A two-hour stand-up comedy showcase featuring a mix of established headliners and newer talent at The Stand Comedy Club.
The Thursday Show returns to The Stand Comedy Club on Thursday 29 October, one of the selected Thursdays when the club runs this particular showcase. It's a two-hour stand-up night with five acts on the bill, so you're getting a fair few sets in one sitting rather than just one headliner.
The format is what gives the night its shape: it puts the venue's own comperes and seasoned headliners up against newer comedy talent. That mix of the established and the emerging is the whole point, and it's a good way to see how the two sides of the room hold up next to each other. With five acts to get through in two hours, the pace stays fairly brisk, and you'll see a range of styles and experience levels on the same stage.
It's worth keeping in mind where this sits in the club's wider programme. The Stand is a stand-up room in the heart of Edinburgh that books touring headliners and established favourites alongside mixed weekend bills. The Thursday Show is billed as the one that starts the weekend, and it's part of a regular run of nights that includes the club's own Red Raw new-comedy night, The Friday Show, The Saturday Show, and the Very Important Panel Show. If you're already a regular at the club, this is one of the more consistent fixtures on the calendar.
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One practical detail to have on your radar: the night is strictly for over-18s, so you'll need to be prepared to show ID at the door. The Stand is at 5 York Place, EH1 3EB, right in the centre of town, and the show runs on Thursday 29 October.
