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Historic Edinburgh Theatre and Fringe venue in city centre hits market for £3million

The beautiful B-listed building holds so much potential for a new space on Edinburgh's art scene and is located in the heart of the capital's New Town.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

Comedian Joe White calls out 'deplorable' racist slur at Perth Fringe Festival performance

The comedian was forced to de-escalate a tense situation at a recent show in Perth after being racially abused by an audience member.

ABC News · Feb 6, 2023

Vault Festival 2023: What to see this year, from theatre to comedy

London’s answer to Edinburgh Fringe is back with a bang after a two-year hiatus. Isobel Lewis rounds up the unmissable highlights

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023

The Edinburgh fringe is too long, too expensive and too gruelling. It must change or die

I’ve spent my whole professional life loving and writing about the fringe. But rocketing rents, a lack of diversity and its overwhelming scale are pushing this world-class cultural crucible to crisis point. No wonder artists are asking themselves: is it worth the candle?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe reviews: Emmanuel Sonubi, Kate Barron, Larry Dean, Manic Street Creature, Susie McCabe

A guide to comedy and theatre at this year’s Fringe festival

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2022

The best Edinburgh Fringe jokes down the years and how tastes have changed

With the winner of the first Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe award in three years being announced, we thought we'd take a look back through the roll of honour and remind ourselves of previous victors.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 22, 2022

The Alchemist in Newcastle mixes up a winning menu of comedy and cocktails

Eldon Square bar-restaurant The Alchemist announces its first ever comedy night, including Edinburgh Fringe favourite Lauren Pattison, with drinks packages on sale now

Chronicle Live · Aug 21, 2022

Jerry Sadowitz doing voiceover work at Fringe following show cancellation

JERRY Sadowitz is back doing voiceover work at the Edinburgh Fringe following the cancellation of his show at The Pleasance Theatre.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2022

Who wants a lockdown one-liner? How comics are covering Covid at Edinburgh fringe

The festival is in full swing with audiences crammed into comedy clubs. But is our global pandemic the elephant in the room?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022

Jerry Sadowitz hits back at Edinburgh Fringe after his show is pulled over racism claims

Controversial Scottish comic Jerry Sadowitz hit back at venue staff and audience members who he says didn't take the time to listen to his material before being offended by it

Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022