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BIZARRE: Your 10 essential edinburgh fringe comedy shows | Mind Blowing Facts

Jordan Gray - (Press handout)

There are over 25,000 different comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Well, no. Actually there are only 1,214 comedies to choose from. It just feels like a lot more. When the 384-page printed programme, also featuring theatre, music, dance and cabaret across 265 venues, was delivered it nearly dented my doormat.

So much fun, so little time. The Oasis tour even coincidentally stops off there during August, though forget those ageing Britpop hairstyles, this is the only Fringe that matters. And I’m here to help. For those planning an Edinburgh visit below are ten shows you really must see. And here's an extra hack - if you go early there are discounted previews and 2-for-1 deals. Dive in and enjoy.

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