Doesn't time fly?  The last weekend of the Fringe is already upon us - and over three frantic but fun-packed weeks, FringeGuru's reviewers have been sampling the full range of what the Festival has to offer.  In this, our final round-up for 2009, we're collecting together our top choices from this year's shows... all winners of 4 or 5 stars from our reviewing team.

There's something for everyone here - and even if you've seen nothing at the Fringe so far, there's still time to catch up.  So make the most of the last three days with FringeGuru!

Theatre that moves you

If you see just one play this year, make it Normality.  Challenging and shocking at first, it looks beyond the disability of its leading character to become a very normal love story.  It's a powerful and moving play, as much about what you see in your own head as what you see on stage.  Pleasance Dome, daily to Monday, 4:40pm.  Read the review.

In the lunchtime slot, Almost 10 is charming and witty but thought-provoking, too.  Seeing the world through a child's eyes, it's exceptionally well-acted and beautifully scripted as well.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 12:55pm.  Read the review.

Play it for laughs

Want something lighter?  In Darwin's anniversary year, The Origin Of Species... is a delightful and historically-dubious romp through the great scientist's life, suitable for all the family - and with musical numbers too.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 12:15pm.  Read the review.

You can go straight on, if you'd like, to a laugh-out-loud play which still gives you plenty to think about.  Francis, The Holy Jester is a monologue on the life of St Francis of Assisi, which draws hilarious parallels with the present day.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 3:00pm (1hr15).  Read the review.

Also tuning into the Darwin zeitgeist, A Stroke Of Genius explores such heavyweight matters as eugenics and genetics - but it's often very funny, and it's one of the most visually striking plays at this year's Fringe.  Pleasance Dome, daily to Monday, 2:40pm.  Read the review.

Show me the funny

With the big names now sold out, you can still find great stand-up comedy if you venture away from the obvious.  Glenn Wool brings an interesting cowboy character to a well-planned, hilarious act.  Underbelly's Hullaballoo, daily to Monday, 9:25pm.  Read the review.

If you hail from these parts, Des Clarke might be right up your street.  Well-known in Scotland, his locally-themed act benefits from his quick and incisive wit - and gives you a chance to vent your own frustrations.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 6:20pm.  Read the review.

If sketch comedy is more your thing, the lesser-known WitTank impressed us this year with its expertly-crafted sketches and contagious sense of fun.  And though it's not as pure as the driven snow, it's cleaner than its name suggests.  Just The Tonic @ The Caves, daily to SUNDAY, 5:30pm.  Read the review.

Also in that category, The Sunday Defensive bring a nerdish charm to their debut Fringe, earning a coveted five stars from our comedy editor.  See them now, and brag to your friends once they're famous.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 4:30pm.  Read the review.

Thank you for the music

Standing head and hair-do above most of the musicals in this year's programme, it's the welcome return of last year's hit Barbershopera II.  It features an original script paired with impressive musical talent - and it's very, very funny.  Pleasance Dome, daily to Monday, 10:45pm.  Read the review.

Or for a literally un-repeatable Fringe experience, try Showstopper! The Improvised Musical - a musical extravaganza that's made up on the fly each night.  Go prepared to shout out an idea, and see your thoughts made reality.  Musical Theatre @ George Square, daily to SUNDAY, 10:50pm (1hr10).  Read the review.

Let's dance 

Sadly, most of our top-rated dance acts have finished their run, but Capoeira Knights is a magnificent exception.  Based on Brazilian martial art, it's fast, fluid, impressive and sexy.  The World @ St George's West, daily to Monday, 9:00pm (1hr10).  Read the review.

And there's also still time to catch The Overcoat, a beautifully evocative version of Gogol's short story which explores human desire in a beautiful and humorous physical performance.  Pleasance Courtyard, daily to Monday, 5:20pm (1hr15).  Read the review.

And the wildcards

In our final category, we'll look at shows of a kind you could really only see at this time of year.  Lewis Barlow - Close-Up Magician is a reassuringly old-fashioned display of stage magic, stripped of showmanship and performed right up close in a small venue.  C central, daily to Monday, 9:10pm (50min).  Read the review.

And if you want to experience something extremely Fringe... you can't do better than At Home With Holly.  Staged in a genuine New Town flat, it's a pleasingly random comedy where the audience plays a central role.  Holly's House, daily to Monday, 3:07pm (53min).  Read the review.

Want to make your own choices?

We hope you've enjoyed our choices, but they've only scratched the surface of what we've covered this year.  If you'd like to dig deeper, start with our A-Z list of all the shows we've reviewed in 2009. 

Or if you want to make your own mind up - be our guest.  Check out our top five hints on choosing shows  and, if you like what you see, our in-depth guide to choosing.

Thanks for spending time with FringeGuru this year.  We hope you'll enjoy the rest of the Festival.