A five-star hotel, a customer service desk, a telephone and a bowl of fruit: welcome to the world of the receptionists, brought to life by Kallo Collective’s comedic geniuses, whose physical humour and nonsensical, disorganised dialogue prove slapstick clownish comedy is far from dead. Inga Björn and Kristiina Tammisalo have an original and chaotic chemistry that lets pandemonium take over. Their indescribably bizarre customer service methods have the audience in bits for the majority of this hour-long show of fantastic Finnish clownery.

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They refuse to answer the phone, poorly attempt to fold towel swans and, above all, try to keep themselves entertained when there’s a lack of customers: these ridiculous receptionists make the mundane marvellously funny. The show’s traditional slapstick comedy doesn’t feel outdated, but instead totally classic, and deliciously suited to the Fringe. Bouncing off the walls and the audience, this duo are definitely an act to watch. 

Summerhall, until 28 August, 4.15pm.