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Neil Hamburger The cult US comedian makes his festival debut in Edinburgh, treating audiences here to his subversive and daringly inventive take on stand-up. See Comedy, page 30.

Pedal Pusher A gruelling re-telling of the true- life Tour de France battle between Lance Armstrong, Marco Pantani and Jan Ullrich, brought to the Fringe by TheatreDelicatessen. See Theatre, page 74. The Mole Who Knew It Was None of His Business Award-winning adaptation of the brilliant children’s book, with a great original score by Jim Fowler, and plenty of scatological humour. See Kids, page 59.

Paul Foot Surreal physicality that draws easy comparison to Monty Python and The Goons, directed by Noel ‘of Mighty Boosh fame’ Fielding. See Comedy, page 40. Inside Powerful theatrical event of ‘macho dance’ with five outstanding male dancers accompanied by glitch-rockers 65daysofstatic. See Dance, page 56.

The Wau Wau Sisters’ Last Supper Sacrilegious, white-trash comedy cabaret from the stars of the infamous ‘La Clique’ circus and burlesque night. See Music, page 60.

Christos Tsiolkas The author of this year’s hugely popular The Slap was almost regarded as a shoo-in for the Booker longlist. Hear him on corporal punishment. See Books, page 23. The Emperor’s Quest A Chinese folktale- inspired children’s event that combines musical storytelling and a love of gardening. One for four- year-olds and upwards. See Kids, page 58.

My Romantic History A romantic comedy about amorous entanglements in the workplace, and the inherent dangers that come with them. See Theatre, page 76.

Marc Salem Family-friendly mind games and trickery from renowned mentalist. Assembly @ Princes St Gardens, 623 3030, Mon 16–Sun 22 Aug, 6.15pm, £13–£14 (£12–£13).

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