The Edinburgh Festival Fringe was one of the many artistic casualties of the global pandemic, meaning the streets of the Capital have remained free of the usual August hubbub since the last full edition was held back in 2019.
The return of the event, scheduled to take place from August 5-29, will be welcomed by all those who missed the annual cultural feast, as well as business owners who rely on the huge number of visitors that flock to the city.
Comedy fans are already scouring the programme for the must-see standup sets and for fans of Taskmaster – the show that challenges comedians to a series of hilarious challenges – there are no shortage of familiar faces in the programme.
The majority of Taskmaster contestants started out with Edinburgh shows, including presenters ‘little’ Alex Horne’ and the Taskmaster himself – Greg Davies.
Here are the 11 shows featuring comedians from the programme that you can book tickets for now on the Fringe website.
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9. Richard Herring: RHLSTP
Yet another Taskmaster champion, Richard Herring lifted the series 10 trophy. He'll be bringing his 'Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast' (or 'RHLSTP' as the cool kids are calling it) to Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms from August 3-14 at 1pm each day. Expect different big names from the world of comedy and beyond - with the inevitable emergency questions. Photo: Contributed
10. Jamali Maddix: King Crud
Placing fourth behind eventual winner Sarah Kendall, Jamali Maddix has also become a familiar face on television thanks to appearances on 'Frankie Boyle's New World Order' and 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks'. He promises to tackle "more home truths and universal issues" in new show 'King Crud' at the Pleaance Grand from August 25-27 at 11.20pm. Photo: Contributed
11. Sophie Duker: Hag
Sophie Duker is currently on television battling for the series 13 crown, six points behind leader Chris Ramsey. Her new show 'Hag' will be at the Pleasance Courtyard at 7.30pm most evenings. Photo: Contributed