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The Stand Late Show

For when you just can't face going home yet – the Stand provides a bumper showcase of Fringe acts to keep you entertained until the wee small hours.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 9 Aug

Over-18s only

£15 (£13) / 0131 558 7272

…and 5 more dates

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£10 / 0141 353 8000

Stephen K Amos: Work-in-Progress

The suave, upbeat comedian presents an evening of seeking out which bits for a new show work and which should be left on the cutting room floor.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

…and 18 more dates

Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing

Typically subversive humour from Lee as he works on material for the latest series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. Please note: this is a work in progress show.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Sun 4 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Mon 5 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

…and 19 more dates

Susan Calman: Always (A Work in Progress)

Everyone's favourite cat lady is around for 12 nights only to chuck around some new material and see what sticks. After her rollicking success last year, you'll want to get in early for this one.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£10 / 0131 558 7272

…and 9 more dates back to top

The Bespoke Overcoat

A lowly clerk dies of cold before his bespoke overcoat is completed. He returns as a ghost and persuades his friend Morry to help him steal a sheepskin one from his ex-employers. 'A Gentle Gem' (Times). www.louchetheatre.com.

Greenside, Edinburgh

Mon 12 Aug

£8.50 (£7) / 0131 557 2124

Tue 13 Aug

£8.50 (£7) / 0131 557 2124

Wed 14 Aug

£8.50 (£7) / 0131 557 2124

…and 3 more dates

The Curious Case of the Ugglie Wump and Other Mysterious Monsters

A spooky dose of rambunctious storytelling from this award-winning company ****** BroadwayBaby.com Bobby Award 2012; ★★★★★ Herald 2011; Independent Critics’ Choice 2010; ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks Editor’s Award 2009.

Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh

Mon 5 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 225 4825

2 for 1

Tue 6 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 225 4825

2 for 1

Wed 7 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 225 4825

…and 3 more dates

The Graveyard Slot

A spooky, silly radio play live onstage! Hecate return to the Fringe with a feast of fun and fright, featuring six actors, original music and a smorgasbord of silly voices. ‘Very funny, very intriguing’ ★★★★ (RemoteGoat.co.uk).

theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

£7.50 (£6) / 0845 508 8515

Preview

Mon 5 Aug

£9 (£7.50) / 0845 508 8515

2 for 1

Tue 6 Aug

£9 (£7.50) / 0845 508 8515

2 for 1

…and 10 more dates

The Ivor Novello Story (by arrangement with Samuel French Ltd)

Ivor Novello captured the ease and diffident charm of the world between the wars. Cairney's script brings this man of the theatre, and a musician of real worth, to life.

St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh

Mon 12 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 229 1142

Tue 13 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 229 1142

Wed 14 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0131 229 1142

The Life and Times of Greyfriars Bobby

An extraordinary dog, an extraordinary City. Let us tell you the fascinating story that lies behind the Disney romance of the wee faithful dog and the city that wee Bobby called home.

Outside Greyfriar's Bobby Bar, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£10 (£8)

Fri 2 Aug

£10 (£8)

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£8)

…and 26 more dates back to top

The Writers' Group

A new one-act play by Sian Williams. ‘She's taken all my ideas!’ ‘Your ideas?’ Celia is strapped for cash. Angie has a burning ambition. Phil is down but, funnily, not out and Peter wants a quiet life…

theSpaces on the Mile, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£5 / 0845 508 8316

Preview

Sat 3 Aug

£5 / 0845 508 8316

Preview

Mon 5 Aug

£8 (£6) / 0845 508 8316

2 for 1

…and 5 more dates

Titus Andronicus

This Is England meets Shakespeare in Hiraeth Artistic Productions’ gritty and aggressive take on one of his bloodiest plays. Shakespeare’s classic tale of war, revenge, honour and rivalry is transported into the underbelly of 1980s British skinhead culture.

theSpaces @ Surgeons Hall, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0845 508 8515

Sat 3 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0845 508 8515

Mon 5 Aug

£12 (£10) / 0845 508 8515

2 for 1

…and 17 more dates

Tony Jameson: Football Manager Ruined My Life

If Tony hadn't spent about 20 years of his life playing Football Manager he'd probably have achieved a whole lot more. Thankfully he didn't, otherwise there'd be no show tonight.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£7 (£6) / 0131 558 7272

…and 21 more dates

Tony Law: Nonsense Overdrive

Utterly mad Canadian stand-up Tony Law brings you pure, unadulterated nonsense from throughout history.

The Stand, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£8) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£8) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-14s only

£10 (£8) / 0131 558 7272

…and 22 more dates

Tunes from the Back Room

Come on in! Share in a musical feast of Scots tunes, old and new, from local band Shindiggery. Vibrant sounds from our rich mix of instruments - and songs, too. Foot tapping guaranteed! www.shindiggery.wordpress.com.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Tue 13 Aug

£8 (£5) / 0131 346 8237

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Twonkeys Blue Cadabra - Free

One of The Scotsman’s Top Ten free shows of 2012. Bizarro! ★★★★ (TimeOut). ‘It's quite lovely’ ★★★★ (Skinny). ‘Hugely Entertaining’ ★★★★ (ExuentMagazine.com). ‘Twonkey is a true comic original' ★★★★ (Scotsman). ‘Silly and Enjoyable’ ★★★★ (BritishTheatreGuide.info).

Laughing Horse @ Espionage, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 477 7007

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 477 7007

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 477 7007

…and 21 more dates

Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister Look at the State of Britain

A look at Britain's current landscape from two razor sharp comedians who twist pleasingly from satire to cheap shots in the blink of an eye.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-18s only

£9; £8 / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£9; £8 / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£9; £8 / 0131 558 7272

…and 21 more dates

Wil Hodgson: Leave the Landing Light On

Wil recounts what made his teenaged 80s so deliciously awkward.

The Stand Comedy Club III & IV, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Over-18s only

£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272

Fri 2 Aug

Over-18s only

£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272

Sat 3 Aug

Over-18s only

£8 (£7) / 0131 558 7272

…and 21 more dates

The Worst of Scottee

Performed in a photobooth, you are treated to four snapshots from the very worst moments of Scottee's life – from stealing money from his nan to pretending one of his friends committed suicide – Scottee's not afraid to let his bad side rear its ugly head.

Assembly George Square, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

The Box

£12 (£10) / 0131 623 3030

  • 20:40

Fri 2 Aug

The Box

£12 (£10) / 0131 623 3030

  • 20:40

Sat 3 Aug

The Box

£12 (£10) / 0131 623 3030

  • 20:40
…and 15 more dates

Zigzag Zit-faced Zombies and the Giant Geriatric Generator

Award winning Scottish author Stuart Reid introduces his book characters Gorgeous George, Grandpa Jock and Crayon Kenny. False teeth and snot may be thrown. It will be yucky. You have been warned!

Laughing Horse @ The Three Sisters, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 622 6801

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 622 6801

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 622 6801

…and 22 more dates back to top

Les Miserables

A musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's revolutionary novel of tragedy and loss, presented by the Scottish Community Drama Association.

Broughton High School, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sat 3 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sun 4 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

…and 7 more dates

Macbeth

Musical adaptation of the Scottish Play.

Broughton High School, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sat 3 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sun 4 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

…and 7 more dates

Oliver!

Amateur production of Lionel Bart's timeless musical

Broughton High School, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sat 3 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

Sun 4 Aug

Times to be confirmed / £12 (£10) / 07546 213274

…and 3 more dates