Leith Comedy Festival proudly presents a cracking line-up of work-in-progress comedy double bills in support of Leith Theatre. See them here before they take the Edinburgh Fringe by storm!
Four nights. Eight incredible comedians. One iconic venue.
Tickets £12.50
16+ Guideline: strong language
Doors and bar will be open 45 minutes before the show.
10 JULY 7pm
Krystal Evans: A Star is Burnt
Following her critically acclaimed debut hour The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp, Krystal is back with a brand new hour of stand up about the horrors of working in restaurants, being married to a chef, having kids, and finding comedy. Expect breakdowns, celeb gossip, even murder attempts. An American comedian based in the UK, Krystal’s sharp cynicism and confidence on stage is ‘Just perfect’ Broadway Baby. ‘This is dark humour wielded at its best’ Broadway World. Krystal has previously appeared on BBC’s Comedy Underground, Scot Squad, Breaking the News, BBC New Comedy Award, Bad Influencer with Mark Nelson and Socially Distant with Susan Calman. Tour support for Stewart Francis and Zoe Lyons.
Rosco McClelland: How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
The winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award and this year’s Best International Act at the New Zealand Comedy Festival, Rosco McClelland brings his brand new show for 2025. Twice nominated for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, McClelland is rapidly becoming one of comedy's brightest stars. His previous show was hailed as one of the best-reviewed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning recognition as one of Rolling Stone's 12 must-see comedy shows.
'McClelland's gravelly animated onstage presence emitted continuous laughter from the audience' ★★★★ (The Skinny)
11 JULY 7pm
Gareth Mutch: Maybe Tomorrow
Scottish rising star returns following last year’s ‘Best Show’ nomination (ISH Comedy Awards).
With his trademark self-deprecating humour, sharp observations and easy storytelling style, join this hotly tipped master of stand-up as he shares his latest highs, lows and general life mis-steps. Revel in his personal failings, awkward encounters, financial irresponsibility and many questionable decisions…Sensible can always wait!
‘Indisputably skilled. Always does the business…building laughs, getting lost in the crowd and finding his way back with bulldozering skill’ British Comedy Guide
‘Building a strong reputation. Material is fantastic, keeps the pace up like a man who’s earned his stripes’ Chortle
Stuart McPherson: Crisps and a Lie Down
Stuart McPherson is an award winning stand up comedian who has sold out multiple Edinburgh Fringe runs and has just finished his debut UK tour. He starred in BBC Scotland’s BAFTA winning sitcom Scot Squad, and co-hosts the popular comedy podcast Some Laugh. This is a work in progress show for his upcoming 2025 Fringe show all about family, Noel Edmonds, and how his step-dog controls his sex life.
‘A remarkable hit-rate of gags’ Rolling Stone
‘If you’ve never seen his stand-up, it’s time to make that right.’ The Times
★★★★ The Scotsman
★★★★ The List
★★★★ Wee Review
★★★★ Sunday Post
12 JULY 7pm
Laura Davis: Despair Is Beneath Us
Multi award-winning, Internationally acclaimed cult-favourite Laura Davis presents their latest work-in-progress show. Follow Laura's rapid-fire stand-up through society, politics, existentialism and probably dogs. All your standard stuff. Deft, refreshing and hilarious, this hour is ‘fizzing with intelligence and humanity’ Chortle
'Davis is something of a wild card, with a brand of humour hard to define but easy to like.' The List
'Davis’ skill at weaving a story you didn’t know you were being told is unveiled... remarkable and gratifying in equal measure.' The Age
‘Impossible not to laugh.’ The Herald
★★★★★ Time Out
★★★★★ Ed Fringe Review
Robin Grainger: People Pleaser
Seen on: BBC One and BBC Scotland. Heard on: BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Scotland, Heart and Forth One. Featured in The Telegraph, The Scotsman, The Herald and Metro. Longlisted for the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, 2025.
'It's dope' (Kevin Hart).
Sell-out Fringe 2022/23/24. Sell-out Glasgow Comedy Festival, 2024.
Supported Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Sara Pascoe, Larry Dean, Adam Rowe, Tom Stade and Carl Hutchinson.
'Grainger has that rare gift of being simply, innately funny' ★★★★★ TheRealChrisparkle.com
'Sell-out shows and it's not hard to see why' ★★★★½ One4Review.co.uk
'Brilliant stand-up' ★★★★ The List
13 JULY 6pm
Tamsyn Kelly: Hot Titty Bungalow
After just four months of dating, Tamsyn blew her life up ditching Penzance for Glasgow. Leaving behind the matriarchs who raised her, and most importantly, her hairdresser, all for a boy. Now she’s questioning why she left a family of formidable women to start over in the rain. A hilarious hour of family, fresh starts and questionable decisions.
As seen/heard on ITV2, Comedy Central, BBC One, BBC Three, BBC Radio 4. Winner: Comedy Awards Panel Prize, Best in Class, 2022.
'Magnetic from the off' (TheReviewsHub.com)
★★★★ EdFringeReview.com)
★★★★ (LostInTheatreLand.co.uk)
Liam Withnail: Big Strong Boy
Join award winning comedian Liam Withnail as he road tests material for his new show…
Liam has over 10million TikTok/Instagram views and hosts popular podcast Enjoy an Album, alongside Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, which was nominated for Best Podcast at the Chortle Awards 2024
His 2023 Edinburgh Fringe show ‘Chronic Boom’ was a sellout success and received widespread critical acclaim, racking up sixteen 4 and 5 star reviews including from The Independent and The Times, making it one of the best reviewed comedy shows of 2023.
‘Astonishing… The crowd can’t get enough’ ★★★★★ The Independent
‘An unexpected fringe delight’ ★★★★ The Times
Dates and Times
Krystal Evans & Roso McClelland| Thursday 10th July, 2025 - 7:00pm
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Gareth Mutch & Stuart McPherson| Friday 11th July, 2025 - 7:00pm
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Laura Davis & Robin Grainger | Saturday 12th July, 2025 - 7:00pm
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Tamsyn Kelly & Liam Withnail | Sunday 13th July, 2025 - 6:00pm
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