Here are half-a-dozen more must-see acts from this year’s Fringe...
Helen Lederer The Naked Video and Absolutely Fabulous star returns with a first full run after 14 years to spill the beans on the world of showbiz. Helen Lederer: I Might As Well Say It. Underbelly. 5.05pm. Aug 3-25. Suitable for 16+ Jack Docherty The Scottish comedian and star of Scots Squad will be making his first appearance at the Fringe in 25 years. Jack Docherty: Miekelson And Mcglashan – Serious Men. Gilded Balloon At The Museum. 9.00pm. Aug 1-12, 14-27. Suitable for 14+ Rhod Gilbert It’s the ranting Welshman’s first tour in six years, and returns to the Gilded Balloon 16 years after reaching the final of their So You Think You’re Funny? competition. Rhod Gilbert: Work In Very Early Progress. Gilded Balloon. 9.15pm. Aug 20-26. Suitable for 16+ Jan Ravens and Rory Bremner Two of Britain’s top impressionists come together on one bill. She’s Merkel to his Trump. He’s Boris to her Theresa. Underbelly. 3.30pm. Aug 13-19. Suitable for 14+ Jamie Laing and Frances Boule They’re sharing tales from on and off the set of Made in Chelsea and the posh pair are ready to paaaah-tay! Private Parts. Underbelly. 3.30pm. Aug 23-25. Suitable for 14+ John Culshaw and Bill Dare Unscripted, spontaneous comedy and conversation from the impressionist and the legendary comedy writer/ producer. Politicians, sports personalities and celebrities – they’re all are up for roasting. The Great British Take Off. Gilded Balloon 1.30pm. Aug 13-26. Suitable for all