120 shows make up The Stand’s 2022 programme across Stand 1 (5 York Place), Stand 2 (16 N St Andrew St) & The Stand’s New Town Theatre (96 George St)
We may be world-famous for our stand-up, but that doesn’t mean The Stand is a one-trick pony. Several spoken-word mainstays such as ‘The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas’ and ‘In Conversation With’ are back thanks to our partnership with Fair Pley, but there’s also brand new shows from comrades Jeremy Corbyn & Len McCluskey, legendary actor David Hayman, former Makar Liz Lochhead and much more …
Here are some shows you may have overlooked:
SPOKEN WORD
NOON 6 – 28 AUG IN CONVERSATION WITH…
An ongoing series of intimate conversations with some of the country’s biggest names, including Jeremy Corbyn MP, Ian Rankin, Darren McGarvey, David Hayman, Val McDermid, and now – a last minute addition – our First Minister Nicola Sturgeon! £12.50 – £15
13.30 & 17.45, 5 – 28 AUG THE CABARET OF DANGEROUS IDEAS
Are you brave enough to challenge your own preconceptions and opinions on hot-button issues? Susan Morrison introduces a different academic speaker every day. £11
14.50 20-21, 27-28 AUG WORD UP
Are you brave enough to challenge your own preconceptions and opinions on hot-button issues? Susan Morrison introduces a different academic speaker every day. £11
15.40 16 – 21 AUG DARREN MCGARVEY: THE SOCIAL DISTANCE BETWEEN US
New live show from Orwell Prize-winning author, based on his book of the same name. £15 (£10 for members)
16.20 9 AUG, POLITICS & POETRY WITH CORBYN & MCCLUSKEY
Jeremy Corbyn is joined by his friend and comrade Len McCluskey for a unique event. No strangers to controversy; their love of poetry is the softer counterpoint to their firm political beliefs. One night only. £12
22.00 4 – 14 AUG KEVIN P. GILDAY: SPAM VALLEY
What does it really mean to be working class? A blend of theatre, stand-up and spoken word from critically acclaimed writer and performer Kevin P Gilday. £12
MUSIC
21.00 18 & 19 AUG LIZ LOCHHEAD W/ STEVE KETTLEY ON SAX: BACK IN THE SADDLE
Former Makar shares old faves and brand new stuff accompanied by sax licks. £15
21.15 8 – 11 AUG FUN LOVIN’ CRIME WRITERS
Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Chris Brookmyre, Luca Veste, Doug Johnstone and Stuart Neville switch out pens for guitars. Murder on the dancefloor is guaranteed …
THEATRE
16.20 5 – 28 AUG (NOT TUES/WEDS) PIP UTTON AS ‘BACON’
Pip Utton takes on the life of Francis Bacon, Dir. Geoff Bullen.
21.00 15, 21 – 22 AUG PIP UTTON IS ADOLF
One of the most successful Fringe solo shows ever!
17.20 21 – 28 AUG TIME’S PLAGUE – DAVID HAYMAN
Legendary Scottish actor returns as everyman Bob Cunninghame. Written by Chris Dolan
19.10 3 – 28 AUG SH!T-FACED SHOWTIME: A PISSEDMAS CAROL
The professional pissheads perform their Covid-delayed festive boozical!
14.55 4 – 28 AUG (NOT 15th) ADA CAMPE: TOO LITTLE, TOO SOON
Join the award-winning variety artiste! ‘Genius.- Sandi Toksvig.
22.35 16 – 28 AUG FLAT AND THE CURVES
Hilarity and vulgarity from award-winning comedy writers.
14.50 15 – 26 AUG (NOT 20-21ST) THE ECHO SALON
Susan Morrison & cultural figures discuss contentious ideas.
