Too old, too tight, too much last year; but one person's tat can become another's treasure. Step into a different world with Hand Me Down and see what unfolds from the clothing and clutter in our little piece of charity shop heaven. www.theemptyspace.org.uk

The funniest show you'll see this year... that's about nude models... probably. Unless there's another show about nude models on. We don't know, we haven't seen the brochure yet. So, this may or may not be really innovative comedy, but it'll definitely be in or around the funniest show you'll see this year about nude models... maybe.

A bruised one-man play. Cowards (Radio 4, BBC4). Total Sellout 2005, 2006. If.comedy award-winning director, 2007. ***** ‘witty, sophisticated, totally original... f***ing funny’ - Three Weeks. **** ‘beautifully written, blissfully funny’ - Fest
**** 'original... outstanding... genius' - Edinburgh Evening News. **** 'excellent character actor' - The List.
***** - one4review. 'exquisitely crafted comedy' - Chortle. ‘brilliant on the absurdities of men’ - The Observer

In a show which deconstructs itself, you're never quite sure what's real. Mould and Arrowsmith return to Edinburgh with sketches about time travel, language and Bananaman all wrapped up in an educational and informative slideshow, which is definitely real. Or is it? Yes it is. Is it? Yes.

"Very talented comic actors – Recommended" Time Out.

"Gloriously surreal double-act... left me chuckling uncontrollably", Guardian. "Superbly silly", Time Out. "Britain's most original, fastest-rising comedy duo", Fix Magazine. 2007's cult hit and stars of BBC3's 'Comedy Shuffle' return to conjure fresh delights for lucky minds. Eighties power-suited lothario versus mittens-wearing indie kid. Joyous hybrid of sketches, stand-up, music and wonder.
You love Powershow!

If.Comedy Newcomer nominee 2007 and Funny Women award winner returns with a packed new show. “Razor sharp Lyons” Observer. “This lady has it”, One4review. An hour of high octane hilarity from this rising star. “A natural talent” Three Weeks*****

Witness Tonks doing what he does best - live stand-up. Gasp as he survives the terror of modern living. Delight as he dances with intriguing issues, such as, 'What is a no-bread sandwich?' Wince, as he unravels live on TV during a pro-celebrity football match. And cheer when he finally finds happiness. Winner Time Out Comedian of the Year. "Brilliant" Independent.

‘A Natural Wit and wonderful way with the crowd’ Metro ‘Sold-out shows in 2006/7. Dan Atkinson flicks two fingers to the man, unfortunately the wrong ones. Ends up looking very stupid. More fun than a log flume and less wet. If you need more reasons to come, then don’t bother.

The multi award winning comic and writer of ‘Psister Psycho’ and ‘Take a Break Tales’ returns to Edinburgh for her debut stand up show about thinking things, doing things and regretting things. 'You can’t help but fall for her talent' Metro
'Dark and wonderful… a potential star' Time Out. 'A deliciously warped mind' Chortle