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Tired of the religion vs science debate, Matt Thomas resolved to do humanity a favour and settle the argument once and for all. A year of theological study later, he's here to present his findings through a mixture of jokes, stories, and costume changes. ‘Well-crafted routines and very good gags’ (Comedy.co.uk). ‘An excellent and intelligent show’ (Everything-Theatre.blogspot.co.uk). ‘A counterweight to those who seem to think that comedy is about telling things you already knew’ (CivillianTheatre.com).

Five ridiculously talented musicians, one award-winning comedian and an audience of all ages - this is going to be fun. Expect toe-tapping tunes, stupid jokes and some general melodious chaos. Everyone’s welcome! If you have kids, a sense of humour or you just enjoy watching brilliant musicians being made to do extraordinary things, this is the show for you. ‘Real talent and tight planning make this a toe-tapping and uproarious cabaret affair’ **** (List).

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival's best musical mayhem. Top comedians plus amazing performers combine to make this an unmissable show. Fresh from their second BBC Radio 4 series, the first band to ever host Never Mind the Buzzcocks are this year rocking an enormous cow. Be there. ‘We can't recommend The Horne Section highly enough- it's simply the best late-night show at the festival and a gigantic heap of fun.’ (Time Out).

Rolling into Edinburgh with a brand new barnstorming show, The Horne Section will yet again provide the festival's best musical mayhem. Top comedians plus amazing performers combine to make this an unmissable show. Fresh from their second BBC Radio 4 series, the first band to ever host Never Mind the Buzzcocks are this year rocking an enormous cow. Be there. ‘We can't recommend The Horne Section highly enough- it's simply the best late-night show at the festival and a gigantic heap of fun.’ (Time Out).

Are you a fan of Hill and Weedon? (Winners of Musical Comedy Awards 2013, Laughing Horse New Act of the Year finalists 2012, as heard on Radio 1). Yes? No? Who? Where are you? You're hungry? Come and experience the Hill and Weedon Fan Club, a powerhouse hour of funny music, sketches, letter reading, amateur orienteering, speed eating, spider poetry, sack racing, beard whispering and the funniest shaped root vegetable ever seen! This is a show you shouldn’t miss, and if you're not a fan yet then you will be now, or maybe not.

After success at the Camden Fringe 2012 with the show Northern Droll, The Sheffield Revue combines sprightly characters with western themes in a sketch comedy show that’s: 'In equal parts erudite and daft' (Viewfromthegods.com). A handpicked cast matched with a committed team of writers promises a variety of sketches and a charming performance of silliness and mirth. The Good, the Bad and the Morally Ambiguous is not one to miss! Previous reviews: 'Clever and entertaining' (Camdenvoyeur.wordpress.com), '...rare and treasured' (BroadwayBaby.com).

A quantum physicist and a vicar walk into a bar ... joining forces to solve a perplexing mystery, they discover the real meaning of faith, knowledge, love and the importance of keeping an open mind. Brand new romantic comedy sci-fi from James Cary, award-winning co-writer of BBC1's Miranda, BBC3's Bluestone 42 and Radio 4's Another Case of Milton Jones. Deep, smart and very funny, in a Hitchhiker's meets Rev kind of way. www.thegodparticleplay.com

After four sell out years playing to 21,000 people, the boys return to bring you all the best sketches from their BBC2 series, plus Edinburgh stage favourites. In their traditional fringe style expect an hour of clean, uplifting fun and silliness. There may even be the odd new sketch thrown in to keep us all on our toes! Performing the show twice daily at 4.30pm and 6.15pm, there's now no excuse to miss the sketch show everyone's talking about. Previous live press: ***** (<i>Herald</i>), ***** (<i>ThreeWeeks</i>), **** (<i>Sunday Express</i>) and many more!

The G Spot is hosted by JoJo Sutherland, Scott Agnew, Susan McCabe, Charlie Ross, Stuart Murphy, Viv Gee and Jay Lafferty. Join acts as they search for the G Spot, or at least try to tickle you pink! A show which will change more than you change your knickers! Three shows a day and all completely different! LGBT friendly – indecent behaviour and language guaranteed. Raising funds for Waverley Care.

Join the graduates of the Fringe Comedy Academy, a unique project supporting the development of emerging comedy talent. Hosted by Susan Morrison with a special headline guest. One night only.