Eleven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is in full swing, and if you're drowning in choices, an academic specializing in comedy has a recommendation. Emma Sullivan from the Open University has compiled her top eleven must-see shows of the season. Her picks skew toward clown and performance art — including a returning LA clown supergroup and a new show from New Zealand's Ratbags Theatre that humorously explores art world gatekeeping through the conceit of two duct-taped bananas waking up in an art gallery. Sullivan's list ranges across character comedy, surrealism, and performance art, so there's scope for most tastes beyond just the clown-focused acts. If you're navigating the frantic spreadsheets and festival FOMO, the full list is available at The Conversation.

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