The famous tragic tale of Medea is given a modern twist by Orange Prize nominee Stella Duffy, who wrote the story with a feminist twang in mind.

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Firman’s show may be advertised as a mere magic show, but he manages the difficult task of allying that with comedy. The combination can actually be vaguely confusing at times, for the audience sometimes is not entirely sure whether they should focus their attention on the jokes or the tricks – which are both excellent.

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Three years after their last double act (which, it must be mentioned, got them a Perrier Best Newcomer nomination in 2005), Toulson and Harvey are back at the Fringe.

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«Hmmm are you trying to steal my jokes?» chuckles Toulson when spotting yours truly and the ubiquitous little notebook that give Fringe reviewers away.

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Jon Richardson is annoyed. Whether it’s a passer-by’s flashy and eccentric outfit, a radio broadcaster’s voice or Thierry Henry, Richardson has something to say and want people to hear it.

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Even though his shows are frequently sold out, as Jon Richardson comes on stage he starts by worrying about the comfort of his audience in a room that’s too hot.

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One of the most charismatic comedians of the Festival, Toulson is a master when it comes to interacting with his audience – and he clearly knows it.

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BBC Comedy Presents is a genius idea in an ever-growing Fringe programme: every night a different, unannounced line up of talented comedians, who are on stage about 15 mins each.

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As the room slowly fills up with spectators walking right by him to take their seat, Wil Hodgson sits undisturbed in the centre of the arena, in front a small pub table, drinking his pint and checking his pink mobile.

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Bishop defines his own show as “sharing things men don’t want to talk about” in an attempt to empower men, whom he considers are unfairly misrepresented by comedy and instead described as ‘horny males’.

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