ADAM HILLS Mess Around Assembly Hall: Rainy Hall 2Nd – 19 Th August at 19.40

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Presents ADAM HILLS Mess Around Assembly Hall: Rainy Hall 2nd – 19 th August at 19.40

‘Hills is astonishingly good at what he does’ --- Chortle 'Stand up so effortlessly brilliant you wonder why some comedians even get out of bed' ––– The Guardian 'Hills is comedy sunshine and its rather nice to bask in his glow.' ––– The Scotsman

In 2010 Adam based his Edinburgh show around the audience, made a stuffed toy a hero, and raised cash for the Sick Kids. He's back to do it all again.

Everyone’s favourite Antipodean comedian and the nicest man in comedy (**fact**), 2012 Logie Most Popular Presenter award-winner and triple Perrier Nominee Adam Hills returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with his critically acclaimed show Mess Around. Adam will be performing at the AssemblyAssembly Hall at 7.40pm for a limited run only from 333rdrdrd ––– 191919 ththth August. A sign interpreter will also be joining Adam on stage every Sunday evening.

Mess Around sees Adam throw any script out of the window and devote his entire show to improvised fun with his audience. Anything can happen on stage ... and it often does! Mess Around shows Adam at his spontaneous best, feeding off stories taken from the audience with a theme which evolves throughout the show’s run. No script, no plan, no idea.

During its sold out 2010 Edinburgh run, Mess Around saw Adam hold a staged wedding with a member of the audience; raise over £8,000 for a children’s hospital in an impromptu charity drive with the aid of ‘Honker’ (a soft toy gift from an audience member during his first show); and enlist the help of comedian friends to hold a charity auction involving Jason Byrne’s underpants and plenty of chaos.

Refreshing and unique, Adam makes the audience and their stories the stars of the show while he conducts the action with his trademark laid-back style with unpredictable and hilarious consequences.

Three times nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award, Adam’s solo shows are established highlights at the Adelaide Fringe, the Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Edinburgh Fringe, where he regularly sells over 10,000 tickets in the month. He has also been awarded Australia’s Helpman Award for Best Comedy Performance , and has received the Best of the Fest, and Forth Fringe Award from Edinburgh Fringe critics.

As the host of his own music quiz show in Australia, Spicks and Specks , Adam Hills is seen by more than 1.2 people on a weekly basis. He has also just hosted his very own chat show on ABC Australia entitled Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight . His UK TV appearances include Live at the Apollo (BBC ONE), Mock The Week (BBC 2),

For all press enquiries, press tickets, interviews requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Beth Hayworth at Alison Peters PR [email protected] 07810 238 851 /[email protected] 07580 983 361

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The Charlotte Church Show (Channel 4) and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC TWO). He has also presented his own half-hour special on Comedy Central as well as hosting two series of Four At The Store (BBC Radio 4), 4 in a Field (BBC Radio 4) and co-presented We Say Tomay-to on Radio 2.

Adam Hills released his debut UK DVD release on 31 st October 2011. “Inflatable” is an exclusive release for HMV and released by Universal Pictures (UK). Adam will also be hosting Channel 4’s coverage of the London 2012 Para-Olympics this August.

Web: www.alisonpeterspr.net Web: www....assemblyfestival.com Twitter: @adamhillscomedy

LISTING INFORMATION Venue: Assembly Hall: Rainy Hall Time: 19.40 Running Time: 60mins Dates: 2nd – 19 th August Tickets: £12 (£11); 2nd , 3 rd , 6 th , 7 th , 8 th , 9 th , 14 th , 15 th , 16 th . 20 th , 21 st , 22 nd and 23 rd August £13 (£12) 4 th , 5 th , 10 th , 11 th , 12 th , 17 th , 18 th and 19 th August Bookings: assemblyfestival.com, 0131 623 3030 or Assembly box offices at Assembly Hall and Assembly Roxy, George Square

MEDIA CONTACT Beth Hayworth e: [email protected] m: 07580983361, [email protected]

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CHARLIE BAKER Freshly Baked Pleasance Below 1 st – 26 th August at 7:15pm

“A superior take on the modern showman” - The Guardian **** - The Scotsman

‘Lets Dance For Comic Relief 2011’ winner Charlie BakerBaker, is bringing his hotly anticipated follow up to his Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe award winning show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Charlie will be playing to audiences daily from 1st – 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th ) at the Pleasance Below at 7.15pm

Charlie’s stand-up has seen him tour the country this year to sold out audiences and has received rave reviews.

His instant likeability and charming delivery style has made him a popular face on TV panels shows having appeared as team captain on A Short History Of Everything Else (C4), two series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2), Rob Brydon’s Christmas Special (BBC1) and The Comedy Store (Comedy Central).

Charlie Baker is a versatile talent, not only a much in demand stand-up comedian, but also a accomplished and highly acclaimed jazz-singer and actor which has seen him star in The IT Crowd (Channel 4), Dr Who (BBC1), Miranda (BBC2). He has given the definition of entertainer a modern twist and there is no one else quite like him on the circuit.

Freshly Baked is his most personal show to date. The story of an unpopular but confident showbiz boy who finds salvation in love, comedy and baked goods.

www.offthekerb.co.uk / Twitter: @TCharlieBaker

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Pleasance Beneath Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) Time: 7.30pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23rd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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Dead Cat Bounce Howl Of The She-Leopard Pleasance One 1 st – 26 th August at 10:30pm “The sheer power of that performance ensures a good time’s had by all.” - Chortle "One of the funniest damn acts on the planet. ***** – Time Out

Part rock band, part international comedy sensation, part three guys who spend an uncomfortable amount of time together, Dead Cat Bounce have been touring the world relentlessly for the last three years, becoming one of the most exciting live acts on the planet. Now they’re returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with their brand new show ‘How‘Howllll Of The She ––– Leopard’ . Ready to rock Edinburgh’s knickers off, Dead Cat Bounce will be performing at Pleasnce One throughout the Festival (excluding Monday 13 th August) at 10.30pm.

Dead Cat Bounce have performed their rocking stage show to packed houses and critical acclaim at all the major international comedy festivals, including: the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival , where they were awarded the Time Out Jury Prize in 2010 and the People’s Choice Award in 2011. As seen on Channel 4, BBC 3 and BBC Comedy online.

The trio have also just completed their first feature film, "Discoverdale"- a documentary which followed the unlikely events leading to them joining legendary hair-rock band Whitesnake.

Dead Cat Bounce are Demian Fox (drums), Shane O’Brien (bass), and James Walmsley (guitar, lead vocals). www.deadcatbounce.ie / Twitter: @deadcatbounceie

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Pleasance One Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) Time: 10.30pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23rd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th, 24 th – 26 th August)

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DES BISHOP Des Bishop Likes To Bang Venue 2 1 st – 26 th August at 9:00pm

***** - The Guardian “Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle" - Chortle, UK “Funny, erudite and effortlessly delivereddelivered” - The Scotsman, UK

Des Bishop likes to bang and he’s not afraid to show it. Combining his love of hip hop, beatboxing, audience participation and a newfound passion for drumming, the Queens native, bred in Dublin, is back in Edinburgh this August to have fun with wordplay in this brand new show.

Following critical acclaim across the board the previous two years for performances of his highly commended show, My Dad Was Nearly James Bond , Des BishopBishop, is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to debut his hotly anticipated new show, Des Bishop Likes to Bang.Bang. Catch Des nightly throughout the Fringe at Venue 2 at 9.00pm (excluding Monday 13 th and Monday 20 th August).

Star of RTE’s award-winning documentary series In The Name Of The Fada , Des has won countless international praise for his personal, knuckle-biting recount of an issue close to everyone’s heart. A memoir to his late father in the show My Dad Was Nearly James Bond won critical acclaim across the board at the 2010 and 2011 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Following the success of the show, Des has since released a book under the same name.

As a native New Yorker, Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He has since carved out a highly successful career in stand up comedy and is one of the most in-demand comics on Irish television; having had three acclaimed television series on RTE. He has released four stand-up DVDs including Des Bishop Live (2005), Tongues (2008) and Desfunctional (2009); all reaching top ten in the DVD charts.

The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and insightful comic observations make Des Bishop a "must-see" for fans of unique, enquiring and entertaining comedy. For further details please visit www.desbishop.com or www.lisarichards.ie

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Venue 2 Address: Appleton Tower, Crichton Street, Newington, EH8 9LE Date: 1st - 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th and Monday 20 th August) Time: 9:00pm Box Office: 0131 623 3030/ www.assemblyfestival.com Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 21 st – 23 rd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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EDINBURGH COMEDY GALA 2012 IN AID OF WAVERLEY CARE Tuesday 23 rd August 7.30pm, Edinburgh Festival Theatre

HOSTED BY JOSH WIDDICOMBE & SEANN WALSH

With special guests ;;; Andrew Lawrence, Charlie BBakerakeraker,,,, Dana Alexander, Daniel Simonsen, David O Doherty, Dead Cat BounceBounce,, Des BishopBishop,,,, James Acaster, Jason Byrne, Jimeoin, Marcus BrigstoBrigstocke,cke, Mark Watson, Marlon DavisDavis,, Neil DelamereDelamere,, Paul ChowdhryChowdhry,, Russell Kane, Sarah Pacsoe, Shappi Khorsandi, Simon EvansEvans,, Suzi Ruffell and more to be confirmed!

After the successes of the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Edinburgh Comedy Galas, OffOffOff The Kerb Productions are proud to present a bigger and even more brilliant night of stand-up for comedy fans at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. COMEDY GALA 2012 ininin aidaidaid ofofof Waverley Care will be hosted this year by Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh on Tuesday 23 rd August at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre. Book early to avoid missing Edinburgh’s biggest comedy event.

The Comedy Gala 2012 in aid of Waverley Care will feature the cream of the comedy crop at this year’s Fringe and, as with previous years will also be recorded for television. Meaning that even if you can’t make it to the Festival you won’t be missing out on all of the fun.

Set to be the Festival’s biggest comedy event this August, the Edinburgh Comedy Gala will showcase some of the finest comedic talent at the Fringe in aid of Waverley Care, Scotland’s largest charity providing care and support to people living with HIV and Hepatitis C.

With some very exciting big names already signed up to take part in this year’s show plus more to be announced, Comedy Gala 2012 In Aid of Waverley Care promises to be the highlight of any comedy fan’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival Diary.

**The Edinburgh Comedy Gala 2012 will be recorded by Open Mike Productions for BBC THREE**

www.offthekerb.co.uk / www.waverleycare.org

LISTINGS INFORMATION

COMEDY GALA 2012 – Hosted by Josh Widdicombe and Seann Walsh In aid of Waverley Care

Venue: Edinburgh Festival Theatre Address: 13-29 Nicholson Street Date: Tuesday 23 rd August 2012 Time: 7.30pm Box Office: 0131 529 6000 / www.eft.co.uk Ticket Prices: £25

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JOSH WIDDICOMBE The Further Adventures of… Pleasance Beneath 1 st – 26 th August at 7:30pm

'This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year.' - The Scotsman “His talent for comedy is priceless.” – Evening Standard

2011’s Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Josh Widdicombe, returns to the festival this year with his hotly-anticipated follow up to his sell out debut show. Josh will be playing ‘The Further Adventures of… ’ to audiences daily from 1 st – 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th and Thursday 23 rd August) at the Pleasance BeneathBeneath.

Star of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week and BBC1’s Live At The Apollo , Josh's eagerly awaited brand new show deals with his inability to embrace adventure in his life, his continued frustration with everything he comes into contact with. Unable to relax and enjoy life, Josh has instead decided it is everyone else that is at fault for his lack of enthusiasm for leaving the house.

Since his first gig in January 2008 Josh has had a remarkable impact on the comedy circuit. In just four years he has been named Loaded Lafta Best Newcomer Nominee 2012, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2011, Chortle Best Breakthrough Act nominee 2011, FHM Stand Up Hero winner 2010 (ITV4), Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2010.

Now regarded as one of the best up-and-coming acts in the UK, Josh is in constant demand at clubs and theatres across the nation both in his solo shows and as support for the likes of Stephen Merchant, Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges and Michael McIntyre.

Outside the realms of stand-up, Josh has been busy taking part as a regular in two series of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week , Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The 02 2012 , Mock The Week (BBC1), The Rob Brydon Show (BBC2), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Edinburgh Fest Comedy Gala (BBC 3), BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends , Arthur Smith’s Balham Bash, BBC Radio 5Live’s Fighting Talk and Absolute Radio’s Rock n’ Roll Football. Also an accomplished writer, Josh has written regularly for Guardian Sports online plus TV show’s such as Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats .

Josh will be touring the UK this autumn. Visit www.offthekerb.co.uk for further information and dates. www.joshwiddicombe.com / Twitter: @@joshwiddicombejoshwiddicombe

VENUE DETAILS Venue: Pleasance Beneath Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excl Mon 13 th and Thurs 23 rd August) Time: 7.00pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 22nd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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MARCUS BRIGSTOKE The Brig Society Assembly Hall: Rainy Hall 2 nd – 27 th August at 9.10pm

“Dazzling, inspired, perfectly observed. I’ve yet to see anything funnier” - Daily Telegraph “Intelligent, dark, subtle stuff” - The Observer

One of Britain’s finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus BrigstockeBrigstocke, is taking his hotly anticipated new show “The Brig Society” to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. The award-winning comedian is a firm favourite with festivalgoers and his new show promises to be as quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work. Marcus will be performing nightly at the AssemblyAssembly Hall: RainRainyy Hall at 9.10pm

“The Brig Society” will, through the persuasive medium of jokes and anecdotes tackle the trivialities and complexities of life with joyful silliness and vengeful ire and it will change the world.

This is The Brig Society. An invitation to re-engineer all the crappy systems that don't help us to be happy, and live well and listen to good music and dance and eat whatever cheese we want to eat...

Marcus’s talent was noted early on in his career in 1996 when he won the BBC New Comedian Award at the Edinburgh Festival. He is now regarded as a major comedy, writing and acting talent, performing stand up nationally to sell out audiences around the UK and globally at international comedy festivals.

BBC Radio 4 has become somewhat of a second home to him with regular appearances on The Now Show and Just A Minute , and he has notched up an impressive list of TV credits including team captain on Argumental (DAVE) and the host of BBC4’s The Late Edition and I’ve Never Seen Star Wars.

Marcus is the king of satirical comedy. There’s not much that hasn't come under his comedic gaze with blisteringly funny results. This is The Brig Society. www.marcusbrigstocke.com / Twitter: @marcusbrig

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Assembly Hall: Rainy Hall Address: Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th Time: 9.10pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £10 (2nd August) Off Peak - £12/£11 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23rd August) Peak – £13/£12 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th August) Top - £14 / £13 (24 th – 25 th August)

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MARLON DAVIS Enter The Davism Pleasance Hut 1 st – 26 th August at 7:15pm

***** --- Three Weeks ‘Bursts onto stage like a breath of fresh air’ – Chortle ‘Charming observationalist’ –––Time Out

FHM Stand-Up Hero 2009 winner, Marlon Davis , is bringing his hotly anticipated debut show, Enter The Davism , to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer. Marlon will be playing to audiences daily from 1 st – 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) at the Pleasance Hut at 7.15pm.

This debut show from one of comedy’s fastest rising stars will see Davis skilfully take audiences on a journey around familiar places we can all relate to such as the workplace, visits to the doctors and parenthood - all delivered with his impish charm.

Davis is quickly climbing the comedy ladder and becoming regarded as one of the hottest new names on the circuit. His refreshing observations has seen Marlon named as FHM Stand Up Hero 2009 winner, Channel 5’s So You Think Your Funny 2006 finalist, Laughing Horse 2006 finalist and Amused Moose Laugh Off 2006 semi finalist.

Alongside his stand up talents, this bright young comedian is also a respected actor and writer. With a Brown Eyed Boy series on MTV under his belt he also featured in and wrote for the series, Secret Life of Hoodies (Paramount).

Other TV and radio appearances include; Steven K Amos Show (BBC Two), ITV4’s FHM Stand UP Hero 2010 , The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), BBC 1 Xtra Live, BBC Radio 4’s Arthur Smith’s Balham Bash and BBC Radio 7’s Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show. www.marlondavis.co.uk / Twitter: @Marlon_Davis

VENUE DETAILS Venue: Pleasance Hut Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th ) Time: 7.15pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £10/£8.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 22nd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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NEIL DELAMERE DelaMere Mortal Pleasance Above 1st – 26 th August at 9.00pm

**** --- The Scotsman “If you’ve yet to see Neil live, make this the year…a master’ ––– The Scotsman “““One“One lean, mean comedy killing ––– machine’ – The Herald

One of the most in demand comics on Irish Television, Neil Delemare , is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with his highly anticipated brand new show, DelaMere Mortal. Catch the Irish Funny man nightly throughout the Fringe at the PleasPleasance ance Above at 9.00pm . No gimmicks, no hooks, this is simply comedy at its finest and most intelligent.

Neil is currently one of the biggest names on the Irish comedy scene thanks to his regular appearances on RTE's The Panel and taking over from Ed Byrne to present Just For Laughs in which he interviews fellow comedians at the Montreal Comedy Festival in his own charming County Offaly lilt.

You may also recognise him from this side of the water after his guest stints on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1) , Stand Up For The Week (Channel 4) and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store as well as regular appearances on BBC's weekly comedy panel game-show, The Blame Game .

With his likeable manner and proneness to flights of fancy, Neil takes joy in the mundane aspects of life, rendering them hilarious to his audiences. This is proven by the successful 5 star rated tours of his Bookmarks and Crème Delamere shows which have taken him to the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as well as performances all over Ireland and at the prestigious Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival. Between his riffs on the everyday weird occurrences in his own life and his delight in direct crowd interaction and rapport Neil's stand up is equally genius on and off script.

Need any more assurance of this Irish man's charm and wit then check out his DVD's No Message (2007) and Crème Delamere (2009) which have achieved platinum status before heading up to see the man himself. Neil’s third DVD, Implement of Divilment , was released autumn 2011. www.lisarichards.ie /// www.neildelamere.com

VENUE DETAILS Venue: Pleasance Above Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th ) Time: 9.00pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £10/£8.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 22nd August) Peak – £11/£9.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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PAUL CHOWDHRY What’s Happening White People? Pleasance Two 1 st – 26 th August at 9:50pm

“A star in the making” – Daily Telegraph “Naturally funny… Chowdhry has the balance of humour and honesty just right” – The Metro

Star of Channel 4's Stand-Up For The Week , Paul ChowdhryChowdhry, returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer with his brand new show, WhatWhat’s’s Happening White People? Paul will be playing to audiences daily from 1 st – 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) at Pleasance Two. Strap yourself in for an hour of Chowdhry’s highly charged dry observational humour tapping into the multicultural diversity of contemporary Britain

Paul Chowdhry has been critically acclaimed as the UK’s number one Asian comedian, with over an outstanding 3 million 'YouTube' hits. Inspired by comedians such as the late Richard Prior, George Carlin and Sam Kinison, Paul is one of the few comics with the ability and diversity to effortlessly straddle the urban and main stand-up circuits as an international headline act - with his highly charged dry observational humour tapping into the multicultural diversity of contemporary Britain.

Paul’s talents extends past the realms of stand-up and has also starred in numerous acting roles in high profile theatrical film releases including: ‘ Swinging With The Finkles’ alongside Martin Freeman and Jerry Stiller, ‘ Colour Me Kubrick’ with John Malkovich, ‘Rogue Trader’ with Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel and ‘It Was An Accident’ alongside Thandie Newton.

In addition to ‘ Stand Up For The Week’ , his varied TV appearances includes: BBC1’s weekly topical politics show ‘This Week’ presented by Andrew Neil, ‘Comedy Central At The Comedy Store’, presenting MTV’s ‘Comedy Weekend’ , plus appearances on ‘ The World Stands Up’ and ‘The All-New Comedy Store’ for Paramount Comedy Channel and USA’s Comedy Central. Paul will also be back with the team for a brand new 10 week run of critically acclaimed Chanel 4 series 'Stand-Up For The Week' in late April.

Paul is also set to the tour the UK this autumn including one night at the Hammersmith Apollo on 22 nd September where he will be recording his debut stand-up DVD, set for release by Universal Pictures (UK) on Monday 19 th November. Pre-orders are available now via www.amazon.co.uk .

Paul will be touring the UK this autumn. Visit www.offthekerb.co.uk for further information and dates. www.paulchowdhry.com / @paulchowdhry

VENUE DETAILS Venue: Pleasance Two Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) Time: 9.50pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23 rd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

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PHILL JUPITUS Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2012

You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here… Stand One 333rdrdrd ––– 262626 ththth August at 6.45pm

Phill Jupitus IS Porky The Poet in 'Twenty'Twenty----sevenseven years on The Jam House 4 ththth ––– 252525 ththth August at 4.00pm

With a sold out run and critical acclaim across the board, star of Never Mind The Buzzcocks , Phil JupitusJupitus, took Edinburgh by storm last year. Now he is set to return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival again this summer with two brand new shows.

You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here… U Boat Captain, Welsh porn star, Dutch roadie or noted broadcaster and comedian? Like Camberwick Green, you're never sure who will be coming out of the box as Phill takes to stage nightly throughout August at TheThe Stand at 6.45pm

Veteran to the world of performing, Jupitus quit working in the Job Centre in 1984 to become a ranting poet, quickly rising to prominence supporting such bands as The Style Council and The Housemartins . After years of sharing his political poems whilst on tour with music legends such as Paul Weller , The Who and Madness he has finally managed to get an hour together of his infamous political poetry…well just about. Back using the moniker ‘Porky The Poet’, Phill will be performing his left-wind punk poetry in his show, Phill JupitusJupitus IS Porky The Poet in 'Twenty'Twenty----sevenseven years on' to audiences at The Jam House at 4.00pm as part of the Free Fringe.

Phill became a familiar face when he became team captain on BBC’2 Pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Twenty three series’ later Phill is the last man standing from the original line-up, his infectious giggle, quick remarks and cheery sarcasm proving a hit with audiences

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Aside from Never Mind the Buzzcocks and his live stand up shows, Phill currently appear s as a regular guest on QI (BBC2). While on BBC Radio 4 Phill is a regular member of the award winning News Quiz in addition to numerous presenting work on such shows as Phill Jupitus’ Comic Strips and The Man Who Bought Hendrix’s Stage .

In the Autumn of 2009 Phill graced the West End stage in the hit musical Hairspray playing Edna Turnblad receiving critical acclaim for his performance. In 2011 Jupitus played King Arthur in the UK and Irish tour of Spamalot and in his most recent stage role he starred in ‘Big Society’ for 19 nights at the Leeds City Varieties.

2010 saw the book release of the ex-host of BBC 6Music’s critically acclaimed breakfast show, Good Morning Nantwich – Adventures In Breakfast Radio , where not only does Phill discover the answer but finds out what really makes the listening nation tick first thing in the morning.

Bringing all his talents to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, Phill will also be starring in the play, Coalition , throughout the Festival at the Pleasance Dome at 2pm.2pm.

VENUE DETAILS Show: You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here… Venue: Stand One Address: 5 York PlacePlace,,,, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB Date: 333 rdrdrd ---26-262626 ththth August (excluding Monday 13 ththth Time: 6.45pm Box Office: 0131 558 7272 / www.thestand.co.uk Ticket Price: £12

VENUE DETAILS Show: Phill Jupitus IS Porky The Poet in 'Twenty'Twenty----sevenseven years on' Venue: The Jam House Address: 5 Queen StreetStreet,,,, Edinburgh, EH2 1JE Date: 444 ththth ---25-252525 ththth August (excluding Monday 13 th August) Time: 4.00pm Box Office: 0131 226 4380 / www.thejamhouse.com Ticket Price: Free

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SEANN WALSH Seann To Be Wild Pleasance Beyond 1 st – 26 th August at 7:50pm

'Sharp, creative observational comedy from a precociousprecocious newcomer. See him now, before the stadium tour' - Sunday Times “Walsh is well on his way to becoming a star attraction” – The Independent "...with the looks, gags and charm to become something quite special, Walsh is this generation's Dylan Moran" - Time Out

Following 2010 and 2011’s sold out Edinburgh shows, comedy’s fastest rising star Seann WalshWalsh, is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August with his hotly anticipated all-new show, Seann To Be Wild . Walsh will be performing his razor-sharp observational comedy nightly at the Pleasance Beyond at 7.50pm.

Star of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week , BBC1’s Live At The Apoll o and Dave’s Argumental, Seann is a charming and charismatic natural born observational storyteller and one of the most frighteningly precocious talents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years.

Within two years of his first comedy performance Seann became the winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year . Shortly after, other accolades included Chortle Best Breakthrough Act Nominee 2010 and Chortle Best Compere Nominee 2011. Seann’s other recent TV appearances include: Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The 02 2012 , Nevermind The Buzzcocks (BBC2), Mock The Week (BBC2), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow (BBC1). Seann will be touring the UK this autumn. Visit www.offthekerb.co.uk for further information and dates. www.seannwalsh.com / Twitter: @seannwalsh

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Pleasance Beyond Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th and Thursday 23 rd August) Time: 7.50pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 22nd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012

SHAPPI KHORSANDI Dirty Looks and Hopscotch Pleasance Forth 1 st – 26 th August at 8:30pm

“Makes live comedy thrilling” – Evening Standard 'Khorsandi's path from exciting new voice to much-loved primetime figure has been well deserved' – The Times ‘It’s this new fierce Shappi Khorsandi that is the great revelation’ – Edinburgh Evening News

Comedian, best-selling author and star of two series of BBC Radio 4’s Shappi Talk, Shappi Khorsandi returns to the Fringe this year with her brand new show, Dirty Looks And Hopscotch . This year’s offering from Khorsandi will tell the story of how as a girl she dreamed impossibly romantic dreams. She still does. But a love affair with a Rockstar - what on earth was she doing, thinking… in heaven’s name wearing? Dirty Looks AAAndAnd HopscotHopscotchchchch is on nightly at the Pleasance Forth at 8.30pm .

In high demand across the UK, Shappi has been touring the UK continuously to sold out theatres for the past three years including a 10 night sold-out run at the Soho Theatre in 2011. The Edinburgh favourite also had the honour of being nominated at the prestigious 2010 British Comedy Awards in the Best Female Comic category up against fellow nominee’s Jo Brand and Sarah Millican.

Shappi has notched up numerous high profile television appearances including; Live At The Apollo (BBC ONE), Channel 4’s Comedy Gala At The O2 (Channel 4), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC ONE), Graham Norton Show (BBC ONE), Friday Night With Jonathan Ross (BBC ONE), Have I Got News For You (BBC ONE), The Bubble (BBC TWO) and her own Comedy Store Special for Comedy Central.

As a sought after cultural commentator, Iranian born Shappi has also appeared on Question Time (BBC ONE) and Woman’s Hour (BBC Radio 4) as well as penning columns for several national newspapers including the Guardian and New Statesman .

Her debut book, the critically acclaimed autobiographical A Beginners Guide To Acting English (Ebury Press) is available now in paperback.

Shappi will be touring the UK this autumn. Visit www.offthekerb.co.uk for further information and dates. www.offthekerb.co.uk / twitter: @ShappiKhorsandi

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Pleasance Forth Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) Time: 8.30pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £11/£9.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23rd August) Peak – £12/£10.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2012

SUZI RUFFELL Let’s Get Ready to Ruffell Pleasance Cellar 1 st – 26 th August at 6.00pm

'Owns the stage so convincingly she could take out a mortgage on it' --- Chortle 'Completely won over, thoroughly enjoyable' - British Comedy Guide

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee and Latitude New Act of the Year finalist, Suzi RuffellRuffell, is bringing her hotly anticipated debut show, Let’s Get Ready to Ruffell , to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this Summer. Suzi will be playing to audiences daily from 1 st – 26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th August) at the Pleasance Cellar at 6.00pm .

Tipped as ‘one to watch’ by Time Out Ruffell opens the door on her inability to grow up, her social ineptitude and desperate need to fit in. Let’s Get Ready to Ruffell is a hilarious insight into life of 20-something with tales of acute embarrassment, terrible bullies and holding desperately on to the fun and freedom of childhood. Anyone for a game of bulldog!?

Ruffell’s engrossing tales and innovative style has seen her supporting star of Stand Up For The Week Josh Widdicombe on his UK Tour this spring and named Laughing Boy New Act of the Year Finalist , Latitude New Act Of the Year Finalist and Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee in the short two years she has been performing.

It can only be a matter of time before this enchanting young performer begins to make a huge impact on the comedy world.

Suzi will also be performing at the Edinburgh Comedy Gala 2012 In Aid Of Waverly Care on 23 rd August due for broadcast on BBC3 later this year. www.suziruffel.co.uk / Twitter: @suziruffell

VENUE DETAILS

Venue: Pleasance Cellar Address: 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9JT Date: 1st -26 th August (excluding Monday 13 th ) Time: 6.00pm Box Office: 0131 556 6550 / www.pleasance.co.uk Ticket Prices: Previews - £5 (1 st – 3rd Aug) Off Peak - £10/£8.50 (6 th – 9th , 14 th – 16 th , 20 th – 23rd August) Peak – £11/£9.50 (4 th – 5th , 10 th – 12 th , 17 th – 19 th , 24 th – 26 th August)