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What is the Edinburgh Fringe, where did the name come from – and is it free?

The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the biggest events for the Scottish city each year. It has a storied history and is completely open for all to attend and explore

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

Frank Skinner cancels Edinburgh Fringe run due to family health issue

The comedian had been due to kick off a run of his new show 30 Years of Dirt at Assembly Roxy tonight (Thursday) but has pulled out.

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The quirky and weird shows worth a watch at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

There’s always an element of the absurd at Edinburgh’s Fringe and for many that’s part of the Festival’s appeal. Here’s six quirky shows on offer this year.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 'LA tourist' sketch leaves locals in 'stitches'

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is back for this year after being disrupted by covid - and one 'LA tourist' has landed in the city and seems to be enjoying the Scottish landscape so far.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe: Top capital cocktail bars to visit during the festival

After you take in some Fringe shows in the coming weeks, you might want to unwind and extend your evening in one of the capital's top cocktail bars. Here's some of the best.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh Fringe: Best food and drink markets to visit during the festival

Plenty of places to pick from - especially at the weekends - and these excellent markets will no doubt be attracting dozens of foodies for the duration of the festival.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe food pop-up announced for Dirty burgers on Leith Walk

There'll no doubt be a few food pop-ups appearing in the city over the next couple of weeks and this one is well worth a visit if you're a fan of a wagyu burger.

Edinburgh Live

Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Where are the venues and who is performing?

The largest venue of the arts festival will put on more than 200 shows for audiences across Edinburgh

Edinburgh Live

Meet the TikTok comedians taking over this year’s Edinburgh Fringe

A new wave of comedy stars has built big followings on TikTok – and now they’re heading to Edinburgh. Isobel Lewis meets the acts making the leap from the For You page to the Fringe

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK

What’s on at Newcastle’s theatres this summer: Theatre Royal, Live Theatre, Alphabetti and more

There’s everything from famous musicals to Edinburgh Fringe comedy skits and even shows for the little ones this July and August

Chronicle Live

Lanarkshire comedian returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with new show

Coatbridge's Ayesha Hazarika is set to make a return to the iconic festival with her State of the Nation show.

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Acclaimed theatre work on migration set to tour Scottish beaches

ONE of the highlights of the Covid-reduced live programme at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe was Move, a piece staged on Silverknowes Beach by…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Eight times top celebrities were spotted at the festival

The annual arts festival in Edinburgh is the perfect opportunity for celebrity lovers to get their fix of A-list spotting in, as many stars have graced the streets of the capital in the past.

Chronicle Live

Actress' play about fatphobia and classism selected for Edinburgh Fringe - but she needs cash to go

Rachel Stockdale is raising money to take 'Fat Chance' to the festival in Edinburgh this August

The National (Scotland)

Fringe emphasises commitment to fair work following new funding announcement

EDINBURGH Fringe bosses and the Scottish Government have emphasised their commitment to fair work after concerns were raised over new public funding…

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Chronicle Live

Major new arts festival coming to Newcastle in 2023 – and bosses want Edinburgh Fringe 'vibe'

City culture bosses plan to launch a pilot of Newcastle Creates in August 2023, before the full extravaganza takes place the following summer

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Underbelly plans to reopen Circus Big Top venue on Meadows

Entertainment company Underbelly hope to once again open their Circus Hub venue for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, starting construction on July 19

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe 2022 boosted by 47 more shows including family favourite The Gruffalo

Acts such as RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under judge Rhys Nicholson, Irish stand-up comedian Jason Byrne and stand-up comic Dan Cook have been added to the star-studded lineup

Edinburgh Live

Michelle McManus on iconic Edinburgh Fringe venue appearances

The former Pop Idol winner appeared on the Be Honest podcast, hosted by comedians Jojo Sutherland and Bruce Devlin, where she shouted out her Edinburgh Fringe appearances

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe venue firm accused of 'exploitative' job ad offering unpaid 13-hour shifts

C Venues said volunteers would have to provide their own pillow, sleeping bag, clothing and towel, while staying in flats with no internet connection and working long shifts for zero pay during the iconic festival

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