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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Edinburgh FringePleasance Futures: After the first 30 years
The Pleasance's future is all about youth – Tim Norton, Anna Simpson and Andrew Whyment talk about what they're bringing to the venue this August Read more »| 01 Aug 2015 -
ComedyJo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson: Food and Redecorating in a Sex Club
Tasked with interviewing comedians Jo-Jo Bellini and John Robertson ahead of their Fringe shows, Fred Fletch used the opportunity to take them on a double-date to a sex club. Obviously. WARNING: Contains scenes most will find distressing Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Edinburgh Festivals Food & Drink events guide
We dive deep into the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme, and emerge holding an expertly-carved piece of fruit, gallons of alcohol and a radioactive teapot Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
ComedyPhil Ellis: Funz and Gamez creator interviewed
His kids' show that wasn't really for kids, Funz and Gamez, became the word-of-mouth success of last year's Fringe, winning the Panel Prize and leading to a sitcom pilot. Confrontational comedian Phil Ellis prepares for Funz and Gamez Tooz Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
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Bridget Christie: The Absurdity of Ideas
With her book available and a new show arriving at The Stand, Bridget Christie talks to The Skinny about S-bends, schadenfreude and the handiness of bigots when mining for topical material Read more »| 31 Jul 2015 -
ComedyTaking a Stand: Michael Che and Jena Friedman
American politicos Michael Che and Jena Friedman talk to The Skinny about the importance of taking risks in comedy. Read more »| 31 Jul 2015
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Adrienne Truscott and Kyle Kinane: Fun is the theme for American comedians
Kyle Kinane and Adrienne Truscott took very different paths into comedy and have different performance styles. Speaking to The Skinny, we found them both uncommonly happy to call themselves comedians Read more »| 30 Jul 2015 -
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The Comedy Directors: Jon Brittain and Dec Munro
Jon Brittain and Dec Munro talk to The Skinny about the 'secret' role of the comedy director Read more »| 30 Jul 2015 -
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Edinburgh Fringe Comedy 2015: Sophomore Syndrome
After conquering last year's Fringe, Best Newcomer winner Alex Edelman and nominees Dane Baptiste, Gein's Family Giftshop and Lazy Susan talk to The Skinny's comedy editors about the best and worst sequels. Read more »| 29 Jul 2015 -
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Programmes Within the Programme
Curated multi-venue programmes are changing the landscape of the Edinburgh Fringe. Here we explore the reasons why, taking in Aurora Nova and the Made in Scotland Showcase Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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First Class Clowns
Puddles Pity Party, Deanna Fleysher, Spencer Jones and John-Luke Roberts have different levels of clown education, but all bring shows of distinction Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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Fringe Dog: How to find a 5-star show
With over 1000 comedy shows listed in the official Edinburgh Fringe programme, choosing between them can be tricky. Luckily wise comedy guide Fringe Dog is here to help plan an itinerary Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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Bob Slayer on the BlundaBus: Comedy Spotlight
The latest Fringe venue is a double-decker bus. We asked the BlundaBus' registered keeper Bob Slayer to explain himself Read more »| 28 Jul 2015 -
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The Gilded Balloon at 30: An interview with Karen Koren
Going strong for 30 years, The Gilded Balloon's founder and artistic director Karen Koren tells us what it takes to make a home for pioneering comedy Read more »| 27 Jul 2015 -
Edinburgh FringeEdinburgh Festivals 2015: Top 5 picks
Our section editors narrow their Edinburgh Festivals picks down to a tick-'em-off-as-you-go top 5... Read more »| 27 Jul 2015