Before 9pm, Comedy, Sketch

Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.

Kevin Bridges and Adam Hills host Edinburgh's biggest all-star comedy event, which also airs on the old TV machine.

Songs, sketches, falsetto and violence, laced with a sci-fi theme from the ever popular Sock Puppets.

Sketches, monologues and stand-up from the duo and special guests.

The finest, funniest Saturday night stand-up on Brighton Fringe. Resident MC Lloyd Griffith introduces the cream of the comedy circuit, including Stephen Carlin and Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Adam Riches. If you are seeking laughs on a Saturday night, you won't find better acts, or a better price, than at Red Brick.

Scarlet Lights rock! Staring on the same bill with such well known acts as Russell Kane & Sarah Millican. Schmoozing at festivals with the likes of Jimmy Carr and the inspirational Keith Chegwin. Discovered by the man who launched the successful career of Peter Kay, Agraman, who has been quoted saying the Scarlet’s…

Fast-paced musical comedy sketches and hip hop from Rob Broderick and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox, winners of 2010 Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year and The Musical Comedy Awards.

Fast-paced musical comedy sketches and hip hop from Rob Broderick and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox, winners of 2010 Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year and The Musical Comedy Awards.

Come along, possums, and bid a tearful adieu to Dame Edna and co on Barry Humphries' final tour.

Super dark sketch comedy from former Lady Garden members Rose Johnson, Camille Ucan and Beattie Edmondson.

The Stand's monthly sketch show returns with new skits and character treats featuring the best of fresh Scots comedy, including Larah Bross, Dave MacGregor and Ben Verth.

Sketch comedy from the current troupe.

A night of brilliant character comedians and sketch acts.

Sketch comedy from William Hartley, Ed Eales-White, Richard Bond and Dominic Stone.

With a BBC Radio 4 series in the bag, the award-winning sketch group return to Brighton with a fun filled show of new material and golden oldies. Don’t miss out! "Terrific. If they don't go far soon, there's no such thing as British justice. Clever? Not half!" (The Telegraph), “Breakneck nonsense and hilarity… thoroughly…

Fast-paced sketch comedy duo.

The troupe and stand-up try out new material ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Left-field fringe favourites The Dog-Eared Collective are back in Brighton and this time, they’re bringing the big guns. Featuring some of the wildest sketches and most anarchic characters from their comedy arsenal, they promise to blow your silly-bone to smithereens. SUNDAY TIMES Critic's Choice, 2011 ★★★★ ‘Sensational…

Sketch comedy from Kathryn Hanke, James Huntington, Joanna Hutt and Jenny Thomson.

Sketch comedy featuring the best scenes from recent alumni.

A spell-binding mix of comedy, magic and burlesque featuring performances from the like of burlesque acts Nona Nightmare and Psyclone Jack and comedians Gary Little and Michael Redmond.

With MCs Chris Fitchew and Emma Packer.