The Carbon Lounge – Room 3

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Irish comic Warren Martin explores colonialism, partition and Palestine through sharp satire and Irish history. From Norman invasions to modern headlines, Paddystinian examines why Ireland feels such solidarity with Palestine, and what that means. Funny, provocative and politically charged.

A one-person show mixing comedy, cringe memoir and ineffable philosophy with a bit of heavy metal and tai chi.

In Daydream, audiences are invited into a mesmerizing waking dream, where reality and imagination gently intertwine. Throughout the performance they will encounter a rich variety of magical styles. Every scene is crafted with one purpose: not merely to amaze, but to touch the audience emotionally...

James waugh as Been doing stand up since he was 8 years old, he's a dark comedian. But this new show is different not only is it dark humor. But this comes from a place close to home.

Stand-up silliness from award-winning goofball. Andy tells the ridiculous story of his application to hit TV show/social experiment The Apprentice, complete with low-quality footage captured on his phone. Strictly no BBC lawyers allowed. Best Clean Joke at Leicester Comedy Festival 2026. BCG Pro ...

When you're on the fringes of society and suicide, which do you choose? Comedian Kimmie Dee's dark comedy examines whether she's suicidal or just mining material for Fringe.

Join Alex Mason (Komedia Best New Comedian Finalist 2024, Chortle Student Comedy Finalist 2022), following two sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, for a smart, silly stand-up show analysing her fan-fiction hyper-fixation.'Thoroughly engaging... enjoyably loose' (Chortle.co.uk).

Having just passed a landmark birthday, Liz Bains (Funny Women Awards) has come to the realisation that she was never meant to lead a wild life. She was born to be mild. Described as a refreshingly different stand-up comedian, Liz offers another hilarious examination of her life in her third Edin...

"If you're Lebanese, why's your name Karl?" The question doesn't bother Karl. He loves it when border control shows a personal interest. His answer is a grin, the same smile that's won him marital feuds and the attention of pickpockets. Karl comes to the Fringe for the first time this summer: no ...

Award-winning vocalist Mychelle Colleary presents a genre-bending, jazz-laced mini-musical cabaret on brain injury and broken systems. Dark, funny and sharply defiant. Original songs alongside Sondheim, Chaplin and Strayhorn. Set to backing tracks, naturally. 'Smart, sassy and entirely entertaini...

Dave Reubens goes all out to prove why magic is amazing in his thrilling crash course in all things magic. This mind-blowing magic show is packed with classics, mind reading and illusion. Get a sneaky look behind the magician's curtain, hear about magic's crazy past and even learn a trick to perf...

Glaswegian comic Stuart Nixon returns with a new hour of stand-up comedy and characters, described by critics as "free". 'Stuart Nixon is beyond a comedy act. He's a vibe.' (Omid Djalili). 'One to watch' (Dan Benedictus, Desert Island Dicks). 'Genius' (Paul Currie).

Each night opens with a guest set before Harry Blake takes to the stage. A London based comedian, Harry mixes self deprecating, observational and surreal humour inspired by childhood and everyday life. Winner of KSI's Make Me Laugh for a Grand and Runner Up of WeAre8, expect playful crowd work an...

Don't miss the hilarity of "Free Comedy at 22:35 Every Night on Cowgate"! Top-notch UK and international comedians perform free stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, part of PBH's Free Fringe, live in The Carbon Lounge on the Cowgate, like you've never seen before. It's free, it's fun...

Rob is sick of stand up and has barely done it the last couple of years. But he set an arbitrary goal of 500 spots and has currently only completed 164. This run should get me 7 steps closer to the goal! At current rate I should complete my achievement at the age of around 70. With special guests!

An avid fan of chocolate croissants, Comedian Gagan Gopal has strong opinions about the silliest topics and debates food far more than necessary. Making his Fringe debut this summer, he brings a punchy, joyfully silly show that's your ultimate guide to somewhere… but mostly nowhere.

A bride waits at the altar for her beloved Nathaniel to marry her & for everything to be OK forever. Cameron Sinclair Harris presents a gothic clown wedding to have & to hold eternally. "A whirlwind revelation" - British Comedy Guide "Poignant in the absurdity" - Phoenix Remix "Alternative comedy...