

Edinburgh comedy: Here are 10 standup comedians you'll recognise from television with upcoming live shows in the Capital
Every August sees Edinburgh turn into the centre of the universe for comedy fans, as thousands of standups descend upon the city to perform at the Fringe.
From Graham Norton and Eddie Izzard, to Flight of the Conchords and The League of Gentlement, a host of big names have cut their teeth in the Capital before going on to find huge fame in television and film.
But comedy isn’t just for summer, and there are plenty of opportunities for a laugh in the city all year round.
There are two dedicated comedy clubs open almost every night of the year – the famous Stand Comedy Club and relative newcomer Monkey Barrel Comedy – along with theatres and events spaces of all sizes that regularly host some of the funniest people in the world.
And there are no shortage of famous faces set to take to the microphone on the Capital’s stages.
Here are 10 television comedians you can currently buy tickets to see in Edinburgh.
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But comedy isn’t just for summer, and there are plenty of opportunities for a laugh in the city all year round.

5. Ross Noble
Regularly appearing in lists of the greatest standups of all time, Ross Noble has also made the most appearances of any guest on Have I Got News For You. His latest show to take a tour of his surreal and whimsical mind is called 'Humournoid' and arrives at Edinburgh's Festival Theatre on Sunday, February 27. Photo: Contributed

6. Lou Sanders
A favourite on Channel 4's Taskmaster, as well as appearing on QI, Travel Man, and co-hosting of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable, Lou Sanders will be in Edinburgh's Stand Comedy Club with her new show 'One Word: Wow' on Sunday, March 20. Photo: Contributed

7. Matt Forde
Impressionist and political satirist Matt Forde has no shortage of material for his latest show 'Clowns to the Left of Me, Jokers to the Right' which is on at the Stand Comedy Club on Monday, March 28, and Tuesday, March 29. A regular on television, he's appeared on Have I Got News For You, The Last Leg and The Royal Variety Performance, as well as being one of the voices behind the puppets on Spitting Image. Photo: Contributed

8. Russell Brand
Expect the pandemic to be one of the main topics of Russell Brand's new standup show, called '33', which is on at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Sunday, May 8. Brand has a slew of television credits, as well as appearing in Hollywood films including Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Arthur and Despicable Me. Photo: Contributed