Jane Harris and Andrew Miller
Focusing on ‘Britain’s barbarous empire’ and its various tentacles, this is a wide ranging dive into the world of historical fiction.
Rachel Hewitt: The Enlightenment’s Emotional End
A fascinating exploration of emotion, and how it shapes our past and present.
Magicfest Gala: Fast and Furious
The closing act to Edinburgh’s Magicfest proves a delight in six acts.
Monstrous Regiment
We caught up with Monstrous Regiment to chat books, bisexuality and brilliant puns.
The Islander – Patrick Barkham
Globe trotting on a wonderfully small scale – we catch up with Patrick Barkham to discuss his latest book, Islander.
Puppets to Music: Images to Film
A celebration of the huge variety of animation in music videos
Scottish Ballet: The Nutcracker
Scottish Ballet return with their acclaimed retelling of a festive favourite.
The Handlebards: The Taming of the Shrew & Romeo and Juliet
The first Fringe outing of the all-new female Handlebards is a triumph.
The Pianist
A gorgeous setting and lovingly executed, this is a show slightly limited by its own premise.
Margaret Thatcher Queen of Game Shows
The Iron Lady returns to rule Saturday night.
The Ruby in the Smoke
A dashing tale of intrigue, adventure and secrets, effectively adapted.
Simon Evans: In the Money
A consistently funny performance, from a master of the craft
The HandleBards: Richard III & Much Ado About Nothing
One of the best modern interpretations of Shakespeare returns to the Fringe with double the fun.
Molière’s The Hypochondriac
A fun and very physical adaptation from the renowned French writer.
Murder She Didn’t Write
An improvised hour of hilarious suspicion, improbable weapons and raucous laughter.
Moscow Boys
A glorious riot of dance, music and pure joy, occasionally marred by too loud sound mixing.
Fringe at C Venues
Celebrating a quarter century at the Fringe, C venues remains fresh and exciting.
Fringe at Summerhall
Always one of Edinburgh’s most intriguing year-round festivals, Summerhall boasts a programme full of the dark twists and turns of humanity