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Brian Donaldson picks out some of the comedy highlights from week two of the Fringe about their iPhones. See review, page 54. Assembly Roxy, until 28 Aug, 6.05pm, £15 (£12).
LAUREN PATTISON JAN RAVENS
One of the finest Fringe debuts in years as the likeable Geordie lass delves deep into her soul for a gag- laden emotional trip. See review page 48 Pleasance Courtyard, until 28 Aug (not 14), 5.45pm, £7.50–£10 (£7–£9.50).
STEEN RASKOPOULOS The one-man sketch machine is on top form once again, bringing us a chess player, a horse with big dreams and an employee being disciplined. See review next issue. Underbelly Cowgate, until 27 Aug (not 14), 8pm, £11.50–£12.50 (£10.50–£11.50).
SEAN PATTON This New Orleans storyteller confesses all in the few-holds barred Number One. See review, page 62, Pleasance Courtyard, until 27 Aug (not 14), 8.15pm, £9–£10 (£6.50–£9).
ONGALS An expert physical comedy which proves that modern comedy isn’t just all young white men worrying
The expert impressionist does Sturgeon, May and Merkel in a politics- heavy Fringe debut. See review, page 47. Gilded Balloon Teviot, until 27 Aug (not 16), 7pm (plus 14 Aug, 8.15pm), £12–£14 (£10–£13). Extra shows at Gilded Balloon at the Museum, 12, 19, 26 Aug, 4.30pm, £14 (£12).
ANDREW MAXWELL Being an Irishman married to a Muslim, Maxwell’s home is practically a test lab for British multiculturalism. Shame they’re living in a Brexit-lovin’ part of the country. See review, page 55. Assembly George Square Theatre, until 27 Aug (not 14), 9pm, £13–£15 (£12–£14).
BOB SLAYER The man who has become a one-man spirit of the Fringe entertains anyone who hops aboard his Blundabus. See review, page 57. Heroes @ Bob’s Blundabus, until 27 Aug (not 16, 23), 6.15pm, £5 (£3) or Pay What You Want.
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