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Six of the nerdiest shows of the festivals have combined to create their ultimate form. Starting at 11:45am and ending at 9:15pm.You can spend your day seeing the cleverest, silliest and most unique shows at the Fringe.Get a flyer at any of the shows. Catch at least three shows and win a prize!
THis year, on August 19th, we also have a special, one-off, bonanza showcase of all the shows!
All shows of The Best Nerd Fest are proud participants in the Free Festival and Pay What You Can shows.
Ashley Haden Crosswords
13:45 | The Loft at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Stand-up Philosophy
14:30 | The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Stand-up Science
17:30 | Main Room at Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree
Star Trek vs Star Wars
19:00 | Little Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records
Comedy for the Curious
19:00 | Main Room at Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree
Off With Your Head!
20:15 | Main Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records
Rik Carranza Presents: Star Trek vs Star Wars
19:00 | Little Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records
Join host Rik Carranza as comedians from across the Fringe battle it out to discover which is the best franchise, Star Trek or Star Wars, in the ultimate clash of fandoms. Now in its seventh year, the show is 'a fun-filled hour' (TheReviewsHub.com) where guests fight for the honour of their favourite franchise.Expect them to stop at nothing to win the audience vote, from arguments for better conditions for Tribbles, to passionate pleas in defence of Jar Jar Binks – because nothing is off-limits... 'Hysterically funny' (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords
13:45 | The Loft at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians and the audience do a crossword and maybe get around to talking about the news.Get angry, get the clues and get laughs.
Pegasus Compilation Show of the Year 2024!
Stand-Up Philosophy
14:30 | The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House
Comedians explore big ideas through stand-up comedy. Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow:'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman)'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (The Student).Each day different guest comics investigate timeless themes. Previous topics have included love, truth, sex, happiness, evil, democracy and power. The host and audience have the chance to ask questions after each performer with thought-provoking and hilarious results.'Ingenious' **** (BingeFringe.com).
Stand-Up Science
17:30 | Main Room at Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree
Want to laugh and feel smart? This hilarious crossover is an hour of science-themed stand-up comedy. This compilation of fantastic comedians doing science-themed comedy returns to Edinburgh for a fourth successive year.Produced by Jericho Comedy, recommended in the Times, Telegraph and The i Paper, and winner of two national comedy awards.'Genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, genuinely interesting, genuinely original' (DailyInfo.co.uk).
Comedy for the Curious 2025
19:00 | Main Room at Laughing Horse @ The Pear Tree
Winner: Best Comedy, Shaftesbury Fringe 2023.Ever wonder why we are the way we are? Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins brings together comedians and scientists in her critically acclaimed panel show. This year features two rotating topics: bad habits and the psychology of conspiracy theories. Learn why some people can't stop biting their nails and why others genuinely think the earth is flat. We'll answer questions you never knew you had! Think QI meets Mock the Week, live at the Fringe!Think QI meets Mock the Week, live at Fringe!
'Enlightening and uproarious' ****½ (FringeFeed.com.au).'Charming and funny' **** (PerthHappenings.com.au).
Off With Your Head!
20:15 | Main Cellar at Laughing Horse @ West Nic Records
Can you save the kingdom from the curse?
Find out in this interactive comedy gameshow, where two guest comedians try to rule a 12th Century Kingdom, and YOU decide who lives and dies! A unique experience at every show – how will you fare, my liege? From veteran performer Sam See (★★★★ – Fest) and video game designer Stephen Case from RGB Monster (Trust No Bunny, Not My Audience). Joined this UKGE by Special Guest Jester Boy Joe Mayo! (QI)