Ok, so now that's outta the way...

I went to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh at the weekend, I'm still surprised by the number of people that don't know what it is, but seeing as you're here, you'll have seen the previous post about it, and are full of knowledge, so you're safe!

Some people I would recommend you see if you're over that way:

Foil Arms and Hog Comedy Doesn't Pay (Fringe link) - Dubliners Sean Finegan, Conor Mc Kenna and Sean Flanagan. Sold out everywhere they go, this 3 piece sketch group combine bizarre acting with superb writing to display some of the finest comedy seen in these parts.

Keeping with the Irish theme, I'd recommend Catherine Brogan - Poetry Hitch (Fringe Link), as part of the Free Fringe (yes it's FREE!). Poetry Hitch will give a flavour of what it’s like to be a hitch-hiker, joining in on all the highs and lows of this low impact, low cost form of transport. How can the arts and poetry survive in these uncertain economic time?

Relaxed and improvisatory, Andrew Bird (Fringe Link) is one of those rare comedians who makes friends with his audiences in an instant. Childlike, witty and incredibly perceptive, ' If the ‘mates chatting down the pub’ style of conversational comedy is your bag, you can’t go far wrong with Andrew Bird.' - Chortle

This is getting great reviews: Bryony Kimmings - 7 Day Drunk (Fringe Link) Bryony Kimmings has always had a rocky relationship with alcohol. It seems that drinking is intrinsically linked to her confidence and self worth as an artist and is to blame for some of her most genius as well as her most hideous creations. She puts her liver to the test as she explores the effects of alcohol on creativity in her latest show.

Hairy Feet (Bunty and Bodkins) - as part of the Free Fringe. The tallest twin comedy double act, in Birmingham, combine songs, sketches, long legs and Danny Devito impressions to deliver unadulterated silliness and wild energy bizarreness. Fans of Vic and Bob will love this, come join the world of hairy feet