Comedy, Sketch

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.

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.

Fresh from the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winners Max and Ivan bring their BRAND NEW show to Brighton. It’s the class of 2003’s 10th anniversary reunion, and you’re invited. “Hugely ambitious and impressive” (The Guardian), “Undeniably superstars of tomorrow. It feels like watching early Walliams…

Character comedy, sketches and stand-up from the duo and special guests.

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

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

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…

Acclaimed character comedian and internet sensation, Anna Morris, brings her smash-hit Edinburgh, Camden and Glasgow Fringe show to Brighton. A darkly sweet collection of comedy treats and six delightful dolls to charm and surprise you. “A great debut hour…beautifully crafted” (Independent), “Spot on darkly comic…

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.

Sketch comedy from the current troupe.

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.

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…

With MCs Chris Fitchew and Emma Packer.

Falkirk delivers the mirth via live comedy, films and art with a top-notch line-up of familiar comedy faces, covering both boundary-pushing contemporary comedy and family-friendly appeal.

Over the past 11 years the Funny Women Awards have discovered some of the best new female comedy talent, with past winners and finalists including Katherine Ryan, Andi Osho and Sarah Millican. Come and see some up-and-coming talent taking part in this first-round heat hosted and headlined by 2012 Funny Women Awards…