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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

I'm a performer at the Fringe - here's why I'm having to CAMP in Edinburgh all month

ROCKETING rents in Edinburgh are forcing one Fringe performer to camp in a tent for the duration of the August festival.Rents of £7000 for one…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2025

Scotland's first dedicated comedy club celebrates 30th birthday

Scotland's first dedicated comedy club has officially celebrated its 30th birthday

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

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Palestine Comedy Club to be brought to Edinburgh Festival Fringe

PALESTINIAN comedians are set to be given a chance to share their material at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe through a new show.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

'Joy, celebration and warmth' of Palestinian art to be showcased at Edinburgh Fringe

A group of Palestinian artists are preparing to take to the stage at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, as part of a mini-festival aimed at…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 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

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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

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society receives keys for permanent home

THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society will receive the keys to a new home on Wednesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society appoints new chief executive

Tony Lankester will take on the role in early April.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2024

How I went from the Edinburgh Fringe to the new Robbie Williams biopic

FRAZER Hadfield might have grown up in the north west of England, but he also grew up being told he was Scottish...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe boss steps down after nine years in the role

THE chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced she is stepping down after nine years in the role ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2024

Cuts in UK's arts sector are 'of great concern', says Edinburgh Fringe boss

The UK is on course for “job losses, exclusion and boring art” if cuts to the arts sector continue, the head of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2024

Douglas Ross says he 'had it out' with Scottish Tory MSPs amid party civil war

DOUGLAS Ross has said he “had it out” with other Scottish Tory MSPs as infighting within his party takes centre stage ...

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Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

From Janie Dee to Sh!t Theatre: the best Edinburgh 2024 shows coming to London this year

See some of the best shows at the fringe without having to leave the capital

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2024

Scottish theatre cancels US comedian's show after 'controversial' Israel joke

A THEATRE has cancelled a show by US comedian Reginald D Hunter following an accusation that jokes he made at a Fringe show were antisemitic ...

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2024

The Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Roundup: the best of the week

The Standard’s comedy critic has his say on the best shows of the week

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2024

'Comedy is an outlet': Performer opens up about using Ozempic ahead of Fringe show

A COMEDIAN bringing her second show to the Edinburgh Fringe has opened up about her experience with weight-loss medication and the importance of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024

Second independence referendum will 'undoubtedly' happen, Scottish Tory MP says

SCOTLAND will “undoubtedly” have a second referendum on independence, a Conservative MP has said ...

Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2024

Newcastle Fringe taking 'first-in, best-dressed' in call-out for 2025

The festival will be capped to 200 shows for the first time in 2025.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe 2024: all of the stand-out shows (so far) from this year's comedy festival

From Anna Akana’s dark successor to Baby Reindeer, to Sarah Keyworth’s warmly witty exploration of gender identity, there’s plenty to love at this year’s Fringe

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