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In Common: Does the Fringe value profits over the artists who provide it?

THE Fringe is here, and the capital is bouncing once again.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

‘This isn’t going to be sensible!’ Olaf Falafel, Edinburgh fringe’s king of one-liners

Children’s author, YouTuber, ‘sausage bird’ designer … the comic who was born Derek Chickpeas (maybe) talks about cooking up his hilariously daft alter ego – and we pick some of his funniest gags

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024

How to check if Edinburgh Fringe shows are cancelled amid power cut

A POWER cut affecting large parts of the nation’s capital has impacted shows performing at the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024

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Mark Brown: Here's my biggest picks for this year's Fringe

IT’S that time of year again, when many a well-heeled Edinburgher departs for three-and-a-half weeks in Provence, renting out their home for the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Miriam Margolyes on her new Fringe show, Nicola Sturgeon, and Gaza

I SPEAK to Miriam Margolyes over Zoom the morning after England’s defeat to Spain in the final of the Euros.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2024

From OnlyFans to medical trials - the extreme measures artists take to fund Edinburgh festival shows

Crowdfunding and finding patrons are among less painful options as cost of performing at the fringe soars

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe 2024: From Hannah Gadsby’s return to two Gwyneth musicals, our ultimate guide to what to see

With more than 3,500 shows, the world’s biggest arts festival is back at full power. But what’s worth running up and down the Royal Mile for? Tim Bano picks the best theatre and comedy to see

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2024

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Edinburgh Fringe 2024: Where to catch the best comics before they head up for the festival

Want to get ahead of the curve and see some of the best comedy talent before they head up to the biggest arts festival in the world? Here’s our pick of who’s playing in London over the next month

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024

'Andrew Tate made me want to show young men there are better ways of being'

THE rise of “toxic” hyper-macho influencers like Andrew Tate has “compelled” the director of a new Fringe show to challenge ideas of what…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024

‘Relentless losses’ leave Edinburgh fringe venues fighting to recover from Covid slump

Ahead of next month’s festival, the city’s performing arts economy faces uncertain future amid funding cuts, wage stagnation and lack of business acumen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2024

Edinburgh festival 2024: find the funny with these 20 comedy shows

A one-woman 90s romcom, boundary-testing standups and a new Taskmaster contestant make our comedy critic’s list of the fringe’s most promising tickets

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2024

Comedian Rosie Jones on the 10 things that changed her life

ADAM Robertson spoke with comedian Rosie Jones on the 10 things that changed her life ahead of her Fringe show Triple Threat...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024

Creator of controversial TERF play at Edinburgh Fringe says they would welcome JK Rowling

The play centres around a fictional intervention for the Harry Potter author.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Shetland-born comedian Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life

Adam Robertson spoke with Shetland-born comedian Marjolein Robertson on the 10 things that changed her life...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2024

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The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2024

Edinburgh accommodation soars by as much as £1,125 ahead of Fringe festival return

Exclusive: Airbnbs can cost up to £2,000 a night during the Fringe

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

Melbourne Fringe drops the Butterfly Club over allegations of verbal abuse and threatening behaviour

Exclusive: Fringe investigation finds complaints from two performers about Simone Pulga’s behaviour to be substantiated

The Independent UK · May 16, 2024

Edinburgh Fringe hit with spate of ‘exploitative’ job adverts ahead of festival

Exclusive: Interns are offered as little as a £200 ‘token payment’ in exchange for working the entire month

International Business Times UK · May 8, 2024

Coffee Shop Bans Laptops After Remote Workers Ask For Silence During Their Zoom Meetings

Alfie Edwards and Olivia Walsh have banned customers from using laptops in their coffee shop as it prevents socialising and ruins the atmosphere.

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AAP · Jan 19, 2024

Mysterious steam train tunnel sees the light at Fringe

Hundreds of metres of projections will illuminate the history of a century-old rail tunnel from the inside as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2024

Newcastle Fringe Festival attracts new artists, venues in 2024

'This is one Fringe you do not want to miss.'

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

Fringe Festival pushes off with giant golden swing

The 2023 Melbourne Fringe has begun with the launch of an eight-metre-high yellow swing in the forecourt of Victoria's State Library.

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Anu Vaidyanathan | Longing and belonging in Edinburgh

Comedian Anu Vaidyanathan on themes of 2023, her sophomore year at Edinburgh Fringe, and some unlearning

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2023

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Ahir Shah wins this year’s Best Comedy Show

Ahir Shah was praised for a blending of his family’s personal story that was ‘funny yet emotional, political yet positive, clever and engaging, powerful and tender’

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 2023: the best theatre and comedy coming to London

For Londoners unable to make it to the biggest arts festival in the world, here’s our guide to our favourite shows travelling to the capital

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Our latest Edinburgh Fringe reviews, from Julia Masli to Strategic Love Play

Isobel Lewis with a round-up of comedy and theatre as the Fringe enters its final stretch

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