Fast Fringe 2025
Where you can see the best of Edinburgh
So many comedians, so little time! But you can sample the best of what the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has to offer in Chortle's Fast Fringe showcases.
Fast Fringe
Pleasance Dome, 6.30pm, July 30 to August 23
In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hosted by the best MCs around. There's a different line-up every day, handpicked by Chortle's comedy experts. Here are the next couple of days:
August 20: Oliver Coleman, Jessie Nixon, Jack Traynor, Leila Navabi, Alex Prescot, Ted Milligan, Edy Hurst Alex Kitson, Robin Boot, Sophie Banister, MC Amy Annette
August 21: Daniel Muggleton, Rajiv Karia Mary Queen Of Rock, Alice Cockayne, Katie Mitchell , Jake Baker, Kathy Maniura, Amelia Hamilton, Ryan Mold, Leslie Ewing-Burgesse, Fin Maclanchlan, MC Seaton Smith
August 22: Olaf Falafel, Caitriona Dowden, Will Davies, Pedro Leandro. Tamsin Sarkany, Shalaka Kurup, Liam Tulley, Danny Sewell, David Ferguson, Milk On The Side: A Barista Musical
Fast Fringe Family Edition
Gilded Balloon Appleton Tower, 1.15pm, July 30 to August 12 plus August 16 and 17
A new spin-off from our unmissable festival show offers the same manic pace and glorious mix of 12 stand-up and variety acts... but with no swearing nor adult content so it's suitable for all the family (well, 8-year-olds-plus we reckon) or anybody who just prefers their entertainment clean.
This run has now finished
Published: 23 Apr 2025
