Who says that sketch is dead? Some people, admittedly, but maybe they should get their peepers on this triptych of broken-comedy gigs. Definitely ploughing a unique field are The Burton Brothers (Assembly George Square, 30 July–24 August, 4.20pm) whose show is firmly rooted in 1925 but still casting an eye into the present era’s chaos. For your info, they are actually brothers. And they are indeed called Burton. But they’re definitely not people from the distant past.

The Leeds Tealights (Just The Tonic Caves, 31 July–24 August, 4.50pm) have been a fixture at the Fringe for donkey’s years now and they have a whole heap of top routines packed away in their collective back pocket. They’ll be turning them out for this year’s show, effectively a greatest-hits affair. One for the long-term admirers in particular. What can you say about Sheeps (Pleasance Courtyard, 8 & 9 August, 11pm) that hasn’t been said before? Quite a lot, probably. The esteemed and innovative trio return with a Christmas show, for heaven’s sake.