Saturday 4th February 2012

Our fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years. And no wonder- it’s the best night out in Edinburgh. Five different acts on every bill including our top drawer resident comperes and the best headliners from the UK and abroad. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Steve Gribbin, Johnny Candon, Stephen Callaghan, Eleanor Morton and hosted by Scott Agnew.

Please note we require a payment in advance for Saturday evenings, there is a 50p surcharge per ticket for all card payments.

Sunday 5th February 2012

Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches. Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out. There’s a special menu too so you’ll be in danger of laughing with your mouth full.

PLEASE NOTE: FREE SHOW NO NEED TO BOOK

Sunday 5th February 2012

Sorry - tickets for this show are now sold out. Any returns will go on sale at the venue door 15 mins before the show starts.
These are warm up performances from Scotland’s own Danny Bhoy. It will be a collection of his finest stand up taken from his latest 2 shows ‘By Royal Disappointment’ which played at the Edinburgh festival in 2010 and his award-winning show ‘Messenger (Please Do Not Shoot)’ which this year toured Australia and New Zealand to record crowds.
Back in his home city of Edinburgh this is a unique opportunity to see one of the most in-demand comics working in the world today. Early booking highly recommended!
 
Named ‘Best International Act' - Time Out, Sydney, 2011
“Has the audience simultaneously weeping with laughter and nodding in agreement.” ***** Herald

Sunday 5th February 2012

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and its great value at just a fiver. With Johnny Candon , Ron Vaudry, Lucy Oldham and Jamie Dalgleish with host Rick Molland.

Monday 6th February 2012

Our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.  Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out new
material too.

With Barry McDonald and hosted by Sian Bevan.

Tuesday 7th February 2012

It's the time of the month for our all female stand-up show. Host Jojo Sutherland puts the funny women through their paces with a mix of circuit headliners and newcomers guaranteeing variety on every bill.

With Tiffany Stevenson, Jessica Fosterkew, Julia Sutherland and Becky Price

Wednesday 8th February 2012

A brand new topical panel show looking at the good, bad and ugly things that have happened during the week. Split into 6 rounds (this is round 4), the audience will vote on which comedian wins each one and the whole thing will be recorded for a new podcast. The show features Jo Caulfield, Richard Melvin, Keir McAllister Graeme Thomas, Ben Verth and Gareth Waugh. 

Special guest is Scottish telly favourite and 'the face of Lothian Buses' the one and only Grant Stott.

For more info go to: http://www.edinburghcomedycollective.com

Thursday 9th February 2012

The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase. Featuring our ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. Great show and great value as it’s usually the same line-up as our premium Saturday night show for a fiver less. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Steve Hall, Graeme Thomas, Tiffany Stevenson and Mickey Anderson. Hosted by Sian Bevan.

Friday 10th February 2012

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous fun this Friday. We’ve put together a prime stand-up show with five of the best acts on the Scottish and International circuits.Home-cooked hot food available…

With Steve Hall, Graeme Thomas, Tiffany Stevenson, Kevin Lockard and host Joe Heenan.

Saturday 11th February 2012

Our fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years. And no wonder- it’s the best night out in Edinburgh. Five different acts on every bill including our top drawer resident comperes and the best headliners from the UK and abroad. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Steve Hall, Graeme Thomas, Tiffany Stevenson, Kevin Lockard and host Joe Heenan.

Please note we require a payment in advance for Saturday evenings, there is a 50p surcharge per ticket for all card payments.

Sunday 12th February 2012

Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches. Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out. There’s a special menu too so you’ll be in danger of laughing with your mouth full.

PLEASE NOTE: FREE SHOW NO NEED TO BOOK

Sunday 12th February 2012

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and its great value at just a fiver.

With Susan Morrison , Dylan Brady, John Walker and host Graeme Thomas.

Monday 13th February 2012

Our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.  Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out new material too. With host Antony Murray.

Tuesday 14th February 2012

The Broken Windows Policy, The Stand's resident sketch comedy troupe, presents a riotous cabaret of character and sketch comedy with a Valentine's Day flavour, featuring an array of the finest special guests, all topped off with a brilliant headliner.  Think 'Saturday Night Live' (the American version) meets 'Saturday Night Live' (the British version).  With Larah Bross, Dave McGregor and Ben Verth.

Wednesday 15th February 2012

A brand new topical panel show looking at the good, bad and ugly things that have happened during the week. Split into 6 rounds (this is round 5), the audience will vote on which comedian wins each one and the whole thing will be recorded for a new podcast. The show features Jo Caulfield, Keir McAllister Graeme Thomas, Jim Park, Keara Murphy, JoJo Sutherland,  Gareth Waugh, Jay Lafferty and Stu & Garry.

Special guest TV/radio favourite and Scottish stand-up legend Fred MacAulay

For more info go to: http://www.edinburghcomedycollective.com

Thursday 16th February 2012

The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase. Featuring our ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. Great show and great value as it’s usually the same line-up as our premium Saturday night show for a fiver less. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Ian Cognito, Chris Lynam, Ed Patrick and Ray Bradshaw. Hosted by Susan Morrison.

Friday 17th February 2012

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous fun this Friday. We’ve put together a prime stand-up show with five of the best acts on the Scottish and International circuits. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Ian Cognito, Chris Lynam, Ed Patrick and Ray Bradshaw. Hosted by Susan Morrison.

Saturday 18th February 2012

Our fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years. And no wonder- it’s the best night out in Edinburgh. Five different acts on every bill including our top drawer resident comperes and the best headliners from the UK and abroad. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Ian Cognito, Chris Lynam, Ed Patrick and Ray Bradshaw. Hosted by Susan Morrison.

Please note we require a payment in advance for Saturday evenings, there is a 50p surcharge per ticket for all card payments.

Sunday 19th February 2012

Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches. Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out. There’s a special menu too so you’ll be in danger of laughing with your mouth full.

PLEASE NOTE: FREE SHOW NO NEED TO BOOK

Sunday 19th February 2012

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back. At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and its great value at just a fiver.

With Chris Lynam, Lucy Oldham, Antony Murray and host Stu Murphy.

Monday 20th February 2012

Our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.  Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out new material too.

With host Ray Bradshaw.

Tuesday 21st February 2012

A brand new topical panel show looking at the good, bad and ugly things that have happened during the week. Split into 6 rounds (this is the final round), the audience will vote on which comedian wins each one and the whole thing will be recorded for a new podcast. The show features Jo Caulfield, Richard Melvin, Keir McAllister Graeme Thomas, Keara Murphy, JoJo Sutherland and Jim Park. 

Special guest for the final show is 'The Godmother of Scottish Comedy" The Scotsman: Janey Godley.

For more info go to: http://www.edinburghcomedycollective.com

Wednesday 22nd February 2012

You may well have heard Henning on BBC Radio’s  'Unbelievable Truth', 'News Quiz', 'Now Show' and 'Fighting Talk' or seen him on  'QI' , 'Dave’s One Night Stand' or 'Edinburgh and Beyond' – now’s your chance to see the self-appointed German Comedy Ambassador to the UK in the flesh in his sell-out Edinbugh show, 'No Surrender'.   Tuetonic jolliness at its best.  Come along … or else. Deutschland über alles!

'Side-splittingly funny' Scotsman
'A vulnerable man grappling with a language that isn’t his own' Guardian

Thursday 23rd February 2012

Tom Leonard reading from his new CD selected poems plus Brecht
Cd's normally £10 will be available for £8 on the night 
6pm-7pm Admission Free! enquiries 0141 418 0562
PLEASE NOTE: FREE SHOW NO NEED TO BOOK

Thursday 23rd February 2012

The weekend starts here! Five acts on a two hour stand-up showcase. Featuring our ace comperes, the best headliners on the circuit, several support acts and a short spot for a newcomer. Great show and great value as it’s usually the same line-up as our premium Saturday night show for a fiver less.
Home-cooked hot food available…

With Roger Monkhouse, Eddy Brimson , Jeff O'Boyle and Scott Gibson. Hosted by Stu Murphy.

Friday 24th February 2012

Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous fun this Friday. We’ve put together a prime stand-up show with five of the best acts on the Scottish and International circuits. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Roger Monkhouse, Eddy Brimson , Jeff O'Boyle and Scott Gibson. Hosted by Stu Murphy.

Saturday 25th February 2012

Our fabulous flagship Saturday show has been sold out every week for the past five years. And no wonder-
it’s the best night out in Edinburgh. Five different acts on every bill including our top drawer resident comperes and the best headliners from the UK and abroad. Home-cooked hot food available…

With Roger Monkhouse, Eddy Brimson , Jeff O'Boyle and Scott Gibson. Hosted by Stu Murphy.

Please note we require a payment in advance for Saturday evenings,there is a 50p surcharge per ticket for all card payments.

Sunday 26th February 2012

Our long-running improvised comedy show will have you in stitches. Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions. It’s the perfect way to nurse a hangover and a sure-fire way to kick-start your weekend after the big night out. There’s a special menu too so you’ll be in danger of laughing with your mouth full. Hot food available...
PLEASE NOTE: FREE SHOW NO NEED TO BOOK

Sunday 26th February 2012

Round off the weekend with our comedy cocktail which has the emphasis on the chilled and the laid back.  At least five acts on each bill ensure variety and its great value at just a fiver.

With The Rev Obadiah III, Chris Kent, and Peter Wood. Hosted by Rob Kane.

Monday 27th February 2012

Our long-running weekly beginner’s showcase is regarded as the best open mic night in the UK. Catch up to ten new acts – some treading the boards for the very first time. This is where everyone starts and it’s your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today.  Watch out for older hands dropping in to try out new
material too.

With Chris Kent and host John Gavin.

Tuesday 28th February 2012

Simon Munnery presents a brand new show. A beautiful, extravagant mess of foaming bubble hats, bad guitar riffs, sublime jokes, delightful monologues, homemade engineering feats and an overly ambitious one-man punk musical about the R101 airship of the 1930s. All performed with a plum. Or some other fruit.
Star of BBC2's Attention Scum, London Shouting, Radio 1's The League Against Tedium and Radio 4's Where Did It All Go Wrong? As on BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. British Comedy Award Nominee, Sony Radio Award Winner, Perrier Award Nominee.

“There are more brilliant ideas in one of Simon Munnery’s shows than most comics will manage in a lifetime” - The Times, 2011
“Simon Munnery is nothing less than a genius” - The Guardian, 2011
“He remains a weird and wonderful maverick. Probably one of the funniest things you’ll see this year” **** - The Metro, 2011
“He does more with the English language than many great novelists” ***** - Edinburgh Evening News, 2011

Wednesday 29th February 2012

Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go, a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit. At least four acts on every bill with seasoned headliners joining forces with newer kids on the comedy block each month. With Sandy Nelson and Ray Bradshaw.