The giant inflatable cow is open for business on London's South Bank and continues until 8 July. Many of the comedy, cabaret and circus gigs on its schedule are previews of shows going to the Edinburgh Fringe and among those appearing are Tim Minchin [1], Frisky and Mannish [2], Susan Calman [3], Gina Yashere [4], Tom Allen [5], Andi Osho [6] and Alex Horne [7].

After the cow has been deflated, packed up and mooved (sorry) to the Scottish capital, a Spiegeltent will remain (it opens on 8 May and continues until 30 September) and acts appearing there include The Tiger Lillies and Ida Barr. 

Details at udderbelly.co.uk