First big names announced for Edinburgh Fringe 2009

Published on Friday 1 May 2009 09:42

COMIC Julian Clary is one of a host of names who have are set to star at this year's Fringe Festival.

While the official Fringe programme is not launched until June, several names have already been confirmed by various venues.

Clary will perform his show Lord of the Mince at the Underbelly for nine nights, his longest run in the Capital since 2005.

Liam Rudden's Fringe Firsts

Another Fringe first likely to cause a stir will be an appearance by British porn star Ben Dover, who will present a show about his life at the Underbelly.

Other confirmed appearances include Hollywood star Janeane Garofalo, best known for her role as Janis Gold in the hit TV series 24, who is making her first appearance at the Fringe with her one-hour stand-up routine.

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss, 18, who has written for Frankie Boyle, will perform Teenage Kicks at the Pleasance Dome.

Fringe regulars set to return this year include Craig Hill, who will be performing his new show 40 Love at the Gilded Balloon, and Jason Byrne, one of the stars of the Fringe in recent years who this year will be playing four nights at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

And there will also be the usual topical theatre, with plays including The Silence of the Trams.

The full programme will be launched on June 11.