Comedy, Sketch within 5 miles of Edinburgh

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.

The largest arts festival in the world and the greatest show on earth. Every year thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for every taste. From big names in the world of entertainment to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and…

A night of comedy madness from this highly-acclaimed sketch show featuring surreal characters and 80s power ballads.

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

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.

Jo Caulfield hosts an evening of experimental stand-up, sketches, characters and there's even a rogue game show featuring some of Edinburgh's finest.

Okay audience, you're in charge now. Vote for the best of the new sketches and skits from local comedy types and revel in the fact that you've probably cheered up a writer's night.

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