Scotland's reputation for churning out quality comedians will only continue if the latest raft of stand-ups is anything to go by. Here, an octet of them sell their Fringe show in a mere 25 words

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd

'It's not Scottish to big yourself up. You're raised to 'stop showing off!' I personally find self-promotion an unattractive quality. Come if you do too.'
Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Home Sweet Home, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square, Sat 4–Sun 26 Aug (not 13).

Ashley Storrie

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'A heaping pile of hilarity, with a chewy centre of self-depreciation that makes you feel better about your own bad decisions. You're welcome.'
Ashley Storrie: Adulting, Laughing Horse @ The Counting House, Thu 2–Sun 26 Aug

Gareth Waugh

'Most embarrassing thing you've ever done? Mine's worse. Let me share it with you. Hip hopper. Underachiever. Backpacker. Stories to make you go "oh boy … "'
Gareth Waugh: Oh Boy!, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square, Sat 4–Sun 26 Aug.

Eleanor Morton

'My fantastically odd new show sees me become the sexy, glamorous comedienne I've always secretly (maybe) been. Offbeat wit exploring sexism and gender.'
Eleanor Morton: Great Title, Glamorous Photo, The Stand 4, Fri 3–Sat 25 Aug (not 13, 20).

Chris Henry

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'Scottish, planet-travelling comedian has been single for a decade. Enjoy a hysterical show about a man putting himself out there on a global scale.'
Chris Henry: Around the World in 80 Dates, Underbelly, Bristo Square, Sat 4–Mon 27 Aug (not 15).

Jamie Dalgleish

'Edinburgh in August isn't the 'real' Scotland. I will (not literally) take you on a trip through life's hilarity in one of Glasgow's toughest areas.'
Jamie Dalgleish: From Buckfast to Middle Class, The Stand 4, Fri–Sun 26 Aug (not 13).

Jay Lafferty

'My primary teacher nailed it: 'loves to distract others with constant chatter'. It's called the gift of the gab. Unfortunately some gifts can't be returned.'
Jay Lafferty: Wheesht!, Gilded Balloon Teviot, Bristo Square, Sat 4–Mon 27 Aug (not 20).

Richard Brown

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'With no USP
Richard Brown relies on jokes
Not dead relatives
No emotional
Manipulation found here
We all die alone.'
Richard Brown: You Are Not My Audience, The Coffee House, High Street, Thu 2–Sun 26 Aug.