Here are my Scottish based Fringe recommendations. Go and see these shows but also go see something new and random by exploring the world’s largest arts festival and see performers and shows you’d never normally try! So with that sentiment of exploration, here is the list of “must see” shows with purely Scottish comedy content at the Fringe…
STAND UP COMEDY
Tom Stade – My favourite comedian bar none. Absolutely excellent stand up from the Edinburgh based Canadian, who buckles me every time I see him. If you see one show this Fringe make it this. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/tom-stade-you-ain-t-seen-nothing-yet
Jojo Sutherland – Jojo is one of Scotland’s top established comedians and delivers a 5* rated show. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jojo-sutherland-riches-to-rags
Stephen Buchanan – Caley’s own Comedy Royalty. BBC Comedy Award winner and Scottish Comedian of the year 2018, Stephen not only graduated from Caley but also is one of Scotland’s top comics. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/stephen-buchanan-baby-dove
Chrissy Ross – Me, I’m alright, been described as “no bad”. 4th Year events student and attention seeker – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/hesitation-remarks
Susan Riddell – An amazing comedian, for my money the best writer in Scottish Comedy and a brilliant stand up. Tipped for big things – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/susan-riddell-duvet-day
Liam Farrelly & Jordan Wistuba – Liam is one of Scotland’s best new comedians and Jordan is doing a show with him, this hour showcases two of Scotland’s top new comics – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/jordan-wistuba-and-liam-farrelly-the-student-and-the-shoplifter
Mark Nelson – Scotland’s best political comedian who is simply sublime. – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/mark-nelson-brexit-wounds
Rachel Jackson – For the free Fringe my top pick is recent Herald culture award winning “One to Watch” winner Rachel, who brings her fabulous solo show to Edinburgh for a limited run. Slutty Little Goldfish, Sneaky Pete’s 7.30pm
SPOKEN WORD
Kevin P Gilday – This Caley graduate writer & spoken word artist Kevin brings his debut narrative play to Edinburgh. A must see. https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/suffering-from-scottishness
Cat Hepburn – One of Scotland’s top poets, Cat brings a delightful hour of razor sharp wit and observation to Edinburgh – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/cat-hepburn-girlhood
MAGIC
Elliot Bibby – Scotland’s best up and coming magician. Hilarious and entertaining – https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-bibby-magic-in-a-jiffy
