Performing? With over 750 talent scouts, promoters and producers at the Festival each year, how will you make sure that you see, book or be the next big thing?

Watching? Stand-up or sketch shows? The classics or new writing? Dance or physical theatre? Burlesque or cabaret? Musicals or circus? Promenade or site specific?

Don’t panic. Here at The Stage we have cast our expert critical eye over proceedings to bring you a definitive guide to the best of the fest.

Our reviewers will be putting up their reviews throughout the festival (look out for our must see recommendations). You can meet the team, as well as get advice on surviving Edinburgh and beyond in our features section. And as with last year, there’s our daily podcast to download for the ultimate Edinburgh experience.