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Nathalie Joly is Yvette Guilbert, queen of Parisian cabaret, friend of Freud (Episode 1-1890: even days), precursor of poetry slam and feminism (Episode 2-1900s: odd days). ‘Mischievous and clever repertoire, outstanding performance’ (Ariane Mnouchkine).

Gary's just turned 40, but he's not bothered. Also, his dad is in fine health. So instead he's written some new jokes. From Mock the Week. 'Master of the one-liner' (Scotsman).

Winner: Best Performance, Auckland Fringe 2013. A delightfully strange physical comedy about an imaginary friend who makes imaginary friends who make imaginary enemies who make imaginary armies out of imaginary Scotsmen. ‘Impossible not to love’ *** * (Soundpond.net).

Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and nine radio series. One-liners, pictures, stupid, stupid, stupid. ‘He’s fast absurd, and very funny’ (Radio Times). 'No-one can touch Jones when he hits his stride' (Guardian).

Familiar to thousands of music fans as the front man in Idlewild, Roddy Woomble is also a celebrated solo songwriter. The show features material from his solo albums, alongside Idlewild numbers. 'This is a distinctly lovely affair' (NME).

Hello Edinburgh. I have my own TV show in Australia and I have won awards for stand-up. I doubt you've ever heard of them so it's pointless bringing it up. 'Brave, funny and thoroughly entertaining' (Sunday Telegraph).

Ever wondered how to fight inequality? What the world would be like without religion? How human trafficking exists in the UK? Join the conversation as we discuss a different issue each day with experts, activists, and faith representatives.

2012 Fosters Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee. ‘His confidence and comic timing would be the envy of the most experienced turn’ (List).

Patsy Reid former fiddle player with Breabach, Catriona Macdonald ex-Blazin’ Fiddles, and Nordic mandola master Marit Fält. They play contemporary and traditional tunes that push their musicianship to the limit, moving from intricate, near-classical arrangements to bass thumping rhythms.

Top South African comedian shares his madness, abseiling the absurd, bouncing between the surreal and cereal! Fully Committied shows why contemporary dance is the answer, how 50 Shades of Grey is a perfect educational tool, etc...