Edinburgh 2 Aug - 24 Aug 2025

Venue

Southsider – Side Lounge (No. 148)

Address
3-7 W Richmond St
Edinburgh
EH8 9EF
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 11:00-03:00

Sun 12:30-03:00
Phone
0131 667 2003
Age Restriction
18 years+
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to all 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
Comedy

A COMEDY TAPAS

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12:00 - 12:55
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
More value than a meal deal A Comedy Tapas grabs you by the tackle and jams your gob with giggles, anything goes from new kids to old pros in this lunchtime compilation show hosted by the horrible Lydia Hirst
In-Person
Comedy

DUBAI DILEMMA

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13:05 - 14:00
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Liz Bains (Funny Women Awards 2023 One to Watch) never intended to move to Dubai for 17 years - she just wanted to save some money to buy a new kitchen. Her debut show, packed with hilarious cultural observations and expat anguish, will ensure you never look at cucumbers the same way again.
In-Person
Comedy

MADELEINE MACMAHON: PLANE JANE

DATES
1320
13:05 - 13:55
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
In 2019 she fell out of a Boeing 737. It was on that ground at the time…that bit feels important. PLANE JANE is the debut solo show from Madeleine MacMahon (Max Turner Prize Winner; Funny Women Semi-Finalist & 'One To Watch'; BBC Three New Comedy Awards), sharing the events leading up to that f...
In-Person
Comedy

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

DATES
1421
14:05 - 15:05
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
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

JAMIE LERNER: F*CK TOMORROW

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14:05 - 14:55
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
She's silly. She's sad. She's horny. And she can play the piano. Award-winning musical and standup comedian Jamie Lerner jokes about mental health, sexuality, and other girly sh*t. "Fun (and kinda twisted) jokes from a very likeable person." -Audience Review. Best of Brighton Fringe Award Winner,...
In-Person
Comedy

ACID WITH JESUS

DATES
12
15:15 - 16:10
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
This show talks about climate change, in regards to silly and funny observations mixed in with information. This show alongside having many jokes and silly observations, has various small messages throughout the show, practical recommendations and a message of encouraging climate action alongside...
In-Person
Comedy

YOU’RE JOKING

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15:15 - 16:15
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Glaswegian comedian Stuart Nixon returns! A regular contributor to The Moth, Stuart has performed his unique brand of storytelling across the world. "One to watch" - Dan Benedictus. Desert Island Dicks "Genius. The most bizarre show I've seen at the fringe. Awesomely bonkers yet beautifully poign...
In-Person
Comedy

MADELEINE MACMAHON: PLANE JANE

DATES
519
15:15 - 16:05
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
In 2019 she fell out of a Boeing 737. It was on that ground at the time…that bit feels important. PLANE JANE is the debut solo show from Madeleine MacMahon (Max Turner Prize Winner; Funny Women Semi-Finalist & 'One To Watch'; BBC Three New Comedy Awards), sharing the events leading up to that f...
In-Person
Comedy

ANGLE OF THE NORTH

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16:30 - 17:10
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
If Greggs don't sponsor this woman they are really missing a trick' **** (Scotsman). As a northern transplant in London, Natalie often finds her views and needs impacting every aspect of her life, from sex to shopping; add a few songs and you'll find out how this stereotypical northern, pansexual...
In-Person
Comedy

TALK NERDY TO ME

DATES
14
16:30 - 17:30
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Nerdy jokes are the order of the day as Jon Matthews brings plenty of "punchlines you can feel smart for getting" (Chortle) on subjects as diverse as science, history and cricket. The jokes come thick and fast as Jon tackles everything from Ancient Sumerian deities to Star Trek. Winner of a Best ...
In-Person
Comedy

ACID WITH JESUS

DATES
16:30 - 17:25
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
This show talks about climate change, in regards to silly and funny observations mixed in with information. This show alongside having many jokes and silly observations, has various small messages throughout the show, practical recommendations and a message of encouraging climate action alongside...
In-Person
Comedy

TOPICAL COMEDIAN: THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER

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17:45 - 18:40
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Peter Merre returns with his 2nd solo topical show - General Election, Euro 2024 - it's been another eventful year - no umbrellas required, no need to leave early. As heard Times Radio, talkSPORT, BBC Radio, Seen SOCCER AM, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Social Media: topicalcomedian Featured N...
In-Person
Comedy

TALK NERDY TO ME

DATES
13
17:45 - 18:45
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Nerdy jokes are the order of the day as Jon Matthews brings plenty of "punchlines you can feel smart for getting" (Chortle) on subjects as diverse as science, history and cricket. The jokes come thick and fast as Jon tackles everything from Ancient Sumerian deities to Star Trek. Winner of a Best ...
In-Person
Comedy

HAGNES (WIP)

DATES
1219
19:00 - 19:45
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Agnes Carter is in her hag phase, come and join the coven! Have a cackle at this silly work in progress show about witches, woo woo and doing whatever works for you. Agnes Carter is an up and coming Edinburgh-based comic brimming with clever, warm and enchanting material.
In-Person
Comedy

LORRAINE HOODLESS: DINK (DOUBLE INCOME NO KIDS)

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19:00 - 20:00
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Being a DINK is a fun alternative to family life, & freedom to do anything what you want, apart from procreate. Finding meaning & purpose can lead to misadventures & indecision. A humorous look at life choices, love and labels. Wildcard semi-finalist Amused Moose New Comedian 2020, and Semi-final...
In-Person
Comedy

CHONK

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20:15 - 21:15
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Fatty. Chubby. Blobby. Plump. Plus-size. CHONK. Enjoy a body-positive buffet of comedians from across the fringe. Hosted by chunky Welshman Stuart Thomas. Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. 'An appealing presence' (Chortle). 'Bad fatty; great comedian! Oh so freaking funny!' (Sofie Hagen). Fr...
In-Person
Comedy

NEVER MET A GIRL LIKE ME

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20:15 - 21:00
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Serena Smart is your new best friend, you just don't know it yet. Equal parts loveable and chaotic, Serena's blend of witty observations and surprising stories will leave you laughing, crying and absolutely convinced that you've never met a girl like her. "Unusually sharp and distinctive" Chortle...
In-Person
Cabaret

DATING 4 DUMMIEZ

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20:15 - 21:05
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Get ready to laugh your heart out with "Dating 4 Dummiez," the ultimate comedy panel show that dives into the hilarious world of dating. Join a lineup of top comedians & variety acts from the best of The Fringe & hosted by Steph Ventriloquist. **** "With puppetry, great comedy and enough energy t...
In-Person
Comedy

BENT DOUBLE

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21:30 - 22:25
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
A split-bill, stand-up show with gay comics Chris Ford & John Pape. Buckle-up with 'G&B New Act' winner Chris, for a joy-ride though his misspent youth as London's campest Jehovah's Witness, to life as an A&E nurse. From car-crash confessional to deranged dumpster fire! Pape's alternative comedy ...
In-Person
Comedy

SWEAR TO TODD: CRUSHES AND OTHER ZEALOTRY

DATES
20
21:30 - 22:30
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
Judgment day approaches. In the form of my 20th high school reunion. And before I come clean to my schoolgirl crush, I need to role-play the conversation with some strangers. That's where you come in. Join me for a play/focus group/social experiment with music that asks the age-old question, "Do ...
In-Person
Comedy

5 COMEDIANS FOR THE PRICE OF NONE

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22:45 - 23:45
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
You have a 20 percent chance of enjoying this show! Barcelona's Comedy Clubhouse produces a high-quality rotating lineup of international talents. They've won awards, they've been on TV shows, they've even opened for the world's best comics. And now, they're conquering the Fringe in Richard Gadd'...
In-Person
Comedy

SOUTHSIDER LATE SHOW

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00:00 - 01:30
Southsider – Side Lounge (venue 148)
What happens at the Southsider Late Show stays at the Southsider Late Show.