Hold onto your socks! Cos were about to knock them off with all these incredible shows Pleasance London is back this Autumn, with some wicked theatre that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

POSTER DROP! 🚨 Feast your eyes on this year’s Christmas panto and get a load of our incredible cast. Wicked Witch: Gigi Zahir Good Witch: Eleanor Burke Tin 2.0: Lew Ray Dor: Rosanna Suppa Scarecrow: Nick MacDuff Tickets available from £10 each. 🎟️ shorturl.at/5tLjN

Calling all theatremakers: applications for our next Pleasance Scratch on 12th & 13th November are now open! 🎉 Deadline to apply: Friday 3rd October, 6PM Apply and find out more: form.jotform.com/252404038757...

We're looking for a Head of Operations The Head of Operations is the driving force behind the successful delivery of Pleasance’s multi-site operation at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as well as our year-round home in London. www.pleasance.co.uk/london-oppor...

They’re unstoppable! After a smash-hit Fringe run, The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager is back in business and coming to Pleasance London on the 7th & 8th November

After a sold out Fringe run, don’t miss out on the Kanpur: 1857 London run (aka victory lap because they’re legends!!) 📍London, 5th & 6th November, 7pm

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board! The Board of Trustees meets between four and six times a year. They have collective and legal responsibility for all aspects of the Trust’s operation More details on our website: www.pleasance.co.uk/jobs?fbclid=...

Crash! Bang! Kerchow! That’s the sound of two new shows going on sale 🙀 ⭐️Elysium (27th & 28th October) ⭐️Billy Twirling Through Time (16th-20th December)

WE’RE SO BACK If you liked Pleasance August, you should try Pleasance September! We’ve got a whole bunch of exciting shows coming to Pleasance London, check them out and get booking 🫵

We know it's still summer... but you can save 25% off panto tickets if you book before midnight on Sunday! ⏰ Grab the whole family and head over the rainbow to Oz-lington this Christmas. Just use discount code LOCAL when booking online. 👉 shorturl.at/Mbzgx

Banned as blasphemous for many years (but even more relevant now), Mistero Buffo takes an unflinching and hilarious aim at those who manipulate truth for power and control. ★★★★★ 'A tour de force' WhatsOnStage Coming to London from 23rd September! 🎟️ Tickets from £10.

A massive congratulations to our Edinburgh Comedy Award winners, you’re fantastic! DLT Entertainment Best Newcomer 2025 ⭐️Ayoade Bamgboye Taffner Family Best Comedy Show 2025 ⭐️Sam Nicoresti Huge well done to all the nominees 👏

And a big congratulations to these winners as well! Filipa Braganca Award ⭐️ Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x) Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award ⭐️ Beth Wants The D Holden Street Theatres Award ⭐️ Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x)

Massive congratulations to our Fringe First Winners ⭐️ Hot Mess ⭐️ #CHARLOTTESVILLE – The play that Trump does not want you to see! You’re all amazing

Meanwhile at Pleasance London… If you like what you’ve seen this Fringe, we’ve got some cracking shows coming to London!

Our friends Part of the Main are with us for the next two days audio describing shows Find all audio described shows and shows with introductory notes here: www.pleasance.co.uk/events/type/...

What the Fringe? is your ultimate festival round-up, broadcasting via the Theatre Channel from the heart of the Edinburgh Fringe! Hosted by Sammy Moore, guests include Hal Cruttenden, Siblings, Grace Helbig, The Showstoppers, Luke Wright and more

Huge congratulations to our Fringe First winners: The Horse of Jenin! And a big thank you to @scotsman.com

From all across the UK, we bring you our Edinburgh National Partnership shows! Down to Chance - Theatre Royal Plymouth LEI - LDN - Leicester Curve Alright Sunshine - Pitlochry Festival Theatre Relay - Sherman Theatre Rose + Bud - Lyric Belfast

Today is the launch a new writing competition from Leodis Talent, THE LEODIS PRIZE, in association Methuen Drama - and us! Find out more: leodistalent.com/prize/

Storm Floris has blown a 2-for-1 ticket offer your way! Just use code FLORIS241 and discount two tickets in your basket to the price of one, for select performances at all Pleasance venues on Monday 11th August Check out the shows included: www.pleasance.co.uk/events/type/...

'A remarkable human fresco' L’Humanité Tom travels to a remote farm for the funeral of his lover - blindsided to discover that his dead boyfriend’s family don’t know who he is, nor who he was to the deceased man. Tom at the Farm plays until 24th Aug, 15:30 at Pleasance @ EICC.

Our Fringe First winners! 💛💛💛 A massive congratulations to: Kanpur: 1857 Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x) Monstering the Rocketman by Henry Naylor Thanks to The Scotsman, we're absolutely thrilled for our acts to have won three out of the five awards for week one.

Feeling... christmassy this weekend? Sheeps: A Very Sheeps Christmas – Live in Concert! In the Summer! comes to Pleasance for just two nights this weekend. Feat guests Rose Matafeo, David O'Doherty, Jazz Emu and Paul Williams. pleasance.co.uk/event/sheeps-very-sheeps-christmas-live-concert-summer

An update on Pleasance Courtyard opening this evening.

An update on the closure of Pleasance Courtyard and Plaza today.

The Pleasance Opening Gala 2025 💫 with thanks to all the acts ⭐ Thanyia Moore (host) ⭐ Giselle: Remix ⭐ Toussaint Douglass ⭐ Blaze FM ⭐ Tape Face ⭐ Ghost Light (Young Pleasance) ⭐ Sam Nicoresti ⭐ World’s Greatest Lover

What's on this August you ask? Maybe check our website x

BIG NEWS: the Tartan Ribbon Comedy Benefit line up is here! ⭐ Rosie Jones ⭐ Chloe Petts ⭐ Emmanuel Sonubi ⭐ Hal Cruttenden ⭐ John Tothill ⭐ Sharon Wanjohi ⭐ Sam Williams ⭐ Amy Annette (MC) Over 50% of tickets already gone - so get on it quick.

We're OPEN 💛 The Pleasance Courtyard, Dome and EICC is ready for you. Browse our full programme on our website.

ONE DAY TO GO 💛 #edfringe

You thought we were done with new shows? wrong! Now on sale: ⭐ Christina Catherine Martinez: WHAT IS THIS ⭐ Keep It Tight Podcast ⭐ The DylanBrand® Festival Launch Live Experience (Premium) ⭐ Palestine Comedy Club (screening) pleasance.co.uk/events/location/Edinburgh

ICYMI, you can get all the fun of our brochure in a digital format 💅 Browsing session starts now! issuu.com/thepleasance...

Some important access information for anyone visiting us this summer 🌞 Here’s how you can reach us for access requirements or bookings: 📧 [email protected] ☎️ 0131 556 6550 pleasance.co.uk/edinburgh-access

Gotta love the classics! Here’s a few familiar faces you can find at ours this year: ⭐Mark Watson ⭐Tape Face: 20 ⭐Rosie Jones ⭐Ivo Graham ⭐Shaparak Khorsandi ⭐Showstopper! The Improvised Musical ⭐Andy Parsons ⭐Emmanuel Sonubi ⭐Rhys Darby ⭐The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show

Lots of our bunch in The Guardian's top Fringe picks today! ⭐ Leila Navabi: Relay ⭐ Josie Long: Now Is the Time of Monsters ⭐ Luke McQueen: Comedian’s Comedian ⭐ Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer ⭐ Alice Cockayne: Licensed. Professional. Trained. Qualified. www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...

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Saturday 16th Aug has sold out, Sunday 17th Aug on it's last few! Book for Marcus Brigstocke this Fringe: pleasance.co.uk/event/marcus...

It's our final week of London previews before we kick off in Edinburgh - last chance southerners!

Goooood morning from a sunny(ish) Pleasance Courtyard build 💛

Gaining traction in their run up to Fringe 📈 Here's some snaps from The Unstoppable Rise of Ben Manager previews

Coming soon to London: A Deal with Kate Bush: 40 years of Hounds of Love! Feat dance, live music, Irish dancing and drag, from Ru Pauls Drag Race UK icons Jonbers Blonde and Ginny Lemon. 30th September, on sale now: pleasance.co.uk/event/deal-kate-bush-40-years-hounds-love

Tickets are selling like hot cakes, last chance to see these guys before they scoot up to Edinburgh 🫵

When we say new, you say shows! Now joining us this Fringe is: ⭐ Harriet Dyer: Easily Distra... WIP ⭐ Joey Dardano: Another Direction ⭐ Burger and a Pint ⭐ Fern Brady presents: Comedy at the Fringe (Free Ticketed) Book over on our website.

Due to phenomenal demand, we’ve released extra tickets for ‘Fern Brady Presents: Comedy at the Fringe’ www.pleasance.co.uk/event/fern-b...

Shows, more shows, and a club night? Sounds like your week sorted.

🚨EXTRA PREVIEW🚨 If you’re keen to see Treen, we’ve added an extra preview date on the 16th of July!

Happy Friday folks: we've got two exciting new shows on sale for the Edinburgh Fringe ⭐ Palestine: Peace de Resistance ⭐ Tom Lawrinson - WIP

Eight of our lovely comedians listed in The Guardian’s top comedy shows this summer! www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/j...

Less than a month to go till Fringe (29 days) We have an absolutely jam packed month in London before we go though!