Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Gavin Mitchell at The Stand (August 18, 2-3pm)

It’s Edinburgh’s legendary Stand Comedy Club’s 30th birthday this year, and I'm thrilled to be bringing A Kick Up The Arts to the Fringe for a week of lunchtime live podcast shows as part of their celebrations - including one-hour conversations with special guests Del Amitri’s Justin Currie (August 23rd); stage, screen and music icon Barbara Dickson (August 20th); and actor, broadcaster and panto villain(ess) Grant Stott (August 21st) - with more to be announced in the coming weeks. 

Come and join us! Or else.

Tickets are on-sale now, the full run is August 18-24 (not 22), 2-3pm, and you should basically come to all of the shows. I MEAN what better way to spend a late lunch hour in the late summer. Five-minute walk from Waverley Station. I'll get the kettle on and the macaroni pies in. If I'm allowed.

On August 18th, actor, artist, comedian, and surely Scotland's most (in)famous barman - Still Game's Boabby, no less - Gavin Mitchell reflects on his life and work: from his early days at Glasgow's Citz Theatre through working with Robin Williams and John Byrne, not to mention his starring role in a David Shrigley opera, and his time on Monarch of the Glen. He'll also chat about his choice of a Scottish film, book and album, and he'll bring a very special guest: Bob, his legendary dog. I’ll get the pints in; he’s pulled enough of them (Gavin, that is; I can’t speak for Bob…)

Come hang out for lunch with us! Tickets here.