aul Merton and his highly acclaimed Impro Chums are wonders of nature. Impro Chums take audience suggestions and create cascades of fantastic tumbling laughter. Most of the time. The Impro Chums are Paul Merton, Suki Webster, Richard Vranch, Lee Simpson and Mike McShane.

'Every year (they) bring the house down…a testimony to their brilliance and consistency' ***** MIRROR

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

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

Many comics have asked, “What’s the difference between men and women?” Is it that men sometimes do a turd so impressive, they want to show you? In this show, if.comedy Best Newcomer winner Sarah Millican gets to the bottom of it. And finds out whether it’s hairy or not.

'Wonderfully wrong... incredibly funny' METRO

'Her set is as neatly constructed as her individual, triple-punchline jokes' TELEGRAPH

Please note: this show is suitable for over 14s only.

After touring the US and Australia, Brendon Burns returns to his home
away from home that isn’t London – the Pleasance in Edinburgh. Two nights only!
Book Early! Exclaim!

'It would be impossible to imagine the fringe without him *****' THREEWEEKS

Having witnessed a Virgin Train Manager abuse his position, (Hitler would’ve watched admiringly, taking notes), Tom writes to Richard Branson about a random act of kindness causing good to triumph over evil. The SYTYF? Winner and Chortle Nominee returns with a show about making a stand, being proud and speaking French.

'Comedy giant' TIME OUT

'A joy to watch' SCOTSMAN

This show is suitable for over 14s only. We regret that absolutely no latecomers are admitted to this show.

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

Jonny talks mostly about his late brother Arthur (a quite-highly-regarded writer of blurbs - on the back of books etc) with the aid of video, powerpoint presentation and a 2-minute biopic play. From BBC2’s Winging It & the acclaimed ‘House of Windsor’ (Total Sell-Out 2007/08), comes Jonny’s highly-anticipated debut solo show.

ADVISORY: NO UNDER 12s

'Unmissable' ***** LIST

'What a show: box-fresh wit and bitingly original' **** SCOTSMAN

Pleasance Baby Grand is located a short walk from the main courtyard on Drummond Street.

Fresh from Channel 4 and critically acclaimed tour of Great Britain and Ireland, “the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe”(Scotsman, Aug 08), Pappy's Fun Club, return to take Edinburgh, and the record books, by storm.

In 2007 they were nominated for the If.comedy award. In 2008 they won Chortle Best Sketch Act, performed in Australia and had their own shows on Channel 4 and Radio 4. In 2009 they attempt the impossible.

200 sketches. 60 minutes. 1 World Record. Heroic attempt, or spectacular folly? Whether they succeed or fail, it’s “the perfect way to spend an hour” (EdFest magazine, Aug 08).

**All proceeds from this performance go to charities, including Waverley Care, and Special Schools and theatre groups close to Pappy's heart.**

'Impossible to resist… you really should see this' METRO

'Turbo-charged... great jokes' GUARDIAN

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

if.comedy nominee. Comic of the year and best show winner, Time Out 2008. Star of 'Live at the Apollo' and 'The Royal Variety Performance'. 'Sublime ... exhilarating stand-up' (Scotsman)

‘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.

‘One of the best comics around. A consummate raconteur’ (Time Out).

‘One of the funniest men in town’ (The List). SELL OUT 2005-2008. BOOK EARLY!

'Fiercely funny and utterly invigorating' TIMES

'Copper bottomed guarantee of a solid hour’s laughter' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

'Immensely impressive' METRO

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

'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