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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Theatre
The 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 -
Theatre
Life 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 -
Theatre
Edinburgh 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 -
Theatre
Meghan 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 -
Comedy
ICYMI: 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 -
Comedy
Josie 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
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Comedy
Sophie 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 -
Comedy
Mental 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 Fringe
Fringe 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 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe food: Pubs, cafes and food near Pleasance Courtyard
Heading to a show at Pleasance Courtyard? 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 Fringe Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
Comedy
Edinburgh Fringe 2019: Comedy writers' picks
Ahead of this year's Edinburgh Fringe, some of our comedy writers pick out their highlights Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
Comedy
Climate chaos: Edinburgh Fringe's most urgent challenge
We speak to Matt Winning, Jon Long and Isla Cowan about the pressing challenge that is our climate emergency Read more »| 18 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe food: Pubs, cafes & restaurants near The Stand
Heading to a show at The Stand Comedy Club at this year's Fringe? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll of The Stand, updated for Edinburgh Fringe 2019 Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Fringe food: Pubs, cafes & restaurants near Summerhall
Heading to a show at Summerhall at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Need somewhere to refuel afterwards? Here are our pick of the food and drink venues within a five-minute stroll of Summerhall, updated for the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Read more »| 17 Jul 2019 -
Comedy
Five local comics' guide to the Edinburgh Fringe
Local(ish) acts ask each other local(ish) questions about their Fringe experiences, definitely not ripped off from a well-known radio programme which rhymes with 'main attraction' Read more »| 17 Jul 2019