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Charlie’s a Clepto
A woman desperately tries – and fails – to keep out of trouble for 24 hours, with amusing and moving results



Police Cops: Badass Be Thy Name
A hilarious, stylish romp that reaffirms why Police Cops are one of the best comedy acts around

Cash Point Meet [ONLINE]
A prescient insight into the lives of Irish online sex workers

Miss DQ Live!
A fun, colourful and celebratory hour of fun from the UK’s only dwarf drag queen, the delectable Miss DQ

We Missed You
A touching and delicate balancing act of introspection and clowning

My House
Interesting historical fiction could be even more engaging

It’s Fraser Brown, I’m Afraid
A mixed bag that won’t be for everyone, but Fraser Brown just about does enough to show why comedy is his calling

Simon Evans: The Work Of The Devil
Gentleman raconteur muses on identity with a personal twist in the tale

Press
A witty, intelligent and unmissable satire of the movie industry starring a clever storyline and two outstanding performances

EGG
Pregnancy, motherhood and 80s hits all make an appearance in this dynamic solo show

Intricate Rituals
Powerful short play explores unrequited love, grief, and some dark magic




Admiral Fallow (Acoustic)
Scottish band’s one-off Fringe appearance rouses and resonates with the audience

Afloat [ONLINE]
Fun, thought-provoking play presents a wake-up call about climate change


Eavesdropping (Walk This Play)
Entertaining audio theatre accompanying an exploration of Edinburgh’s city centre streets

Burnt Out
Thoughtful visual and dance theatre muses on fossil fuels, forest fires and climate change

We Came To Dance
Vibrant immersive musical packs a punch with an optimistic message about our chance to tackle climate change



Thunderstruck
An unbelievable, seismic performance that brings together comedy, drama, and some outstanding musical talent for an outstanding combination

Screen 9
An essential, unmissable deep dive into trauma and how we come together to try and heal from unbearable moments of tragedy

Rituel
Masculinity explored through dance and theatre by bold new company Matsena Productions

Radio 69
A clever, tense and unbelievably funny play that perfects satire, balancing comedy and drama in the best possible way

Kevin Quantum: The Trick That Fooled…
Heart-warming, breathtaking magic from the popular Edinburgh magician, Kevin Quantum

Absolutely Burlesque
A predictably accomplished night of burlesque featuring an ensemble of talented, charismatic dancers doing what they do best


Friend (The One With Gunther)
Nostalgia trip is a frenetic hour of in-jokes and frivolity

Kill Me Now [ONLINE]
Dirty Protest Theatre’s smart, funny play on Zoom muses on joyful – and not so joyful – endings

Sex Education Xplorers (S.E.X.)
Mamoru Iriguchi and Afton Moran shine in a show fuelled by science and complete with a wonderful sense of fun


Tropicana
A wonderfully camp, energetic and moving hour of music and comedy, featuring an absolute tornado of a cabaret star


Funbox: Back to the Fringe
A joyous, sing-a-long hour of theatre that sees some of the most experienced figures in children’s entertainment work their magic


David Alnwick’s Nightmare Magic
Mixed night of eerie storytelling and impressive magic

We Just Need to Get Through This
Uneven play excels in its use of experimental music

Mary Stuart [ONLINE]
Electric performances of Schiller’s monarchs are let down by an unnecessary conceit

Love Letters At Home [ONLINE]
Beautifully touching theatre that bridges the digital divide





Dark Spirits, Black Humor: A Night of Cocktails and Storytelling [ONLINE]
Mark Jude Sullivan’s evocative hour of storytelling is magnetic

A Wire Apart [ONLINE]
Visually impressive but narratively thin exploration of how technology keeps us apart


Celebrating Okoe
Ghanaian rhythms with Scottish Jazz spirit will have you tail-shaking in your seats

Moonlight on Leith
A finely tuned and loving ode to the vibrant community of Leith, brought to life by a talented cast of graduates

Sunshine On Leith
Enthusiastic performance from one of Edinburgh’s leading amateur groups on a showpiece stage

1902
Slick, spirited, sweaty theatre celebrating the importance of supporting your (football) team

Swallow The Sea Caravan Theatre
A polished piece of immersive theatre that throws you into a weird and wonderful world complete with charm and intrigue


Fear of Roses
A slick, tense and intelligent crime thriller that might just leave you wanting to get one up on your manipulative boss

Peter Buckley Hill: How Does He Smell?
Free Fringe head honcho is back where he belongs and in fine form

Little Shop of Horrors
Brilliantly performed, with equal measures of wit and style, Little Shop of Horrors defies expectations to offer a thunderously good time

Blind Mirth presents Sex with Me?
An often hilarious, always strange improv show that manages to transform the mundane into something very peculiar indeed