Scotland's leading producer of live comedy and entertainment, year-round and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Doris, Dolly and the Dressing Room Divas

Story Platform

The Comedy Show

The Big Comedy Roadshow

Jack Docherty in The Chief – No Apologies: 2026 Tour

Fringe 2026

We’re thrilled to be returning to the newly renovated Teviot for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026 alongside Patter House, the National Museum of Scotland and our brand-new year-round venue The Gilded Saloon. Our first shows are on sale now! Get your tickets early and check out our exciting programme of comedy, theatre, magic, cabaret, musicals and much more still to be announced. (5th-31st August)

Gilded Balloon at Teviot
The Gilded Saloon

The Gilded Saloon

Our year-round pub, restaurant and venue in Edinburgh, just off Bristo Square in the heart of the city. Enjoy fresh pints and hearty pub food before heading downstairs for a class night of comedy, cabaret, theatre and more. Check out our weekly stand-up night, The Comedy Show, every Friday filled with a changing lineup of top comedians from across the country. (Year-round)

The Big Comedy Roadshow

Scotland’s biggest live comedy experience starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent. Book the ultimate night out for comedy fans in your local town and enjoy a rip-roaring night of stand-up with big stars such as Sophie Duker, Olga Koch, Jack Skipper and Kiri Pritchard-McLean. (Dates across Scotland)

The Big Comedy Roadshow
So You Think You're Funny?

So You Think You’re Funny?

The hunt is on to find the UK’s next big comedian as the original comedy newcomer competition returns. So You Think You’re Funny? is the longest running and most established competition of its kind, and winning it can change everything. Apply now for the chance to join alumni including Peter Kay, Alan Carr, Aisling Bea, Romesh Ranganathan and Maisie Adam. (Heats March-May)

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