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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ComedyGilded Balloon announce first acts for Fringe 2018
Luisa Omielan, Zoe Lyons, reigning So You Think You’re Funny? champion Maisie Adam and Rhod Gilbert are among the first Edinburgh Fringe shows announced Read more »| 21 Mar 2018 -
ComedyEdinburgh Fringe 2017: No Panel Prize, No Problem
In the absence of a panel prize this year, contributer-at-large Emma O'Brien looks at two charitable ways performers pulled together in true 'Spirit of the Fringe' style Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Hannah Gadsby & John Robins win Edinburgh Comedy Award
A historic first as the Edinburgh Comedy Award is shared by Hannah Gadsby and John Robins Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Malcolm Hardee Awards get riotous finale
The spirit of Malcolm Hardee lives on with a night of anarchic fondness in memory of the legendary showman Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Maisie Adam wins So You Think You're Funny? 2017
Maisie Adam wins So You Think You’re Funny's grand final in its 30th year Read more »| 28 Aug 2017 -
ComedyJordan Brookes @ Pleasance Courtyard
Jordan Brookes' tribute to his nan is intense, insane and exceptional Read more »| 25 Aug 2017
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ComedySophie Willan @ Pleasance Courtyard
Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated Sophie Willan's show is a shrewd look at labelling Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Theatre
No Show @ Summerhall
An absolute treat packed with humour and offering a critique of preconceived gender roles in the world of circus Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Theatre
Your Love Is Fire @ Summerhall
Your Love Is Fire's impact is blunted by its cast's visa issues, but remains worth a watch Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Adventures in Edinburgh Fringe Flyering
Comedian Ellen Waddell took our flyerer-at-large Emma O'Brien on a jaunt to show us the secret life of flyering Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Terrier Awards
Unsurpassable comedy critic Fringe Dog announces the winners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Terrier Awards Read more »| 25 Aug 2017 -
Music
XFRMR @ Leith Volcano, Edinburgh, 22 Aug
Robbie Thomson's XFRMR is a multi-sensory spectacle, at once formidable and beautiful, terrifying and arresting. Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Comedy
Chris Washington @ Just the Tonic, The Mash House
A good natured show from Best Newcomer nominee Chris Washington Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Theatre
Turntable @ Scottish Storytelling Centre
This wholesome and delightful show is a lovely way to spend a rainy afternoon Read more »| 24 Aug 2017 -
Theatre
Hope Hunt & The Ascension Into Lazarus @ Dancebase
A piece of rare quality, Hope Hunt combines immediacy and depth Read more »| 24 Aug 2017