It’s nearly time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to take over the theatres, gyms, hotels, streets and pubs of Scotland’s Capital.
Taking place from August 2-26 (although there are previews in the days running up to the official launch), there are over 3,500 shows taking place, from music and dance, to theatre and spoken word.
The largest - and most high-profile - section of the programme is comedy, with the festival having the reputation of finding the television and film stars of the future.
Everybody from Steve Coogan to Richard Gadd had their big break at the Festival Fringe and many big names return years after initially finding fame.
Here are 13 television and film stars you can catch in 2024.
9. Jack Docherty
From presenting a five-nights-a-week chat show on Channel 5 to his cult sketch show 'Absolutely', Jack Docherty is one of the best known names in Scottish comedy. In recent years he's turned his hand to loosely autobiographic comedy but his latest show, 'Jack Docherty in The Chief – No Apologies', sees him in character as Scot Squad favourite Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson. See him at the Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose from August 2-15. | Contributed
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10. Sue Perkins
Half of comedy double act Mel and Sue (with Mel Giedroyc), Sue Perkins presented 'The Great British Bake Off' for seven years and is the current host of iconic radio show 'Just a Minute'. She's trying out new material in 'A Piece of Work in Progress' at the Pleasance Grand from August 20-26. | Getty Images
11. Mark Thomas
Famous for his political stunts on Channel 4's 'The Mark Thomas Comedy Podcast' and his series of 'Dispatches' investigations taking on everyone from Coca-Cola to the arms industry, Mark Thomas' latest show, 'Gaffa Tapes', is on at The Stand Comedy Club from July 31-August 26. | Getty Images
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12. Paul Merton
Paul Merton is a real Edinburgh Festival Fringe favourite and the 'Have I Got News For You?' star is back this year with 'Paul Merton and Suki Webster's Improv Show'. See him weave comedy magic from audience suggestions at the Pleasance Courtyard from August 9-19. | Getty Images