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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TheatreThe Prize @ Underbelly
It's a winner Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
TheatreAngels @ The Traverse
The most admirable and engaging aspect of Angels is the relentless physical and emotional energy spent by Iain Robertson as he throws himself around the sm... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
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Bullet Catch @ The Traverse
One could very neatly compare the divergent aspects Bullet Catch maintains with that of high-level circus juggling; not a skill the show’s star Willia... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
TheatreBlink @ The Traverse
In truth Blink feels closer to an indie romcom movie than any other theatrical reference point. A good indie romcom though; something like Eagle vs Shark, ... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
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All That Is Wrong @ Traverse
All That is Wrong is bold, honest and universally relatable. Dramatising the feelings of frustration which arise when one becomes aware of the world’s ... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
ComedyWil Hodgson: Care Bear Punk
Care Bear Punk is a greatest hits collection of material from Wil Hodgson's previous years at the Fringe. However, gone is his bright pink hair and Pat Butch... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012
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TheatreEastEnd Cabaret: Notoriously Kinky @ Underbelly
Following last year’s success in the Free Fringe, Eastend Cabaret return to Edinburgh with a sizzling new show. United by their love of gin, music... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Elise Harris, Under Your Feet
Elise Harris brings a tongue-in cheek exploration of urban archaeology to the PBH Free Fringe. This show is definitely not aimed at archaeologists, either am... Read more »| 10 Aug 2012 -
Theatre
Swamp Juice @ Udderbelly
The last five years have seen a revival of clowning and vaudeville, with the likes of The Boy With The Tape On His Face, Piff The Magic Dragon and Ridiculusm... Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
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Alan Bissett on The Red Hourglass
Alan Bissett opens up about his latest play Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
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Lost in Details – Aleksandra Borys @ Dance Base
This is visceral dance theatre at its best. Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Polish Aleksandra Borys's piece is steeped in Lewis Carroll but it is... Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
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What the Folk @ Dance Base
Irish Craic. Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Doug Segal: How To Read Minds And Influence People @ Gilded Balloon
Doug Segal must be sick of the lazy comparisons drawn between him and Derren Brown. While they do adopt similar techniques of suggestion, psychology, misdire... Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Simon Donald's School of Swearing
We all love a bit of swearing, and you could argue that no-one is more qualified to discuss the subject than the co-creator of a certain succesful adult comi... Read more »| 09 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Richard Herring's Edinburgh Fringe Podcast
Reviewing what is ostensibly a daily chat show is tricky, both due to its constant format yet variable ingredients. However, with Fringe stalwart Richar... Read more »| 09 Aug 2012