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Comedians at the festival are enlisting volunteers to join in their acts, creating a warm, inclusive and fun space

Makeshift outdoor show held after two venues cancel booking of comedian known for his gender-critical beliefs

Leith Arches cancelled scriptwriter’s comedy show after complaints from customers

TV personality met royal in June as part of her work with homelessness charity Centrepoint

I’m at the Edinburgh Fringe this year directing CREEKSHOW, a play about the gentrification of Deptford. While here, I’ve watched as much politically minded work as I’ve been able to. With 3,031 registered shows a complete survey would be impossible, but below are some of my picks of the more…

They might be ‘edgy, queer’ comics by night – but by day Shelf are children’s entertainers, and they’re not the only fringe act with a sideline in making kids laugh

Attachment: The Leech Show is a merry romp about an influential reviewer and sums up the industry’s paradoxical attitude to theatre criticism

Leith Arches said it cancelled comedy listing at which gender-critical writer was due to appear

Letters: Readers respond to the row over Baillie Gifford’s sponsorship of the Edinburgh international book festival