Walsh’s tale is about the hidden side of celebrity

One of the most exciting breakout stars at the Fringe this year

Her show is a succession of brilliantly observed dispatches from her life

Petts handles hot topics like gender in an accessible, calm and funny way

After having to rewrite his show due to a tragedy in his hometown, the American comedian still keeps his humour high-octane

This born performer’s distinctive take on the last two years is a joy - it’ll be worth the wait for her forthcoming London show

For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss

The acting legend is the main attraction in this 75-minute mix of dance and drama

This year promises an festival like no other. Here are the shows not to miss at the annual jamboree

This Greatest Hits-style set features plenty of punchy routines

Plenty of memorable set pieces with gravity-defying acrobatics

Discovered while working in a pub, the comic has to take holiday allowance from her legal work to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut next month

While not a stand-up, the wordsmith has the natural cadences of a classic acerbic New York comic

Brummie stand-up shows when it comes to comedy with a message, he’s still very much the boss

The actor and comedian so perfectly skewers the automatons wheeled on by the government to defend the indefensible that some people thought she was real

He wandered off topic a bit too often but it’s good to see him back

Steve Coogan inhabits his desperate, naff creation so seamlessly you completely lose sight of him

The Londoner’s show mixes profound thoughts with mischievous gags

Rock dealt with the big issues mostly with aplomb but a few of his jokes had a distinctly old-fashioned feel

One of the smartest acts on the circuit tackles our bizarre relationship with class in her new hour