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2018 Edinburgh Fringe

Amused Moose Comedy Award 2018 finalists

Amused Moose nominees 2018

The finalists for the Amused Moose Comedy Award 2018 at the Edinburgh Fringe have been announced.

The awards search for "the best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from talent on the cusp of fame".

The eight shows shortlisted by the industry panel are:

Anesti Danelis: Songs For A New World Order

Damian Clark: Extra Show

Ken Cheng: Best Dad Ever

Look, It's Tom Little, Alright?

Police Cops in Space

Tania Edwards: Not My Dog

Laura Lexx: Trying

Liam Withnail: Homeboy

The finalists will perform 8 to 10 minute segments from their shows in the Amused Moose Comedy Award Grand Final. Hosted by Paul Sinha, it'll take place at The Space @Symposium Hall from 21:30pm on Sunday (19th August).

The winner will receive an award presented by Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive at Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.


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Published: Friday 17th August 2018

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