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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Fest MagazineUpping the anti
Self-professed 'anti-comedian' Edward Aczel is building a career out of not telling jokes. Tom Hackett explores the philosophy behind his twisted comedy genre Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineRiding the tides
Former Pick of the Fringe winners and founders of contemporary dance group The Kosh, Michael Merwitzer and Siân Williams tell Ruth Dawkins how to get your show noticed at the world's biggest arts fair Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineRenaissance man
Founder and conductor of the highest grossing choral group of the modern age, Harry Christophers tells Chris Williams the secrets of his success Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineMiserly or misunderstood?
Malcolm Middleton is a major figure in Scottish music after his time in Arab Strap and his well-respected solo career. But he's still reluctant to crack a smile, writes Fergus Weir Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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Sultan of swing
Two years ago, Ewan Morrison's Swung won high praise for its deft treatment of sexual insecurity. With a third novel now under his belt, he's still determined to normalise, he tells Oliver Farrimond Read more »| 04 Aug 2009 -
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Dry humour
A reformed character since giving up the drink, the irascible Fringe fixture Arthur Smith can't help but get nostalgic with Lyle Brennan Read more »| 04 Aug 2009
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Nuremberg Trial and Error
Richard Herring's evolutional approach to comedy writing is proving a little uncomfortable in light of this year's Nazi-inspired theme, finds Miles Johnson Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
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Midsummer Loving
Hard-hitting Scottish playwright David Greig tells Yasmin Sulaiman about the freedom of going lo-fi Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
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Kaning It
Edinburgh's most hyperactive comic, Russell Kane tells Chris Williams about how he'll be mixing stand-up with Shakespeare at this year's Fringe Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
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Artistic licence
Scottish painter Rabiya Choudhry is redefining the concept of "performance art", Ruth Dawkins discovers Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
Fest MagazineHot Rhod
After a busy year insulting Prince Charles and promoting Welsh tourism, the man from Carmarthen won't be satisfied with anything less than perfection at the Fringe, he tells Chris Williams Read more »| 03 Aug 2009 -
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Unicorn Kid: The Kid is alright
Remixing the Pet Shop Boys, becoming the youngest ever artist to do a Radio 1 session, touring the States – this 17-year-old Edinburgh producer is taking it all in his stride, discovers Chris McCall Read more »| 01 Aug 2009 -
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Negociants
45-7 Lothian Street, South Central Read more »| 10 Jul 2009 -
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No. 1 Sushi Bar
37 Home Street, West Central Read more »| 10 Jul 2009 -
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Oink
34 Victoria Street, Old Town Read more »| 10 Jul 2009