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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ComedyJordan Brookes, Rachel Fairburn and Catherine Bohart on OCD in comedy
Catherine Bohart, Rachel Fairburn and Jordan Brookes talk about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe11 ways to escape the Edinburgh Festival madness
With so much going on in Edinburgh this month, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the hustle and bustle. We've picked out some spots to retreat to for some peace and quiet Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Undivided Inattention: Comedians on ADHD
Edd Hedges, Ross Brierley and Kiri Pritchard-McLean discuss problems they've had with attention since childhood Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
TheatreThree Fringe Shows Which Use Tech to Get Personal
We speak to three theatre makers whose Fringe shows use technological innovations – some sensational, some simple – to get closer to their audiences Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton & Enter the Dragons on character comedy
Beth Vyse, Naomi Paxton and clowning duo Abigail Dooley and Emma Edwards talk about motherhood, sisterhood and kicking ageing up the arse Read more »| 30 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
John Dowie: Before Comedy Captured the Edinburgh Fringe
Ahead of his appearance at Fringe by the Sea with his memoir, John Dowie speaks to The Skinny about being the first solo comedian in Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018
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ComedyChristopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland on Friendship and Comedy
Comedians and best friends Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland have both emerged from the local comedy scene to bring their debut shows to Edinburgh Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Simon Munnery on The Wreath
Simon Munnery's new show is about one of his old jokes; what happens when a joke meets its maker? Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Paul Sinha on the Personal and Political
After an acclaimed 2017 show on heartbreak, Paul Sinha's new show about ageing once again draws on matters closer to home Read more »| 27 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Marjolein Robertson on Standing up for Shetland
From Shetland to Edinburgh via Amsterdam and New York, stand-up Marjolein Robertson has plenty of tales to tell Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Food And Drink
Edinburgh Fringe 2018: Foodie Shows and Events
Whisky-soaked dinners, gin-inspired detectives, cocktail festivals and 'wine wankers' – here are the food and drink shows to catch at this year's Edinburgh festivals Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Comedy
Jack Barry, Brett Goldstein and Norris & Parker on sex and comedy
Jack Barry, Brett Goldstein and sketch duo Norris & Parker discuss relationships, from threesomes to fornicating with the devil Read more »| 26 Jul 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
The Best and Worst Toilets at the Edinburgh Fringe
In the name of good journalism, our theatre editor dives deep into the muddy waters of public opinion to find out which toilets are worth visiting and when you should hold it in at the 2018 Fringe. Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Theatre
Edinburgh Fringe Highlights at Summerhall
We’ve picked the brains of some of Summerhall’s residents and staff for a pick of the events happening in their home building which they're most looking forward to. Read more »| 24 Jul 2018 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Festivals 2018: The Skinny's Top Picks
The Edinburgh Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival – there's a lot going on in Scotland's capital this August. Here are our top five picks from comedy, art, theatre, literature and music Read more »| 20 Jul 2018