Search: 5-10 - Edinburgh Festival Guide

2012 brought the wettest summer in a century. 2013 brings a brand new character comedy show from rising star Kieran Hodgson (The Alan Partridge Movie). 'Hilarious' ***** (Daily Telegraph). **** (Metro.co.uk). **** (FestMag.co.uk).

Abandoned in the woods, Hansel and Gretel must escape the clutches of a hungry witch. 'If you think there is nothing new to be found in traditional tales, C theatre's creative approach could surprise you' (EdinburghGuide.com). www.ctheatre.com

Happiness is bullshit. Rhys will explain. No refunds. Winner Best Newcomer 2012, Sydney Comedy Festival. ‘Check your moral outrage and political correctness at the door’ **** (Herald Sun).

Ian Smith (BBC2's Popatron, Sky's Officially Special) is an award-winning stand-up comedian. This is his debut hour about that tricky, restrictive theme, anything. It'll be lots of fun. ‘Fantastically funny’ (Times). ***** (ThreeWeeks). **** (Scotsman).

Fan of the past Mat Ewins presents hitherto unknown truth facts about the history of comedy in this fun character/sketch show. 'An incredibly silly, odd and very entertaining hour' (FringeReview.co.uk).

Class of 2003, assemble! Melbourne Festival Barry Award Nominees 2013 and Foster’s Award-winners, Max and Ivan (BBC Radio 4, BBC3) spin a bewitching tale of love, loss and shatterproof rulers. ‘Hugely ambitious and impressive’ (Guardian).

Inhabiting a dingy artist's studio, best friends Matt and Swanny find their relationship tested by jealousy, desire and secrets. Multimedia exploration of the depths of love, intimacy and the dangers of trust. New writing from an emerging company.

Character comedy from the character comedian who dares to say what everyone’s thinking, and saying. 'Our new favourite character act' (Spoonfed.co.uk). 'Like being beaten with a stick of funny' (BroadwayBaby.com).

Shakespeare's most gruesome play reimagined as a living, breathing, bleeding graphic novel. Set against the backdrop of post-Communist Russia, this adaptation combines timeless Shakespearean traditions with gritty modern themes: how far will you go for revenge?

An unlikely meeting leads to love between a paralysed man and a practical lady. Beautiful theatre exploring love and the human spirit. Inspired by the short stories of Naguib Mafhouz and other Egyptian literary influences.