The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret
Featuring a fantastic line-up, the Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret is a celebration of International Workers’ Day.
About The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret
| 1st May 2025 | |
| 8.30pm | |
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The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh 5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB |
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| From £11 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
The Great Edinburgh May Day Cabaret returns to The Stand Comedy Club for the third year running. There’ll be comedy, music and poetry to celebrate International Workers’ Day. Compered by the one and only Susan Morrison, music from Calum Baird, Elsie McDonald and Joe Solo, poetry from Jim Monaghan plus more acts TBC.
Supported by Fair Pley and The Edinburgh, Lothians and Borders May Day Committee
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