This week we take a look at the contemporary and dance based comedy acts that will be appearing at the fringe. So if you are looking for something that is a bit different, a bit musical or a bit dancey, then these will be the shows you must go and see.

Contemporary Shows

Apocalypse Wow 

About: As the fringe website describes it:

Ever looked at the world around you? Ever thought about your future in that world and decided the only prudent and logical move is to down tequila and dance on rooftops? This is the end. This is the end, my friends. Coming soon to a pub, tent or wasteland near you. Summer 2016. If we’re still here…

Where: Laughing Horse @ 48 Below (Venue 146)

Cost: Free

Dates: August 4th – 29th

Time: 19:30

Big Angie 

About: If you are a local of Glasgow then this name will sound familiar to you if you are not then you should still come along all the same. If you are looking for a unique brand of magic mixed with trouble, turban and inverted irony then this is the show for you. She has a massive following online of 25,000 people and has been hailed successfully by favourite Scottish comedy writers such as Des Dillon and Fred Macaulay.

Where: C Venues – C soco at ibis (Venue 81)

Cost: Free

Dates: August 14-20th

Time: 22:00

Brendon Burns: Dumb White Guy 

About: I think the best way to describe this show is by the description on the website:

Dear Edinburgh, I’m back on the Free Fringe. Last year’s show was OK. This year’s is way better. You pay what you want if you liked it and nothing if you didn’t. But don’t bring just coins. That’s a dick move… oh, and that Dutch-looking couple of backpackers that keep leaving without paying? I know what you look like f*ckers

Where: Liquid Room Annexe (Venue 276)

Cost: Free

Dates: August 6th – 28th

Time: 18:15

Ed Aczel’s Foreign Policy 

About: If you are looking for a who that is going to make you question the worlds forthcoming apocolypse and the current global maelstrom then this is the shwo you should see. Join Ed as he explores questions such as does your relationship with your next door neighbour have any relation to the fact foreign policy.

Where: Heroes @The Hive (Venue 313)

Cost: £5

Dates: August 4-15, 17-28

Time: 16:20

Patrick Turpin: To Me, You Are Perfect  

About: This show is all about Turpin reflecting on life and reconnect with the ‘umbilical’ to tell himself that everything will be alright. The show will look at subjects such as living life without the loveliest of true loves.

Where: Sneaky Pete’s (Venue 437)

Cost: Free

Dates: August 6-14, 16-27th

Time: 18:15

Dance

From Como to Homo

About: Lynne Jassem comes to the Fringe Festival with a show packed in all about stories of her career in TV, which she started at just age 10. She is a former Rocketter, talks about the demands of her stage mother, and the burgeoning awareness of her gender dysphoria. To bring this story to life, she does it through tap dancing, mime, physical comedy and song.

Where: Sweet Grassmarket (Venue 18)

Cost: £8, Concession – £6

Dates: August 5-9, 11-14, 16-21, 24- 28

Time: 14:15

Jiggle & Hyde Present: Sketchy Mother Pluckers

About: This show is all about dance and sketch show characters with big attitudes, so if you are looking for a show that will leave you wanting more then this is the show for you. Come and join Jen who loves hip hop and Vicki who loves avoiding getting a  real job who both have something in common – they love attention. Come and see this for the sketches and stay for the music provided by big hits from artists such as Wiley, Salt n Pepa and Celine Dion.

Where: theSpace @ Jury’s Inn (Venue 260)

Cost: £7, Concession – £5

Dates: August 4-6, 8-13, 15-20 22-27

Time: 22:00

May Contain Nuts

About: This show is all about sketch show comedy and song and dance pushing through the barriers to make this show hilarious. The show is presented by the group of four and got some really good reviews at last years fringe. The show is verging on the edge of a variety show but you will love it anyway.

Where: theSpace @ Jury’s Inn (Venue 260)

Cost: Full Price – £6, Concession – £5, Family – £5

Dates: August 15-20th

Time: 21:10