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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
Double Drop
Affectionate and nostalgic, Double Drop blends rave culture and Welsh druids in a way you wouldn’t expect to be possible