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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Theatre(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 -
TheatreEdinburgh 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 -
ComedyBrett Goldstein @ Pleasance Courtyard
What Is Love Baby Don't Hurt Me is an engaging, if slightly incohesive show Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
ComedyBryony Twydle @ Underbelly Bristo Square
A very promising solo debut with a flair for characterisation from Bryony Twydle Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Non-toxic Masculinity in Stand-up
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, comedians Stephen Bailey, David Correos, Mawaan Rizwan and Joe Sutherland talk about subverting traditional masculinity in stand-up Read more »| 02 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Comedians on their Fringe Bugbears
From revolting rooms to soggy sarnies, we speak to several Fringe folk about what really grinds their gears in August Read more »| 01 Aug 2018
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ComedyFrom the Kremlin to Comedy: Olga Koch interview
Olga Koch talks moving from the Kremlin to comedy in her debut Edinburgh Fringe hour, Fight Read more »| 01 Aug 2018 -
Theatre
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 -
Comedy
John Hegley on Luton Town (and the Fringe)
John Hegley celebrates his 30th Fringe with a show for kids and a show for everyone – but he's also a Luton Town fan... Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Arnold Brown on the Fringe and his new podcast
The first stand-up to win the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Arnold Brown shares some comedy memories and talks about his new podcast Are You Feeling Funny? Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Jordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
11 ways to escape the Edinburgh Festival madness
With so much going on in Edinburgh this month, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle. We've picked out some spots to retreat to for some peace and quiet Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Undivided Inattention: Comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Theatre
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 -
Comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton & Enter the Dragons on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse Read more »| 30 Jul 2018