Work in Progress shows are often fairly haphazard affairs, where the performers may refer to notes, happily follow comedic dead ends, and guage the audience’s reaction to different material and punchlines.
The positives for an audience is that for a small price they get to see a big name in a tiny venue deliver what is often an entirely unique performance never to be repeated.
It’s often also the case the the material has actually been pretty well developed between the listing being submitted for the Fringe programme and the show itself – equating to even more of a bargain.
This means they often sell out quite far in advance, so if you fancy any of these, don't delay booking them on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe website.
9. Rachel Parris
Bafta Award-winning star of the Mash Report and Live at the Apollo Rachel Parris is back in Edinburgh for four nights only. Catch her Work in Progress at the Pleasance Courtyard at 5.40pm from August 9-13. Photo: Kate Green
10. Mawaan Rizwan
Actor, writer and comedian Mawaan Rizwan is set to star in his own six-part BBC television series, having already appeared in the likes of Taskmaster, Live at the Apollo, Friday Night Live and Big Fat Quiz. He'll be at the Pleasance Courtyard trying out new material at 9.30pm from August 4-8 and 9-13. Photo: Joe Maher