The critically acclaimed Runaground are back in Edinburgh as they bring Woody Allen’s 1975 comedy irreverently and tunefully to the stage. Sex-deprived writer Hepatitis and apathetic actor Diabetes struggle helplessly to find an ending for their play, as they waltz catastrophically with the omnipotent.

'Runaground are one to watch' BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

Please note this show is not suitable for under 14s.

BEHIND the electric fences of a Johannesburg hostel two backpackers befriend a Zimbabwean refugee. But a volatile atmosphere is building – at the heart of it, a plot to assassinate Mugabe.
When their presence opens old wounds will the tourists help or are some problems too deep for outsiders to solve?

Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.

Bruce Bane is a hired hand that gets the job done, he shoots first and doesn’t even ask questions. Join Bane as he journeys through the city in this dark comedic tale of revenge. Inspired one man film noir parody with live music, Bane is a must for all film fans.

'Awesome…Bane is a tour-de-force *****' BROADWAY BABY
'It’s a master class in one person performance ***** WINNER 'OUTSTANDING THEATRE AWARD' FRINGE REVIEW

Please note: this show contains strong language.

‘Best of the Fringe’ (Observer 2008) Lecoq-trained company reinvent the timeless greek myth. One man’s epic quest to reunite with his family and seek his bloody revenge. Passionate, highly physical, and poignant storytelling brings this breathtaking adventure to life. A journey that will ignite your imagination and awaken the senses…

**** 'Refreshingly original … extremely entertaining – an exhilarating piece of theatre' Metro

**** 'The energy is relentless, and nothing short of charming throughout' Scotsman

BBC New Talent Pick of the Fringe Guy Incognito welcomes you to King Peter’s School (est. 1571.) 400 years of proud tradition crumble quietly into dust as King Peter’s surrenders its once selective admissions policy and throws open its onetime hallowed gates to The Great Unwashed. The Prols. The Baying Mob. In a word, You. So bring your crisps, your jeans, your clothes with words on, your regional accents, pull a comb through your unacceptable hair and prepare to do your bit to lower our grade average. See Tomorrow’s Leaders. See how the great half live.

Solo debut from Scotland’s 18-year-old comic powerhouse, SO YOU THINK YOU’RE FUNNY finalist 2008 (one of the youngestever), writer for Frankie Boyle on “Mock the Week” and typical half-man-half-Xbox, hormone-ridden Teenager. Clips: www.myspace.com/danielslosscomedy

'Hot new talent… Charming, self-deprecating and genuinely funny… Star of the future' TIME OUT

'Daniel Sloss is a rising star' QMU REVIEW

This show is suitable for over 13s only.

Sex. Man. Consequences. Cost. ***** (Daily Record, Metro, Chortle)

'Brilliant. Poignantly funny' SCOTSMAN

'A grown up comic who combines emotional intimacy with high quality gags. You may not find a more accomplished fringe show' GUARDIAN

Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.

Blake’s. Wonders. Dwarves. Samurai. Oceans. Brides for Brothers. Seas of Rhye.
Justin celebrates this fabulous number, in a romp through the seven basic stories.
Expect tales of comedy, tragedy, heroes and overcoming the monster in this stand-up journey from the star of ‘Phoenix Nights’ and Ken Loach’s ‘Looking For Eric’.

'Powerhouse performer' SCOTSMAN

'Comedic tour de force… excruciatingly funny' **** HERALD

Please note: this show is suitable for over 16s only.

Most famous for its inaugural Montreal Festival 27 years ago, Just for Laughs is now the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event welcoming over 2 million people each summer.

With festivals now also taking place in Nantes (France), Toronto and, more recently, Chicago, the company also successfully tours across the globe.

For one night only, Just for Laughs will host the "2009 auditions for the world's biggest comedy event!