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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ComedyJamali Maddix @ Monkey Barrel Comedy Club
A half-hearted farewell to the Fringe from the talented Jamali Maddix Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Viv Groskop @ Underbelly Bristo Square
Half unconvincing love letter to Oprah Winfrey, half weekly-column-read-out-loud, Viv Groskop’s search for her best self lacks genuine emotion Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
ComedyJenny Collier @ Laughing Horse, Espionage
Jenny Collier's dark sense of humour shines the best light in her latest hour Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
ComedyStuart Goldsmith @ PBH Free Fringe, Liquid Room Annexe
A reliable solid performance from a Fringe favourite Read more »| 14 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Henry Paker @ PBH Free Fringe, Banshee Labyrinth
Cartoons and quips as strong as each other from Henry Paker Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
ComedyAhir Shah @ Laughing Horse, Cabaret Voltaire
A phenomenal hour from Ahir Shah Read more »| 13 Aug 2018
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ComedyFreya Slipper @ Underbelly George Square
A slightly overambitious hour of character comedy from Freya Slipper’s debut show Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Christopher Bliss @ Pleasance Dome
Christopher Bliss should be an award-winning playwright by now. If the Pulitzer prize was also awarded to William McGonagall Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Stevie Martin @ Pleasance Courtyard
High-octane sketch madness from an errant Massive Dad Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Chris Washington @ Pleasance Courtyard
The 2017 Best Newcomer nominee overcomes sophomore syndrome with a compelling second half in You Beauty! Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Comedy
Sara Barron @ Just the Tonic, The Tron
Not laughing during Sara Barron's hour is completely unacceptable Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Theatre
The Conditioning @ C Aquila
Two squaddies find themselves in a locked room. But why are they there? An intense and intriguing performance, tackling trust, anxiety and guilt Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Edinburgh Fringe
Egg @ Summerhall
Inspired by true events, Sarah Bebe Holmes' masterful performance tells of her misunderstood experiences of IVF treatment in a raw and elegant form Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Theatre
Unsung @ Summerhall
A masterful central performance by Valentijn Dhaenens anchors a compelling, contemporary story of political hubris Read more »| 13 Aug 2018 -
Theatre
The House @ Assembly George Square Studios
Brian Parks’ comedy of manners moves like a whip, but the rat-a-tat dialogue is missing the American playwright's usual political edge Read more »| 13 Aug 2018