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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TheatreOne is the Loneliest Number: This Year's Solo Shows
Solo shows are enjoying a resurgence this year – here are a few to look out for Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
ComedyMarcel Lucont: Love on the Fringe
Flâneur, raconteur and bon vivant Marcel Lucont offers some romantic advice for a lonely heart in August Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
Comedy
Comedy Class: Mae Martin's Workshop
Rising Canadian comic Mae Martin talks Fringe shows and comedic growth Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
ComedyTrevor Lock: Heckling
In defence of the noble art of telling people they're rubbish Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
Comedy
Fringe Cut: Best of the Northwest in Edinburgh
Every August our friends in the North ruthlessly steal all of our comedians for an entire month. Frankly, it’s not on. Still, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites from the Northwest circuit you should check out if you head to Edinburgh for the Fringe Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
TheatreWhere Has All the Theatre Gone: The Allure of Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
As the Fringe approaches, Northwest companies Big Wow and Black Toffee Theatre discuss the enduring allure of Edinburgh, theatre’s largest magnet Read more »| 30 Jul 2014
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Theatre
Dance Theatre at the Fringe
Lying somewhere between dance and physical theatre, dance theatre is offering a strong showing in this year's Edinburgh Festivals. We take a closer look at a couple of the shows on offer this August Read more »| 29 Jul 2014 -
Theatre
Cannibalism on The Fringe
A true story exploring the unravelling of humanity among imprisoned WWII soldiers Read more »| 14 Jul 2014 -
Comedy
Richard Gadd: 'Take risks. Accept failure.'
Richard Gadd, creator of Fringe 2013's most twisted success story, Cheese and Crack Whores, on writing, performing and toying with bad taste Read more »| 14 Jul 2014 -
ComedyEmperors of Discretion: Casual Violence
Multiple … arson attacks in city centre of … implicated the Nostril crime family … vengeance against … documented by Fringe show … comedy group Casual Violence … One man … two men seen fleeing the scene Read more »| 07 Jul 2014 -
Comedy
Jupitus Ascending: Phill Jupitus Interviewed… In Rhyme
This month, Phill Jupitus brings two shows to the Greater Manchester Fringe, one of which features him as his alter ego Porky the Poet. Naturally, we interviewed him – and he answers – in rhyme and haiku Read more »| 02 Jul 2014 -
Comedy
Robin Ince: What's So Funny 'Bout Peace, Love and Understanding?
Robin Ince tells us about his year so far, and teaches us a little about religious stereotypes Read more »| 16 Jun 2014 -
Theatre
Branded Commuter @ The Space, Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee
The end of the academic year at The Space, the Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, is marked by a performance showcasing work by both teaching staff and guest choreographers Read more »| 28 May 2014 -
Comedy
So You Think You're Funny opens for 2014
Applications for this year's So You Think You're Funny awards open at midday today. The award, which focuses on new and emerging comics, is open to anyone new to stand-up comedy, over 18, who has not peformed regularly before June last year Read more »| 17 Jan 2014 -
Theatre
Hidden @ Underbelly Cowgate
From the very second that Hidden begins, it has the audience laughing. It grabs hold of your attention from the start and refuses to let go, slowly stringing... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013