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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TheatreFrisky And Mannish: Extra Curricular Activities @ Assembly Hall
Since 2008, Frisky & Mannish have climbed the glitter trail to stadium pop via the Fringe - they have earned their stripes.This is their greatest hits pa... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
Theatre
Ballet Preljocaj: And Then, One Thousand Years Of Peace @ Edinburgh Playhouse
We are all insignificant dots. While we're in existentialist mode, it's the perfect time to witness this pulverising piece by the truly exceptional Ballet Pr... Read more »| 31 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Totally Ninja
Although I have a well established hatred of Sorcerers, I can wholeheartedly recommend this show. It's scientific fact that Wizards generally come in 2 fla... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
ComedyParris & Dowler Know What They're Doing
Parris & Dowler know what they’re doing. Or do they? Well, yes – so if hapless incompetence is your thing, they’re probably not for you... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
ComedyBane 1, 2 & 3
I was a bit dubious upon purchasing my Bane 3 tickets considering I hadn’t seen the first two instalments of the trilogy, but was assured this was not ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
ComedyAdam Strauss: Varieties of Religious Experience
A tale of rocky love, feeling lost then getting back on track, something I’m sure most of us can identify with. Also, of feeling trapped; in this case ... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012
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Comedy
David O'Doherty: Seize the David O'Doherty
When The DOD bursts on to the stage he announces he’s feeling positive about the show tonight: even going so far as to suggest it will be an experience... Read more »| 29 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Nathan Cassidy: Free Pound
Cassidy’s show does exactly what it says on the tin (or leaflet rather): we receive our free £1 as promised, there is a great demand for seats du... Read more »| 28 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Bobby Carroll: Low Voltage
In the intimate setting of The Royal Mile Tavern, we receive rather sweet insights into ways Bobby has tried to better himself, along with optimistic tales o... Read more »| 28 Aug 2012 -
ComedyThe Edinburgh Revue Sketch Show
After a rocky start involving a prop mishap which subsequently threw off the audience’s understanding of the opening gags, you could forgive us for mom... Read more »| 28 Aug 2012 -
Theatre
Flaneurs @ Summerhall
The Flaneurs is one of the most inspiring pieces of live performance art you will have the pleasure of experiencing and you may actually leave the theatre feeling like a better person. Read more »| 28 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
The Malcolm Hardee Comedy Awards Show
The big Perifosters comedy award is a bit like the FA Cup: once it was surrounded by romance and glamour, now it's a bit of a consolation prize for teams who... Read more »| 26 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Sheeps: Dancing with Lisa
Sheeps are perhaps the most tiring of festival prospects; a young male sketch trio. Don’t let that put you off though, because this is one of the more ... Read more »| 26 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Daniel Simonsen: Champions
Daniel Simonsen might have one of the funniest introductions this year, performing the first five minutes of his set from behind the curtain, as straight fac... Read more »| 26 Aug 2012 -
Comedy
Accident and Emergency: Plenty More Fish in the Sea (But I Don't Have a Fish Fetish)
These two comedians begin their show by running through a glossary of native Irish terms. We are asked to consider that if we don't find the show funny it ma... Read more »| 26 Aug 2012