The Edinburgh Fringe is in full swing through the month of August, and we’ve got you covered with comedy specials from some of the most hilarious, can’t-miss acts of the iconic festival.
In celebration of the Fringe, all of our international stand-up specials are half off for the month of August! Here are our picks for five stand-up specials you need to check out before heading to the festival to catch these comics live!
Larry Dean
Larry Dean has been a Fringe-favorite for years, having been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award three times throughout his career. This year, he’s back with a whole new show at Assembly Music Hall, ready to show off his unique comedic talents! You can get his comedy special, Fandan, here!
Helen Bauer
Previously nominated for both the BBC New Comedy Award (2018) and Edinburgh Comedy Award (2019), Helen Bauer is heading back to the Fringe for what is sure to be another fabulously hilarious performance from the English comedian. Before you head to her show at the famous Monkey Barrel, check out her special Little Miss Baby Angel Face here!
Josh Glanc
Referred to as the “Aussie oddball,” we can guarantee that Josh Glanc’s comedy is unlike anything you’ve ever seen. From original songs and characters to brilliant stand-up, you’re sure to be left speechless by Josh’s humor and talent. Before you check out his Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show at the Monkey Barrel, watch his debut comedy special Vrooom Vrooom here!
Vittorio Angelone
London-based Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone is another Fringe favorite, having sold out his first Fringe run in 2022. From his podcast with fellow comic Mike Rice to his viral comedy clips on social media, Vittorio’s shows at the Monkey Barrel are some of the hottest tickets to grab. You can check out his 2023 Fringe hour, Translations, here!
Mike Rice
Performing his fifth solo show at the Fringe is also a London-based Irish comedian and podcast host, Mike Rice. Well-known for his unapologetic takes on his life and the current trends, his comedy is bound to make you a Mike Rice superfan. You can watch his stand-up special, An Irish Disgrace, here!