A top night of comedy with all proceeds going to Waverley Care – supporting people living in Scotland with HIV. Previous year’s line-ups have included: Michael McIntyre, Stephen K Amos, Russell Howard, Ivan Brackenbury, Russell Howard, Jason Byrne and many, many more. If you only have time to see one show, see this one – it’ll be the cream of the whole Edinburgh programme, and all the profits go to charity. Beg, steal or borrow a ticket, it’s sure to sell out!

Line-up to be announced.

John (“Comic Revolutionary” Independent) is the age Elvis was when he died. Crisis?

STRICTLY NO UNDER 14s. 14-17 YEAR OLDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 14-17'S CANNOT APPROACH THE BAR. 18+ PERMITTED.

'Bishop is a born storyteller' Independent on Sunday,

'If you fail to laugh like a lunatic, check yourself into a mortuary; you are probably dead' Metro.

'Joyous observations' SUNDAY TIMES

'Bishop strolled out and proceeded to wow the crowd' BRUCE DESSAU

After a sell-out Edinburgh debut show in 2008, the award-winning sketch troupe return with their new, fast-paced, exciting brand of comedy. Expect the bizarre, the ridiculous and the just plain funny. What has Clever Peter been up to this year?

THIS SHOW IS FOR OVER 16s ONLY.

‘Monty Python meets The League of Gentlemen’ The List.

'Pretty much top of the class' **** SCOTSMAN

'One of the best sketch troupes we’ve seen in recent years' **** METRO

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.

The Ants are back with their unique blend of fast paced sketch comedy.

Having amassed millions of hits online the ‘Internet sensations’ (BBC Online) and creators of the most viewed BBC3 comedy clip on YouTube (Facebook in real life) return with an all-new show. Renowned for their off-kilter take on the world around them and hot off the heels of the Montreal ‘Just For Laughs’ Festival and their UK tour, ‘grab your chance to see them before they leave the circuit for TV land (Time Out)’. Total sell-outs 2007 and 2008. Book early!

The sell-out smash hit is back. Improvised comedy direct from the pages of the fringe brochure. See all the shows as they were never intended.

‘Great entertainment’ STAGE

‘Wonderful... ingenious...perfect...best impro troupe around’ – ***** THREEWEEKS

'Side-splittingly funny' GUARDIAN

'Oozing thespian wherewithal, producing impeccably constructed short pieces. A real pleasure to watch' CHORTLE

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

B.E.C.A Award Winner Rudi brings you an evening’s buffet of comedy conversational with passion. Like the milkman, he always delivers. No calories, fat free! Not afraid to say what’s on his mind; With infectious charm, Rudi shows our struggle to be ‘PC’ has some very funny, surreal consequences. Book Early!

'Observant engaging interactive comic whose routines roll out like warm custard over Spotted Dick' INDEPENDENT

'He’s an intelligent, one of a kind with something to appeal to everyone' CHORTLE

Please note: this performance is suitable for over 18s only.

Festival favourite Lucy Porter’s latest solo show is a witty romp through the history of gold. In these times of recession, gold is prized more highly than ever, as other forms of currency grow worthless. What’s so special about gold, and why is it that human beings have long been obsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff? The show will feature live alchemy, a tribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, big gold thing with security guards and everything!

'Hilarious Porter is definitely in credit after the crunch' EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

Chippenham’s Punk story teller and Perrier award winner returns with more monologues of small town misfitry. As heard on Radio 4.

‘The light at the end of the tunnel for British comedy’ Mark Thomas, ‘A state of the nation address Five documentaries can only dream of’(List) ‘Genius’ Russell Howard

'No one handles pathos better than Hodgson. Few handle class so cleverly... Hodgson can deconstruct a joke with a skill worthy of Stewart Lee... absolutely captivating' SCOTSMAN

'Huge comic talent' METRO

Star of Comedy Zone 2008, Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Winner and BBC Switch regular embarks on his first solo show

'Looks, confidence, charm and great material, expect other comics to lynch him' SUNDAY TIMES

'Youthful energy in abundance, clear to see why he’s tipped for greater things' CHORTLE

During his life Roy Sullivan was struck by lightning 7 times. That’s just mental!
How do you even compete with a story like that?... What’s the bloody point. The award-winning Scouse comedian takes a look at the eventfulness of life amidst Roy’s
incredible story.

'Be sure to catch the excellent McCausland – Critic’s choice' TIMES

'McCausland is the genuine article, a comedian with a true talent' EDINBURGHGUIDE.COM

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

if.comedy Newcomer Nominee 2007, DaveTV joke of the Fringe winner 2008. Lyons returns with a new hour of punchy comedy and according to Germaine Greer’ she can be astonishingly vicious, which can only be a good thing.

'Charming and honest' Chortle.

'A natural talent' ***** THREEWEEKS

'Zingy one liners' INDEPENDENT

Pleasance Hut and Baby Grand are located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

From the chaps who brought you the critically-acclaimed Aeneas Faversham trilogy, comes something a bit more modern day. Presenting a brand new comedy thriller set on a mysterious themepark island. Sell-out 2006-2008. From BBC2 & Radio 4.

'Pythonic, Blackaddery excellence' ***** LIST

'Brilliant silliness... A complete and utter triumph' ***** METRO

'Unrivalled imagination, impeccable comic timing. A comedy masterpiece.' ***** ThreeWeeks

The if.comedy newcomer nominee and Chortle award winner 2008 returns to Edinburgh. Alone with his thoughts for a year, he is now ready to unleash the funniest of them.

'A true star.' LIST

'Could well be the best comic of his generation' HERALD

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

Acclaimed mind-reader, who can’t read minds, Chris Cox, returns to the Festival for his fourth consecutive year. He already knows what you’re thinking. Come see if he’s right. 2007 & 2008 sell out + Fringe award winner will deliver more mind mixology and nonsense.

‘You’ll be gobsmacked’ Chortle

'Tricks that would make Jesus proud' TIME OUT

'One of the most exciting entertainers in Britain' GUARDIAN

If.comedy nominee Micky Flanagan returns with a brand-new hour of comedy, following his sell-out UK tour earlier this year. Star of BBC1 and Radio 4, Micky is also one of only a handful of comics to perform their own Comedy Central special. **** Times. Critic’s Choice
Observer. Book now. Total Sell-out 2007.

'If there was any justice in this world, he’d be a huge star' Tim Arthur, Time Out

'The rising star Micky Flanagan' STEPHEN ARMSTRONG, THE SUNDAY TIMES

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

THIS SHOW HAS SOLD OUT. However, Rhod is also performing at the Pleasance Live 25 Gala on Saturday 8 August and has a number of extra shows scheduled.

Scotland’s ‘young prodigy’ (Guardian) makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut.

ADVISORY: NO UNDER 16s

'Hilarious material...Just call his talent frightening' SCOTSMAN

'Not just a talent to watch...one to envy' HERALD

‘He radiates charisma…he’s the complete package’ ***** (The Independent).

A brand new hour from if.comedy Award nominee and Irish Post comedian of the year Andrew Maxwell. With appearances on BBC’s ‘HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU’, ITV2’s ‘CELEBRITY JUICE’ and the Dave Channel’s ‘ARGUMENTAL’, 2009 promises to be an outstanding year. ‘A comedy masterclass’ (The Standard).

STRICTLY NO UNDER 14s. 14-17 YEAR OLDS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. 14-17'S CANNOT APPROACH THE BAR. 18+ PERMITTED.

LEGALLY: NO UNDER 14s. ADVISORY: NO UNDER 16s.

As seen on 8 out of 10 Cats, Friday Night Project & Spoons... This year sees the welcome return of one of Britain’s best loved Stand-ups. Rob takes a journey through his adult life, becoming a father, and owning the horniest, most antisocial dog you will ever hear about. Undoubtedly, one of the funniest shows you’ll see at this years’ festival
Book Early!

'He’s a man with genuinely funny bones' THE SUNDAY TIMES

'Laugh out loud funny' SCOTSMAN

'See him now' ***** LIST

'Missing this show means missing something wonderful' ***** Edinburgh Evening News