Spandex Comedy - 5 Star Comedy

Spandex Comedy's 5 Star Comedy is back at Dragonfly on Tuesday 1 December, part of their regular Tuesday night run in Edinburgh city centre. It's a new-material show, which is the bit that sets it apart from your usual stand-up night: five or six comedians turn up to road-test fresh material, so you're hearing bits as they're being worked on rather than a polished set they've done a hundred times. The line-up changes every week, with a professional headline act and an up-and-coming name on the bill, and Ralph hosts the whole thing.

Because it's a new-material night, the vibe is a bit different from a standard comedy club. You're in the room while the comics are still figuring out what works and what doesn't, which means you might catch a joke in its early stages or a bit that's still being hammered into shape. The professional headliner brings the experience, and the newer name brings the energy, with the rest of the bill filling in between. It's the kind of night that works best if you like seeing how a set actually comes together.

Dragonfly is a cocktail bar at 52 West Port, and the room is small, with capacity for 40, so it stays pretty intimate. The show is licensed for adults only, which means it's 18+ only, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of bringing anyone younger. Doors open at 7:45 PM and the show starts at 8:15 PM, and tickets are £7 plus taxes and fees.