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COMEDY HITLIST
Brian Donaldson picks out the comedy highlights from week three of the Fringe
COURTNEY PAUROSO A sometimes dark and often silly clowny show which tells the story of a lifelong relationship from its shy inception to its sad finale. See review, page 51. Underbelly Cowgate, until 25 Aug, 9.40pm, £11–£12 (£10–£11).
NISH KUMAR The Mash Report man brings us the last serving of his passionate Brexit and #MeToo show, It’s in Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves. See feature, page 45. Assembly George Square, 19–25 Aug, 9pm, £16–£18 (£15–£17).
TOM ROSENTHAL Manhood is the latest Fringe show from the Plebs and Friday Night Dinner guy and features the distinctly cross-legged tale of his own early circumcision. See review, page 51. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug, 6.30pm, £11.50–£14 (£10.50–£13).
JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS Another excellent show of absurdist humour that still adores a punchline, even if the man himself claims to hate them. See review, page 43. Assembly George Square Studios, until 26 Aug (not 14, 21), 5.30pm, £10–£12 (£9–£11).
AHIR SHAH With Dots, the Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee (two times over) delivers another highly thoughtful and gag-heavy set to make you both ponder and chortle. See review, page 50. Monkey Barrel, until 25 Aug, 1.45pm, £7–£8 in advance or donations at the venue.
CATHERINE BOHART Last year, a woman claimed that this bisexual Irish comic had a disgusting lifestyle, so she has hit back with Lemon, by upping the naughty ante. Will Bohart’s ‘admirer’ be back this time around? See review, page 52. Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 Aug, 6pm, £9–£11.50 (£8–£10.50).
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