The Latest Breaking News from Fringe

Edinburgh Comedy Awards: Kieran Hodgson, Ania Magliano and Emmanuel Sonubi among this year’s Fringe nominees

Nominations have been announced for Best Show and Best Newcomer

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder, Edinburgh Fringe review – brilliantly joyful murder mystery musical

This is one of the most fun shows at the Fringe, and is crying out for a London transfer

Evening Standard · Aug 23, 2023

Kate Forbes should 'reflect' on backing 'bully' Graham Linehan, Patrick Harvie says

KATE Forbes should “reflect” on her comments in support of anti-trans campaigner and comedian Graham Linehan, a Scottish Government minister has…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22, 2023

Grief and growing up on Shetland takes centre stage at first time Fringe show

JULIET Mullay didn’t get much chance to go to the Edinburgh Fringe growing up on Shetland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2023

Rose Matafeo on Starstruck, body image and babies: ‘I’ve got a spreadsheet of celebrities who don’t have kids’

The Kiwi comic and ‘Taskmaster’ regular has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with more tales of millennial woe, and will soon unveil series three of her smash hit romcom subversion ‘Starstruck’. She speaks to Isobel Lewis

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023

17 of the best political Edinburgh Fringe shows to watch this year, tackling issues from gender to climate change

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…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023

Fringe venue makes public statement after Graham Linehan cancellation

THE Fringe venue which cancelled a stand-up show set to feature Father Ted creator Graham Linehan due to his views on transgender people has made a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Joanna Cherry's 'hostile staff at Fringe show' claims disputed by event manager

JOANNA Cherry’s claims of “palpable hostility” from staffers at an Edinburgh Fringe show at which she appeared have been disputed by the event…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023

Dan Tiernan: Cancer, dyspraxia and bringing a debut to the Fringe

“IT was probably the most significant year of my life. I won the BBC new comedy award, won British comedian of the year, and my little sister…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

Sunsets at Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose review: Georgie Grier has poured her heart and soul into this

Like a lot of performers at the Fringe, she deserves all the audience she can get

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023