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In this Edinburgh heat, nine acts will be performing their best ten minute sets as they attempt to win over the audience who vote for their favourites to go through to the semi-finals.

Prepare to laugh, reflect, and connect deeply with every story, making this evening an unforgettable highlight in your cultural calendar. ★★★★ Chortle

Get up close to the Count on his debut UK tour and be proud that you were there on the march to Bindependence Day! 'Like a Banksy of satire.' (Geoff Norcott)

A Carefree Evening Out with Neil Hamburger plus special guest Major Entertainer

If happiness is ending up the best version of yourself, Zoe is finally getting there. Join her as she tells you about it in her brand new show. ★★★★​ Chortle

The Australian rapscallion Frenchy is back with a brand-new stand-up show in which he embraces all the chaos of life, on stage.

Join Chris Thorburn and Richard Brown for a cinematic double feature from two Fringe favourites.

Join hosts Jess Perkins, Matt Stewart and Dave Warneke as they bring hit podcast 'Do Go On' to Edinburgh!

Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne. ★★★★★ (Funny Women)

Rachel's bringing not only her (“Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable” The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters along for the ride.

Award-winning comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is back on tour! “A fiercely accomplished talent” The Scotsman

Lou Sanders returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy to try out some new material. ‘A comedian who leaves you wanting more’ ★★★★ Times

Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show “Ends”. “It’s clear why Ahir Shah won the Edinburgh Comedy Award with this remarkable piece of storytelling”★★★★★-Steve Bennett, Chortle

MC Hammersmith presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. 'An improvised hip hop masterpiece' ***** (VoiceMag.uk)

Alison Spittle returns to Edinburgh with a work in progress about misogyny and M&Ms. There are very few comics doing what Spittle does today, and even fewer doing it well.' ***** (Irish Times).

Join Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Chris Cantrill as he wrestles with the consequences of exile, middle-aged friendships, and the best way to admit you wear a cape sometimes.

An hour of laughs and self-analysis from one of Scottish comedy’s rising stars. 'If you’ve never seen his stand-up, it’s time to make that right' (Times).

Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston.

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