His rasping baritone and sudocremmed face thrust into the front row, he demands a nervous audience member call him “Daddy”. And yet, for all his broad-shouldered, domineering monstrosity, this character is strangely likeable. 

Main Character Energy is an elaborately camp and flamboyant parody of the one woman play and all its tropes, but it also serves as a genuine slate for her many talents

It’s a perfect example of the artfulness of “silly” comedy, showing how much “silly” comedy relies on clever writing and rigour to make something that comes across so effortlessly bizarre. I haven’t laughed as consistently and uncontrollably at any show this Fringe.

Every moment is clearly so carefully considered from start to finish, expertly structured and solidifying him as one of the funniest comedy writers and actors around.

The combination of Zoe’s confident storytelling ability and precise, razor-edged jokes make this the kind of rom-com you’d be running to rent from Blockbuster on a Friday night

Lil Wenker effortlessly achieves a level of audience commitment that is often hard to come by. And it’s a necessary thing; this show hinges on active participation.

There are so many elements to this extremely complex and thoughtful show but what comes across in the end is just how much heart there is.

Til Death Do Us Hearts is the wedding after-party for the audience, and Two Hearts treats us to an abundance of gut-busting ear worms

Bella Hull is an intelligent comedy voice with a lot to say on food and body image and Piggie is an exceedingly funny and charming hour

Double Dutch: flawless accents, dual identity and clogs

Reuben Kaye rages against the onslaught of hatred queer people face, doing it in the age-old tradition of laughing in the face of fear.

The First 3 Minutes of 17 Shows is an outstanding debut hour at Edinburgh Fringe

Paulina Lenoir’s Puella Eterna is an international poet of great renown and quivering, wide-eyed intensity.

I want to join this brotherhood of men (of the round table). I pledge my life to serve this nation (Camelot).

Kemah’s long-awaited debut show, Miss Fortunate, about an eventful trip to Thailand is full of energy and surprises

Dee Allum’s much anticipated debut is packed with beautifully crafted joke and a rewarding pay-off

Surreal and surprising, comedian Jin Hao Li delivers a dream-like Edinburgh Fringe debut

If he hasn’t decided to talk about it, it’s probably not important. I have absolutely no information to divulge about this man after seeing Amusements and I don’t want any!

Lara Ricote's second show is a wonderful exploration of the one thing that really matters in a relationship

Jonathan Oldfield’s One Way Mirror is a warm, funny storytelling show about his real experience living with a one way mirror as his front room window. While recounting his experience of observing the world, he creates the need for reflection in the audience too.

Sam Lake’s Aspiring DILF is an incredibly accomplished and well-crafted narrative stand-up show that that takes care of everything

Drag king and nature expert Bi-Curious George takes us on a joyful journey through the animal kingdom, in all of its queer majesty.

The capitalist origins of Monopoly were not to be upheld, and so a Homeowners’ Association was started. One of the contestants on stage was at one point made to reveal actual proof of his mortgage. There was arm wrestling, partial nudity and a lot of milk.

Double act Will Rowland and Eddy Hare, who are hoping to expand their influence as the UK’s lowest energy double act to cover all of Europe, are back with a serious show, This Means War.