A shortlist rich in kookiness sees Lara Ricote tipped for the main prize, alongside returning nominees and a new generation of eccentric fringe acts The shortlist has been announced for the annual Edinburgh comedy award, and it’s a list that majors in whimsy. With an act hymning his belief in he...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/26/whimsical-shortlist-announced-for-edinburgh-comedy-award-2026)