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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 · Aug 1, 2022

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 · Jul 30, 2022

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 · Jul 16, 2022

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…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2022

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

Chronicle Live · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Apr 5, 2022

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 · Mar 28, 2022

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

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2022