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The true story of a woman who changed her life while her sibling changed his gender, and the baby who made it all happen. ‘Engaging, poignant ... the most incredibly riveting tale’ **** (Lennie MacPherson, Guardian, Canada).

Returning to the Fringe for another unmissable year, the beautifully black-tied Gargoyles delight with their fantastic mix of jazz, pop, and Disney! 'Stand-out a cappella of the Fringe' ** *** (FringeReview.co.uk). www.theoxfordgargoyles.co.uk

Star of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock the Week, returns to Edinburgh with a new show for a limited run. 'Hilarious and unforgettable' (Scotsman).

Catch four of the hottest new acts on the comedy circuit in its ninth year of Pleasance's Comedy Reserve. This year's group of outstanding newcomers are: Jack Barry, John Hastings, Tez Ilyas and Tom Toal.

Riotous comedy cabaret troupe. Astonishing physical skills and orchestrated mayhem. Tiger taming, bullet catching, knife throwing, motorbike madness. Part Monty Python, part Cirque du Soleil. 'Comedy magic' (Independent). 'Laugh out loud entertainment' (Evening Standard). ‘Pure showmen’ (Stage).

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2013, Romesh Ranganathan brings his highly anticipated debut show to Edinburgh, which has already won Best Show at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Extraordinarily hilarious' (ThreeWeeks).

Wunderkammer (noun): a cabinet of wonders; where curiosities and rarities are exhibited. Internationally acclaimed Circa return for the first time in four years with a breathless cocktail of circus and cabaret. 'White-hot, funny and sexy' (Stage).

A timeless fairy tale of love, magic and adventure. Jack Swindle is a smooth-talking grifter cursed by a bad Tarot reading. ‘Beautifully executed’ (SF Chronicle). ‘An excellent piece of theatre, magic and storytelling’ (WhatsOnStage.com).

2012's 5-star, award-winning show returns following its national tour. Inspired by the story of a miner entombed in a tunnel during WW1. The Trench blends LET’s trademark physical storytelling, verse, puppetry and live music to spellbinding effect.

Prepare yourself as 'the UK's leading comedy magician' (Time Out) returns with an astonishing new show. As seen on BBC2's The Sarah Millican Television Programme, Channel 4's Mash-Up, BBC1's The Magicians. Part comedian, part magician, all scoundrel!