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Edinburgh festival 2026: 10 terrific shows we’ve already reviewed

From returning comedy award winner Sam Nicoresti to Flo & Joan’s cheeky One Man Musical, these are surefire standouts at the fringe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

Edinburgh festival 2024: 12 tips for families

With manga circus, a Jaffa Cake musical, silly science and a llama adventure, there is something to entertain audiences of all ages this summer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

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

Edinburgh fringe comic hits out after couple bring their baby to adult show

Comic Matt Forde took to social media to explain that the youngster had interrupted his Fringe set on multiple occasions at the Pleasance Courtyard on Monday.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 16, 2022

Shelf review – peppy journeys through gender and sexuality

Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Childhood friends and LOL Word affiliates Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde leave no assumption unturned with their deft wit and breezy musical interplay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe 2022: Our critic’s pick of the 20 must-see comedy shows

This year promises an festival like no other. Here are the shows not to miss at the annual jamboree

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2022