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Meet Thom Tuck: The Master Juggler of Edinburgh Fringe Shows
Every August, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival bursts to life with an explosion of creativity, and few embody that spirit more than Fringe stalwart Thom Tuck. This year, Thom is involved in not one, but three distinct productions, each showcasing a different facet of his talent.
Aug 815 min read


Draw Me Like One of Your Fringe Shows | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Leo Still Dies in the End | Alice Fishbein | Dram @ Gilded Balloon Patter House
If you think you’ve seen every take on Titanic, think again. Alice Fishbein’s one-woman comedy Leo Still Dies in the End is a love letter to the Oscar-winning epic — albeit one wrapped in sheer, hilarious chaos.
Aug 74 min read


Navigating New Waters: Alice Fishbein Brings Titanic Parody to Edinburgh
Bringing a new show to a city as vibrant and unpredictable as Edinburgh is an adventure marked by both soaring highs and humbling lows. For New York comedian Alice Fishbein, making her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her one-woman show Leo Still Dies in the End has been a journey brimming with risk, reward, and the thrill of stepping into the unknown.
Aug 612 min read


A Musical of Beauty and Grace (like Miss United States) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Miss Congeniality: The Unauthorised Musical Concert | Jencapella | Annexe at theSpace @ Symposium Hall
With original songs and plenty of sparkle, Miss Congeniality: The Unauthorised Musical Concert brings the beloved 2000 comedy hit film to life in a fresh, fast-paced retelling. If you don’t know already, the story follows FBI agent Gracie Hart—brilliant, blunt, and hilariously out of her depth—going undercover at a beauty pageant. The cast dive headfirst into the chaos with musical numbers that are as iconic and playful as the film itself.
Aug 53 min read


Miss Congeniality: The Unauthorised Musical Concert | Interview with Jencapella
Hello, I'm Ruth and I'm the Arts Business. We're here with Jen, who has been putting on Miss Congeniality over at the Annex Hall, is it? At Space Venues. So start with, tell us as briefly as possible what your show's about and why everyone should come and see it.
Aug 49 min read


Fabric Fantastik | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | IKEA: Magical Patterns | Dovecot Gallery
Step into 60 years of bonkers bananas, bold broccoli and sophisticated Swedish style as Magical Patterns lands at Dovecot Studios. With 180 iconic fabrics and legendary designers like Zandra Rhodes and Marimekko, this exhibition is a riot of colour, creativity and IKEA furnishings.
Aug 33 min read


RACKS | Imperial College Dramatic Society (ICDS) | theSpace @Niddry St & theSpace on the Mile
The Imperial College Dramatic Society (ICDS) has been staging bold, inventive theatre for over 100 years—proving that STEM students from one of the UK’s top universities know how to bring serious drama to the stage. With a legacy rooted in experimentation and creativity, ICDS continues to surprise audiences with productions that are as clever as they are compelling.
Aug 25 min read


Sheepish | Lauren Talitha Ziebart | Olive Studio, Greenside @ George Street
Step into the surreal, soulful, and side-splitting world of Sheepish—a genre-defying theatrical romp through identity, purpose, and, most importantly, the legacy of Dolly the Sheep.
Aug 15 min read


Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody | The Spontaneous Players
Get Tickets | Learn More about The Spontaneous Players For anyone who doesn’t know (or has spent their entire life with their head in a...
Jun 12 min read


Mommy’s Dead and They Buried Her in Moscow | Nervous Theatre
A trio posed against a vibrant, colorful backdrop, showcasing unique hairstyles and outfits, exuding a contemporary and artistic vibe....
Apr 12 min read


Fantastic Creatures of Edinburgh and Where to Find Them! | Edinburgh Treasure Hunts
With Edinburgh like a home from home for me, I am constantly looking for new experiences to remind me about the beauty of this city and see it through fresh eyes, which is exactly what this Treasure Hunt did!
Mar 11 min read


Any Suggestions Doctor? The Improvised Doctor Who Parody | Any Suggestions Improv | Edinburgh Fringe
ou’ve seen them in planets across the galaxy, you’ve seen them adventure through the eras, you’ve even seen them spend an inordinate amount of time in modern day London, but you’ve never seen The Doctor take on the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Enter Any Suggestions Improv..
Aug 15, 20233 min read


Hiya Dolly! | Andy Jordan Productions, Swine Palace Theatre and LSU Theatre | Edinburgh Fringe
“Hiya, would you like to see a show regaling the story of Dolly the sheep told to the backing of Scottish folk music?” Why yes Mr Flyerer, yes I would.
Aug 27, 20222 min read


Fat Chance | Rachel Stockdale | Edinburgh Fringe
The job of an actor always appears glamourous and cool to the outsider but there are few patrons of the industry who know the real story. The sad reality is that, even in these times of change driving towards equality, the mainstream arts industry in Britain is still orientated towards (for lack of a better description) white, thin, southern people.
Aug 24, 20222 min read


Making a Murderer: The Musical | Smart Entertainment | Edinburgh Fringe
Promo illustration for Making a Murderer: The Musical, featuring a silhouetted figure against a vibrant, multicolored background with...
Aug 21, 20222 min read


Winston and David | Maverick Theatre Company | Edinburgh Fringe
Historic leaders Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George depicted in a striking black-and-white portrait against a vibrant geometric...
Aug 21, 20222 min read


What Broke David Lynch? | Twonkey's Drive In Presents | Edinburgh Fringe
Just when you think you’ve seen the most ‘fringiest’ show of the Festival enter What Broke David Lynch?
Aug 21, 20222 min read


The Little Glass Slipper as Performed by the Queen of France and Her Friends | The Miles Sisters | Edinburgh Fringe Online
Want the Fringe Experience but can’t make it to Edinburgh? Well, following with the program of 2020 and 2021 the Edinburgh Fringe has continued with its online shows… enter The Miles Sisters.
Aug 14, 20222 min read


The Gay Train | Yellow Mug Theatre | Edinburgh Fringe
June each year sees the celebration of pride month. All companies transform their logos into colourful rainbow as a tribute to allyship with the LGBTQ+ Rights movement. Of course there are always companies which push the boundaries of promotion and June 2020 saw Avanti West Coat launch a special carriage manned by LGBT+ staff proudly boasting the biggest pride flag seen on the side of a train and making a statement about the equality and inclusion. But is this enough?
Aug 14, 20222 min read


Molly Leigh-Moy & Carla Gordon: As Per My Previous Apology | Edinburgh Fringe
It is rare that I will take someone up on a flyer at the Fringe but after a brief chat with a woman in a colourful shirt who profusely complimented my equally as loud choice of top how could I refuse.
Aug 13, 20222 min read
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