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With hundreds of venues and thousands of shows from around the world, The Skinny's Edinburgh Fringe theatre previews and reviews provide the insight you need to make the most of your Fringe experience.
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TheatreNina’s Got News @ Pleasance Dome
Awkward staging and laddish gags let down Frank Skinner's first foray as a playwright Read more »| 07 Aug 2018 -
FestivalsThe Best Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2018
An at-a-glance guide to the best-reviewed comedy and theatre at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as reviewed by our writing team. This page will be updated regularly with newly reviewed shows. Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
TheatreTheatre Words and Terms: A Glossary
What theatre do you like? How do you know? What do all the theatre words mean? We demystify some theatrical jargon to help you get the most out of the Fringe Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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(No) Blurred Lines: Consent & Immersive Theatre
Immersive theatre invites the audience in. Here’s how to be a good guest. Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Edinburgh Fringe 2018: Queer Theatre round-up
Looking to celebrate the range of human sexualities in theatre, but don't know where to begin? Here's a helpful guide to help you find the show that's best for you Read more »| 03 Aug 2018 -
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Circus at the Fringe – 250 Years in the Making
2018 is the 250th birthday of circus as an art form, so what's in store for it this year at the Fringe? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018
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Three Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
TheatreEdinburgh Fringe Highlights at Summerhall
We’ve picked the brains of some of Summerhall’s residents and staff for a pick of the events happening in their home building which they're most looking forward to. Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
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Edinburgh Fringe programme 2018 announced
This year’s Fringe is as huge and sprawling as ever, with the future of the NHS and sex and consent in the age of #MeToo among the themes emerging from the programme of over 3500 shows Read more »| 06 Jun 2018 -
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Fringe 2018: Final Pleasance shows announced
Shows on Brexit, late night shenanigans, a tribute to Spike Milligan, and TapeFace live on Facebook are just some of the highlights in the Pleasance's final show announcements for Fringe 2018 Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Fringe 2018: Gilded Balloon reveals full programme
Jack Docherty making his first Fringe appearance in 25 years, The Miss Behave Gameshow returning to the UK and Judah Friedlander's new comedy hour are just some of Gilded Balloon's Fringe 2018 highlights Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Traverse Theatre announce Fringe 2018 shows
The full Edinburgh Fringe line-up from the new writing theatre is here Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Fringe 2018: Assembly share full festival line-up
Assembly's festival line-up includes Maureen Lipman and Jason Donovan reminiscing, new standup from Andrew Maxwell and David O’Doherty, cabaret from Gingzilla and Fringe Wives Club, and Simon Callow and Sylvester McCoy among the theatre talent Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Fringe 2018: Summerhall announce massive programme
A lively programme of diverse and thought-provoking theatre, music and visual art from around the world will be coming to Summerhall in August. Expect projects from and inspired by Pussy Riot and shows marking the NHS's 70th year Read more »| 17 May 2018 -
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Assembly announces more Fringe comedy and theatre
Jason Byrne, Andrew Maxwell and Kate Berlant are among the comedy highlights, while National Theatre of Scotland and Birds of Paradise team up for My Left/Right Foot – The Musical Read more »| 23 Apr 2018