aul Merton and his highly acclaimed Impro Chums are wonders of nature. Impro Chums take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter. Most of the time. The Impro Chums are Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Mike McShane.

'Every year (they) bring the house down…a testimony to their brilliance and consistency' ***** MIRROR

A spectacular series of galas celebrating 25 years of Pleasance being the hottest venue on the Fringe. Top comedians from past and present perform thrilling afternoon extravaganzas every weekend.

Featuring fantastic comedians including:

*Sat 15 Aug Arthur Smith, John Hegley, Janey Godley, Lisa Rea, Daniel Sloss, Hattie Hayridge

*Sun 16 Aug Includes Simon Amstell, Lucy Porter, Idiots of Ants and Mickey Flanagan

*Sat 22 Aug Frank Skinner and guests

*Sun 30 Aug Fascinating Aida and musical guests The Tiger Lillies and Camille O'Sullivan

Other line ups to be announced VERY soon!

Get the coat, get the girl, change the world.
A lonely clerk in a vast office dreams of romance with the girl at the next desk. But behind his quiet exterior is an extraordinary imagination fuelled by a desire to change his life. Inspired by Gogol’s the Overcoat, Gecko invent an intoxicating, imaginative world where a man’s secret thoughts and dreams spill out into his everyday life…

A spectacular new “live competition” play about desire, hope, endurance... and a very big pick-up truck! The Pleasance Grand has never seen anything like it… there’s a £25,000 pickup truck in the middle of the stage and 12 contestants are holding onto to it – all desperate to win it. All they have to do is be the last person standing, with their hands having never left the surface of the truck… Sounds easy, right? Wrong. Based on true contests, this fictional re-creation is a powerful new play reflecting on a world where people will do anything to win. We witness gruelling pain and determination, alongside hilarity and utter lunacy induced by hours without sleep.
Our twelve “hard core, do or die” competitors include a lady who believes “God won’t let her lose”, a revengeful ex-con, a lapsed Buddhist, a foul-mouthed little old lady, a desperate glamour model and a student who lives exclusively on energy drinks. If they want to win they must exist side by side for three days and nights. But only one will ultimately be left standing… you just know its going to be explosive!!!
Someone’s gonna win a truck!!

Warning: Contains strong language.

A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care – supporting people living in Scotland with HIV. Previous year’s line-ups have included: Michael McIntyre, Stephen K Amos, Russell Howard, Ivan Brackenbury, Russell Howard, Jason Byrne and many, many more. If you only have time to see one show, see this one – it’ll be the cream of the whole Edinburgh programme, and all the profits go to charity. Beg, steal or borrow a ticket, it’s sure to sell out!

Line-up to be announced.

It’s the show that’s full to the brim with more fun, warmth, bonhomie, joy, love and laughter than ever before. Over the last year Stephen has traveled the UK on his second solo sell-out tour, filmed his own comedy show and sitcom for the BBC and still found time to tour Australia. He has also recorded his first ever live stand-up DVD due for release later in the year. Forget the credit crunch, say no to doom and gloom, turn that frown upside down, ladies and gentlemen - welcome to The Feelgood Factor!

‘Born to entertain’ The Guardian.

The winner and nominees of the UK's premier comedy awards on one fabulous bill! This outstanding comedy show brings you tomorrow's big stars today. Previous winners and nominees include Frank Skinner, Peter Kay, Eddie Izzard and the League of Gentlemen. Book early! Every year a sell-out.

if.comedy nominee. Comic of the year and best show winner, Time Out 2008. Star of 'Live at the Apollo' and 'The Royal Variety Performance'. 'Sublime ... exhilarating stand-up' (Scotsman)

‘He radiates charisma…he’s the complete package’ ***** (The Independent).

A brand new hour from if.comedy Award nominee and Irish Post comedian of the year Andrew Maxwell. With appearances on BBC’s ‘HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU’, ITV2’s ‘CELEBRITY JUICE’ and the Dave Channel’s ‘ARGUMENTAL’, 2009 promises to be an outstanding year. ‘A comedy masterclass’ (The Standard).

STRICTLY NO UNDER 14s. 14-17 YEAR OLDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 14-17'S CANNOT APPROACH THE BAR. 18+ PERMITTED.

LEGALLY: NO UNDER 14s. ADVISORY: NO UNDER 16s.

‘One of the best comics around. A consummate raconteur’ (Time Out).

‘One of the funniest men in town’ (The List). SELL OUT 2005-2008. BOOK EARLY!

'Fiercely funny and utterly invigorating' TIMES

'Copper bottomed guarantee of a solid hour’s laughter' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

'Immensely impressive' METRO