL

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13:30 - 14:30
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Sam has amassed 25 years worth of photos, which he's now got to delete. A new show from alternative comic Sam Dodgshon which uses a lifetime's worth of photos to examine memory, chronicle childhood, and contemplate death. 'One to watch' (ComedyNerd) 'Dark and brilliant' (Scotsman) ***** (Entertai...
In-Person
Comedy

WILL ROWLAND: MASTERPIECE IN PROGRESS

DATES
345678910
14:40 - 15:40
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
New Comedian of the Year finalist and co-creator of Crizards (**** The Guardian) uncurls from his sleeping spot in the airing cupboard to ponder life's issues: the decline of civilisation, the degradation of the natural world, and the dwindling acceptance of invitations to his birthday barbeques.
In-Person
Comedy

PHIL GREEN: GUILT

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14:40 - 15:25
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
After a silly childhood game accidentally put his sister in hospital 30 years ago, Phil tries to figure out how to process guilt and why he ended up living alone in a dead man's bungalow for a year. Following sold out Edinburgh runs in 2022/23, award wins, over 20 million views on TikTok and hear...
In-Person
Comedy

VIGGO VENN SHOWS FRESHLY CUT VIDEOS IN A TINY CINEMA

DATES
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15:55 - 16:55
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Winner of Britain's Got Talent 2023, Viggo Venn, shows Freshly Cut Videos in a Tiny Cinema! Viggo will show some, or all, of the 6x8minute episodes of his stupid new Travel Documentary called "The Clowns Dream". The mini series is going on TV in Norway, but feel free to come if you are curious, o...
In-Person
Comedy

WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER, BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT THE GUTTER.

DATES
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15:55 - 16:50
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
A hilarious new stand-up hour. "a torrent of formidable gags" ****.5 Chortle. "the best thing I've seen Birdman do" **** Scotsman. Chortle Award nominee-Best club comic 2023. As seen on Rosie Jones TV Disability Extravaganza 2023 & BGT 2023
In-Person
Cabaret

LAURIE BLACK: DEADLY SYNTHS

DATES
13
15:55 - 16:55
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
She's officially sold out. After 10 years on the circuit, from theatres, tents and public toilets - being an unsigned-original-solo musician has taken its toll and she's given up on being "original and groundbreaking" (Kryztoff). She's singing and synthesising some songs you already know. Part Te...
In-Person
Horror

PETE, LEX AND THE MOON PACT PRESENT MONSTER MYSTERY MANSION

DATES
618
15:55 - 16:50
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Looking to reboot the Resident Evil franchise once again Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S Anderson head to the location of the real-life Spencer Mansion. You take on the role of investigators called to area after hearing strange tales from the locals. D&D/choose your own adventure meets 90s survival h...
In-Person
Comedy

ADRIAN MINKOWICZ: LATIN AMERICA

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17:10 - 18:10
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
From the roadblocks in Bolivia, through the place where el Che was captured, a social protest in Machu Pichu, the spectacular Galápagos Islands, to Comuna 13 in Medellin, this is an epic road trip through 500 years of Latin American history. Adrián is a comedian, a lawyer, an activist and holds...
In-Person
Horror

PETE, LEX AND THE MOON PACT PRESENT MONSTER MYSTERY MANSION

DATES
14
17:10 - 18:05
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Looking to reboot the Resident Evil franchise once again Milla Jovovich and Paul W.S Anderson head to the location of the real-life Spencer Mansion. You take on the role of investigators called to area after hearing strange tales from the locals. D&D/choose your own adventure meets 90s survival h...
In-Person
Comedy

CHRIS THORBURN AND RUTH HUNTER: OUR APOLOGIES

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18:25 - 19:25
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
"Our Apologies" WIPs from two of Glasgow's most loveable nerds. Get ready for intense silliness & fucka-boutary from Chris Thorburn & Ruth Hunter. "there's not a comedy style thorburn isn't adept at" - british comedy theatre & tonic, ★★★★★ the skinny, ★★★★ "literate, intelligent...
In-Person
Magic

THE INVENTION OF MAGIC

DATES
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18:25 - 19:10
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
In this intimate show, conjuror and psychologist Professor Richard Wiseman explores his love of magic, demonstrates jaw dropping mysteries from the mind of an unknown master magician, and celebrates the invention of the impossible. Erudite entertainment, a peek into the secret world of magic, and...
In-Person
Spoken Word

THE GREATEST LITERARY BEEF OF THE 21ST CENTURY

DATES
12
18:25 - 19:15
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Two titans of spoken letters, Ross McCleary and Stefan Mohamed, raise their quills on the rhetorical battlefield, as 2024's most vicious literary schism crosses over into meatspace. They're both mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. But why?
In-Person
Comedy

MILO STANDARDS: PENIS DE MILO

DATES
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19:40 - 20:40
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
The (drag) king of comedy is back. And yes, he's got a podcast. The hilarious and terrifying alter-ego of feminist comedian Kate Smurthwaite unzips the trousers of truth and lays it on the table
In-Person
Comedy

SAM NICORESTI: WOKEFLAKE (FILM SCREENING)

DATES
61320
19:40 - 20:40
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Two years ago in this very room I did a show called Cancel Anti Wokeflake Snow Culture. It was about gender and frogs and urine. I cut the urine stuff, made a big frog puppet, and filmed it. I thought it might be fun to show you. "Nicoresti is an auteur" - Fest, "A must for lovers of comedy that ...
In-Person
Comedy

PHILIP SIMON: SHALL I COMPERE THEE IN A FUNNY WAY?

DATES
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20:55 - 21:50
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
His crowd-work videos are a hit online, so join award-winning comedian, Philip Simon, for an hour of spontaneous comedy. Pegasus Comedy Best Compere 2023. Jewish Comedian of the Year 2015. Written for Mock the Week & NewsJack. His brilliant one-liners and off-the-cuff quips are sure to keep you e...
In-Person
Comedy

THE WELSH CONNECTION

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20:55 - 21:45
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
After years of being coy about being Welsh, Elise is embracing the new Cool Cymru. By the end of it, you too can get a slice of the bara brith and find your inner Welshness, wherever you're from.
In-Person
Events

THE SPOOKIES: HOSTED BY THE EDINBURGH HORROR FESTIVAL

DATES
21
20:55 - 21:55
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
The Edinburgh Horror Festival presents the Spookies, a new award show honoring the winners of this year's Best of Horror awards.
In-Person
Comedy

DAN LEES: VINYL REFLECTIONS

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22:10 - 23:10
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
A brand new show from award-winning alternative comedian Dan Lees. He's continued to scour charity shops for the most bizarre album covers and is bringing them to life, playing their hits with hilarious results. "Silliness as an art form" ***** The Scotsman WINNER Malcolm Hardee Award 2023
In-Person
Comedy

RACHEL CREEGER: ULTIMATE JEWISH MOTHER

DATES
512
22:10 - 23:10
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Whether it's a relationship problem, wording a sensitive work email or the best recipe for brisket, this Jewish mother has all the answers! Multi-award-winning comedian Rachel Creeger (BBC1, BBC Radio) presents her joyously funny, interactive stand-up show.
In-Person
Comedy

PINT AND A HALF

DATES
19
22:10 - 23:10
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Spontaneous Potter. Men With Coconuts. MC Hammersmith. Baby Wants Candy. Shamilton. All better improv shows these two boys are also in. But this one's free! "Sorry don't have any cash" - Last Year's Audience (★★★★★) ONE NIGHT ONLY!
In-Person
Comedy

JAY HANDLEY: FORTY

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23:25 - 00:25
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Newly middle-aged comedian Jay Handley attempts to imbue the crossing of an arbitrary chronological boundary with a profundity it can't hope to warrant. 'Moments that can go toe-to-toe with the best stand-up I've seen' (EdFringeReview.com). Videos available at www.JayHandley.com & @Jay_Handley (IG)
In-Person
Comedy

JAY HANDLEY: THE FAT PENGUIN LATE SHOW

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00:35 - 01:35
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
A late night institution at the Banshee! The legendary late show returns for its 11th year! Expect a ton of audience interaction and, going by past years, it's fair share of never-to-be-repeated late night "happenings." Hosted by Fringe veteran Jay Handley ('Moments that can go toe-to-toe with he...
In-Person
Comedy

FRANCISCO DE NATA: HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

DATES
18
01:50 - 02:30
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
With great height comes great responsibility! Join Francisco as he answers his higher calling and discovers what potential lies behind being blessed as a GIRAFFE! Expect gangly arms, a G-string and some very long legs put to the test as he tries to fulfil his clown dream, lend a helping hoof to h...
In-Person
Comedy

A VERY CAPABLE BOY

DATES
11
01:50 - 02:50
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
TV's Greg Baxter and the late, great Nathan Dean improvise a world of people, places, objects, emotions and events guaranteed to take up an hour of your valuable time. They promise to try their absolute best, and you can't say fairer than that.
In-Person
Comedy

MARK DEAN QUINN: OH NO (THATS NOT YOUR CHEESE)

DATES
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01:50 - 02:50
Banshee Labyrinth – Cinema Room (venue 156)
Who knew so many people wanted to watch a man eat such a dangerous amount of cheese 'Those who complain the Fringe has become too corporate aren't looking in the right place' (Chortle) This isn't some James Corden stunt ☆☆☆☆☆ (The Student)