Easily the most exciting part of an Edinburgh Fringe experience is discovering new talent. But the buzz begins long before the festival kicks off in August, and there are already plenty of debut shows we’re getting pumped (not in that way) about. Here are our top ten newcomer picks.

Pat Cahill – Start
We’ve been hyping this bright young thing for yonks, ever since we first saw him rap about a cancer-ridden dog in 2011. In fact, if you’re a regular reader, you’re probably sick of us talking about him (sorry about that). But we couldn’t be more excited about Cahill’s long-awaited debut hour – he’s bound to be one of the most talked-about newcomers at this year’s festival. Mark our words.
See Pat Cahill in Edinburgh at Pleasance Courtyard, Jul 31-Aug 25 (not Aug 12), 5.45pm
See more about Pat Cahill in our 'Ones to watch 2013' feature
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