Comedy, Stand-up within 5 miles of Edinburgh

Just A Minute/One Show Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh sell-out. Now the award-winning raconteur and ex MP explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).

The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.

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.

You know fine well who he is, now pop along and see his new show, which looks at life from a skewed white van man's perspective.

Up-and-coming comedians entertain you to a pretty sweet backdrop and for absolutely no pennies at all.

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

Offbeat humour and inventive storytelling from the multi-award winning stand-up.

Observational humour from the Dublin-stand-up and actor about reaching middle age.

Blue comedy from man branded 'too rude for television'. Never mind the comedy, that patchwork jacket is hardly fit for public consumption.

You'll know her face from talking about cake and cats on the telly, so here's another chance to see the Millican phenomenon in full flight live onstage.

Saturday nights à la Stand are normally a sold out affair so it's worth booking in advance and getting in early for the edibles. (Food. Not ladies.)

If Tony hadn't spent about 20 years of his life playing Football Manager he'd probably have achieved a whole lot more. Thankfully he didn't, otherwise there'd be no show tonight.

Kids can have a go too – shout out your funniest ideas for the comedians onstage to turn into wacky stories – completely on the spot!

Super strength, X-ray vision and lightning fast speed can be fantastic fun if used for personal gain, without saving the world. 'Hudson is an astounding comic, magician and mind reader' ★★★★ (ThreeWeeks), ★★★★ (Metro).

Doyen of the alt.comedy scene gracing the Fringe with his presence for the first time in ages.

Hold onto your funny bones – Comedy Central is taking over The Stand, chucking some of series curator Stewart Lee's fave comedians in your direction for a full week of fun. There are two shows each day, but these are probably fated to sell out, so get in quick!

A host of comedians who provide something more anarchic than your typical comedy evening, busting out their best comedy moves, with a line-up that change each time.

Scotland's funniest follow in the footsteps of previous winners Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr and Kevin Bridges, and pack their best jokes into a 10-minutes sketch to see who will be crowned king or queen of comedy.

Not Sir Alex Ferguson (no, we didn't know he was called that either), but our favourite mysterious cult 1980s Canadian stand-up who wears a Mexican wrestling mask instead.

Celebrate the bank holiday with a line-up of comedians who, luckily for you, don't get to take the day off.

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

Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.

(One of) our fave hirsute funny types takes to the stage for an evening of warm, witty humour.

A showcase of the finest comedy talent from north of the border, flying the flag of Scottish talent without looking like a hooligan.