The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Fringe

Comedian Jordan Gray discusses hilarious new sitcom Transaction

Comedian Jordan Gray sits down with The Independent’s Culture & Lifestyle News Editor Jacob Stolworthy to discuss her new TV sitcom Transaction and forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show as part ofThe Independent’s Live series in collaboration with Latitude Festival.

The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025

'Joy, celebration and warmth' of Palestinian art to be showcased at Edinburgh Fringe

A group of Palestinian artists are preparing to take to the stage at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, as part of a mini-festival aimed at…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2025

Brickbat: Mostly Free Speech

In England, the Harrow council has canceled a performance by comedian Reginald D. Hunter at the Harrow Arts Centre, citing a joke he made at an Edinburgh Fringe performance comparing Israel to an abusive spouse. "We champion arts and culture in Harrow and strongly support freedom of speech," said a…

Reason · Aug 30, 2024

Reginald D Hunter at centre of antisemitism storm after Israeli couple ‘branded genocidal by Fringe hecklers’

Two Israeli audience members left Edinburgh Fringe performance after being ‘booed’

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe 2024: all of the stand-out shows (so far) from this year's comedy festival

From Anna Akana’s dark successor to Baby Reindeer, to Sarah Keyworth’s warmly witty exploration of gender identity, there’s plenty to love at this year’s Fringe

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Scottish comedian Liam Farrelly on the 10 things that changed his life

LIAM Farrelly will perform his new show Flipbook throughout August at this year's Edinburgh Fringe...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Hilarious French vs British comedy by Tatty Macleod

Her online sketches about being bicultural and the radical differences between the British and French have garnered her 50 million views and nearly 500,000 followers on social media. Tatty Macleod’s videos tackle the idiosyncrasies surrounding booty calls, Parisian chicness, French waiters and British binge drinking. She's performed across Europe and…

France 24 · Jun 27, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe comedy reviews, from Ahir Shah to Two Cats on a Date

Isobel Lewis gives her verdict on comedy and theatre at the Fringe for its final weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Pulling a fast pun: Cheetah gag wins ‘funniest joke’ at Edinburgh Fringe

Lorna Rose Treen is the second woman to win the award since its inception in 2008

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Our round-up of Edinburgh Fringe comedy, from Lorna Rose Treen to Paddy Young

As the festival enters its third week, Isobel Lewis gives her verdict on some of the biggest stand-up shows so far

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023