Chortle's Fast Fringe line-up revealed

Brendon Burns, Phil Nichol, Frisky & Mannish and Alex Zane are all set to appear in Chortle’s annual Fast Fringe showcase.

The line-up of the London show is revealed today, as well as news that a second event will be held in Edinburgh on the eve of the Fringe.

Both shows will feature 28 specially selected comedians performing three-minute extracts of their Fringe shows, with a mix of stand-up, music and variety acts.

Chortle editor Steve Bennett said: ‘The spirit of the Fringe is to go and see up-and-coming comedians as well as the big names – but where do you start? We’ll be presenting an eclectic mix of acts at the Fast Fringe so you’re sure to find some to your taste and, hopefully, be persuaded to see their full show.’

The full line-up for the London show, to be hosted by Alex Zane at the Leicester Square Theatre on July 5 is: Abandoman, Terry Alderton, Doc Brown, Brendon Burns, Susan Calman, Stephen Carlin, Nathan Caton, Bridget Christie, Jarred Christmas, Ali Cook, Gary Delaney, Michael Fabbri, Tara Flynn, Frisky & Mannish, Elis James, Marcel Lucont, Jimmy McGhie, Loretta Maine, Carey Marx, Nick Mohammed, Andrew O'Neill, Phil Nichol, Andi Osho, Sara Pascoe, Chris Ramsey, James Sherwood, Seann Walsh, Sarah-Louise Young

Click here to buy tickets, priced £12.50 (£10 concs).

Fred MacAulay will be hosting the Edinburgh showcase at C Plaza – aka the George Square Theatre – on the evening of August 4. The full line-up has yet to be announced, but tickets have just gone on sale here.

Published: 11 Jun 2010