Brian Ferguson’s diary

The bright red double decker has been a tempting sight throughout the Fringe at the end of South College Street.

But Bob Slayer’s Blundabus proved to be the perfect refuge from biblical downpours on Monday night – particularly as it led to the most maverick discovery of the month so far.

Jangling jester Jolly Goodfellow, aka Rumpel “the worldly wild card”, is making his Fringe debut as part of a somewhat unhinged mission to perform in every country in Europe, including several 24-hour stints. Among the remarkable array of testimonials on his website are descriptions of his “giddy physical buffoonery”, “Fool with a capital F” and, from Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons: “I like your voice.”

Hop aboard Bob’s Blundabus at 11:15pm to join his journey. l Talking of jangling, of nerves this time, I’ve survived a few front-row experiences at the Fringe already, the latest under the gaze of drag act, Myra Dubois.

The torrential rain outside encouraged more than a few 0 Bob Slayer’s Blundabus is giving jester Rumpel a lift