Edinburgh 2 Aug - 24 Aug 2025

Venue

Burrito’n’Shake (No. 605)

Address
97-99 South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1 1HN
Opening Times
Mon - Sun 8am - 3am
Phone
0131 225 3815
Age Restriction
18 years+ after 22:00.

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

A POLITICAL BREAKFAST

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09:30 - 10:20
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Absurdly early political comedy panel show chaired by Chris O'Neill or Harun Musho'd involving up to four comedians (subject to alarm clocks working) and the audience. 'Great way to start the day if you are even mildly into politics' (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). 'Recommended show' (FringeReview). A...
In-Person
Music

SCOTLAND HAS IT ALL: THE BREAKFAST SHOW

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10:45 - 11:45
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
You can say many things about Ciaran Whyte, but he is, undeniably, a Scotsman and a Musician. He is back at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2024 after a surprisingly well-received debut in 2023 with a new iteration of his show, Scotland Has It All. Packed with Scottish comedy music and daft wee stories, ...
In-Person
Spoken Word

THE SPARK OF MADNESS: CELEBRATING ROBIN WILLIAMS

DATES
1121
10:45 - 11:45
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
This August marks a decade since the passing of Robin Williams. A true powerhouse of stage and screen, Williams encapsulated every element of the human spirit. Join us for a special series of shows across the festival to celebrate the legacy and impact of his life and the joy he still brings. All...
In-Person
Children’s

SERIOUS NONSENSE

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12:00 - 12:55
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Funny, horrible and just a bit naughty, Ben Macpherson returns with his perfect gateway into the afternoon with poems for all ages. Meet the awful adults, beastly brats and curious creatures from this tour de force. Ben's poetry blends magic and mischief to leave you chuckling long after its fina...
In-Person
Children’s

ANCIENT COINS FROM FORGOTTEN KINGDOMS

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13:15 - 14:05
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Not just for kids! Ancient coins are rare, historical, beautiful, even funny. Hold real coins, proto-money and pirate treasure! Learn about Axum (the first Christian kingdom, in Africa), abstract Celtic coins and their love of horses, Baktria, Sogdiana and Khwarezmia. "A masterclass in infotainme...
In-Person
Theatre

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

DATES
620
13:15 - 14:15
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
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

IMPROV SHE WROTE

DATES
21
14:30 - 15:20
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
'Improv She Wrote' is Trinity College Dublin's best and only Improv Comedy Group. Come along and watch us make on the spot comedy out of words from the audience! We do short form sketches that are hot, dumb and full of fun! National student gave us ***** - come check us out! Or don't (we're playi...
In-Person
Comedy

ELISE HARRIS: WHAT IS IT YOU WANT?

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14:30 - 15:20
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Do you want a show about vegetables, archaeology or Wales? Or none of the above? You might get all or nothing if you come to this. Music, poetry, comedy or an existential crisis (to be honest, you'll get that whatever happens). Elise has won awards. In something or other.
In-Person
Comedy

BABA

DATES
14
14:30 - 15:15
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Romanian-Maroccan clown Halima invites you to an absurdist hour about identity, belonging and roots. In this WIP, Baba tells tales of love, heartbreak and trams. A mock-melo Inspired by her parents' story of Jewish and Muslim migration during Romanian communism. Baba speaks several languages flue...
In-Person
Magic

THE MAGIC OF LOVE

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15:45 - 16:45
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Join Alex the Magician as he seeks love and magic in unexpected places. From online dating to self-discovery, witness his story of becoming a magician for love's sake. Experience 'fantastic humour, charming presence, and unique magic'(WorldMagicReview.com).
In-Person
Comedy

ABBI COLE AND ANCIKA MESTER: SHINPADS

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17:00 - 18:00
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
A split bill stand-up hour from Abbi Cole & Ancika Mester. Ancika is sweaty, loosey-goosey, and Australian. Abbi is a bit uptight. But still fun. Together they will give you a generous portion of the surreal and wacky. Soho Theatre Comedy Labs Plus alumni and part of Gigl Comedy, "*****, courageo...
In-Person
Comedy

GAMESHOW! GAMEHSHOW! GAMESHOW!

DATES
20
17:00 - 18:00
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
WINNER of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Award for Immersive and Games. In Game Show! Game Show! Game Show! a mischievous host pits one side of the audience against the other in a riveting showdown! Be ready to leave your seat and compete in over 40 games, from trivia and physical challenges to a cust...
In-Person
Comedy

ALEX LEAM: AWKWARD QUESTION TIME

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18:15 - 19:05
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Last year in Edinburgh rocked, so we're back, baby! Awkward Question Time is the hit show that takes a different panel of comedians and performers from across the Fringe each day to face Alex Leam and an hour of your awkward and stupid questions. What could possibly go wrong?
In-Person
Comedy

DIRTY WORK (W.I.P)

DATES
12
18:15 - 19:10
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
She's loveable. She's reliable. She's practically perfect in every way. She's also a bit bloody over it to be honest! Wipe the wee from the toilet seat and pick up your dirty undies, because your favourite nanny is back to teach all the little boys - and girls - a thing or two about running a pri...
In-Person
Comedy

MR.TUMOR

DATES
19
18:15 - 19:05
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Scientifically accurate dark comedy about a cancer development. Follow the journey of a defected cell from struggling underdog to a successful self-made man Mr.Tumor. One-man show made by clown and nano-medicine scientist Ondrej Lidicky, PhD. @ondrej_lidicky. 'Such a funny intelligent show with f...
In-Person
Comedy

INFECTIOUS: SCOTLAND’S FUNNIEST DRAG

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19:30 - 20:30
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
From the bowels of Glasgow's finest vegan music venues, Infectious has spread itself to the Fringe! Join Scottish drag artist Scout for a night of side-splitting stand-up, hilarious comedy lipsyncs and special guests from all over Scotland! Laughter is Infectious after all....
In-Person
Comedy

SUPER COOL STAND-UP GUYS

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19:30 - 20:30
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Bristol stand-up comedy trio return to the Fringe Festival "Super cool stand-up guys". Three distinct comedic voices deliver their best stand-up material from the year in this hilarious and relaxed night of laughter, not to be missed. Expect wordplay, elaborate comedic narratives in a relaxing lo...
In-Person
Spoken Word

THE SPARK OF MADNESS: CELEBRATING ROBIN WILLIAMS

DATES
1821
19:30 - 20:30
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
This August marks a decade since the passing of Robin Williams. A true powerhouse of stage and screen, Williams encapsulated every element of the human spirit. Join us for a special series of shows across the festival to celebrate the legacy and impact of his life and the joy he still brings. All...
In-Person
Comedy

TINDER TALES

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20:45 - 21:40
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Tinder Tales does what it says on the tin! Some comics tell their stories of dating and then audience members get the chance to share their experiences of dating. Funny, interesting and surprisingly life affirming. Come tell YOUR tale
In-Person
Theatre

NICE THINGS AND FRIENDS: IMPROV COMEDY

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22:00 - 22:55
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Back for their 8th Fringe, Steven Millar and Charles Dundas improvise a unique comedy show each night focusing on all those little things in life which make us smile. This year featuring special guests from Spontaneous Potter, Yer Da, Couch, and Showstopper! Full list of performers at www.thisisn...
In-Person
Comedy

2LIAN STERN KEEPS 2RYING

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22:00 - 23:00
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Julian Stern (Maxim, McSweeney's, FuseTV, Playstation) brings back his beloved 2023 show, Julian Stern Keeps Trying, a show about whether to try. Jokes and songs about OCD, Anne Hathaway at Target, and depression-eating an entire rotisserie chicken will leave audiences laughing and saying, "Dangi...
In-Person
Spoken Word

SHOUTING & SCREAMING… A WORKSHOP

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22:00 - 22:50
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Ever felt like you needed to go somewhere to just shout and scream? Well here you are… join Captain Ants and others as we express and vocalise loud and clear messages to the universe… rules of the house: all vocal communication to be either by SHOUTING or SCREAMING only.
In-Person
Comedy

CLOWNFISH

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23:15 - 00:10
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
A series of sketches born in rush hour. ''What they said''; praise for Clownfish by Maria Tea: ''my mouth was hanging open. I was eating a fly'', ''I thought his dick was real'', ''I mean- it didn't seem like nothing; more like- a lost child waiting to be picked up by the fashion police'', ''I wa...
In-Person
Comedy

STOLEN TABLE’S VERY SPOOKY (AND 100% GENUINE) GHOST TOUR!

DATES
14
23:15 - 00:00
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Ghosts! Join the West Canberra Ghost Club (WCGC) as we go looking for spooks! This walking tour will be our most ectoplasmic yet and is guaranteed to put the willies up you! Let's put the 'poo' back into 'spooky', as we scare the shit out of you with some ABSOLUTELY GENUINE GHOSTS! Also please br...
In-Person
Comedy

GAMESHOW! GAMEHSHOW! GAMESHOW!

DATES
21
23:15 - 00:15
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
WINNER of the 2024 Hollywood Fringe Award for Immersive and Games. In Game Show! Game Show! Game Show! a mischievous host pits one side of the audience against the other in a riveting showdown! Be ready to leave your seat and compete in over 40 games, from trivia and physical challenges to a cust...
In-Person
Comedy

PROSCIUTTO & VINEGAR: GOOD BOYS GOOD TIME

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01:45 - 02:45
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
Don't go home! Follow our brave and misguided protagonists as they battle their demons (and a 1:45am time slot) to spread love, joy and chaos throughout the land. Australian-Scottish clown duo Prosciutto (George Harris) and Arthur Vinegar (Euan Fraser) present an anything-could-happen hour of ana...
In-Person
Comedy

FRANCISCO DE NATA: HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

DATES
20
01:45 - 02:25
Burrito’n’Shake (venue 605)
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...