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The Raging Bull

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The Raging Bull

Fringe Venue 332 - Click here for map
161 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9AA. Phone: 0131 228 5558
  Licensed
Open from 14:00 to 02:00
18+ only

Nestled within the vibrant heart of the city center, in close proximity to the Edinburgh Castle, lies The Raging Bull—an establishment that seamlessly combines sophistication with a welcoming atmosphere. Boasting a strategic location between the fashionable West End district and the perennially sought-after Bruntsfield area, this venue provides an ideal setting for relaxation. The newly renovated bar exudes a distinctive charm, featuring an upstairs area with an eclectic yet inviting ambiance, dedicated to the art of cocktail craftsmanship, with a particular emphasis on the revered Espresso Martini. Downstairs, guests can revel in a private and intimate setting, where they can unwind, savor a drink, and enjoy a host of free Fringe shows.

This year we have two entry methods: Free & Unticketed or Pay What You Can
Free & Unticketed: Entry to a show is first-come, first served at the venue - just turn up and then donate to the show in the collection at the end.
Pay What You Can: For these shows you can book a ticket to guarantee entry and choose your price from the Fringe Box Office, up to 30 mins before a show. After that all remaining space is free at the venue on a first-come, first-served bases. Donations for walk-ins at the end of the show.

List Shows: By Room and Name | By Start Time

Shows sorted by Venue Room

Cellar

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families

Comedy

1001 Normal Dysfunctional Families

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-27 at 16:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5.00

Embark on a wildly entertaining journey with our stand-up comedy game show, where comedians go head-to-head, turning childhood traumas into comedic gold. As the audience, you decide which comedian had the most hilarious and challenging upbringing . The competition has 3 rounds. Round 1: Comedians do a five-minute stand-up set, regaling you with tales of their family and childhood escapades. Round 2: Witness the comedians' improvisational prowess as they reenact a family argument scene. Round 3: Based on the Improv game "Scenes we'd like to see", with family topics, it will be a list ...


Angela Bra: MicroRAVE

Angela Bra: MicroRAVE

Comedy

Angela Bra: MicroRAVE

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-27 at 19:45 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Her daughter’s left for uni and singer/songwriter, rising star on social media and part-time primary school music teacher Angela Bra is home alone. Which can only mean one thing, it’s time for a house party! Join Angela for a drag-powered musical comedy of pop and puns as she prepares for the ultimate kitchen disco. The food’s in the fridge, the drinks are on ice and she’s invited all her Facebook friends to join the event. What could possibly go wrong... "A fun, silly and wildly entertaining show, 4 Stars" - The Lancaster Guardian "A cheerily endearing persona" - Chortle Winner of Best...


Annie and Angela's Disco Divorce Party

Annie and Angela's Disco Divorce Party

Comedy

Annie and Angela's Disco Divorce Party

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-27 at 22:15 (60 min) - Free & Unticketed

Forty, single and ready to mingle; join lifelong friends Annie Sup and Angela Bra for a drag-powered musical comedy celebrating friendship and new beginnings on a virtual bar crawl full of O-M-Gosh moments you’re unlikely to forget! Winner of Best Musical Comedy at the 2022 Morecambe Fringe. ...


Becoming Virgin

Becoming Virgin

Comedy

Becoming Virgin

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-27 at 17:15 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Robert Inston examines the potential fiascos borne out of experience and the dangers of what is presented as an established facts, particularly with regard to status and power through the undue influence of wealth, advantage and the worldwide web. Confession: my hymen may not necessarily be entirely intact. Perhaps I protest too much. For the vast majority of my life, I was what could be described as respectable and then the date I forget I fell off that stagnant very comfortable bubble. BECOMING VIRGIN presents my own perception the simpler your life is, the less issues you have in sur...


Europe's Most Wanted!

Europe's Most Wanted!

Comedy

Europe's Most Wanted!

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-27 at 21:00 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

After a SOLD OUT run in 2022, showcase of European comedy talent is back! Featuring top comedians from Europe; comedians who have been to Europe; comedians who know where Europe is on the map; and some Americans. In this diverse and inclusive stand-up show, Europe's funniest comedians come together with the most well-travelled acts from the rest of the world. They will recall their most outlandish and embarrassing travel stories and quirky observations of their own cultures, all in one room, with no social (or emotional) distancing. Come down to have a laugh and a drink with prime nomads of...


Fake Jews

Fake Jews

Comedy

Fake Jews

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 16-27 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

'Fake Jews' is a hilarious new split-hour show featuring stand-up comedy from Luke Messina Meginsky (USA) & James Regal (UK) Both James and Luke come from Jewish families but do not practice the religion at all. The show deals with how they reconcile their current lives with their cultural past, 21st century antisemitism, time travelling with Hitler and also some silly stuff about hip-hop and dating in your early 40s. ...


In the Sh*t

In the Sh*t

Comedy

In the Sh*t

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-15 at 18:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £2.50

Where do you go when you’re at rock bottom? ‘In the Sh*t’ is an anti-coming-of-age stand-up special with hints of music and poetry. Performed by two of Barcelona’s favorite comedians, Jamie Lerner and Mariah Girouard, who will take you through their sh*tty journeys into adulthood. With a dark sense of humor, they revisit childhood memories, discuss their dating lives (or lack thereof), and analyze their identities as public enemies of the state. This isn’t your typical stand-up comedy show. There will be ukulele songs about death, poetry about cannibalism, and a story or two about literal poo....


KenyaHandle it?

KenyaHandle it?

Comedy

KenyaHandle it?

Comedy

The Raging Bull / Cellar
AUG 3-16 at 23:30 (60 min) - Pay What You Can Tickets - from £5

Irreverent. Candid. Just wrong on so many levels. A new player is in town. Keyna Handle It? Award winning Kenyan-born Australian comedian, Vincent Tshaka, is bringing to Edinburgh Fringe a fresh take on all things Kenyan and ridiculous. This pioneer of African comedy on the Australian scene earned his reputation for his captivating storytelling and sharp punchlines headlining shows at comedy clubs and festivals across Australia and Canada, including Melbourne International Comedy Festival, St Kilda Laughs Festival, North Australian Festival of Arts, Adelaide Fringe and Fringe World Perth. Th...