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- James Doherty
Shows that Come with Food and/or Drink at Edinburgh Fringe 2024
NOTE: I excluded traditional wine or distillery tours and other drink tastings that still take place outside of Edinburgh Fringe 2024.
Why grab lunch or a drink elsewhere when you can get them right in the show?!
Here are the shows at Edinburgh Fringe 2024:
Thinking Drinkers: The Booze-ical
£15 (Weekdays) £16.50 (Weekends) Includes: Five Alcoholic Drinks (around juice box sized each), and a can of water
Possibly the best deal at Fringe! While in line for the show, they give you a paper bag filled with five pre-packaged alcoholic drinks and a can of water. These drinks are a part of the show as they walk you through each profile and throw in some fantastic, comedic history. Really fun time!
From the description:
"Following last year's sell-out Edinburgh run, the self-styled hardest-working beefcakes in alcohol-based infotainment are back... with a brand-new musical extravaganza complete with five free drinks for every audience member! Sip back and marvel as the award-winning drinks experts embark on an all-singing, all-dancing musical mission to prove that the pub, and indeed alcohol, are cornerstones of civilisation."
Jul 31, Aug 1-11, 13-25 Underbelly, Bristo Square - Cowbarn 18:10 - 19:10
BATSU!
*Need to buy "Ticket & Hachimaki Headband" package
£16 (weekdays) £20 (weekends and Super Sized show) Includes: Two visits from the Sake Ninja (two cups of sake)
Straight from NYC, Batsu! is a Japanese-inspired improv show where performers play in various games, and the losers have to face a Batsu or punishment. These can include a giant rubber band wrapped around your stomach and pulled back, sipping sake out of another performer's belly button, and more! The audience participates in many of them, introducing some ridiculous characters. Truly a fun time!
Aug 1-11, 13-18, 20-24
Underbelly, Cowgate - Belly Dancer
22:45 - 00:45
Special Supersized Show Aug 25 Underbelly, George Square - Udderbelly 23:15 - 01:15
The Court
£15 Includes: Pie and Drink (no information on flavor or types)
This was an absolute hidden gem for me last year! My partner is a criminologist, so this was right up her alley, and the show was unbelievably immersive. You are put right into a court trial and must decide if the defendant is guilty or innocent. The actors perform the court trial, and then the audience can ask the defendant and plaintiff questions. The actors do an excellent job improvising. This is not a comedy but a hard-hitting courtroom drama where they shed tears and release their emotions!
Aug 2-25 Hill Street Theatre - Dunedin Theatre 11:45 - 12:45
Art of Selling Out
£5 Includes: Cocktail and hat!
Jacki has an exciting business opportunity for you! A great Meta Fringe show from an Emmy winner that's only 30 minutes! It has everything you need, just make sure to bring a friend (for your downline)!
From the description: "Emmy® award winner Jacki Thrapp teaches you how to sell out your Fringe show in an immersive pyramid scheme parody paired with a side of manipulation and capitalism in this once-in-a-lifetime, multi-level marketing opportunity you'll tell your insecure friends about."
Aug 2-10
Greenside @ Riddles Court - Clover Studio 19:45 - 20:15
Le Wine Club
£11 (weekdays) £12 (weekends) Includes: Red Wine Sample(s)
When people do what you love, Anna Lou took all the things she loves, dancing, singing, and wine, and put them all into a Fringe show!
From the description: "Anna Lou is back in her wine bar to talk wine and let you in on her darkest secrets. Wine-tasting musical comedy from cabaret performer and qualified wine geek Anna Larkin. For anyone who ever wondered what wine to pair with revenge."
Aug 12-26
Gilded Balloon Patter House - Snug
13:40 - 14:40
Shakespeare for Breakfast
£11 (weekdays)
£13 (weekends)
Includes: Coffee and Croissants
These performers have been going for 33 FRINGES! They are back for Edinburgh Fringe 2024, with coffee and croissants ready to give you a play and pastry. Sonnet and scran.
From the description: "The Bardic Breakfasters are back for our 33rd Fringe, with a brand-new show, breakfast included! The Tempest meets 10 Things I Hate About You and High School Musical in a teen rom-com-romp. A pleasing plethora of pentameter, puns and pastry. Sensational Shakespearience, perfect for hardened fans and blank verse virgins alike."
Jul 31, Aug 1-11, 13-25
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora - main house
10:00 - 10:50
Comfort Food Cabaret
Ranges from £17.50 - £23, depending on day of performance Includes: Samples of all the dishes she makes during the performance
I like to imagine Michelle (pictured above) is Anna Lou's sister from Le Wine Club. They wanted to combine their love of singing, dancing, and nourishment but could not decide on wine or full dishes. After countless arguments, they went their separate ways and created their own Fringe shows. Hopefully, one day, they will reconcile!
From the description:
"Australia’s singing cook Michelle Pearson returns to Edinburgh to present her multi award-winning musical food sensation. Taste each dish cooked before your eyes as the soulful songstress, her Aussie cooks and band serve up an evening of live music, cooking and comedy."
Aug 3, 5, 7-8, 10
Edinburgh New Town Cookery School - Demonstration Room
18:00 - 19:10
In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience
£19 (weekdays)
£20 (weekends)
Includes: Five tastings (alcohol-free available)
Two Aussie comics take you through wine-tasting like you (probably) haven't before. They've been doing this worldwide and I've heard good things! Although... it might be the wine talking.
From the description: "Comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh guide you through tasting five wines and at least five jokes. Everyone from savvy sauvignon swiggers to clueless chardonnay chuggers will find something to make their glass half-full, as the wine industry's hardest-hitting questions are answered."
Aug 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25
Assembly Roxy - Snug Bar
17:50 - 19:05
A History of Fortune Cookies
£12 Includes: Fortune Cookie(s)! Vegan friendly.
Have you ever wanted to write your own fortune cookies? I mean, wait, doesn't that go against the purpose of fortune cookies? They're supposed to give you a fortune but if you.... Sean has what you need!
From the description: "Join performance-maker and foodie Sean Wai Keung as he explores fortune cookies as well as his own mixed-race identity. Write your own fortunes as he bakes cookies live while exploring the history of this most enigmatic of after-meal snacks. An intimate performance for ten people maximum, you will have the opportunity to write fortunes for yourself or for someone else."
Aug 1-11, 13-18, 20-26
Summerhall - Former Women's Locker Room
12:15 - 12:45 12:50 - 13:20
Liars and Clowns: A Late Night Comedy Show
£12
Includes: Half-time oranges
One type of show the Edinburgh Fringe has no shortage of is compilation comedian shows. Come out where the lineup differs each night, and you might see a star!
I will say that the few times I have gone to shows like this have been good times, and they're always good value. Each of the comedians' shows would cost around £10, so seeing a handful for one price is pretty good. Plus, oranges!
From the description:
"Returning to Edinburgh for the third year in a row! Liars and Clowns is a jam session for comedians, with a revolving door showcasing the best alternative comedy from around the festival. Previous acts include: Sam Campbell, Flo & Joan, Larry Dean, Leo Reich, Paul Foot, Josh Glanc, Garry Starr, Lou Wall and Stuart Goldsmith."
Aug 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24
Assembly George Square - The Box
23:55 - 00:55
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