List Details Violations Across Several Locations in the UK

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 is nearly halfway through, and the shortlists for its various awards are beginning to be revealed. Among the smaller prizes is the (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards, established in 2022 and supported by leading entertainment figures including James Corden and Romesh Ranganathan. Judged by volunteers, the awards offer several prizes, including £5,000 for Best Show, £4,000 for Best Newcomer, a £5,000 Panel Prize and £1,000 for Best Tech. There is also a £1,000.01 prize for Best Joke, going some way to replace the Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award that was 'rested' last year and failed to return in 2026. The shortlist for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award, which has launched the careers of many now-familiar faces, will be announced next Wednesday, August 26. The three jokes shortlisted for the Best Joke prize so far include: My cousin is autistic.