Leith Comedy Festival Presents… The Edinburgh Fringe Edition (5pm)

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Featuring Sooz Kempner, Darren Harriott & hosted by Rosco McClelland.

Due to popular demand, we've added a second show at 5pm! Leith Comedy Festival showcases the funniest comedians on the Fringe at The Biscuit Factory in Leith. It’s your golden ticket to a great night out. A chance to experience all the fun of the Fringe knowing that we choose the best comedians for you. All you have to do is get your ticket, show up and we´ll take care of the rest. A night to remember!

This is a different line up to the 8pm show.

Meet the comedians:

Sooz Kempner is an award-winning comedian. She has an incredible singing voice, and has recently been announced as Doom in "Doom's Day", a "Doctor Who" spin-off series with the BBC. She has gone viral with political videos playing Liza Minnelli, Nadine Dorries and Liz Truss.

Darren Harriott is one of the most exciting comedians on the circuit, and host of "The Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice" and BBC’s "Britain’s Top Takeaways", which featured Leith's very own Sabzi! As seen on "Live at the Apollo", "Mock The Week" & CBBC’s "The Dog Ate My Homework".

Your host, Rosco McClelland won Best Scottish Compere 2020 at the Scottish Comedy Awards and has hosted Comedy Central Live. 'Sheer delight, I haven't been able to get it out my head since' ** (Telegraph). 'Joyously weird' (Times). 'The highlight of the show' ** (Scotsman).

‘You can guarantee the night will host a fantastic mix of top class comedians’ STV

Sell out shows in 2021 and 2022. Book now and we'll see you there!

Recommended age 16+ due to swearing and adult themes. Under 16s accompanied by an adult and must leave the venue by 7pm.

Previous host Kiri Pritchard-McLean is no longer on the bill.