Book tickets to see some of the best comedians Scotland has to offer- and to support Edinburgh's newest work in progress venue, The Jester. If you cannot attend the show, a donation will be hugely appreciated. ALL funds will go toward The Jester fundraisers, events, and the venue itself coming into fuition.
Location: PASS theatre, West Granton Road, Edinburgh. EH5 1QE.
Time: 18th September 2026, doors 18:15, show starts 18:30.
Please note that no entry will be available once the show begins. The show will include one break approximately 55 mins into the show which will last 15 minutes. If you have access needs, please get in contact with The Jester, and we will accommodate you. Wheelchair access available.
OUR AIM:-
The Jester will be a queer-owned space which aims to be a community-driven accessible performance arts hub in Edinburgh, specifically designed to bridge the gap between education and the professional performing arts industry. We want to offer everyone the fair and equal opportunity to watch, enjoy, perform and create. We would like to foster the growth of creatives; offering them an affordable ‘third space’ to write, network, rehearse and attend workshops by day; and by night, watch our high-quality Jester-produced events, as well as touring shows, fundraisers and charity events. Offering a space to groups within the community such as Andy’s Man Club, Bipolar Scotland, and many other charities is also very important to the venue. We would also like to create a Youth Theatre Group within the Jester, operating closely with local colleges, schools and universities. Not only this, but our venue would be offered as a performance and rehearsal space for nearby primary, highschools and colleges who either want to gain experience working in a professional environment, or don’t have the facilities for technical courses within drama (nat 5, higher and adv higher), or don’t have any sort of suitable space at their campus.
What We Stand For:-
Accessibility
We are committed to establishing Edinburgh's first and only fully accessible comedy venue, addressing a significant gap in the city's current arts infrastructure. We will ensure to host at least one show a month with a sign interpreter on stage with acts, we have also been in discussion with funding bodies regarding installing a ‘Changing Places Toilets’- which will benefit many wheelchair users, folks with carers, and those with stomas, etc. We will always be as accommodating as possible, especially if provided extra information before shows when it comes to fundraisers.
Community
Our focus is on cultivating a "human vibe" that prioritises community collaboration and genuine creative expression over purely commercialised products. Legitimately everything we are going to do has the greater community in mind- offering the space to charities during the day, working with local schools, and working with professionals in the industry to develop and offer high-quality, beneficial workshops.
Education
We aim to create meaningful pathways for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional working live events venue environment, providing space for rehearsals, exams, and performances. In addition, we will also run and produce our own Youth Group- and hire a small team of local drama and theatre teachers to assist, to ensure the highest quality of education available. Workshops for all ages and abilities will also be offered to everyone, whether they have performed with us previously or not.
Inclusion
The Jester is dedicated to being a safe and welcoming space for the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as other marginalised groups.
Systemic Change
We seek to revitalise Edinburgh's performing arts scene, ensuring it thrives year-round beyond the world-famous festival season. Additionally, as someone who worked as a stand up comedian for multiple years- breaking down the culture of comedy being a ‘Man’s Club’ is very important to me. Not only are we planning on working with Get Off Live Comedy to provide vital Anti-Sexual Harassment training to the future staff members of the venue - but also will be providing a safe, anonymous contact system for comedians to report any harassment directly to myself and the board - which include the Head of Production and the Head of Tech, ensuring the venue will forever stay entirely safe for everyone after reviewing reports.