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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ComedyMichael McPheat @ Gilded Balloon Patter House
In BRUTAL!, Michael McPheat digs deep into the history, life and lore of Milton Keynes Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRoger O'Sullivan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Roger O'Sullivan has set his sights on becoming the world's greatest comedian, and he's well on his way with his wickedly funny new hour, Divil May Cry Read more »| 25 Aug 2026 -
ComedyDru Cripps @ Hoots Potterrow
Dru Cripps brings his undeniable charisma, prowess and talent to an improvised hour of clowning and musical mischief Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyHannah Platt @ Pleasance Courtyard
With a sly confidence and light touch, Hannah Platt hits her stride in new show Cult Classic Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyRaj Poojara @ Pleasance Courtyard
Raj Poojara brings a relaxed demeanour to his Fringe debut, but tonight he's put on the back foot by one of the Fringe's oldest challenges – the unpredictability of crowds Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyMargaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood @ Assembly George Sq
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Hollywood is an off-beat comedy show tailor-made for the Fringe Read more »| 24 Aug 2026
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ComedyLorna Ní Shúilleabháin @ Hoots Nicolson Square
Lorna Ní Shúilleabháin might be Barefoot Before God in her Edinburgh Fringe debut, but it seems she’s still finding her feet in front of an audience Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyFab Goualin @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Fab Goulain's debut Edinburgh Fringe hour is a charming and entertaining introduction to a unique new voice Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyEmmeline Downie @ Pleasance Courtyard
There's astute observation and some lovely gags in Emmeline Downie's character comedy hour as Gail Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyKate Dolan @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Trout, Kate Dolan's new powerhouse of an hour, will have you giggling like a fish Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
ComedyReuben Solo @ Gilded Balloon Teviot
Reuben Solo hunts for in-the-room magic on his return to Edinburgh, although one of his central schticks may ring a few bells for seasoned Fringe-goers Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
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Rob Copland @ Monkey Barrel Comedy
Physical comedy and oddball observational material from 2024's Comedy Award Panel Prize winner Rob Copland Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
TheatreMayflies @ Brown's of Leith
Grid Iron grip us in the teeth of 1980s post-industrial Manchester in this exuberant, heart-splintering performance of Andrew O'Hagan's novel Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
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Em Humble @ Pleasance Courtyard
Em Humble showcases her character talents in Lady of the Lakes, but this debut hour prioritises style over substance Read more »| 24 Aug 2026 -
TheatreMohan: A Partition Story @ Pleasance Courtyard
Niall Moorjani and percussionist Sodhi paint a picture of history, lineage and empire through lyric and beat Read more »| 24 Aug 2026