Underbelly 2022
Edinburgh Comedy Allstars
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) | 23:15 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 5 (£13.00)
Weekend: Aug 6, 12-13,19-20,26-27 (£16.00 / £15.00)
Genre: Comedy, Stand-Up
The biggest, brightest comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe all in one huge show, staged in the famous Udderbelly. A one- stop shop for your comedy fix right in the beating heart of the festival. Every show sold out since 2017! Previous performers have included Joanne McNally, John Bishop, Olga Koch, Ahir Shah, Suzi Ruffell, Jason Byrne, Joel Dommett, Nina Conti, Phil Wang, Kiri Pritchard McLean, Fern Brady and David O'Doherty. Every weekend – Friday and Saturday nights. Nightly line-ups available at underbellyedinburgh.co.uk
Amazing Bubble Man
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) | 12:55 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 4-5 (£8.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-7,9,12-14,19-21,26-28 (£12.00 / £10.50)
Weekday: Aug 8,10-11,15-18,22-25,29 (£11.00 / £9.50)
Genre: Children’s Show, Magic, Science
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Festival Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last 14 years. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. Some shows will have live music by Jet Black Pearl.
Rob Madge: My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)
Underbelly, George Square (Udderbelly) | 16:15 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 4-5 ( £10.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 16:15 (£15.50 / £14.50)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,16-18,22-25,29 16:15 (£13.50 / £12.50)
Genre: Theatre, LGBT, Storytelling
When Rob was twelve, they attempted a full-blown Disney parade in their house for their Grandma. As Rob donned wigs and played Mary Poppins, Ariel, Mickey Mouse and Belle, their Dad doubled as Stage Manager, Sound Technician and Goofy. This is the joyous, chaotic, autobiographical story of actor, writer and social-media sensation Rob Madge as they set out to recreate that parade – and this time, nobody, no, nobody is gonna rain on it. Winner of What’s On Stage’s Best Off-West End Production 2022.
Richard Stott: Afterparty
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Dexter) | 16:15 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 3-5 (£7.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 (£11.00 / £10.00)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,16-18,22-25,29 (£10.00 / £9.00)
Genre: Comedy, Stand-up, Solo show
Welcome to the afterparty, but don’t stay forever!
We all leave the party at different times but have you hung on until the sun is coming through the curtains, the music's got weird and your heartburn is saying, “you’re too old for this”? Join Richard as he contemplates whether he's missed the boat. His friends have families, 6 figure salaries and houses. He has a level-2 food hygiene certificate and acid reflux. As seen on The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2). Runner-up, Dave's Joke of the Ed Fringe 2019. “Definitely one to watch out for” ★★★★ Broadway Baby
Foil Arms and Hog – Hogwash
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) | 21:15 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 3-5 (£10.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 (£18.00 / £17.00)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,15-18,22-25 (£16.00 / £15.00)
Genre: Comedy, Sketch show
Ireland’s top sketch comedy group. With over 500 million online views the internet sensations return to McEwan Hall to premiere their new show, Hogwash. A mix of sketch comedy, audience participation and improvisation. Best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and 2019. Sold out 2009-2019. 'Quite simply, a sensation' (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). 'Very funny show' (Rowan Atkinson). 'Hilarious lads' (Kevin Bridges). 'An effervescent hour of fast- paced gags, fizzing with energy, invention and great lines' (Chortle.co.uk). ★★★★ (Times) ★★★★★ (Irish Examiner) ★★★★★ (Broadway Baby) ★★★★★ (Metro) ★★★★★ (Ed Fest Mag).
Hotel Paradiso
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Beauty) | 15:20 (60mins)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-27 (£15.50 / £14.50)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,16-18,23-25 15:20 (£14.50 / £13.50)
Genre: Family, Circus
An irresistibly colourful, loud and fun show for all the family by Lost in Translation, one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus companies and Guinness World Record Holders. With thrillingly spectacular circus skills, physical comedy, theatrical storytelling and slapstick, Hotel Paradiso sees the staff family tackle the scheming Banker as he tries to possess the Hotel Paradiso. Full of hijinks and impeccable clowning, Lost in Translation will treat audiences to heart-stopping aerial, stunning floor acrobatics and extraordinary juggling.
Circa: Humans 2.0
Underbelly’s Circus Hub on the Meadows (The Lafayette) | 18:35 (60mins)
Preview: Aug 5 (£12.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-27 (£21.00 / £20.00)
Weekday: Aug 11,16-18,23-25 (£18.00 / 17.00)
Genre: Circus, Theatre
A symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa. Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits are pushed to their extreme. Can we ever find a perfect balance or is adapting to constant change the only way forward? A tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.
Paul McCaffrey: We Go Again
Underbelly, Cowgate (Belly Laugh) | 19:25 (60mins)
Preview: Aug 4-5 (£7.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 (£12.00 / £11.00)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,16-18,22-25 (£11.00 / £10.00)
Genre: Comedy, Stand-up, Storytelling
A hilarious new stand-up show from the star of Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard's Good News, Impractical Jokers UK and Stand Up Central. Tour support for Kevin Bridges and Sean Lock. A brand-new hour of stand up from one of the best comics currently working in the UK. One of the most in-demand club headliners and support act for the biggest names in comedy in arenas and huge theatres... Come and see why! 'Never anything less than gut-bustlingly hilarious' (GQ). 'McCaffrey simply has funny bones' (Shortlist). 'Born to be a comic' (Scotsman).
Jason Byrne: Unblocked
Underbelly, Bristo Square (McEwan Hall) | 19:30 (60mins)
Preview: Aug 3-5 (£10.00)
Full Run: Aug 6-15,17-21,23-28 (£19.50 / £17.50)
Genre: Comedy, Stand-up
Jason Byrne has not only had his heart unblocked and been given a new lease on life, but his whole career has been unblocked too! The constipation of Covid has been cleared, live entertainment has been colonically irrigated and readied up for us all. The bans from social media platforms have been lifted and Jason is back dishing up platters of fun to everyone. Join Jason live on stage as he unleashes what he does best. Guaranteed pure and utter Unblocked joy and laughter.
Troy Hawke: Sigmund Troy’d!
Underbelly, Bristo Square (Jersey) | 19:00 (60mins)
Previews: Aug 3-5 (£7.00)
Weekend: Aug 6-9,12-14,19-21,26-28 (£11.50 / £10.50)
Weekday: Aug 10-11,16-18,22-25 (£10.50 / £9.50)
Genre: Comedy, Stand-up
2019 Fringe World Best Comedy nominee and Comedy Weekly Award winner, Troy Hawke returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a total sell-out run of his 2019 show. Top 40 best reviewed comedy shows in Edinburgh, 2019. Top 30 Jokes of the Fringe (GQ Magazine). 'Troy Hawke must be one of the most-accomplished and enjoyably daft character comics on the circuit today' ★★★★★ (TheWeeReview.com, 2019). 'The audience were absolutely beside themselves and I promise it will be a highlight of your fringe' ★★★★ (Voice Magazine, 2019).
