Edinburgh Fringe 2026 · Stand-Up Comedy

Bilal RashidThe Pros & Cons of Joining ISIS

You clicked. Good. That was the first test. No, this isn't a recruitment page. It's a comedy show — the kind where you laugh, then immediately wonder if you should have.

⚠ Contains dark themes, political satire, and exactly zero apologies. Not for the easily offended. Ideal for literally everyone else.

🎟 Free entry — no ticket needed, just turn up
Two shows tonight
Where to find him

Two shows. Every night.

Same show, same jokes, two chances to see it. Pick whichever fits your evening — or come to both and really commit to the bit.

Show One Free entry
2:30pmDaily · 8–30 August
Greek Gyros Grillformerly Burrito 'n' Shake · PBH Free Fringe venue 605
97–99 South Bridge
Edinburgh, EH1 1HN
18+ after 22:00No booking required
Show Two Free entry
10:45pmDaily · 8–30 August
SouthsiderSide Lounge · PBH Free Fringe venue 148
3–7 West Richmond Street
Edinburgh, EH8 9EF
18+No booking required
The show

Like most people, you've probably wondered if ISIS is really worth it. Multi-award winning comedian Bilal Rashid is here to explain all — while drowning you in jokes about himself, TV, dating, the audience, and of course... ISIS.

Dark. Relentless. Brilliantly wrong. The show that makes you question your laugh reflex.

Multi-award winning Beat the Gong winner Beat the Frog World Series 2024 finalist Sold-out debut Fringe run 2025
Bilal Rashid mid-shout, fists clenched, captioned 'the face you make when a free show sells out anyway'

Bilal Rashid, mid-thought, regretting nothing.

There is nothing like this at the Fringe

The verdict

"If Jimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle & Paul Chowdhry had a child."

— Skiddle

"You spend the whole hour wondering how he's getting away with it."

— Audience review

"A strong and efficient joke writer — the gag rate and blunt use of language are definitely in his favour."

— Chortle

"If he don't get on TV soon, I'll riot!"

— Audience, Edinburgh Fringe

"Bit crass but I liked it."

— The Stand, Newcastle (yes, it's on the poster)
Find him

Venue information

Greek Gyros Grill — 2:30pm
97–99 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1HN
PBH Free Fringe venue 605
Downstairs Room
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Southsider — 10:45pm
3–7 West Richmond Street, Edinburgh EH8 9EF
PBH Free Fringe venue 148
Side Lounge
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Seen enough? Come along. It's free.

No tickets, no refunds on your moral compass.

See you there. No underwriting from ISIS. Probably.