COMEDY: Ultimate Jewish Mother (stand-up, musical comedy) 13:30, 1 hour | Aug 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25 l The “very, very funny” (the JC) Rachel Creeger is back at the Fringe with her hit show Ultimate Jewish Mother. She’ll be doing what Jewish mothers are famed for next month, and dishing out advice and judgment in equal measure. A huge success last year, this time round Creeger has been awarded one of the coveted Keep it Fringe bursaries.

During the interactive show, Creeger invites the audience to decide who the best Jewish mother is: will it be you? ​ Shall I Compere Thee In A Funny Way? Comedy (stand-up), 18+ (restriction) 20:55, 55 minutes | Aug 3-18 From comedy club to cruise ship, Philip Simon’s compèring capabilities know no bounds. This year, he’s in Edinburgh to regale you with his razor-sharp wit and famed one-liners. Described as “never less than hilarious” by and runner up in the UK Pun Championships in 2020, Simon is a must-see.

Philip Simon ​ Must I Paint You a Picture Comedy (stand up), 18+ (guideline) 22:55, 1 hour | Aug 2-25 Alex Kitson has a secret. One he’s fed up of keeping. So it’s time to keep it and what better way than in a stand-up show, you might ask.

An “incredible” and “clever” show ( that sees this “master of his craft” ( ) bring you an hour of jokes, more jokes, and tell you why horses are so sexy. Alex Kitson ​ The Worst Jew Comedy (stand-up, storytelling), 12+ (guideline) 13:15, 45 minutes | Aug 1-18 – Davi.