The leading female comedy brand presents a showcase of the best female acts and shows at the Fringe in association with NIVEA. Three preview shows followed by a glittering Awards ceremony with special guests. The Funny Women Fringe Award will be presented to the act or show, that best represents female talent at the Fringe.

After seven sell-out years, BBC Stand Up has changed its name to BBC Comedy Presents.

BBC comedy presents a spectacular month of late night
comedy. Delivering the very best of the comedy circuit and showcasing
the stars of tomorrow, different line-up every night.
Special shows at Pleasance Courtyard on 22nd & 23rd
August, see press for details - bbc.co.uk/comedypresents
Sponsored by 2Entertain.

"The best late night show on the Fringe - brilliant!" Jason Byrne. The legendary. Afterhours is back for a 6th fantastic year with the biggest and best names in comedy! Lots more laughs and happy hour drinking, Previous line-ups have included Dara O Briain, Adam Hills, Ross Noble, Demetri Martin, Daniel Kitson, Nina Conti, Jimmy Carr and many many others.

FRI 1st
ED BYRNE, REG HUNTER, DES CLARKE, LLOYD LANGFORD, ANDREW BIRD(MC)

SAT 2nd
STEPHEN K AMOS, PAUL TONKINSON, IVAN BRACKENBURY, TOM DEACON, MARKUS BIRDMAN(MC)

THUR 7th