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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ComedyRichard 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 -
ComedyRobin 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 -
TheatreBranded 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
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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 -
TheatreThe Year I Was Gifted @ Sweet
The Year I Was Gifted is the true tale of the year one otherwise unexceptional teenage girl lied her way into one of America's most preeminent boarding schoo... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
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The Bridge That Tom Built @ C Nova
Bringing two shows to the fringe this year, Flanagan Collective could really give a masterclass in the kind of storytelling performance that breaks the ... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
The Man Who Thought The Moon Would Fall Out Of The Sky @ Northern Stage At St Stephens
In Edinburgh for one night only, the NORTH company of 2013 bring you the tale of The Man Who Thought The Moon Would Fall Out Of The Sky. Combining storytelli... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
Bin Laden: The One Man Show @ C Nova
Bin Laden: The One Man Show presents an interactive history of perhaps the most influential public figure of the new millenium. The show, spiced with humour... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
Beulah @ C Venues
Flanagan Collective's mesmerising musical storytelling show Beulah had its Fringe debut in 2012 and returns once more due to popular demand. It is easy to se... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
You're A Good Man Charlie Brown @ St Augustine's
Peanuts, featuring the famous Snoopy and Charlie Brown, was perhaps the most popular and influential cartoon in the history of the comic strip, running just ... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
Super Tuesday @ Surgeon's Hall
The landscape and history of American politics is one ubiquitous with corruption, backstabbing, conspiracies and colourful characters who can lead nations wi... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
Theatre
Whistleblower @ C Nova
Immersive theatre company Immercity have a new piece, and it couldn’t be timelier. In the month that Chelsea Manning is sentenced to over 30 years... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013