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The Latest Breaking News from Fringe

Comedian Jerry Sadowitz has Fringe show cancelled after he 'got his penis out' on stage

A FRINGE show by controversial comedian Jerry Sadowitz has been cancelled following complaints to venue bosses.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe becomes party central as LGBT shows make debut

TWO of the best parties in Scotland have landed in Edinburgh after theatre makers brought their new shows to the capital.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2022

Controversial Edinburgh Fringe performer has show cancelled by venue bosses

Jerry Sadowitz is known for his controversial material but some audience members felt the performer had gone too far and complained to organisers about the content of his show.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 13, 2022

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Edinburgh man races from his own Greek wedding to perform in the Fringe

The pair's honeymoon will be their show in the Edinburgh Fringe, with Michael and Maria getting hitched in Greece just three days before their performance debuted.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 13, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe show on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews deemed 'inappropriate'

The controversial show that has already been banned from several venues in Yorkshire has been deemed 'sick' and 'inappropriate' as it does a four week run at the Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Live · Aug 9, 2022

We saw the Edinburgh Fringe circus show everyone is talking about and loved it

With thousands of shows on offer at hundreds of venues across the city the choice can be overwhelming so we have been going to see the most talked about and exciting performances on offer to tell you if they live up to the hype.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year

For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2022

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We tried Edinburgh's incredible pop-up Indian food van during the Festival Fringe

While spending the day at the Festival Fringe we came across Khushi's beautifully designed Jingle Bus that serves delicious Indian street food at a pocket friendly price

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Fantastically great women take to the stage at the Fringe

WHEN Kate Pankhurst discovered that celebrated suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst was a distant cousin, she had recently graduated from an illustration…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2022

Edinburgh Street Assist volunteers find woman unconscious on first night of Fringe

Working their first shift of what is known to be Edinburgh's busiest season, the team shared on social media that they had been to 14 different incidents across the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 6, 2022

Edinburgh police race to Fringe venue after cyclist collides with taxi

Officers had been called out to the Pleasance on Friday August 5 after the black cab and bike had crashed into one another next to a busy junction shortly after 1.15pm.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

The big name acts coming to Edinburgh Fringe this year

Ian McKellen, Josie Long, and Nish Kumar are just a few of the famous faces performing this year.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: this year’s highlights from comedy, theatre and dance

The Fringe is back, which means an overwhelming choice of thousands of shows. Isobel Lewis and Jessie Thompson bring you their unmissable highlights

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2022

Phoebe Waller-Bridge spotted in Edinburgh as she pledges a 'new dawn' for Festival Fringe

Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge was spotted in Edinburgh. Waller-Bridge is the president of the Fringe Society and has promised a 'new dawn' for the Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2022

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 shows: how to find what's on and ticket info

It's less than 60 days to go until the 2022 Festival kicks off and sometimes working out what shows to go to can be a bit of a headache - here's how best to plan ahead.

Chronicle Live · May 26, 2022

New North East theatre company are heading to Edinburgh Fringe - but they need your help

Despite their oldest member being just 23, Girl Next Door theatre are already making waves with their debut show Head Girl

Edinburgh Live · May 1, 2022

Sick Edinburgh Fringe comic made grim jokes about kids while hiding dark secret

Northern Irishman Goodfellow, who has since deleted his Twitter and TikTok accounts, appeared with other comedians at a Zoom comedy show as they joked about paedophilia.

Daily Record · May 1, 2022

Stand-up who joked about molesting kids at Edinburgh Fringe unmasked as depraved paedo

Eamon Goodfellow bragged the sick jokes to a full house at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe performer 'hounded' by debt collectors while suffering cancer

The performer is now fundraising to take her show to the Fringe and share her story, raising awareness of the disease and impact it can have.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 8, 2022

Edinburgh Hot Dub Time Machine set for 'biggest ever party' for tenth birthday

Hot Dub Time Machine has gained a cult following in Edinburgh since its Fringe debut in 2012 and is now set for a massive return to the capital with their biggest ever party at the Royal Highland Centre in August

Edinburgh Live · Mar 28, 2022

Michelle McManus on iconic Edinburgh Fringe venue appearances

The former Pop Idol winner appeared on the Be Honest podcast, hosted by comedians Jojo Sutherland and Bruce Devlin, where she shouted out her Edinburgh Fringe appearances

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe play to feature disgraced Ghislaine Maxwell sitting in jail

The one-woman show will feature the former girlfriend of paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein as 'trapped in a prison of psychological abuse' as she awaits trial on sex trafficking charges

Edinburgh Live · Feb 18, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe venue firm accused of 'exploitative' job ad offering unpaid 13-hour shifts

C Venues said volunteers would have to provide their own pillow, sleeping bag, clothing and towel, while staying in flats with no internet connection and working long shifts for zero pay during the iconic festival

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

COVID reaches 'critical stage' in SA, dancing still banned ahead of Fringe and Novavax

South Australia's public health chief says dancing in public settings will stay all but banned for the start of the Fringe and the festival season, despite other states relaxing similar restrictions in recent days.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2022

South Australia records three COVID deaths as Premier promises 'safe' Adelaide Fringe festival

South Australia's Premier Steven Marshall is promising this year’s Fringe festival will be "safe" from COVID, but the event's director has said it will not be financially safe until more funding is forthcoming.

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