Venue

The Street – Basement (No. 239)

Address
2b Picardy Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3JT
Opening Times
Mon-Sat 11:00-05:00
Sun 12:30-05:00
Phone
0131 556 4272
Age Restriction
18 years+
Accessibility
No 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

BUT LIKE

DATES
4567891011121314
14:45 - 15:30
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Odysea is a mentally ill queer comedian with a twisted yet progressive sense of humour and in the show he tells stories and jokes that will leave you thinking "who failed him"!
In-Person
Dance

TWINS

DATES
151618
14:45 - 15:15
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
In a trance, he was wrapped in emotions. In the flow of people, it is led by group consciousness. Wear a rational coat and listen to the noisy voice, regardless of the fallacy and ignore the truth.
In-Person
Comedy

IMAGINARY FRIENDS COMEDY

DATES
19202122232425
14:45 - 15:40
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Hey! Imaginary Friends Comedy is a Stand Up Compilation show with all your closest friends. The comedy is real! It's funny, it's fun, and it's full of your best imaginary friends.
In-Person
Cabaret

THE AMY WINEHOUSE EXPERIENCE

DATES
9
16:00 - 17:00
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
The best Amy Winehouse Experience you'll ever witness!!
In-Person
Science & Rationalism

FAKING BAD

DATES
10111213141516
16:00 - 17:00
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Faking Bad (or Good) our personality is something we do. Why? Maybe we don't really know ourselves, or maybe we do! Join Psychometrician Nikita Mikhailov & his band of Psychologists Niamh, Niall & Felix for a fun exploration of Personality Science, & the upsides to Faking!
In-Person
Theatre

NO MORE MR NICE GAY (WORK IN PROGRESS)

DATES
4
16:00 - 17:00
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Doug Crossley is diving into his villain era with a work-in-progress comedy with songs. He's needling the nasty parts of life, reflecting on where he was the villain, not the hero, sashaying between hard and soft themes in a dark funny pause for thought. Past writing projects were pick of the wee...
In-Person
Theatre

R V CAMPBELL

DATES
1819202122232425
16:00 - 16:45
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
A woman is assaulted on her way home from work. Six months later, the man she accused is murdered in his home with the woman patiently waiting on the sofa to hand herself over to the police. The play follows her trial and grapples with morality, the injustices of the legal system and the possible...
In-Person
Theatre

TALES OF HARASSMENT

DATES
567
16:00 - 16:45
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Pastor Ratchet will share her encounters with rogue d!ck and condemn it with her bawdy gospel. "Cursed be he who catcalls and tries to reduce me to tits & ass. Curse dah muhfuhkah who whips his d!ck out on me in public". Her upcoming raunchy service is dedicated to all who need to testify and be ...
In-Person
Magic

THE ZOOLLUSIONIST: TAILS OF A MAGICAL ZOOKEEPER

DATES
456789
17:15 - 18:00
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
A zookeeper + an obsession with magic = The Zoollusionist. If you like animals and can tolerate magic - this is the show for you! A show revolving around real life animals with a magical twist! Unfortunately, all the animals were stopped at customs, except the penguins snuck through, so some peop...
In-Person
Comedy

LADY CHATTERLEY’S LIVER

DATES
10111213141516
17:15 - 18:15
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Chaos Theory's sketch show like no other! Camden Fringes and Vault Festival. Three actors, one director, between them stripped for Danish TV, walked on broken glass, played a puddle in an ad, sang for Californian bands and written for BBC TV and radio, West End and film. Sketches light and crazy ...
In-Person
Comedy

BEAUTIFUL NIGHT & LOSER LION PARTY BUS

DATES
1819202122232425
17:15 - 18:15
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Absurdo Los Angeles double-bill from improv maniac Jackie Skinner & rock'n'roll queen of chaos Kym Priess. Expect physical, musical, & interactive comedy from both a "beautiful" idiot & failed wrestler with fake muscles & a big heart both promising the most intriguing & chaotic double-bill (party...
In-Person
Cabaret

NICKI’S CRACKING CABARET SHOW

DATES
1213141516
18:30 - 19:30
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Join me for a fun hour as I present my original work. Featuring hilarious poetry, monologues and some of my comedy characters. I'll try stand up comedy and do some burlesque (I'll get downright raunchy!) Expect strong language, adult humour, nipple tassels and a disregard for political correctnes...
In-Person
Cabaret

MANBOY

DATES
1819202122232425
18:30 - 19:20
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Also known as the YouTube persona Octavius King, Fringe newcomer Louis presents their first-ever solo show of comedic but heartfelt (and surprisingly catchy) songs about love, mental health and videogames.
In-Person
Comedy

FREDDIE KAHLO: ART DETECTIVE (WIP)

DATES
4567891011
18:30 - 19:20
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
A longtime detective (Freddie Kahlo; no relation) has a longtime dream: to become the world's greatest artist. Draw your own conclusions about this clown, art and physical comedy show from Gaulier& Spymonkey-trained Charee Monroy and watch Freddie Kahlo (no relation) become the world's greatest a...
In-Person
Comedy

QUEEROVISION

DATES
7
19:45 - 20:35
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
A special version of the iconic London Eurovision inspired comedy show. Featuring previous contestants - each act have 5 minutes to impress our audience. And their votes will decide who wins a trophy! Expect Eurovision singalongs too from our host Teena (@sheisveryfamous)
In-Person
Cabaret

SITTING PRETTY WITH KITTY

DATES
1415161819202122
19:45 - 20:45
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Everyone's favourite camp Northern agony aunt will be travelling up on the Megabus, with a vanity case full of gossip & gory details. Beautician to the stars, Kitty is the ultimate party guest. "a vision in leopard print.. glimpses of early Caroline Aherne.." Chortle
In-Person
Comedy

10,000 DIGITS OF PI

DATES
13
19:45 - 20:45
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
**** "... this guy will do anything for a laugh, and it works." (Toronto Fringe) "[Vinay] Sagar doesn't seem to play a character, and the audience is involved throughout. This is one of those shows that blurs the line between audience and performer, and makes you wonder if it's a play or even a c...
In-Person
Cabaret

GYPSEY CREMES’ DIVINATION SESSION

DATES
45689101112
19:45 - 20:35
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Genuine Romanian clairvoyant Gypsey Cremes will predict your future with 100% accuracy plus songs, jokes and some awkward extended eye contact. Bring questions for the netherworld and rolls of notes. NB Margin of error 400%.
In-Person
Comedy

WHY NOT

DATES
232425
19:45 - 20:45
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
This one! Come see this one! She's got an Aussie accent! It's a mix of musical comedy and stand up comedy! She really wants to show it to you!
In-Person
Comedy

BITTY-BAT!

DATES
456789101112141516
21:00 - 21:50
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Bitty-Bat is a unique creature—not quite a vampire, not quite a bat, and not quite sure what you're doing in her cave. BITTY-BAT! is a ridiculous physical comedy that will delight and baffle. If you need a break from reality, turn your brain off and go see this silly show! Written/performed by ...
In-Person
Theatre

LOVE SICKS

DATES
1819202122232425
21:00 - 21:55
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
Alexis is a sweet-toothed twink in a candy-coated-dick-shop who keeps falling for the same f*ckbois. A wise felatiosophiser once said 'some lessons are best learnt HARD'. Like learning to love yourself in the face of adversity. An unflinching exploration of sex, love and trauma. LGBTQIIA+ themes....
In-Person
Theatre

DOING TIME WITH LAVINIA

DATES
4678111314151820212225
22:15 - 23:15
The Street – Basement (venue 239)
5* Broadway. A hilarious cautionary tale of a woman whose dreams repeatedly thwarted* by a self-sabotaging addiction to drama and other various substances. Lavinia wakes up in a holding cell in South Florida on a drunk and disorderly charge. Trapped again by her own dysfunction, missing a real op...