Edinburgh Fringe
The Skinny guide to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We bring you everything you need to get the most out of the Fringe, including previews, interviews, reviews and features.
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ComedyEdinburgh Fringe 2019: The Best Free & PWYW Shows
The best free and pay-what-you-want shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, according to our comedy and theatre teams Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
TheatreThe Best Theatre Shows of Edinburgh Fringe 2019
Our review team's favourite theatre from this year's Edinburgh Fringe – find our four- and five-star reviews here Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsSage Nokomis Wright on Kanata Cabaret Hour
Sage Nokomis Wright, the Managing Producer of Indigenous Contemporary Scene, introduces Kanata Cabaret Hour, part of this year’s CanadaHub line-up at King’s Hall Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsAn Introduction to Indigenous Contemporary Scene 2019
Indigenous Contemporary Scene Artistic Director Émilie Monnet introduces this year’s programme Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsLacey Hill on Deer Woman
Singer songwriter Lacey Hill composed the music for Deer Woman and accompanies the performance each night; we talk to Hill Read more »| 01 Aug 2019 -
FestivalsWritten on the Body: Lara Kramer interview
Choreographer and multidisciplinary artist Lara Kramer speaks about the use of 'state of body practice', her pivot to artistic realism and decision to navigate intergenerational trauma through performance Read more »| 01 Aug 2019
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TheatreCreating Space: Fringe of Colour
Fringe of Colour is working to make the Fringe as accessible as possible for young people of colour. The scheme’s pioneer, Jessica Brough, speaks to performers Rachael Young and Kemah Bob about how the scheme impacts artists of colour as well as audiences Read more »| 29 Jul 2019 -
MusicA New Life: Pianodrome at The Pitt
The Skinny catches up with the producer of Pianodrome at The Pitt, Matt Wright, about how the venue offers a contrast to modern-day Fringe chaos Read more »| 29 Jul 2019 -
ComedyThe Terriers: Fringedog's Edinburgh Fringe Awards
hallo and hooray !!! its time to announce the categories for the fourth annual terrier awards Read more »| 26 Jul 2019 -
TheatreTravis Alabanza on Burgerz
Performance artist and poet Travis Alabanza speaks to the Skinny about the importance of creating a trans theatrical canon, and the stage as a safe(r) space to explore identity Read more »| 26 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Fringe 2019: Food Shows and Events guide
The Edinburgh Fringe is back, and that means a whole load of shows at least partially connected to food and drink. Let's take a look... Read more »| 25 Jul 2019 -
TheatreThe Reality of Bringing a Show to the Edinburgh Fringe
In the third part of our series on building a Fairer Fringe, we look at the realities of bringing a show to Edinburgh in August Read more »| 24 Jul 2019 -
TheatreLife After Prison: Solitary and America is Hard to See
The US is known for its high incarceration rate, locking up more people than anywhere else in the world. Two New York-based companies heading to the Fringe this summer linger on the question: what happens when they get out? Read more »| 24 Jul 2019 -
TheatreEdinburgh Fringe Firsts: 5 new theatre companies to watch
With so many shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, it can be easy for great new work to fall under the radar. That's why we're profiling five shows from new & emerging companies – all bringing their work to the festival for the very first time Read more »| 23 Jul 2019 -
TheatreMeghan Tyler on Crocodile Fever, 'an angry scream at the world'
The Skinny chats to Meghan Tyler about her play Crocodile Fever, and gets an exclusive invite into the rehearsal room ahead of its world premiere Read more »| 23 Jul 2019