This week we are going to look at acts at the Fringe that class themselves under the sub-genre of Devised or Tasting Comedy. There is a whole array under these names so lets get started!

Devised

Ofgagged 

About: Something is wrong and this year the show needs to be inspected by the comedy regulator has to inspect the show due to its political incorrectness. The show is all about  rebel fighters considering the pros of attacking the death star and captain comedy saving the day from the inspector trying to try and take over the show. It received really positive reviews last year, now the show with 6 guys and a blow up doll are set to return.

Where:  theSpace @ Surgeons Hall (Venue 53)

Cost: Full Price £7, Concession £5

Dates: August 8-13th

Time: 15:05

Police Cops 

About: If you are looking for a sell out and award winning show then this is the one that you must check out this Fringe Festival. Last Year it wone Stage Award for Acting Excellence, Brighton Fringe Award, Pulse Festival Suitcase Award and also the Vault’s People’s Choice Award in 2016. The Pretends Men critically acclaimed multi award winning blockbuster Police Cops is returning to the Fringe this year!

Where: Pleasance Dome (Venue 23)

Cost: Preview £6, Full Price £12, Concession £11

Dates: August 3-16, 18-23, 25-28

Time:  21:45

Tom and Will’s Open Swim 

About:  The Fringe Website has this description:

Welcome to the biggest swim race on the planet – The Super Pool Mega Cup X. Compete for Glory. Swim or Die. In 3D Technicolor. A multi-character comedy starring Will Hartley (Clever Peter) and Tom Greaves (Offline Dating).

Where: Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33)

Cost: Previews £6, Full Price £10, Concession £9

Dates: August 3-14, 16-28th

Time: 21:45

Tasting

Alan Anderson: Whisky for  Dafties 

About: This show is all about drinking and comedy then this is one Fringe event you must not miss out on. This show has been a global sell out since 2010! Maybe its the laughs of maybe its the fact that you get to sample lots of different beverages whilst the host, Alan fills you in on the history etc.

Where: Scottish Comedy Festival @ The Beehive Inn (Venue 178)

Cost:  Full Price – £12, Concession –  £11.50

Dates: August 12-16, 18-23, 25-28

Time: 21:10

Robom and Goremorrah 

About: There is not much on the website to describe this but this show is basically two comedians in a tent being funny for free!

Where: Laughing Horse @ The Free Sisters (Venue 272)

Cost: Free

Dates: August 4-28th

Time: 23:15

S***- Faced Shakespeare 

About: This show is internationally acclaimed and has been a sell out phenomenon at the Fringe for quite a while. This year they return to the festival with a brand new show – Measure for Measure. This show is a combination of serious adaptations of Shakespeare mixed with one cast member being completely and utterly drunk. One cast member is selected at random and given four hours to drink before every show – this leads to hilarious and really random out comes.

Where: Underbelly, George Square (Venue 300)

Cost: Preview – £7, Full Price – £12.50, Concession – £11.50

Dates: August 3-29th

Time: 22:15