We asked Brighton Fringe's Press Office, Jess Weiss, her top tips for getting the most out of the fringe festival this year, and here's what she said. 

Children from across Brighton and Hove are being invited to design the cover of the 2018 Brighton Fringe Family Guide.

A better experience than last year.

There is so much in the news around terrorism, Donald Trump, war and and other such horrors, it is becoming easier to ignore what is happening than to do something about it.

A crazy cabaret filled with feminism, crude jokes, great accents and a brand new take on the Allied victory

A hilarious, satirical show with surprisingly helpful life lessons

A sweet, captivating story about the legacy of a grandfather and why TV isn't a bad thing

A piece of interactive theatre with an honourable premise but mediocre execution

A one-of-a kind monologue about a bizarre man which explores dark, taboo topics whilst still having the audience laughing.

Entertaining and current, Too Early To Say is an hour of fun. Take a break from worrying about the political events in the world and watch as Alex Kealy cleverly lightens the situation whilst making some very valid points!

A cabaret performance exploring the world of insects, this was a very unusual piece with many ups and downs.

Democratic rats, dueling OAPs and singing cannabis plants - life's a cabaret!