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Laughing Horse Free Festival Venue
The Counting House

Fringe Venue 170 - Click here for map

38 West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9DD  / 0131 667 7533

Food  Wifi  Licensed
Open from 11:00 to 02:00
All ages until 9pm, then 18+ only

This year the Counting House remains a bustling hub of the Fringe, with two performance spaces and access to the lively bar and Courtyard of the Pear Tree Below. There's more shows in the basement venue 32 Below too. The Counting House is located right in the heart of the area most associated with the Fringe, within seconds of venues in George Square and Bristo Square


Shows at The Counting House
List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time
Shows sorted by Venue Room
The Attic 

2 Slut Drops and a Chicken Burger COMEDY 
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-25 at 19:30 (60 min) - FREE 
Slut Drop it like it's hot! Back after a sell out 2023 - with new bits! Kirsty shows the secret to a successful slut drop in your 40s. She overshares about sexy times, holiday meltdowns and demos her ...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Aidan Jones - Pianoforte COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 16:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
I'm a stand-up comedian and classical pianist, YOU are looking for a show to see before dinner. Come see me use stand-up comedy to explain classical piano. It's not musical comedy, it's music AND come...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Ashley Haden: Political and Correct COMEDY 
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 18:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Ashley Haden is back with his satirical eye, angry words and caustic wit. "Three shades darker than Frankie Boyle" - The National "Absolutely merciless. he is terrific" - The Scotsman "Hidden Dark G...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Ask The Comedian - A Reverse Crowdwork Show COMEDY 
AUG 15-25 at 23:59 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Bored of watching comedians ask the audience questions? Then come to the show where we flip that dynamic and allow YOU the audience to ask the questions to the comedian on stage. A different selection...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Bone Man Rides Again COMEDY 
AUG 1-13 at 23:59 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Come and spend an hour with the mysterious Bone Man. He has returned to ride once again. Who is Bone Man? What does he want? What does he have in his bag? The only way to know is to attend his one hou...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Burns Banter Live! SPOKEN WORD 
AUG 16-23, 25 at 10:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Let me take you on a whistle stop tour of Robert Burns' life! From birth to death with stories, poems and songs. I will tell you the inspiration behind some of Robert's most famous works. Give you ins...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Inappropriate (WIP) COMEDY 
AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 22:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Deage Paxton returns this year with a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show. This show is a brand-new hour containing this years collection of dark, dirty and kind of stupid material. ...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Jack Kelly & Jimmy Shirley: Pool's Gold COMEDY 
AUG 1-15 at 10:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Start your day off with a split hour of standup from two award-entering comedians! Jack's from Blackpool and Jimmy's from Liverpool...so god knows how these fellas can afford a trip to the world's mo...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Moni Zhang: Asian Daddy, Dead / Dark Comedy COMEDY 
AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 12:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Emerging from the ashes of her father's death, Moni Zhang brings you a dark and hilarious comedy show that will leave you gasping for air. With twisted and taboo humor, she makes light of her traumati...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Peter E Davidson: Manifest Density COMEDY 
AUG 1-19, 21-25 at 13:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Top Derry comedian Peter E Davidson returns with a brand new comedy show for 2024. 'MANIFEST DENSITY' - A guide to comedy, success and how to maintain positive self belief especially when everyone kee...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Sameer Katz: Whether Conditions COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 15:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Sameer's gotten to the age where everyone who says they love him seem to want something in return. Money, babies, his unending devotion! What happened to unconditional love? A Cambridge PhD dropout, S...
The Counting House / The Attic 

Soness: Big in Japan COMEDY 
AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 21:00 (40 min) - Free & Unticketed 
American comedian, living in Japan for 26 years. Burbank Comedy Festival Semi-Finalist, Plauzzable Comedian of the Year, TED Worldwide & 4-time TEDx speaker. "Soness is a gifted storyteller who k...
The Counting House / The Attic 
The Ballroom 

20 Years of the Free Fringe Festival – Charity Gala Show COMEDY 
AUG 14 at 22:00 (90 min) - Pay What You Can - Tickets from £5 
A huge gala show with all proceeds going to the Sepsis Trust, celebrating 20 years of the Laughing Horse's Free Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Featuring a host of big-name comedians and faces from the p...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Aardvark Comedy Late Night COMEDY 
AUG 15-18, 20-22, 24-25 at 00:45 (60 min) - FREE 
Aardvark Comedy returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful run last year. There is little to no aardvark-related content, but the show's creator insisted we aimed for the number one spot i...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Aftershow: A Backstage Cabaret! CABARET 
AUG 5, 12-13, 19-21 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free! 
After the curtain falls on the evening shows, New York City’s Rogers & Price invite their dearest fans (you) into their dressing room for an intimate late night performance. Sit back as they regale yo...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Board Game Smackdown COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 13:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
The cult hit is back! The funniest Fringe performers play board/card/party games live on stage. Hosted by award-winning comedian and UK board game champion James Cook. See website for line-ups and cli...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

CeilidhKids at the Fringe CHILDRENS 
AUG 1-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 10:00 (45 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50 
Family workshop suitable for children aged 3-7 years with parents or carers, but everyone welcome. We involve everyone: skip, clap and march together to traditional Scottish music. Enjoy discovering v...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Consent COMEDY 
AUG 1-11 at 00:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Presented by Laughing Horse Comedy – Las Vegas entertainer Jordan Rooks world premieres his solo show talking about the sh!t we all deal with that we don't say. Come for a laugh and a drink! ...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Gag Reflex Comedy Showcase COMEDY 
AUG 9 at 20:20 (60 min) - FREE 
GAG REFLEX PRESENTS FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY COMEDY VARIETY MAGIC COME AND WITNESS WHAT WE DO BEST. ...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

George Cassidy: Piano Boy MUSIC 
AUG 6-7 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Follow-up to last year's debut solo show from 16-year old Brit School pianist, guitarist and singer George Cassidy. Original songs and some you'll know. For anyone missing Elton John now he's stoppe...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Glenn Wool: Luv (sic) COMEDY 
AUG 1-11, 13-18, 20-24 at 19:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Almost 50, almost single, almost happy. It’s not a “how to” but a “how I” got over my divorce in a year. A show for anyone who is going through, gone through or planning a divorce. Glenn began his c...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Ian Stone is Keeping it Together COMEDY 
AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 16:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
In spite of everything, Ian Stone is trying to keep it together. But what does it matter that he has all his own hair and teeth and keeps a tight control over his between meal snacking when the countr...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

John Robertson: The Human Hurricane COMEDY 
AUG 1-8, 10-25 at 20:20 (50 min) - Free & Unticketed 
HELLO! One of the UK’s finest improvisers will arrive, raise high-octane comedy mayhem for an hour, then leave. Crowdwork! Crowdsurfs! Electric ukulele for the body and soul! Come join the creator of ...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Ceremony COMEDY 
AUG 23 at 00:45 (60 min) - Ticketed 
The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards were a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, one of the most talked about comedy events at the Fringe. This year we have a new sponsor, Jones Bootmaker and showcases ...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Jones Bootmaker ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Showcases COMEDY 
AUG 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25 at 23:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Late night showcase of the best comedians on the Fringe. The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards were a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023, one of the most talked about comedy events at the Fringe. This y...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Olaf Falafel’s Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far CHILDRENS 
AUG 1-13, 15-19, 22-25 at 11:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5 
WINNER OF BEST KIDS’ SHOW at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for his Stupidest hour of kid's comedy to date. There will be jokes, songs, audience parti...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Scotland's Best Comedians Live! COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 22:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
A selection of Scotland's best comedians hosted by five-time Scottish Comedian of the Year finalist, Ross Leslie. Sold out at Glasgow Comedy Festival 2023/2024. Fresh and exciting line ups every nigh...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Stand-up Philosophy COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 14:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Comedians explore big ideas through stand-up comedy. Hosted by former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow: 'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman), 'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (Student). Each day different gues...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 

Yes-Ya-Yebo! CABARET 
AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 17:30 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
“Yes-Ya-Yebo!” (“Yes!” in 3 different languages) The journey began in 2012 when Mervyn Stutter raised funds at a Gala to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his Pick of the Fringe. The beneficiary of...
The Counting House / The Ballroom 
The Loft 

2.7 Men COMEDY 
AUG 11-25 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
These three rising stars of the London comedy circuit have come to Edinburgh to do two things: blow their life savings on an Airbnb again and perform an hour of mind-melting stand-up comedy. And guess...
The Counting House / The Loft 

6 Steps To Success From The 'Award Winning' Dave Chawner COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 18:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Last year Dave won an award who's title felt like a back-handed compliment. That led to a crisis of confidence and an exploration of what success really looks like. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 4. ...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Adam Greene – Healthy Beast COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 16:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
I will fill this in later! ...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Alex Camp: Songs About Love and Food COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 22:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominee and Musical Comedy Awards finalist Alex Camp (“without doubt one of best musical acts currently on the northern comedy circuit”) is bringing his new solo show t...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Alvin Liu: Rice COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 10:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Transgressive, irreverent, yet adorable and heartfelt, with a touch of political satire. Rice (WIP) is a comedy show about growing up in Asia and fighting repression with food. 'Charm personified, d...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Ashley Haden Presents Crosswords COMEDY 
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 13:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Crosswords is exactly what is says. Top comedians angry about the news and top comedians and the audience doing the crossword. Get the anger, get the clues and get the laughs. ...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Comedy with an Accent COMEDY 
AUG 13-25 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Comedy with an accent - comedy with a different point of view! The beloved comedy compilation show returns to Edinburgh Fringe after its popular run in 2022. Curated by your mischievous Taiwanese co...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Daddy Issues COMEDY 
AUG 11-25 at 19:45 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Rising comedy talent and Tik Tok star Dom Hatton-Woods - national tour support for Daliso Chaponda - brings you his new show DADDY ISSUES. All his life, Dom has been painted as a privileged private s...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Diona Doherty: Got MILF? COMEDY 
AUG 1-3 at 19:45 (45 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Star of Derry Girls, series regular on The Blame Game, Soft Border Patrol, The News Quiz, Breaking the News, Secrets of the Circuit, A Perforated Ulster and Give My Head Peace, Diona Doherty is taking...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Henry Ginsberg: Cuddle Slut COMEDY 
AUG 1-18, 20-25 at 21:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Henry Ginsberg returned to the fringe to discuss on toxic masculinity, loneliness and whether it’s possible for individual body parts to be racist? “Hinting at emotional bleakness, but in a fun way” ...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Married At First Wright COMEDY 
AUG 1-10 at 12:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Ever sat in a comedians show about falling in love and wanted to speed run through to the breakup? Sometimes it takes years to find out why it all went wrong. Married At First Wright is your chance to...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Sadbh Peters and Scott Oswald: Platonic Sex COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 00:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Platonic Sex is the debut comedy split bill from Sadbh Peters (Semi-finalist for Funny Women Stage Awards 2023) and Scott Oswald (Semi-finalist for So You Think You’re Funny, and West End New Act of t...
The Counting House / The Loft 

Tiger Daughter v.s. the World COMEDY 
AUG 1-12 at 15:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
After her breakthrough stand-up routine on Australia’s Got Talent went viral around the world, Chinese native and self- proclaimed ‘Tiger Daughter’ is making her much anticipated London debut. He Hua...
The Counting House / The Loft 
The Lounge 

3's Comedy: Late Nights COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 23:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
The night is young and 3's Comedy: Late Nights is going to bring you an electrifying mix of crowd work and stand-up comedy. You never know what’s going to happen at Late Nights, the only guarantee is ...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans COMEDY 
AUG 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-25 at 01:00 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
"Alex Owen-Hill: The Alien's Guide to Talking to Humans" is a ridiculous and uplifting exploration into the confusing world of human interaction. Inspired by social anxiety, neurodivergence, and the i...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Cyclopath – Stand-Up and Songs COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 14:45 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Dion Owen is a professional Canadian comedian and true Cyclopath. This years show is a mix of honed club material and improvised songs. He's been performing for over a decade and has headlined in 10...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Juliette Burton: Going Rogue COMEDY 
AUG 19-25 at 11:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Geek is the new sexy. As a young nerd Juliette loved to dress up and she loved Rogue from the X-Men - funny, dark past, great costume. Skip to the 2020s and Juliette is ”award-winning comedian and act...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Louis Katz: Bountiful COMEDY 
AUG 1-12, 14-25 at 20:45 (55 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Fresh off his hit (1M+ views!) YouTube special, Brooklyn based comedian Louis Katz’s Fringe debut “Bountiful” showcases his trademark blend of highbrow and lowbrow humour. A true comedian’s comedian,...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Nathan Cassidy: International Man of Mestory COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 19:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Multi award-winning comedian Cassidy and star of three Amazon Prime Specials 'clever, classy and full of surprises' (FringeReview.co.uk Edinburgh 2023) with the first of two new shows at the Edinburgh...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Nathan Cassidy: The Spine That Shagged Me COMEDY 
AUG 1-13, 15-25 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Fringe legend and multi-award winning Cassidy with the second of his 2024 shows. First he did his back in, now he's tripping on Diazepam watching Life of Pi. He's the star of Amazon Prime Specials 'Bu...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Rik Carranza Presents: Marvel vs DC CHILDRENS 
AUG 1-18 at 11:45 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50 
Which is the true home of heroes – Marvel or DC? In this interactive show, kids battle it out on behalf of their heroes in games and challenges to decide which franchise has the best heroes. Join come...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Sam See: And I Can't Feel At Home In This World Anymore COMEDY 
AUG 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-25 at 17:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
In December 2023, Sam See left his home country of Singapore and moved to London because clearly, now's the best time. Why would anyone choose to leave the warm beauty of Asia and come to the damp and...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Seymour Mace – Looking Stupid, Dressing Up and Saying C*nt a Lot: 35 Years of Being a Fool COMEDY 
AUG 1-11, 13-25 at 16:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
35 years of being paid to dance about like a fucking idiot and swear at cunts. Join me, the most Seymour Mace of all the comedians, as I take to the stage, my pockets stuffed with almost all of the li...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

Sid Singh: Table For One COMEDY 
AUG 1-25 at 13:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed 
Comedian and Human Rights advocate Sid Singh (BBC, NBC, Comedy Central, iUmor) returns with a new hit show that has sold out all over Europe and Asia. After helping the Center for Gender and Refugee S...
The Counting House / The Lounge 

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