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I was homeless and using drugs. Now I'm playing at the Edinburgh Fringe

A SCOTS comedian performing at the Edinburgh Fringe has discussed how he managed to kickstart his comedy career after battling addiction and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025

NI theatre and dance productions to be spotlighted at Edinburgh Fringe

The Spotlight On Theatre And Dance From Northern Ireland initiative will be held on August 19

Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025

One-woman play will explore consequences of explosion in extreme sex acts on OnlyFans

THE backlash to the women who have turned sex into a competitive sport has inspired a controversial play premiering at the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

Edinburgh Fringe programme launches with 3350 shows across 265 venues

The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, including more than 3350 shows across 265 venues

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Edinburgh Festival Fringe programme launched

Topics at the event in August include the apocalypse, rave culture, disability and sexuality.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

Cost of Edinburgh Fringe means comedy is becoming more elitist, says Matt Forde

Edinburgh Festival Fringe has helped to launch the careers of numerous comedians and writers.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Cafés need to stop insisting we put our laptops away

COMMENT: Encouraging patrons to put devices down and start a conversation instead might be a well-meaning endeavour – but it’s also likely to alienate half your clientele, argues Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

Dave Hughes Addresses Viral Video Of Booting Audience Members From Fringe Show

“If you paid money to go to a show, you’ve got to shut up.”

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 10, 2025

Jack Rooke on the devastating Big Boys finale: ‘People told me to bare my soul. And now I regret it’

INTERVIEW: As Channel 4’s bittersweet sitcom classic reaches the end of the road, Nick Hilton meets the cast and creator of the show to explore its heart-rending conclusion

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025

Irish dramedy ‘goes down a storm’ with Scottish audiences

‘IN Ireland, you wouldn’t know for certain someone liked you unless they took the piss out of you – I think that is a very Scottish trait as…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025