Sean Lock, Robin Ince and others (to be announced) headline this show of standup to benefit the Free Fringe for 2009 and the future.

The Free Fringe has become a major part of the Edinburgh Fringe. Performers don't pay to play; the public doesn't pay to watch. Founded and directed by Peter Buckley Hill, we started from a single show in 1996, and in 2008 grew to 1973 performances of 115 shows. We're hoping to grow further and carry on bringing free shows to Edinburgh in August as long as there's an Edinburgh and an August.

Back by popular demand! Chris returns to the Bloomsbury Theatre after his earlier sell out 2008 show.

Star of Bafta-winning comedy The Thick of It, Armando Iannucci's highly anticipated new film In The Loop and his own new-for-2008 BBC2 sitcom Lab Rats, Mr. la-di-da smartypants Addison is also regarded as one of the most versatile comics in the country.

John Shuttleworth in The Minor Tour
(and other mythological creatures)

Join "Sheffield’s finest comedy synthesizer-player and twaddle-talker" (The Telegraph) in a celebration of all things strange and mythological, which may well include Father Christmas himself.

Simon Day first started in stand up comedy in 1990, winning the time out new act of the year award in 1991. He rose to prominence in ‘The Fast Show’ also touring extensively performing his many characters; this tour will be his first solo stand up tour ever, with no wigs hats, or comedy glasses. He will attempt to explain what it is like to be a clown, hero, genius, loser and true artist in one show don’t miss it!

The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard Kipling's classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves. When Shere Khan the tiger swears to kill the child, Baloo and Bagheera agree to take the boy to the man village for his safety. But the jungle holds dangers and surprises for them all - and Mowgli's extraordinary adventure has just begun!