comedians

This Christmas, Louie Saunders has hundreds of wrapped-up gifts. But they aren't exactly new. Friends from his improv troupe wrapped every single item in his apartment.

His clothes, the bath mat — even a beer in his fridge. The elaborate prank required 35 rolls of wrapping paper and 16 comedians-turned-wrappers.

Saunders says everything he unwraps turns out to be just what he wanted.

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland bills itself as the world's biggest arts festival. The Fringe is the place where comedians, actors and playwrights go to be discovered.

Each year there tends to be one play that grabs the headlines and awards. This year it's Precious Little Talent by 24-year-old Ella Hickson.

Last year, it was her play Eight that got her noticed.

Mess With Texas 2  Mess With Texas was at Red 7 last year, and it blew us away. There were a ton of great bands and comedians, but the place was super packed.

So hearing that they’ve moved this party to Waterloo Park is the best news ever. Plenty of room for everyone — and it’s all ages, too.

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