10 up-and-coming comedians to check out at the Fringe
15th July 2019
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The Edinburgh Fringe is just around the corner, and with so many shows it can be difficult to decide what to see.
As always there are some big names in the comedy world hitting the Fringe, including Ed Byrne and Eddie Izzard - but there are also hundreds more up-and-coming comedians that you'd be silly to miss.
3. Andrew Sim Andrew is bringing his second solo show to the Fringe this year. The young Scottish comedian has been doing stand-up since he was 17, and there’s no doubt he’s a rising star. Full of silly songs, dark jokes and an energetic queerness, his show will have you entertained and chuckling away from start to finish. Buy your tickets to see Andrew live at the Fringe here. 4. Lauren Pattison Lauren Pattison is returning to Edinburgh for a one-off performance of her 2018 show, Peachy. From being nominated for the Edinburgh best newcomer award in 2017 to supporting Katherine Ryan on tour, Lauren has a long list of accolades and achievements - a list that is certain to keep getting longer and longer. More info about Lauren's show can be found on the Ed Fringe site here. 5. Steff Todd Award-winning comedian, impressionist and internet sensation Steff Todd is gracing the Fringe with her debut solo show. The Yorkshire lass recently went viral with her hilariously accurate impressions of this year’s Love Island stars. She’s also previously gained international attention with her impressions of the Kardashians. In short, she is absolutely worth a watch.
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Here's our round up of the top ten: 1. Amelia Bayler Ameila is a regular on the Scottish comedy circuit, producing quirky songs about anxiety and snacks. This year she is taking audiences on a light-hearted musical trip through the big issues du jour: addiction, narcissism and compulsive snacking, as part of her Emotional Bangers show. Essentially a quirky a mash-up of music and stand-up, which is infectiously funny. More information on Amelia's act can be found at the Fringe website here. 2. Harriet Dyer Harriet is bringing her love of dinosaurs to the Fringe in her latest show. She's had numerous critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, her favourite being Barking at Aeroplanes, and has been gigging full time since 2013. While not necessarily a newbie to the scene, she is certainly up-and-coming as her profile increases ever more. More information about 'The Dinosaur Show' can be found here.3. Andrew Sim Andrew is bringing his second solo show to the Fringe this year. The young Scottish comedian has been doing stand-up since he was 17, and there’s no doubt he’s a rising star. Full of silly songs, dark jokes and an energetic queerness, his show will have you entertained and chuckling away from start to finish. Buy your tickets to see Andrew live at the Fringe here. 4. Lauren Pattison Lauren Pattison is returning to Edinburgh for a one-off performance of her 2018 show, Peachy. From being nominated for the Edinburgh best newcomer award in 2017 to supporting Katherine Ryan on tour, Lauren has a long list of accolades and achievements - a list that is certain to keep getting longer and longer. More info about Lauren's show can be found on the Ed Fringe site here. 5. Steff Todd Award-winning comedian, impressionist and internet sensation Steff Todd is gracing the Fringe with her debut solo show. The Yorkshire lass recently went viral with her hilariously accurate impressions of this year’s Love Island stars. She’s also previously gained international attention with her impressions of the Kardashians. In short, she is absolutely worth a watch.
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