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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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 -
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
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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 -
ComedyICYMI: Stephen Buchanan on I'm Alan Partridge
BBC New Comedy Award Winner Stephen Buchanan dives headfirst into the wonderful world of Partridge. Jurassic Park! Read more »| 23 Jul 2019 -
ComedyJosie Long on her return to the Edinburgh Fringe
As Fringe darling Josie Long returns to the festival with her first full run in five years, we chat to her about being hopeful and how motherhood has unearthed boundless love Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
ComedySophie Duker on wokeness and her creative babies
Sophie Duker is already making waves in the comedy world with appearances on Mock the Week and Frankie Boyle's New World Order, as well as running an infamous People of Colour comedy night. This August she embarks on her debut hour Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
ComedyMental Health, Self Care and the Edinburgh Fringe
The Fringe can be a tough old slog for everyone in Edinburgh. Emma O'Brien speaks to comedian Juliette Burton and has a brainwave which might save the day Read more »| 22 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh FringeFringe food: Pubs, cafes & food near Gilded Balloon
Heading to a show at Gilded Balloon or Pleasance Dome? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll, updated for the 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 18 Jul 2019