The nominees for this year's Edinburgh Fringe comedy award have been unveiled.The prize, formerly known as the Perriers and the If.commedies, is without a sponsor for the first time in its 29-year history.
More than 350 shows were eligible for the award, with the short-list including Tom Wrigglesworth, Tim Key, Russell Kane and Idiots of Ants.
The other nominees for the awards - this year called The Eddies - are John Bishop and Jon Richardson.
The winner of the prize, which will be announced on Saturday, is awarded to the best performer doing a run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
"Star" names, who have already had TV series or can perform in a 500-seat venue under their own name, are not eligible.
The award was first made in 1981 to a Cambridge Footlights cast which included Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Tony Slattery and Emma Thompson - all future comedy stars.
Its golden age came in the early 90s when it was won by Frank Skinner, Steve Coogan and Lee Evans.
The comedy awards also gives a prize to the best newcomer.
This year's nominees for that prize are:
Carl Donnelly - Relax Everyone, it's Carl Donnelly
Jack Whitehall - Nearly Rebellious
Jonny Sweet - Mostly About Arthur
Kevin Bridges - An Hour To Sing For Your Soul
Pete Johansson - Naked Pictures of My Life
Source: BBC
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