This show is not going to suit everyone. But, if you’re into stand-up comedy as a craft… like, you’re REALLY into it, then this might be right up your alley. Comedians, trying out their newly written material is always going to be a bit hit’n’miss, but if you love the craft of stand-up itself, then this part of the joke-tweaking process can be captivating. Our performers take to the stage, full of energy, eager to show us their latest musings. And here’s where it gets good. Some of these jokes, even in their infancy, show the promise of being side-splitters soon enough. Getting them out in front of a live audience is a critical part of the process. The audience reaction can govern how the comedian decides to tweak the joke for bigger laughs. Timing, emphasis, facial expressions and body language, volume… there’s many ways in which a comedian can adjust their delivery, and this is an almost practice-like-environment where they can hone these specifics.  Some of the jokes hit triumphantly, others bomb, but even the bombs can be hilarious when handled skillfully. Not everyone on the bill is trying out new material though. Some are performing excerpts from their larger shows that are playing at other times during the Fringe season. It’s a great opportunity to be blown away by someone you’ve never heard of before, and find your new favourite comedian at the same time. Hosted by Kyle Dolan, who appears to be a bit green yet somehow also seasoned, Liars and Clowns introduced us to Fashion 4 Passion, Maryellen, Jeromaia Detto, Ange Lavoipierre and Con Coutis. All of these performers have shows in this year’s Fringe, and from what I saw in this preview format, each of their shows is worth the ticket price.  Liars and Clowns is playing every Friday night of the Fringe, and a few Saturdays and a Sunday too. If you’re out seeing any other shows on these nights and you decide you’re not quite ready to go home yet, each performance is at 11:25pm, so it’s easy to squeeze in one more show before you call it a night.