Getting Inside Your Head uses research in theory of mind to look at movies, musicals, novels, classic Chinese opera, stand-up comedy, mock-documentaries, photography, and reality television.
Seemingly devoid of charm, charisma or any discernible talent, he was nonetheless one of the biggest stars on television for longer than almost anyone else: his weekly variety extravaganza, a grab bag of acrobats, opera singers, stand-up comedians and much more, was a fixture of the CBS schedule from its inception until 1971, and a ratings powerhouse for almost the entire time.
Finally there is the matter of her looks, which are more soap opera star than stand-up comedian.
For everything from stand-up comedy to theatre, musicals and opera, bank holiday weekend is your last chance this year to experience the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (edfringe.com; prices vary).
So on the trucks' own little terraces the audience is treated to anything from live opera di pizza to stand-up cocktail comedy.
The programme includes musicals, drama, ballet, contemporary dance, classical orchestras, opera, children's shows, pantomime, stand-up comedy and concerts.
See visual art and opera, dance styles from around the world, many music genres, stand-up and improv comedy, theater, public art, poetry, experimental performances and much more.
When he was cast as Frank Butcher in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, Mike Reid was an occasional actor who was much better known as a stand-up comic.
