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What's making us laugh at the Edinburgh Fringe

What would the Edinburgh Fringe be without comedy? Here's a selection of some of the best stand-up from some of the top Fringe venues...

Here's Susan with the weather...

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Susan Calman arrives at the Fringe

Comedian Susan Calman on why being a Scottish lesbian at the Fringe has its benefits.

Catch The Calman Before the Storm at the Pleasance Courtyard.

Cider man, cider man...

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Simon Munnery and his Cider Man cape

Comedian Simon Munnery sings a song about cider and tells of trying to please his dog.

Simon Munnery: Standing Still is at The Stand and he also has other special Fringe shows - check his website for details.

The Irish view on the EU

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Jason Byrne: How to reverse the Brexit vote?

Jason Byrne on the Irish reaction to the recent EU referendum result.

Jason Byrne is Propped Up at the Assembly Hall.

Why does Nish hate The Spice Girls?

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Nish Kumar wonders if Scotland had different Spice Girls

Comedian Nish Kumar on why the Spice Girls are one of history's greatest mistakes.

Nish Kumar's snappily titled Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout the Words Real Loud is at the Pleasance Courtyard.

'Male Comedienne'

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Fern Brady on things she finds scary

Comedian Fern Brady on what she finds scary and being mistaken for a man.

Fern Brady's show Male Comedienne is at The Stand.

Give Seymour a hand. Or two

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Seymour Mace's Mannequin Hands song

Comedian Seymour Mace shows off his latest character, Mannequin Hands.

If you want more from Seymour Mace he is performing at The Stand (warning - link contains strong language).

Joel goes out with a bang

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Joel Dommett and the Edinburgh Cannon

The comedian learns an important lesson about Scottish audiences.

Joel Dommett's show Pretending to Smoke With a Breadstick is at the Pleasance Courtyard.

Being a Kiwi Chewbacca

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James Nokise on New Zealand and gangs

Comedian James Nokise on gangs and why New Zealand is like Chewbacca.

James Nokise: So So Gangsta is at The Stand.