⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A packed Fringe experience with 15 shows, two late nights, Best of the Fests and a two-hour Massaoke! Among the honourable mentions, Hasan Al-Habib brings sharp, thoughtful comedy about family, divorce and religion, while Truthmachine offers an intriguing immersive lie-detector experience. Massaoke was the spectacular finale: a packed singalong party of classic rock, glitter, smoke and flames that had everyone on their feet from midnight into the early hours.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ A brilliantly imaginative and freakish take on modern man. Rob Preston’s solo debut is packed with memorable characters, belly laughs and cringe-worthy moments. From a bizarre pub quizmaster and dancing barber to a young Londoner and an aspiring “writer of stories”, Rob transforms snippets of real life and social media into an unforgettable hour of comedy. Fresh, clever and full of pathos, this is a Fringe show well worth seeing now.

An original, fun and breezy hour of chaos and irreverence you won’t see anywhere else. Ted Hill, recently awarded Ant & Dec’s Golden Buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent, brings his unique autistic perspective to an imaginative multimedia show. With PowerPoint, puppets, GeoGuessr, audience feedback and a “Small Talk Machine”, Ted constantly tests how weird he can be. Chaotic, creative and refreshingly original — embrace the weird!

A masterclass in comedy and pathos. Michael John Ciszewski’s “Mother Superior” is a beautifully crafted hour of laughter, love and heartbreaking storytelling as he attempts to canonise his mother. From 9/11 and the HIV/AIDS crisis to his childhood, sexuality and comedy career, Michael holds the audience spellbound. Hilarious, moving and deeply personal, this is a show that deserves to be sold out every day.