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Stuff That’s Odd

Tony Law, the king of surreal comedy, is performing his new
show Frillemorphesis where he explores ideas such as shouting, moving and talking,
absolutely standard. A live show from the Tone Zone is an opportunity not to be
missed, or forgotten in a hurry, and his being in this category is by no means a
suggestion that this show will not also be Gold.

Shouty extraordinaire Bobby Mair brings another dark and bitterly funny show off the
back of his recent television successes, entitled Filthy Immigrant; Tom
Allen performs Both Worlds with his signature sinister calm and
endearing flamboyance and Harriet Kemsley, who spent the first part of this year
supporting Katherine Ryan on tour, also performs her debut hour, Puppy Fat, which
has got the critics excited. If you like a bit of audience interaction, Jonny Awsum’s
show Everything Is Awsum will be another unforgettable experience, as will Patrick
Monahan’s seventies-inspired show The Disco Years.

Stuff That’s Free

Now any Edinburgh Festival-goer will be able to tell you that ticket price does not
necessarily dictate quality; free shows are on the rise as they are a great way of
ensuring the trip is more affordable for comedians and fans alike. There are some
real gems performing shows this year that rely on kind donations alone.

Lou Sanders

Rob Auton has prepared another delightfully off-kilter, poetical concept show
entitled The Water Show where he considers everything surrounding the theme of
water, much like his previous shows which have centred around themes such
as Yellow, Sky and Face. Elf Lyons‘ Being Barbarella is a high-octane adventure,
discussing science fiction, liberation and sharks. This lady is a true one-off, who’s
surreal form of comedy is often likened to The Mighty Boosh. And Lou Sanders,
being the wonderful shambles of a performer that she is, brings her insane show