Legendary stand-up comedian brings his sharp, personal comedy to the stage after leaving Russia over his anti-war views and support for the LGBTQ community. Once a hugely successful TV creator and filmmaker, he now starts from scratch in America — rebuilding his career, supporting his family and asking one question: he says he's fine. But is he?

August 2026
1 Bristo Square EH8 9AL

Ingeborga Dapkunaite brings 20th-century Lithuania to life through the story of one ordinary family navigating love, loss, oppression and change. In this powerful solo performance, generations unfold before us in a whirlwind of emotions, humour and tragedy — a moving story about resilience, family and the search for freedom.

August 2026
60 Pleasance EH8 9TJ

A political musical set in Soviet-era Moscow, where jazz, dance and underground culture become a form of rebellion. Young people secretly share music carved onto X-ray discs as they search for freedom and their own voice. But as state pressure grows, friendships, love and dreams are put to the test.

August 2026
1 Summerhall EH9 1PL

Virtuoso trombone meets musical stand-up comedy in a wildly entertaining reimagining of famous operas. Elias Faingersh combines music, humour and his own dramatic story in a unique solo performance, winner of the Grand Prix at Reykjavik Fringe and Best Solo Show – Musical at Orlando Fringe. As seen at the SoHo Playhouse Theatre.

August 2026
19 Hill Place EH8 9DP

Award-winning comedian and political refugee Maria Fedulova returns to Edinburgh with a sequel to Russian. Mafia. Family. — a sharp and personal comedy about identity, morality and the expectations we inherit. Can a modern Russian woman displaced to the West ever live up to the legacy of her great-grandmother, a literal Orthodox saint?

August 2026
31-35 Grassmarket EH1 2HS