Fast Fringe
Chortle in association with Gag Reflex
Pleasance Dome
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So many comedians, so little time! In this unmissable Fringe institution, 12 top comedy and variety acts perform ridiculously short sets in one furiously fast-paced showcase, hosted by the best MCs around. There's a different line-up every day, hand-picked by Chortle's comedy experts – check Chortle.co.uk for daily listings. Previous acts include: Ed Gamble, Mark Watson, Glenn Moore, Flo & Joan, Jordan Brookes, Paul Sinha, Phil Ellis, Felicity Ward, John Shuttleworth, Jessica Fostekew, Showstoppers and literally hundreds more. A gloriously entertaining way to sample the best of the festival in bite-sized chunks.