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Camp and explosive Guy Fawkes comedy set to hit Edinburgh Fringe

AN explosive new take on the gunpowder plot is aiming to blow audiences away when it comes to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2

‘I was Russia’s Michael McIntyre – but I’ve now fled Putin and may never go back’

COMEDY : Russian sitcom star Sasha Nezlobin left his life behind in Moscow to flee the rule of Putin after speaking out about his country’s war with Ukraine. He talks to Lauren Morris about how he may never return, his new life in the US and taking his story to…

The Independent UK · Jul 21

This Edinburgh Fringe play satirises Palantir, AI and the influence of Big Tech

UK turns to Google for public sector AI delivery ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19

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Fringe comic 'challenged by UK Government to make people laugh or be deported'

A GLASGOW-BASED comic has been “challenged” by the UK Government to make audiences laugh in her debut show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

BBC 'would never invest in new talent like it did 10 years ago', comedian says

THE BBC would “never” invest in young, up-and-coming talent now in the same way it did 10 years ago, a comedian who was on the forefront of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Huge Edinburgh Fringe programme to tackle artificial intelligence and the manosphere

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 unveils huge programme tackling AI and the manosphere

More than 53,000 performances will take place at this year’s Fringe across 258 venues

The Independent UK · Jun 3

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Annie’s brings florals, fringe and feathers to autumn/winter London Fashion Week

The vintage clothing label brought flamenco glamour to London Fashion Week.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Edinburgh Festival Fringe announces first shows for 2026

More shows will be announced on April 1 and May 6, while the official programme launch takes place on June 4.

Evening Standard · Feb 11

Jade Franks on how cleaning toilets at Cambridge inspired her hit show: ‘I’m not watering down the fury – just sneaking it through the back door’

The Merseyside comic used her experiences of Oxbridge to create the fringe hit Eat the Rich, but struggled in ways her well-off contemporaries didn’t. Now she’s determined to use success to bring more working-class voices into comedy

The Guardian - UK · Jan 9

Graham Norton announced as Edinburgh Festival Fringe ambassador

The chatshow host started his career as a comedian at the even more than three decades ago.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

Edinburgh Festival Fringe reveals exact number of tickets sold for 2025

THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe sold more than 2.6 million tickets for shows this year and has been hailed as still the “most important cultural…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25, 2025

Show exploring life as a trans woman wins Best Comedy award at Edinburgh Fringe

An act which explores life as a trans woman has won the prestigious Best Comedy Show award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025

Show on life as trans woman scoops best comedy show award at Edinburgh Fringe

Sam Nicoresti’s Baby Doomer show won the Taffner Family best comedy show prize.

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2025

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Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up – Week Three

From Kate Norris to John Tothill’s standout set, here’s who caught the eye of our comedy writer

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2025

Miriam Margolyes donates £10,000 to Gaza and Edinburgh Fringe charities

MIRIAM Margolyes has donated £10,000 to charities associated with Gaza and the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025

Mind How You Go: The Fringe show exploring being Irish in Scotland

IRISH singer Michelle Burke is delving into the constraints of religion, the strength of women, and what it means to be Irish in Scotland at this…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

Scottish comedian to do Fringe show despite house arrest for 'terror' charge

A SCOTTISH comedian is set to go ahead with her Fringe show despite being under house arrest after allegedly taking part in a blockade of a weapons…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Are the Edinburgh Fringe food stalls worth it? Here's my honest verdict

The Fringe is well and truly under way, with thousands of punters meandering through the capital to soak in everything the festival has to offer ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025

‘Vital’ mental health art exhibition at risk due to funding cuts

A “LIFE SAVING” mental health art exhibition is at risk of closure because of funding cuts

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2025

I went to the 'first legal wedding' at the Edinburgh Fringe – here's what it was like

It isn't every day you go to a wedding at the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Scotland's post-war pain and pride brought to life in powerful Fringe play debut

A NOVEL about Scotland’s post war era and the hardships facing working-class communities by an award-winning journalist has made it to the stage…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Kate Forbes not barred from Summerhall, venue confirms

An arts venue has said it has not banned Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes from the building after a row over her speaking at an event.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

'Spirit of the Favela' takes over Edinburgh Fringe in an explosion of raw emotion

This summer, prepare to be entertained and amazed as a brand-new immersive spectacle experience lands in Edinburgh as part of the world-famous…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wears 'Palestine Action' T-shirt at Fringe

An acclaimed Scottish screenwriter wore a T-shirt during a Fringe appearance bearing a pro-Palestine slogan for which protesters have been arrested…

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