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Edinburgh during the Fringe is a wonderland of wit, comedy, dance, drama and general feel-good furore. Walking up the Royal Mile, the street performers and excited crowd join in a common purpose: to entertain and to be entertained. Edinburgh becomes a haven of hilarity and happy times.

The Best of Edinburgh Showcase Show, at 1.10pm at the Pleasance, is the perfect appetiser for those deciding what to see. On Friday five excellent comedians whetted our palates for more.

Host Damian Clark erupted on stage with mirth in his eyes, the usual front row introductions as funny as anticipated. First comedian Carl Donnelly satiated the audience’s appetite with a string of real life predicaments, humour in the mundane. Then Jake Yapp treated us to a quick overview of the entire Fringe, a mini-tour of the unexpressable perfectly phrased. John Hastings delivered a tirade of wit and ironic observation that redefined humour. Finally, Jess Robinson gave a delightful impersonation of a variety of singers, finishing with Julie Andrews does “All About the Bass,” a crazy combination of saccharin and street wise. Check out the full programme of the Fringe below:

Edinburgh Fringe: www.edfringe.com (from 5 to 29 August 2016)

Around Edinburgh:

Science comes to life at Dynamic Earth.

The sheer beauty of Arthur’s Seat.