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12 of the most exciting female comics to catch at Edinburgh Fringe this August!

Edinburgh Fringe 2024: throughout August; from FREE

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop (WIP); Monkey Barrel; Jul 29-31 Aug 1-9; 12pm

Apparently, caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

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Desiree Burch – The Golden Wrath (WIP); Monkey Barrel; Aug 12-13; 7.05pm

At some point in every woman’s life, she realises she’s madder than all hell. Yep, well – let’s get started… The Mash Report, Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo star, and voice of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle, returns to the Fringe after a five-year hiatus with a work-in-progress comedy hour examining various masks that are starting to slip: the identities of her countries (USA and UK), her body, youth, and memory. As someone who’s narrowly escaped giving life and experiencing death, she’s the right voice for these very wrong times. ‘Near-perfect’ (Standard).

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Micky Overman: Hold On; Monkey Barrel; Jul 29-31 Aug 1-12, 14-25; 5.50pm

All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted. The path has been set, she just has to follow it. So why is she finding that so hard? A show about change, commitment and letting go of your old self. Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift-giving and Ozzy Osbourne. ***** (Funny Women). **** (Scotsman). **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (BroadwayBaby.com). **** (List). ‘Top-notch lines that wouldn’t be out of place in an A-lister’s Netflix special’ (Chortle.co.uk).

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Kemah Bob: Miss Fortunate; Pleasance Courtyard; Jul 31 Aug 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25; 19:05

Acclaimed comedian Kemah Bob comes to the Fringe with their unmissable debut stand-up show. As seen on QI, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Comedy Central Live, Don’t Hate The Playaz, and Guessable. As heard on the Off Menu podcast, The Guilty Feminist, James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds, Springleaf, and Brett Goldstein’s Films To Be Buried With. Tour support for Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch. Host of the FOC IT UP Comedy Club and podcast. One of 30 Stand-Up Comedians You Need To See (Evening Standard).

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Isabelle Farah: Nebuchadnezzar; Assembly George Square; Jul 31 Aug 1-11, 13-18, 21-25; 3.10pm

A silly show about love and war. Join Isabelle for her third show, an hour of stand-up, characters and irreverent storytelling: a love story! In Ancient Babylon! A king, a queen, an assistant, some revolting peasants, a break up, a reunion, and finally, a hanging garden. Throw in some pop culture, insincerity, and approximately 4.3% historical fact. Praise for previous work: ‘Spellbinding’ **** (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Put at the top of your must-see list’ **** (Daily Mail). ‘Marvellous one woman show’ **** (TheWeeReview.com). ‘Devastatingly funny’ **** (BritishTheatreGuide.info). ‘A heat-beating performance’ (Graham Norton).

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Kate Cheka: A Messiah Comes; Hoots Potterrow; Aug 2-10, 12-25; 12.25pm

The reigning Funny Women Award winner and Chortle Best Newcomer nominee brings you her debut hour where she tries to save the world. Where does this messiah complex come from? Is it the second coming or has she just inherited her mother’s psychological disorder? If you’re anxious about the state of the world (or just your own mental state), join this ‘impressive, frank and relatable’ (Chortle.co.uk) BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist as she becomes the first woman to wonder what many men have wondered before her: am I actually God?

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Kate-Lois Elliott: How to Belong Without Joining a Cult; Gilded Balloon; Jul 31 Aug 1-18, 20-26; 4pm

Kate-Lois Elliott’s family lived in a secretive cult until her mum escaped. One generation later, a teenage Kate finds herself in the clutches of an equally militant operation… just your average group of teenage girls. Because, as it turns out, cults are everywhere – ask anyone with a Tesco Clubcard. British Writers’ Guild Award nominee, British Comedy Guide Awards finalist. ‘Such funny business’ (Jessica Fostekew). ‘Elliott commands the stage, charming delivery, quality callbacks’ (ASpyInTheStalls.com). ‘Zeitgeisty’ (Dominic King, BBC Radio Kent). ‘Could sniff vodka from the plinth’ (Helen Lederer). Directed by Esther Manito.

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Katie Norris: Farm Fatale; Pleasance Courtyard; Jul 31 Aug 1-13, 15-25; 8.30pm

The hotly anticipated debut show from an agricultural icon, likely to cause delight or distress to anyone who becomes involved with her, or her livestock. Allow this seductive woman to serenade you whilst bringing ruin upon your harvest festival. Winner: Musical Comedy Awards 2023. As seen on BBC New Comedy Awards 2023. ‘Her comic timing is as exquisite as her voice.’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Flamboyantly silly’ **** (Guardian) as Norris & Parker. ‘It calls to mind Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag, there can be no bigger compliment.’ **** (Telegraph) as Norris & Parker.

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Yuriko Kotani: The Meanings of Life; Jul 29-31 Aug 1-12, 14-25; 1.55pm

Join BBC New Comedy Award winner, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani. Seen on: Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Pointless Celebrities (BBC One), Mandy (BBC Two), Pls Like (BBC Three), Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4), Sorry, I Didn’t Know (ITV) and Comedy Central Live. ‘Kotani has a magical way of telling a story… her imagination transforms everyday battles into something extraordinary’ **** (Scotsman). ‘A phenomenally feel-good show’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Uplifting story that will leave your heart filled and a smile on your face. I urge you to go and see this show’ **** (Entertainment-Now.com).

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Pernille Haaland: Not Related; Gilded Balloon Patter House; Jul 31 Aug 1-26; 5.40pm

Comedian Pernille Haaland leaves no ball unkicked as she tackles the existential crisis of her post-35, single life, realizing her hot-girl summer days are over. In her new stand-up hour, she questions slut shaming, hookup culture and emotional instability in her pursuit of truth. Can freezing your eggs relieve the pressure of dating? Is the Kardashian-dominated Instagram era exposing our innate humanity? All the while everyone assumes she is related to footballer Erling Braut Haaland. With credits on BBC One, BBC Three, Netflix, Warner Bros, Discovery, NRK and TV2, she offers hope through laughter.

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Katie Green: ¡Ay Mija!; Jul 31 Aug 1-25; 9.35pm

The eagerly anticipated and unashamedly feel-good debut from Latina rising star Katie Green. ¡Ay Mija! is a story about identity, family, coming of age, terrible dating choices and throwing the best damn party ever. She finds the funny in the differences between her Salvadoran roots and her British present, by way of a childhood growing up in California. Funny Women Finalist 2020, HBO’s Women In Comedy Festival, Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2022. As seen on Comedy Central Live & ITV. Tour support for Jonathan Van Ness, Joe Pera and Aurie Styla.

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Dee Allum: Deadname; Pleasance Courtyard; Jul 31 Aug 1-12, 14-25; 4.30pm

She’s here! She’s queer! Her parents are sort-of used to it! Fresh, exciting and overall just happy to be here, Dee is the greatest transgender comedian her small village has ever produced. This debut stand-up show is about reconciling with the past, coming out and going through two puberties (frankly, two too many). As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards Final and Comedy Central Live. ‘Delightfully funny… thoroughly engaging’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘You could well be furious about not getting a ticket to one of their sold-out shows very soon’ (Guardian).

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