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The Caroline of Brunswick

Venue

The Caroline of Brunswick

Fringe Venue 217 - Click here for map
39 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB. Phone: 01273 624 434
Food  Wifi  Licensed
Open from 11:00 to 00:00
Strictly 18+ Only

Opposite The Level, The Caroline of Brunswick is Brighton’s most exciting pub - and is the city’s friendliest rock & alternative bar, with a live performance venue upstairs, specialising in comedy and cabaret show through the year and an intimate walled garden and outdoor seating. The Upper Lounge is the place to see great comedy and cabaret in an intimate environment, while late at weekends the dance floor opens up as our DJs and rock karaoke sessions take over.


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Upper Lounge

54 Minutes Until the End

54 Minutes Until the End

Comedy

54 Minutes Until the End

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
JUN 2 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £5

There is 54 minutes until the end When you sit down the show will begin. When you get up again the show will have ended. What happens in between is a comedy show that combines storytelling, neuroscience, moments of moderate confession and a heavy burlap sack of of jokes - with a small dash of poignancy added as garnish. A Jam-Packed whistle-stop 54 minutes, that you will not want to end But will always know that it will. And at exactly what time. Notices for Barry's Previous Shows: “A marvellous, personal, beautifully constructed and laughter-packed hour” ***** ThreeWeeks **** Sco...


A Complete Idiot's Guide to New Zealand

A Complete Idiot's Guide to New Zealand

Comedy

A Complete Idiot's Guide to New Zealand

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 18-19, 25-26 at 15:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £5

In this insider’s guide to his eccentric homeland, award-winning comedian Sully O’Sullivan answers all the questions about New Zealand you didn’t know to ask in the first place…. Like why did we almost change our national flag to a drawing of a bird with lasers for eyes? Is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu really the longest place-name in the world? Or did my cat just walk across my keyboard? And where actually is New Zealand?.... Given we keep getting left off maps. Find out the answers to these questions and more, all wrapped in an hour of 'Quintessential...


A Little Loving Hurts No One

A Little Loving Hurts No One

Comedy

A Little Loving Hurts No One

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 10 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £5

In A Little Loving Hurts No One, Mustafa Algiyadi manoeuvres through the European way of life from the lens of a Libyan Arab, longing so bad to be part of it, yet confronted with some cultural differences that makes it....confusing! 😕 If you are up for deconstructing people's behaviours, talk about religion, meditation, velvet sofas and to learn how to deal with annoying people then you got to see this stand up comedy show and enjoy all that with laughters along the way. 😂 Mustafa Algiyadi is the co-founder of the first weekly and longest running English Stand Up Comedy C...


ADHDad

ADHDad

Comedy

ADHDad

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
JUN 2 at 14:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0
MAY 3-4 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0
MAY 24-25 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0

Acclaimed Brightonian comedian Dave Fensome has ADHD (as documented in his previous sell out show ADHDAve) he's now also a dad. The two things aren't completely compatible. Come join Dave as he unpacks changing relationship, pushing your boundaries and trying to pay attention for long enough to keep your kid alive....


Alice-India: See You In Hell (A Work in Progress Show)

Alice-India: See You In Hell (A Work in Progress Show)

Comedy

Alice-India: See You In Hell (A Work in Progress Show)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 14, 20 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £0

See You In Hell poses the question, “What happens to the manic pixie dream teen when they grow up?”. Alice-India is adorable and it’s exhausting. Utilising charm [reluctantly] and joke writing mastery [gladly] to pull apart the problem of the Quirky Girl and reveal the 3 dimensional person that lies beneath. Tackling queer identity and the “epidemic” of neurodiversity for those caught between Gen Z and Millennial, Alice shares stories from her one and only attempt at an adult relationship, life as an undiagnosed autistic teacher and bone chilling tales from the trenches of being a si...


Ambrose Uren: African-ish

Ambrose Uren: African-ish

Comedy

Ambrose Uren: African-ish

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 24-25, 31, JUN 1 at 23:59 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

South African standup comedian Ambrose Uren shares his unique story in this energy-packed comedy show filled with unexpected silly twists. From living in a static caravan he calls home to embarking on a wild search for his roots, Ambrose Uren navigates his journey using humor and raw honesty. Come and bare witness to the hilarity as this charming comedian uses sharp wit and engaging storytelling to challenge his own African-ishness....


Amy Webber: No Previous Experience

Amy Webber: No Previous Experience

Comedy

Amy Webber: No Previous Experience

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 20-23 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £4

Amy is an award winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4. Armed with her mini keyboard and an opera degree that’s never been useful, she’s on the hunt for a new job. Join Amy as she weaves stories about career paths tried and failed with job demonstrations in a desperate attempt to get some freelance work. Expect banging pop songs, live networking and a world class singing voice. Amy has been recognised for being "joyful" (Telegraph) and “a clear hit” (Chortle) and 2023 saw her sell out 93% of her shows at her first Edinburgh Fringe run. Winner of ‘Best Comedy’ at Manchester Fringe (20...


Becky Fury: Great British C*nts

Becky Fury: Great British C*nts

Comedy

Becky Fury: Great British C*nts

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 9, 16, 23, 30 at 21:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Britain's a state. And maybe that’s part of the problem. An award winning writer and performer presents a show about the difficulties of being proud of the slightly awkward history of this cocky little Island. And what makes Britian, great and celebrates the ish in British. Warning, May contain references to Chicken Tikka Lasagna and fancying George Osborne that some viewers may find offensive. ...


Best In Class

Best In Class

Comedy

Best In Class

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
JUN 1 at 16:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

*****Edinburgh Comedy Award Panel Prize Winners***** Best in Class is a crowd funded profit sharing show that champions the rich talent of working class comedians. Sponsored by waste grounds, knock off trainers, spam, weed, the unions, crap schools, bunking off, failed MOT’s, failed GCSE’s, bus stops, pay day loans, fierce mums, tired dads and empowerment. "A great showcase of genuine talent" ****(The Wee Review) "wonderfully funny" ****(Broadway World) ...


Bumble Me Tinders!

Bumble Me Tinders!

Comedy

Bumble Me Tinders!

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 24-25, 31, JUN 1 at 22:45 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £8

The risqué sensation is back! After sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Perth Fringe World festival, the interactive and ever-evolving circus of debauchery returns to Brighton! Watch comedians share stories, lead audience games, provide good and bad dating advice, and much more. Never the same show twice, Bumble Me Tinders offers hilarity and surprises for audiences of all backgrounds - singles, couples, young, old, kinky, prude, polite or rude. The perfect way to end your day at the Fringe!...


Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Show

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Show

Comedy

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Show

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 17-18 at 22:45 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £8

Dave Watt and Nick Surridge host their alternative stand-up comedy night along with their alter egos Captain Breadbeard and Davy Scones, plus a lineup of special guests! Friday 17th May: Yogie Belle, Alex Prescot and Stephen Catling Saturday 18th May: Lil Wenker, Kitty Cassis and LJ da Funk *Stephen Catling* Stephen has been rising on both the mainstream and alt circuit, noted particularly for his inventiveness and originality 2023 Keep It Fringe winner and Malcom Hardee Award nominee. “Proper original" Chortle *Alex Prescot* 2022 So You Think You're Funny Semi-Finalist  2...


Caroline Mabey Will Ruin Your Life

Caroline Mabey Will Ruin Your Life

Comedy

Caroline Mabey Will Ruin Your Life

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 12 at 17:45 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5
MAY 7, 16, 23 at 19:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5

Rip-roaring, off-the-wall stand-up from one of the silliest people I know. A joyful, angry, thoughtful show about getting older and owning up to who you really are. Celebrating it even. However disastrous that may be. "Hilarious... funny and touching and brilliant" - The Guardian "Mabey is thoroughly enjoyable company... the slightly deranged offspring of a menage a trois be-tween Vic Reeves, Harry Hill and Floella Benjamin" – Evening Standard "A mischievous, kooky talent" - Time Out "An absolute delight to watch... leaves you feeling a little bit dizzy and a big bit happy" - The Skinny...


Chloe Petts: Work-in-Progress

Chloe Petts: Work-in-Progress

Comedy

Chloe Petts: Work-in-Progress

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 8-12 at 20:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

Chloe Petts returns to the Brighton Fringe with a work-in-progress of her third show. There'll be some jokes about how she was Head Girl, her shortlived career as a teenage golfer and maybe something about Theseus and the Minotaur. If that doesn't intrigue you, I don't know what will!! "Clearly a rising star whose name will soon be in lights" - Evening Standard "She has funny bones" - The Times "You'll learn things but you'll laugh even more" - Metro...


Dan Fardell: Don't Look Back (Work-in-Progress)

Dan Fardell: Don't Look Back (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

Dan Fardell: Don't Look Back (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
JUN 1 at 14:00 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed
MAY 18-19, 25-26 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Dan Fardell has a bad back and here are tons of jokes about it and the current state of representation in modern culture in general and in stand-up in particular. This is NOT the final edit!...


Darren Walsh: New Jokes

Darren Walsh: New Jokes

Comedy

Darren Walsh: New Jokes

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 5-6, 18 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £5

Please don't come if you don't like puns. Seriously, there's a lot of puns. Jokes like: “My uncle stopped being silly for a while, but now he’s made a fool recovery" or "A bird sanctuary has been damaged in a thunderstorm. Owl hell has broken loose." or "Which singer is the best at floating? Buoyancý". That kind of thing. "Unstoppable tsunami of stupid puns." - Chortle. Join award-winning punslinger Darren Walsh for some new jokes. WINNER Dave's Joke of the Fringe, WINNER Leicester Comedy Festival best joke, Top 10 jokes of the fringe lists Guardian, Telegraph, Mirror & The Scotsman. ...


Dirty Work (Work In Progress)

Dirty Work (Work In Progress)

Comedy

Dirty Work (Work In Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 25-26 at 14:00 (60 min) - PWYC

She's reliable. She's loveable. She's practically perfect in every way. She’s also a bit bloody over it to be honest! Wipe the wee from the toilet seat and pick up your dirty undies, because your favourite nanny is back to teach all the little boys - and girls - a thing or two about running a prim and proper household. Australia's Jessica Barton (Gaulier/Victorian College of Arts trained musical clown) combines her spotless skills in song, dance, comedy, and deep-cleaning to present a playful and empowering debut work-in-progress that highlights the imbalances of unpaid domestic labour ...


ELF LYONS: Horses

ELF LYONS: Horses

Cabaret

ELF LYONS: Horses

Cabaret

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 28 at 21:30 (60 min) - £8

A work-in-progress of Elf Lyons's brand new show, Horses. The first ever comedy show performed entirely by a horse. Made by award-winning Elf Lyons, performed by Treacle. 'Beautiful hind legs' Horse & Hound One of the 50 funniest comedians of the 21st century. 'Praise her genius and go' ★★★★★ Telegraph 'Lyons can't be accused of treading the conventional career path since none of her shows ever remotely resembles the next' ★★★★ Guardian 'Elf is funny and wise – and a hero of sanity' Dylan Moran...


Family Fortunes (but for bad people)

Family Fortunes (but for bad people)

Comedy

Family Fortunes (but for bad people)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 4-6, 11-12 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

We asked 100 members of the public all the worst questions we could think of. Things like: “What would you not want to catch your dad doing?” “Name a politician who deserves to be eaten by a shark” “What animal would you most like to shag?” Now it’s on you to guess what the top answers were. This is an interactive comedy-quiz that reveals exactly how twisted the British public are. There’s points, there’s prizes, and there’s a 95% chance we’re going to hell, so come and play before ITV have us killed. ...


Himbo

Himbo

Cabaret

Himbo

Cabaret

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 10-11, 17-18 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0

A 'pick-your-own-adventure' comedy show Putting the FUN back into FUNNY. Audience get to choose the comedy they want - be it serious or silly. "Fierce, fresh and fabulous" (Alesha Dixon) flamboyant comedy from your favourite living stereotype, Aaron Twitchen. "Hilarious, warm, energetic and capable of busting some serious moves. Twitchen is a quadruple threat" (The Skinny) ...


Jon Hipkiss - An Evening You Won't Regret Unless You Don't Like It

Jon Hipkiss - An Evening You Won't Regret Unless You Don't Like It

Comedy

Jon Hipkiss - An Evening You Won't Regret Unless You Don't Like It

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 26-27 at 21:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Leicester Comedy Festival Award Nominee Jon Hipkiss returns to his favourite place to perform. Jon Hipkiss comes trailing plaudits such as "Great work" from Jack Whitehall and "Laugh out loud funny" from Jon Richardson. An alumni of Chicago's The Second City, Hipkiss completed a mammoth 60 shows at last year's Edinburgh Festival regaling audiences with his adventures from rehab, the drinking that lead him there and general high-octane joy. "Absolutely hilarious" - "A must see" - "One of the best shows at the fringe" - "Energetic, engaging and a genuinely funny show" - Edfringe.com reviews...


Josh Baulf (Work-in-Progress)

Josh Baulf (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

Josh Baulf (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 31, JUN 1-2 at 20:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £6

Comedian and viral sensation Josh Baulf returns to Brighton Fringe! Josh has recently appeared on ITV, BBC and his online sketches have amassed millions of views worldwide. His new show discusses relationships, millennials and a trip to Thailand (Work in progress) "A cross between Micky Flanagan and Russell Howard" (Chortle) "A very funny man with a huge future" (David Walliams) Winner Get Up Stand-Up 2018. Runner-Up Leicester Square New Comedian 2019. Finalist Amused Moose 2018. BBC Shortlist New Comedian of the Year. TikTok and Insta: @joshbcomedy...


Kate Cheka: A Messiah Comes (Work in Progress)

Kate Cheka: A Messiah Comes (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Kate Cheka: A Messiah Comes (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 4-5 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed
MAY 6 at 21:30 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Funny Women Award winner of 2023 Kate Cheka brings her first hour WIP to Brighton Fringe. It is about how to save the world or at least save yourself and features thoughtful, often filthy observations on sex, capitalism and (pop) culture. Other accolades include being a BBC New Comedy Award regional finalist 2022, Berlin New Stand-up Award finalist 2019, Funny Women Award semi-finalist 2021 and 2022 one-to-watch. Having performed across in eight countries across four continents Kate has been described as having ‘stylish comedy delivered with a blend of joy and disdain’. 'You'll be fine...


Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate (WIP)

Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate (WIP)

Comedy

Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate (WIP)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 27-29 at 20:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £8

Sea salt. Social media. Psychosis. Beyonce. What do these things have in common? Something... and Kemah Bob's not sure what, but she's gunna try to figure it out in front of you. Come see a very much a work in progress debut hour from a very much a work in progress person. Kemah Bob is a Texan living in London. Howdy. She has supported Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar, Desiree Burch and Jess Fostekew on tour. And has also been on TV a bunch (Comedy Central, Dave, BBC, iTV, Channel 4) if that helps you decide to come. ...


Louise Atkinson: She's Got The Look (Work-in-Progress)

Louise Atkinson: She's Got The Look (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

Louise Atkinson: She's Got The Look (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 30 at 19:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0

Winner of the Amused Moose Best Debut Show, nominee for NextUp! biggest Award in Comedy & nominee for Comedians Choice Award, Louise Atkinson brings you a show about how we falsely perceive people based on how they look. 'Her innate funny bones reassure you that you’re in safe hands.' -Chortle 'Reminiscent of Victoria Wood & Peter Kay.' - Stuart Maconie 'An instantly likeable comic.' - The Arts Desk...


Maddening (Work-in-Progress)

Maddening (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

Maddening (Work-in-Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 21, 28 at 19:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £4
MAY 7 at 21:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £4
MAY 14 at 20:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £4

Rising star comedian (Evening Standard), Penguin-published author and NHS psychiatrist Benji Waterstones unlocks the doors to the psych ward for more "humorous and colourful stories suffused in compassion" (The Scotsman). The Telegraph Top 5 Funniest Jokes 23 The Recs Top 10 shows of Edinbuegh 23 Total sell-out Pleasance Courtyard 23 **** Adventures in Theatreland **** Pick of The Fringe **** Entertainment Now **** The Recs...


Mark Bittlestone: I Need a Straight Guy*

Mark Bittlestone: I Need a Straight Guy*

Comedy

Mark Bittlestone: I Need a Straight Guy*

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 3, 30 at 20:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £3
MAY 5 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £3

*not in a romantic way - you’re all mingers and perves. Happy to offer warm Carling, an iPad showing lower league football and 2in1 shampoo & conditioner in return! Join Mark (BBC New Comedy Awards 2022, 20 million views online) for his debut hour of stand-up comedy or find him selling his underwear for money on Grindr. “Could easily be considered homophobic” Steve Bennett, Chortle ★★ “First true gem of the Fringe…never have I seen such a stylish middle finger pointed at homophobia” Broadway Baby ★★★★★ "Catch him now before he shoots off into the comed...


Mr Showbusiness (Work in Progress)

Mr Showbusiness (Work in Progress)

Comedy

Mr Showbusiness (Work in Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 26 at 20:15 (60 min) - PAID

All round entertainer Christian ‘Mr Showbusiness’ Jegard is working on his debut show. Expect both razz AND matazz. This is a man determined to entertain no matter how recently his wife left. Join Christian for an evening of songs, magic, comedy, tap-dancing... the whole gamut of light entertainment. (Trigger Warning: Ventriloquism.) As seen on TV in the BBC New Comedy Awards, Christian can also be heard on Radio 4 Extra, was runner up Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year, and won Audience Favourite at the Musical Comedy Awards. “Such invention... Witty, imaginative and different...


Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 25 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed
MAY 4 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Multi award-winning comedian Cassidy with the first of two new shows at the Brighton Fringe this year. In International Man of Mestory, he searches for fun in a chaotic world - and finds the biggest fun (and the biggest secret) in the most unexpected place, his mom’s house! He's Best Stand-up Winner Brighton Fringe 2022/23, a Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee, and he's 'clever, classy and full of surprises' (FringeReview.co.uk Edinburgh 2023). ‘Star in waiting...He is untouchable’ ★★★★ The Times Well-crafted, very original and very funny... Clever, a...


Nathan Cassidy: The Spine That Shagged Me

Nathan Cassidy: The Spine That Shagged Me

Comedy

Nathan Cassidy: The Spine That Shagged Me

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 9 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed
JUN 1 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Multi-award winning Cassidy with the second of his new shows for 2024. First he did his back in, now he's tripping on Diazepam watching Life of Pi. He's the star of Amazon Prime Specials 'Bumblebee' and 'Observational', winner of Best Standup at The Brighton Fringe for the last two years, with regular appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live. 'Clever, articulate... sometime scathing and cynical, but also touching and hopeful.' FringeReview.co.uk ‘The best show at this year’s Fringe. A classic, structured, rollercoaster hour. Star-in-waiting... he is untouchable.’ ★★★★ The ...


Not My Audience!

Not My Audience!

Comedy

Not My Audience!

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 24-25, 31, JUN 1 at 21:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £6.50

The Edinburgh Fringe's cult hit stand-up panel show where the audience can join the fun without being picked on comes to the Brighton Fringe for the first time! Enjoy three top stand-ups answering the daft questions that you pick using our exclusive anonymous app, then vote on how they will impress you with our fiendish stand-up challenges. A total sell-out at Edinburgh Fringe 2017-2022. A unique show every time, and a completely unmissable Fringe experience for comedy lovers....


On the Edge Best of the Fest

On the Edge Best of the Fest

Comedy

On the Edge Best of the Fest

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 3-6, 10-12, 17-19, 24-27, 31, JUN 1-2 at 19:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5

On The Edge comedy is one of Brighton's longest-running and best-loved regular comedy nights, and has featured many of the nation's favourite comics. Once again we're bringing our experience to the Brighton Fringe to give you a sample of the best national and local acts performing at the Fringe this year - with four comics per show there's a great variety of headliners and upcoming talent to keep everyone laughing! The shows are hosted by our acclaimed MCs Dave Fensome ("a brilliant comic mind" - Sean McLoughlin) and Dan Fardell ("one of the best new joke writers I've seen in ages" - Rom...


Otto‘s Komedyshow

Otto‘s Komedyshow

Cabaret

Otto‘s Komedyshow

Cabaret

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 12-15, 19-21 at 21:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

One hour without stand-up! Here comes comedy from the motherland of humour: Germany. Meet Berlin-based comedian and musician Otto Kuhnle for a show of his best, most whimsical, most successful and most bonkers routines from variety to oddness and back. It‘s drama, tragic and oompah music, all at once! “Masterful. Has to be seen to be believed.” Henning Wehn, German Comedy Ambassador ...


Pop Collaborate and Listen 90's Music Quiz

Pop Collaborate and Listen 90's Music Quiz

Comedy

Pop Collaborate and Listen 90's Music Quiz

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 15, 22, 29 at 19:00 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5

The Team behind the chart topping podcast Pop, Collaborate and Listen bring you a panel based music quiz that the audience can play along with. Expect plenty of laughs and bad language as the guest panellists answer questions on both the pop, and underground sounds of the 90's. Rounds include alternative album covers (featuring Waffles the Corgi), Name that tune (featuring shred guitar versions of 90's pop classics) plus loads of other shenanigans....


Prezinsky & George: Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]

Prezinsky & George: Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]

Comedy

Prezinsky & George: Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 11 at 14:00 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed
MAY 19 at 20:15 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Come join Bobby Prezinsky and Louis George as they debut their split bill comedy show, Best of Greatest Hits GOLD [Platinum Edition]. After years of trying to cement their status as cult icons, these plucky young(ish) underdogs have decided to give up on all that and settle for mainstream commercial success instead. Expect organised chaos, disorganised chaos and a third type of as yet unspecified chaos (probably jokes). Assorted credits (there are WAY more impressive ones we're leaving out to remain humble): As heard on Radio 4Xtra Komedia New Comedy Award 2024, Semi-finalist Leicester...


Rob Duncan is Leather Daddy. Who is Andy Duncan?

Rob Duncan is Leather Daddy. Who is Andy Duncan?

Comedy

Rob Duncan is Leather Daddy. Who is Andy Duncan?

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 8, 13 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

Rob Duncan has found a persona that really resonates with him. Embracing who you are is a powerful thing and after 39 years it has all come together: Rob Duncan is Leather Daddy. It's important to note that the leather community values consent, communication, and respect in all interactions. (from the maker of award-winning shows Legs, Baby Trains & Jeremy Segway). 'Irresistible force' ★★★★ (Scotsman). 'Absurdity at its finest' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Gloriously ridiculous' (ThreeWeeks). 'One of the most bizarre shows that I have ever seen' ★★★★ (...


Robin Morgan: Work In Progress

Robin Morgan: Work In Progress

Comedy

Robin Morgan: Work In Progress

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 18-19 at 17:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £0

Robin Morgan (as seen/heard on Mock The Week and The News Quiz) works up a brand new hour ahead of a nationwide tour. Writer for Have I Got News For You. Warm-up for The Graham Norton Show. "Bloody funny. Well-written, hard-working stand-up from a massively likeable performer who must surely be on the verge of nationwide fame." (Chortle) ...


Sasha Ellen: Work-In-Progress

Sasha Ellen: Work-In-Progress

Comedy

Sasha Ellen: Work-In-Progress

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 4, 11 at 17:45 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5

A brand new hour of stand-up comedy from the hilariously funny, aggressively nerdy and downright adorable Sasha Ellen. “Incredibly clever” ★★★★ Broadway Baby "It is impossible not to fall in love with Ellen's storytelling, quick wit, and vibrant energy" ★★★★ BroadwayWorld “Sharp and witty” ★★★★ EdFestMag “A no-holds-barred chat about sex, life and making the most of Deliveroo that’s absolutely worth your time” ★★★★ Edinburgh Reviews “like a naughty Cbeebies presenter let loose in the wild... par...


Sian Davies: Watch Me (WIP)

Sian Davies: Watch Me (WIP)

Comedy

Sian Davies: Watch Me (WIP)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
JUN 2 at 16:30 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £7

Brand new thoughts, ideas, stories and jokes from award winning, working class, queer comedian, Sian Davies. As seen on Comedy Central Live and Next Up. Nominated for Next Up Biggest Prize in Comedy at Edinburgh Fringe 2023. Winner of Edinburgh Comedy Awards Panel Prize 2022 for Best in Class. Winner Best Debut Show Leicester Comedy Festival 2020. Runner up Funny Women Stage Award 2019. Winner Hilarity Bites best new act 2018. And she doesn't regret a thing. Or does she? ...


Soar Like a Pigeon

Soar Like a Pigeon

Comedy

Soar Like a Pigeon

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 26-27, JUN 2 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free and Unticketed

A work in progress show about getting older but never wiser. A show about all that time you wasted hoping for the wings of an eagle but ending up with the face of a pigeon. ...


Stefania Licari: Trust Me, I'm a Comedian

Stefania Licari: Trust Me, I'm a Comedian

Comedy

Stefania Licari: Trust Me, I'm a Comedian

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 15-17 at 20:15 (60 min) - Buy Tickets from £5

'Dr Licari is blessed with huge reserves of charm and warmth' The Spectator 'Immensely likeable, perfectly tonally balanced' The Scotsman ...


Stitches (WIP)

Stitches (WIP)

Comedy

Stitches (WIP)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 13 at 20:15 (60 min) - £8/£5

'Fresh' from a sold out Edinburgh run ‘Uninhibited feminist with a foul mouth Lily Phillips’ The Daily Express and BBC New Comedy Award FINALIST brings you a new 'hour' of comedy. But this time around she has just had a baby and she's FINE. She may have lost her sleep, her social life and her perineum, but she's NAILING it, everything is GREAT, she's one of those COOL mums who takes it all in their stride, she's having it ALL. If you understand sarcasm this show is for you. 'Perfectly judged' **** Chortle 'A hilarious hour **** VoiceMag "brought tears to my eyes...hilarious ****Funny Women...


Suse Steed: Parallelodox (Work In Progress)

Suse Steed: Parallelodox (Work In Progress)

Comedy

Suse Steed: Parallelodox (Work In Progress)

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 6, 12, JUN 1 at 15:15 (60 min) - PWYC

Join Suse Steed (NATYS Finalist, CAN comedy finalist, Max Turner Finalist, Funny Women Regional Finalist) for her debut hour. It's a show about economics, magic, and pies. “It had me laughing from start to finish, her quick wit and bringing the audience in made the show unlike any I had seen. She has cleverly mixed magic, gags and story telling of history and economics that doesn't just entertain, but leaves you like all art should questioning the world we live in. A show that leaves you wanting more.” - Women in Comedy Festival. “Spending an hour in her (Suse’s) company is a charming a...


Violet's Vaudeville Vault

Violet's Vaudeville Vault

Cabaret

Violet's Vaudeville Vault

Cabaret

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 4, 11 at 22:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets from £10

Brought to you by Glasgow’s own Vaudeville Vixen, award winning international cabaret chanteuse Violet Duff presents Violet’s Vaudeville Vault. Take a trip back in time for some riotous old school vaudevillian variety. With a revolving nightly cast & featuring some of the finest international circus, variety and burlesque acts in town, from contortion to sword swallowing, anything could happen when you enter the Vault. You won’t want to miss your trip to the depths of Violet’s Vaudeville Vault. ...


William Stone

William Stone

Comedy

William Stone

Comedy

The Caroline of Brunswick / Upper Lounge
MAY 29 at 21:30 (60 min) - Pay what you want

William Stone (Dave’s “Live At The Moth Club”) brings a work in progress of his sophomore comedy hour, Into The Woods: a fantastical recounting of his sojourn away from society. “The ASMR of Comedy” – The Skinny ** “There’s real craftsmanship to his writing. Stone would clearly be an asset to any panel show’s writing room. He has two or three of the best stand alone jokes I’ve heard this Fringe” – Telegraph ...