If you are looking to book a show during the remainder of the Fringe, our critics have been busy dashing between performances to give you the inside scoop on what’s worth your time.
These are 17 of the comedy shows that have received a four star review from the Scotsman – and what our arts experts had to say about them.
They can all be booked at www.edfringe.com.
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9. Christian Brighty: Playboy
"There is an exquisite 'sweet spot' where the outrageously silly meets the eye-wateringly witty. It is rarely explored, rarely even found. Call it the comedy clitoris, if you will. But it is the playground of the Bad Baron, Christian Brighty, 'Playboy'." Kate Copstick on Christian Brighty: Playboy (Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33) until August 28). Photo: Contributed
10. Trevor Lock: The Most Interesting Person In The Room
"This is a quintessential Fringe 'experience' rather than a comedy show, as everyone in the room is part of the gig. It is also a display of the most masterful interaction between professional comedian and audience that you will see." Kate Copstick on Trevor Lock: The Most Interesting Person In The Room (PBH's Free Fringe @ Bannermans (Venue 357), until August 28) Photo: Contributed
11. Peter Buckley Hill: How Does He Smell?
"In the basement of the newly and impressively refurbished Canons’ Gait, he himself takes 50 minutes out of your life and makes it exponentially better by way of ridiculous songs and surprising chat." Kate Copstick on Peter Buckley Hill: How Does He Smell? (PBH’s Free Fringe @ Canons’ Gait (Venue 78), until 28 August) Photo: Contributed
12. Morgan Rees: Bi and Large
"Rees is a fine storyteller with an instinctive appreciation for his own ridiculousness. Yet almost in spite of his big, bluff distemper, he’s suffused this introduction with tremendous heart and warmth." Jay Richardson on Morgan Rees: Bi and Large (Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker One) (Venue 33), until 28 August). Photo: Contributed