Venue

Canons’ Gait – Lower (No. 78)

Address
232 Canongate
Edinburgh
EH8 8DQ
Phone
0131 556 4481
Age Restriction
18 years+
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to some areas.

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
Theatre

IF I DIDN’T LAUGH I’D CRY – THE FRANK CARSON STORY

DATES
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12:45 - 20:52
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
5* Edinburgh fringe show in 2019 Mike McCabe returns for the last time with The story of Frank Carson about his rise to fame including an insight into some of the tragedy that Carson suffered during his life; how he survived two heart attacks and, how he coped, when in the 1980s, his TV work drie...
In-Person
Comedy

LESLIE EWING-BURGESSE: PHENOMENON

DATES
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14:00 - 15:00
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Leslie has been doing comedy for 10 years and, at long last, she's grown weary of talking about herself. She's finally ready to make the sort of fun, experimental show that she admires from others. One issue: she's just realised that she's very cursed. Uh oh!! Good thing there's nothing that brin...
In-Person
Spoken Word

THE SPARK OF MADNESS: CELEBRATING ROBIN WILLIAMS

DATES
61320
14:00 - 15:00
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
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
Spoken Word

SCREECH NIGHT SPOKEN WORD

DATES
1219
15:15 - 16:15
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
SCREECH YOUR TRUTH! Spoken word performers from across the fringe will congregate to share weird words and wild ideas. Poetry, stories, rants and ridiculousness. Open mic slots available on the night.
In-Person
Comedy

ALEX LEAM: EX DJ

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15:15 - 16:05
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Alex Leam is an EX-DJ (which isn't as dodgy as it sounds). He dreamed of Ibiza but ended up doing weddings and pub quizzes: but that's not why he quit. Expect to have your favourite songs ruined. 'Alex Leam is very dangerous, in a good way' (Tony Slattery). 'A winning line in self-deprecation' (C...
In-Person
Comedy

JAKE BAKER: RULE BREAKER!

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16:30 - 17:30
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Law-abiding comedian Jake Baker presents a show about rule-breaking — all inspired by the climate crisis and a game of Alan Turing-themed Monopoly. 'Quietly impressive, a talent that should not be overlooked' (Chortle.co.uk) 'Endearingly offbeat, with great comic timing and an engagingly whimsi...
In-Person
Comedy

THIS STAND-UP SHOW IS FREE AND HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!

DATES
13
16:30 - 17:30
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Sam Adamson & Jon Hipkiss join forces to present you their greatest hits. Their absolute gold. Featuring a smattering of special guests from across the fringe, this show will deliver it with both barrels. This is all killer, no filler. You get the picture. Sam is the West End New Act Finalist 202...
In-Person
Comedy

JON HIPKISS – AN EVENING YOU WON’T REGRET UNLESS YOU DON’T LIKE IT

DATES
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17:45 - 18:45
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Two-time Leicester Comedy Festival Award Nominee, including this year's inaugural People's Choice Award, Jon Hipkiss presents his finest hour. High-energy and high-brow silliness ensue from the alumni of Chicago's renowned The Second City Company. 'Great work,' Jack Whitehall. 'Laugh out loud fun...
In-Person
Comedy

HOT GHOUL SUMMER

DATES
345678910
17:45 - 18:45
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
The hottest stand-up duo of the season! Anitha Sri (Bath New Act of the Year Finalist, Leicester Square Quarter-Finalist, Funny Women Quarter-Finalist) and Katie Kamola (Bath New Act of the Year Semi-Finalist 2024, Jaguar Comedy, Poster Comedy - 'The Best Comedy Clubs in London' (Londonist.com)) ...
In-Person
Comedy

FANCY

DATES
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17:45 - 18:35
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
FANCY is a split bill comedy by two Soho Theatre alumnus. Holly Ludlow (West End New Act of the Year winner 2024) is a punk rock babe trapped inside the body of a Victorian orphan. Lila Robirosa (Max Turner Prize and Musical Comedy Awards Finalist 2024) is on a mission to make anxiety chic again ...
In-Person
Comedy

PYTHON-ESQUE COMEDY BY A DRY SURREAL GORDIE BLOKE WHO HAS ADHD

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19:00 - 20:00
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Sean Craig-Turner Not-So-New Comedian of the Year 2019 Finalist.    A Geordie person with a surreal sense of humour. Humorous stories of life and imagination. Voiced Live Animated. Parody songs, Prank videos. Mild adult themes/language. If you like Monty Python,The Mighty Boosh Adult Swim, You...
In-Person
Comedy

LAUGH CRY COMEDY – VARIETY SHOW

DATES
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20:15 - 21:15
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Laugh Cry Comedy Club brings together some of the finest award-winning stand up comedians such as Mark Thomas, Jeff Innocent, Felicity Ward, Ali Woods. In Edinburgh, we're running a variety show with comedians such as Kate Cheka, Mel Owen, Stuart Laws, Sarah Hester Ross, Charlene Kaye amongst oth...
In-Person
Theatre

“AGAINST THE CLOCK!”

DATES
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20:15 - 21:10
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Fools Talk Theatre Presents: A Night of Silent Slapstick & Movie Magic. Witness the short falls and failures of the monochrome comedians and escape to the Hollywood world of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and The Man on the Clock - Harold Lloyd. With a pair of glasses and a smile this is the stor...
In-Person
Theatre

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

DATES
121922232425
21:30 - 22:30
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
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

REDEMPTION ERA

DATES
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21:30 - 22:25
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
'Redemption Era' is my new WIP comedy show about the end of days chapter of my life Golden Gibbo 2018 MICF Nominee Best Emerging Comedian 2018 Adelaide Fringe Nominee 'absurdist masterpiece' **** Adelaide Advertiser 'a sensation" **** The Skinny 'incredibly funny'**** Beat Melbourne 'Explosive, u...
In-Person
Comedy

WARWICK COMEDY COLLECTIVE SHOWCASE

DATES
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22:45 - 23:45
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
A showcase of Warwick University's best comedic talent! With a different show every week, come and laugh (hopefully) at our snippet of late-night comedy! Consisting of: Sketch show (3rd-10th), Standup (11th - 17th), and some Improvised stories that you help create (18th-25th).
In-Person
Comedy

LATE WITH KATE

DATES
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00:00 - 00:55
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
It's not a late show, it's a cult. Kate Smurthwaite host the most civilised post-midnight happening at the Fringe. Completely different every night, behind-the-scenes Fringe gossip, games and carefully selected comedy and cabaret guests. Don't tell the others.
In-Person
Comedy

THIS STAND-UP SHOW IS FREE AND HAPPENING RIGHT NOW!

DATES
61320
00:00 - 01:00
Canons’ Gait – Lower (venue 78)
Sam Adamson & Jon Hipkiss join forces to present you their greatest hits. Their absolute gold. Featuring a smattering of special guests from across the fringe, this show will deliver it with both barrels. This is all killer, no filler. You get the picture. Sam is the West End New Act Finalist 202...