With personalities split between an unlikely Scrabble champion, a dandy on the Dole and others, meet Milo's latest selection of funny faces. 'Brilliantly observed' (Scotsgay). 'Undeniably funny' (Chortle.co.uk). Top 10 Show 2012, GQ. 'Ridiculously talente

Improvised period drama parody. Daft plots, silly hats and sillier accents. Includes 2012 Funny Women finalist Viv Groskop (‘Brilliant’, Jo Brand) and award-winning author Christopher Shevlin. It's just like on the telly. Only made up. www.pay-what-you-wa

Award-winning comedy company Mischief Theatre's new hit comedy direct from the West End. 'Sheer continual hilarity' ***** (OneStopArts.com). 'Inches away from defining a new genre' ***** (FemaleArts.com). 'Sublime' ***** (WestEndWilma.com). www.mischiefth

New York comic in unique free admission comedy event. Non-ticketed. ‘An hour with Lewis Schaffer is a hilarious, cathartic, exhilaratingly appalling experience' **** (Kate Copstick, Scotsman). www.lewisschaffer.co.uk

Alan is surrounded by idiots; fortunately, he’s one of them. One of the new generation of Northern Irish comedians makes his Fringe debut. Featuring jokes, misguided anger and a dancing Richard Nixon.

A mixture of silliness, satire and caustic one liners from one of the UK's favourite comedians. She won't change the world, but she will ask the big questions such as dog prams: why?

This year, we will finally decide which place has the best, funniest, or just the most insane comedians as the last battle rages between Aberdeen, Glasgow and The World!

The MacGuffins are back with another hour of fast-paced sketches. 'My favourite sketch comedy group' (Cal McCrystal, MightyBoosh / The Dictator). ‘Hysterically funny ... inspired’ **** (Fest). ‘Brilliantly well-crafted’ **** (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Insanely wit

See the very best comedians at the Fringe, alongside the UK’s best newcomers, at this top-rated comedy selection show. Different line-ups each night, three shows daily! And it's free! Sell-out 2004-2012. www.freefestival.co.uk

Chaos and Order - A True Story. Don’t judge a book by its cover! Jongleurs finalist Naomi Hefter invites you to step in and experience her life of pleasure, pain and utter madness.

Showcasing the best of the Fringe! Girls, gays, greedy or gay for the day - join our acts as they search for the G Spot. A fun-filled hour - different every show - you'd be mad to miss it!

Nominated for Best New Show at 2013 Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival. The antidote to atheist, leftie comedians. 'Comedian with a big future’ **** (Mirror). 'A genuine iconoclast' (Chortle.co.uk). Written for Live at the Apollo.

What are you afraid of? Really?! Us too! Don't let it get you down! Enter our world for an hour of magical, musical and surreal stand-up where playful coping mechanisms will chase your scares away.

Olympic skiing sensation Flange Krammer brings his hit game show from German television screens to the Edinburgh Fringe. Drei, Zwei, Eins mit Flange Krammer.  'Hilarious' **** (Skinny). 'Pure silliness' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). Free!

'Very funny' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Has the hilarity factor' **** (Cream of the Fringe). 'A funny German - the only one!' (KKunst.com). 'Excellent one-liners' (BeeHiveCity.com). Free! www.germancomedian.com

Norris once licked the floor of Euston Station for £5. She would have done it for free. We like doing things for free. That's why we're at the Free Fringe. Dark and ridiculous sleep-deprived comedy.

Douglas Adams said the answer to the big question of Life, the Universe and Everything is 42. I am 42 this year. Find out what I have learned and questions I have.

Want to be a doctor, but can't be bothered with the inconvenience of six years at medical school? This hilarious lecture is for you. 'Extremely funny. Never less than utterly clever' (Telegraph).

Current holders of the Best Student Sketch Group (NationalStudent.com), the Leeds Tealights are back! Directed by Patrick Turpin, the Tealights return with infectious energy and a glorious spread of sketch comedy.