The Edinburgh fringe has almost 4,000 shows – what does it take for a standup to stand out? The city is plastered with festival posters during August. If you want to make an impression, beware goofy grins and try channelling Charli xcx’s Brat

The Edinburgh fringe has almost 4,000 shows – what does it take for a standup to stand out?

One of the more niche Easter eggs in White Lotus

Thanks Ralph that’s very nice!

Alfie Packham: My Gift to You - Soho Theatre Here. A little something from Alfie Packham. Enjoy this gift of a show that unwraps love, death and less thematic stuff like shoplifting, football and milk.

I’m doing a show at Soho theatre on 19 Feb, come along sohotheatre.com/events/alfie...

This is how my dad cooks beans