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Sonia Aste: Made in Spain 2
Topical tapas are on the menu in this festive hour of comedy
Baby Reindeer by Richard Gadd
Gadd corrals his audience tightly with tale of stalking trauma
Pink House
A small-scale and subtly powerful play about the ghosts of the past and cultural legacies
Love/Hate Actually
A fun show where friends argue the toss about a loved/hated classic film
Gregory’s Girl
The film that captured the zeitgeist of 80s Scotland translates perfectly on to today’s stage.
Cyst-er Act
Wonderfully done educational journey about one woman’s experience with ovarian cysts
Brendan Galileo for Europe
Fionn Foley puts in a fun one man performance
I’ll Take You To Mrs Cole!
A first class production that is beguiling and magical, teaching us not to demonise what we don’t know or understand
Shadows
Parallel storylines show depressing truths about the difference between real life and a fairytale
Phoebe Robinson: Sorry, Harriet Tubman
American’s charm carries a less than cohesive set
The Legacy of William Ireland
A short, sharp and entertaining canter through a footnote to Shakespearean history
Kevin Quantum: Neon Future
Likeable miscellany of magic and science builds to a killer ending
The Gil Scott-Heron Songbook
Four-piece display impressive musicianship in tribute to the late musical pioneer
The Brand-New, Full-Throated Adventures of Reginald D Hunter
Untamed by middle age, the much-loved American talks sexual politics and family
The Wild Unfeeling World
Eccentric but inspiring tale of resilience has almost nothing to do with Moby Dick
Nothing To Hide
A stylistically-ambitious look at the effects modern technology has on privacy sadly falters due to its scattered execution
More Myself Than I Am
Subtle and succinct retelling of the famous Bronte sisters story
Metamorphosis
Intense, captivating reworking of Kafka’s classic from the perspective of Grete
Joyce
Turtle Company whisk us away on an adventure with a young girl and her pet hamster
Archie Henderson: Jazz Emu
Fast paced and irreverent musical comedy in an impressive fringe debut
Colt Cabana and John Hastings Do Comedy and Commentary to Bad Wrestling Matches
A perfect show that even the naysayers will enjoy
Liza Treyger: In the Weeds
Fun, freewheeling final Fringe performance from rising US comic
David Callaghan: Dance Like No-one’s David Callaghan
Just turned 30-something shows his vulnerable side and why old ladies love him
Endless Second
A narratively complex look at rape within a relationship in the post-#MeToo era
Lola and Jo: Escape
Clues and laughs aplenty in this escape room sketch show
Found Footage Festival: Volume 9
Comedy duo continue to deliver outrageous videos
Late Night Ceremony
Group showcase by Berlin cabaret performers makes for a strange experience
Ginger Johnson’s Happy Place
Puppetry and drag combine in an uplifting comedic performance
The Forecast
Amy Bell presents a multimedia dance performance about the queer female body
Michael Brunström: World of Sports
Lovable eccentric plays fast and loose on a sports theme
Beat
One teen’s deep love of the drum kit, with a bravura performance anchoring a moving story
Andrea Spisto: Butch Princesa
Garrulous, wandering and disjointed cabaret of inconsistent quality
Grant Busé: Touché Busé
Brimming with bravado and sharp humour, Busé effortlessly wins over the crowd with his comedy masterclass
SymphRONica
Fringe regulars’ classical-jazz fusion makes for a groovy evening
Rhod Gilbert: The Book of John
Darkly hilarious, and often remarkable, this is a comedic testimony to overcoming the most difficult of hurdles
Ray Badran: Everybody Loves Ray, Man
Desultory stroll through amusing anecdotes from Aussie comic’s life
Tom Kitching: Welcome To My Barn!
Cumbrian comedian introduces us to his barmy farm with charm
Bad Aunts
Madness and mayhem is entertaining but lacks structure
Lord of the Game of the Ring of Thrones
Hivemind bring one of the most chaotic shows at the Fringe
Features
Wee Review writer wins Fringe Young Writers Award
Two in a row for the site as Ariane Branigan bags the prize
Gretel Brice
One woman is at the Fringe to turn her cancer story into a creative legacy for her children
Ty Jeffries
Sarah Howells takes tea and talks memories with Miss Hope Springs’ creator, Ty Jeffries
#TransFringe: Trans and non-binary artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Note: This review is from the 2019 Fringe The #TransFringe, which started as a simple […]
Feast your eyes on these food and drink shows
Kerry Teakle talks us through the foodie delights to be found at the Fringe and beyond
Peter Buckley Hill
The man who put the PBH into PBH’s Free Fringe talks turkey as he prepares for the 20th (and last?) installation of the show that started it
Heroines, High Notes, Queens and Comedy: Opera at the Fringe
Opera is more commonly associated with the International Festival, but a growing number of artists are bringing it to the Fringe. Daniel Somerville, opera expert and performance maker explores some of the issues around staging it at that scale.
White Collar Comedy
“I’m an atheist with regard to that kind of god.” We spoke to the trio of vicars-cum-comedians heading Edinburgh-wards with their unconventional take on Christianity.
“Don’t ruin my night out by being deep and meaningful”
Comedian Jo Caulfield dishes out some home truths about performing at the Fringe. Just don’t give her a bucket speech…
Banjoko is no joke-o
As E4 announce a familiar-sounding TV show, we ask: has President Obonjo had his identity stolen?
Bernie Dieter
Little Death Club’s glamorous compère talks diversity, glamour and gin. Lots of gin.
Love, Loss and Cake
Every year new performers come to Edinburgh in August hoping to make a name for themselves and establish a career. But not every Edinburgh debutant is on that path…
Susan Riddell
“It’s just me marvelling at people who can be arsed doing anything.” We spoke to the rising star about her debut Fringe hour, Duvet Day.
Kally Lloyd-Jones
Company Chordelia’s artistic director talks about the losses that inspired her new dance piece The Chosen
NextUp Comedy at the Fringe
Comedy streaming service appeals for acts to be filmed during August.
West End Producer
Geoff Ford talks to the mysterious theatreland figure making his Fringe debut this year
From Melbourne to the Mile
Joe Gardner recommends the top Australian comics to see at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Lucy Farrett
“Maybe there should be limits…? No… never!!” We chat to character comedian about new show LOIS.
Ashley Smith and the Apocalypse of Prison
Actor Kathryn Haggis tells the tragic story that inspired Watching Glory Die, the Fringe play in which she stars
Extreme Pay-to-Play
Gavin Robertson ponders why producers do the Fringe when the costs are so high
Catherine Graindorge
The Belgian musician on the show she promised she would make for her late father