The cult hit show returns – bigger, riskier and more competitive than ever. Comedians go joke-for-joke, showcasing their own material before fearlessly performing their rivals’ jokes, battling for the title, the championship belt and a £1500 cash prize.

‘A brilliant format’ (Guardian).

‘An undoubted hit’ (Chortle.co.uk).

Piloted for Comedy Central (US) & BBC Two (UK).

Top five comedy shows of the year (List).

Top 10 late nights out at the Fringe (Time Out).

Top 25 shows at the Fringe (Comedy.co.uk).

Featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

‘Spontaneous and anarchic’ **** (Fest).

‘A truly electric night’ **** (Scotsman).

‘Action-packed and chaotic’ **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

'Deserves more than one visit' **** (One4Review.co.uk).

The laughs are bigger. The stakes are higher. And only one act will be crowned the first Joke Thieves World Champion.

HEATS: AUG 6-19

QUARTER-FINALS: AUG 20-24 & 26

SEMI-FINALS: AUG 27-29

GRAND FINAL: AUG 30 (2 shows decide the winner - 12:30pm & 8:15pm)