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Edinburgh Fringe 2023

‘I Love You, Now What?’

A wonderfully sad and gut wrenchingly funny three hander about loss and love


1 Ball Show 1 Lung Less

A fantastic show about a less than fantastic couple of challenges.


1 Hour of Insane Magic

An hour of fun through magic and mind-reading


17 Minutes

Quietly Devastating, Brilliantly Acted Drama


97+

Tomcaintheatre A very worthy piece of theatre on the effects of a tragedy that still resonates today.


A Funeral For My Friend Who Is Still Alive

t A funereal plan which ends up with an intriguing twist – no “body” arrives.


A Good Panto Die Hard

The alchemy required to create this panto/action/comedy/musical, and get away with it, should not be underestimated.


Adults

An entertaining farce set in a brothel with quality performances by its three-strong cast


Afghanistan Is Not Funny

Henry Naylor’s fast paced existential crisis raises uncomfortable, but important question about the role of the press.


Afrique en Cirque

A stunning spectacle of circus arts told through the lens of life in Africa


AFTER ALL

Weinachter is an interchangeable chameleon: not just a dancer, but a rare performer who can do it all! Her style and execution of ideas paints a beautiful memory of her idiosyncratic talents in exploring the beginning and end of life. Stunningly poignant.


After This Plane Has Landed

New musical drama based on the harrowing story of kidnapped British journalist John McCarthy and Jill Morell's relentless campaigning for his freedom.


Alan Turing : A Musical Biography

Competent biography portraying the highlights of Alan Turing's life, from school to grave, with songs


Alba

A balanced take on the effects of the referendum, delivered with plenty of heart.


Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground

Six seemingly unconnected lives are brought together during lockdown


Amazing Stories of Blues and Soul: The Road Trip

Breathless journey into the heart of soul


Amazing Two Curries (Red Curry and Panang) Masterclass

Meet Chef Ru at her Thai Food Workshop - Delicious!


An Afternoon With Anton Du Beke and Friends

Du Beke would have easily been able to present a polished, over-the-top extravaganza to rival the Ziegfeld Follies, but this being the Fringe, he gave us an intimate, scrappy hour that provided the perfect tonic for a rainy day in the last week of the festival. 


ANTS

Three employees try to make sense of an impossible corporate brief


Apple of My Eye

"the composer uses cultural references very well"


Aude Lener – On Edge

Beautifully crafted physical and observational comedy


Awake, Gay and Writing a Play

Escaping from a high-control religious group is not as simple as walking away. It is a waking-up process that can take years.


Babs for Life

You got to pick a scandal or two, solo show of fantastic political commentary.


Bacon

A powerful exploration of moving from being a boy to being a man


Bad Play

Not Bad Enough to be Delicious


Bangers

Aria and Clef craft a musical world of wonder and despair in this nostaligic Banger of a play.


Be My Guest

A funny and charming (with attitude) search for self-acceptance.


Beats on Pointe

A glorious, high energy explosion of dance joy!


Beautiful Evil Things

Edinburgh Fringe stalwarts spellbindingly rework the Iliad


Being Sophie Scholl

Some German citizens said no to Nazism


Bertie Hodd: Dad Jokes

A Sweet and Hilarious Portrait of a Father in Transition


Billy and The Situation

The show portrays Billy 'Fyre Festival' McFarland and Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino's time as cellmates when they were locked up for fraud in a New York state penitentiary.


Bill’s 44th

Relatable. Joyous. Everyone needs a Bill in their life!


Blood of the Lamb

Death Does Not Become Her


Blue Morpho

The flapping of a butterfly’s wing can have a great effect


Bowjangles: Dracula in Space

The stakes are high, as a talented string quartet encounter Dracula, with tremendously entertaining shenanigans aplenty


Brain Hemingway

A blocked playwright with a looming deadline is haunted by the subject of her last failed show: Ernest Hemingway.


Brave Space

A curious and exciting ,mixture of circus and engagement.


Breed or Bust

It is easy to see why Raven is also known as a storyteller midwife.


Brief Candle

A fascinating solo piece all about Edinburgh, its burning and the underclass beneath the bridges.


Broadway Diva

A magical journey through classic musical theatre show tunes


Brotipo

Two endearing clowns, hand-to-hand balance acts, very entertaining!


Bullring Techno Makeout Jamz

A Young Man Looks for Love, and Finds it from His Audience


Bumble’s Big Adventure

A worthy attempt at addressing the environmental impact around us and trying to teach the youngest about the natural world.


Burning Down the Horse

The audience - very nearly completely full - was in stitches throughout the entire piece.


Burnt Lavender

Indulgent, decadent, glorious, gorgeous and beautiful anthem to the pride in being yourself.


BUTCHERED

The physicality of Ez Holland and Nic Lawton has to be seen to be believed.


Casting the Runes

It is difficult not to be hooked by Box Tale Soup’s charming vision of M.R. James’ work.


Cathedral Lunchtime Recital Series

Exquisite music in a sublime setting


Character Flaw

Heartfelt, connected and more than just a little bit touching, Character Flaw is a train ride you'll be glad you hopped on board for.


Charmaine Wombwell: Ma’s Monster

part clown, part Buffon and zany comedy character with loads of humility, charm and warmth.


Chevalier – Hobbyhorse Circus

A very sweet and well-executed homage to the circus horse, ideal for families with small children or those still young at heart.


Chicken

A unique and ambitious satire


Child of Sunday

A touching and tender way to beginf a day at the Fringe.


Chopped Liver and Unions

a rich and lively biography


Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical

Even the Grinch Would Enjoy This Blast From the Recent Past


Circa’s Peep Show (Club Remix)

Playful and impressive circus of an exceptional quality.


Colleen Lavin: Do The Robots Think I’m Funny

“ Murderbot is going to asses my performance,” says Lavin at the top of the show, “And then you’re going to decide if you care.” At least in this case, the robot did find Colleen Lavin to be very funny. I have to say I agree.


Colorhythm Painting Show

Fascinating + elegant combination of painting with movement.


Coma

A unique Fringe experience!


Concerned Others

Moving, poignant and very creative.


CREEKSHOW

An evocative and touching personal take on a hidden corner of London’s waterways.


Dances Like a Bomb

Intriguing, witty, strong and tender dance-theatre, beautifully performed.


Dark Noon

A Staggering Achievement


Dead Man’s Suitcase

The search for life's reset button


Debating Extinction

It is a beautiful, delicate sapling that, with some gardening, will no doubt grow into a strong Oak under the capable hands of the Torch Ensemble. 


Decay

A first class production by an accomplished youth theatre


Declan

A child-like young man scours a hostile town and his imagination trying to find answers to the disappearance of his missing friend, Declan..


Deuteronomy

An exceptional two handed piece of theatre


Did You Eat?

The combined talents of Kim and Yejin are a force to be reckoned with, and it is hard not to feel while watching that we are seeing the beginnings of a potentially legendary partnership.


Dough

Energetic, well acted play about money.


Drageoke Wonderland

A truly hidden gem of 45 minutes in anyone’s life.


Egg: Absolutely Fine

A craking feminist ode to friendship


Elvis Died of Burgers

A Joyful and Inclusive Walk Down Food Memory Lane


Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae

Original and relatable stories that do not fail to get a laugh from the audience every single time


Extreme: The New Norm

A fantastic series of interconnected scenes all about the world’s favourite pandemic.


Fabulett 1933

"This show had people laugh out loud and moved to tears."


Family Portrait

A fascinating and beautifully imagined film showing us the value of family, no matter what form.


For Better, For Worse

A decent family drama in the shadow of momentous national decision making.


Friend (The One with Gunther)

Chock-full of good-time vibes


Furious

Daly is the Pied Piper of Edinburgh – Enchanting, witty, interactive and relatable. A one woman show that pokes fun at satirical characters from her past!


Gate Number 5

An incredibly clever and original take on a love story for our times.


Gerry Carroll-Young

At age 70, Gerry Carroll-Young is bringing his clown comedy to entertain Fringe audiences.


Gilbert and Sullivan’s Nightmare

Gilbert and Sullivan like you've never seen it before.


Ginzel’s Little Cordoba: A Double Bill

World premiere from Rena Brannan


God Done Opened the Sky!!

Each character is played with a charming sincerity that pulled the audience in and made us hang on his every word.


Gone to the Dogs

An absurdist take on the welcome demise of faded pageantry.


Green Fingers

Delightful, fun, musical stories with puppetry about being different.


Happier Daze

The struggle to cope with the trials and tribulations of young adult life.


Heaven by Eugene O’Brien

A middle-aged couple go to a wedding, but there’s so much more going on


Her Green Hell

Intense, dramatic play with vibrant acting and dynamic storytelling.


HIGH STEAKS

Important theatre, brave, daring - entertaining.


Home

Well timed energetic action with well designed sets, sound and lighting.


How to Become Ridiculously Well-Read

A literary musical of childlike delight


How to Find a Husband in 37 Years or Longer

One woman's coming of age story about failed relationships


How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World – With a Piano!

Quirky and amusing lesson in getting wild and healed


Indoor Kids

An interesting story of two next door neighbours who became the very best of friends.


Initial Consult

Despite what might seem to be heavy material, there is never a moment where you feel like you can’t laugh. It is all delivered with warmth, energy, and skill that is impossible to not be charmed by. 


J.E.N

This is how it ends, and I am glad I was there to see


Janitor/Manager & How to Have an Affair Without Really Trying

Well worth seeing now as they are, especially so you can say you caught them before they took the Fringe by storm. 


Jingle Street

Annoyingly catchy jingles that will linger longer than you might want


JM Coetzee’s Life & Times of Michael K

Beautifully adapted, directed, performed and designed - masterful puppetry, poignant and meaningful.


Julius Caesar – The Musical

Caesar without any of the boring political soliloquies


June

An intimate play exploring some often overlooked issues in gay culture.


Just an Ordinary Lawyer (?) A Play, with Songs

A one hour and a half tour de force covering much of last century’s British-African history cleverly pushed along by important sporting events


Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder

A new comedy musical whounnit


Kieran Hodgson: Big In Scotland

Through skilful storytelling we are immersed in a tale that brings to life character after character with sharp cutting whit


Kravitz, Cohen, Bernstein and Me

Charming, delightful,  and witty, a lovely way to spend an hour with the three "Lennys" through Deb Filler's experiences.


La Codista

A professional queuer tells her tale


La Petite Gerda

Imaginative retelling of Snow Queen story with beautifully sung songs, excellent acting and creative storytelling.


Laser Kiwi: Rise of the Olive

A whirlwind of silliness, physical prowess and clowning


Letter to Boddah

Two angry men with explosive plans - a gripping drama.


Lie Low

A slick swirl of consent issues, insomnia and dancing to Benny Goodman


Life With Oscar

Cohen plays an impressive array of characters, from his own parents to the Mexican model of the Oscar statuette Emilio Fernandez.


Lights Up! The Improvised Musical

The sheer energy and fun that the performers are clearly having cannot help but transfer to the audience’s mood.


Lights! Donkey! Action!

Babolin are back with another triumphant ensemble romp.


Lino

Mace Cowart is a talent to watch as both an actor and a writer, and you would do well to see him while you can. 


Lost Soles

A beautifully imagined flight of fancy on the sole of a dance shoe that taps out such wonderful rhythms.


Love, Monty

A one man show of original writing from an exceptional actor playing to the strengths of yesteryear.


Macbeth : Sleep No More

Eerie and chilling interpretation of one of the Bard's classic


Mad Ron: Crime School

A masterclass in crime-based character comedy


Magic For Animals

You’ll find Magic For Animals to be magic for you as well. 


Manifest Destiny’s Child

A one man true story about social justice and how individuals can make meaningful change.


Mass Effect

High energy dancers push physical limits.


May Contain Traces of Nuts

A worthy attempt at showing the conflict within young people around gender, the future and all the stuff your parents warned you about.


Me, Myself, and Mary (Queen of Scots)

Never does it feel overstuffed, and never does it feel underexplained. The Goldilocks “just right” centre of historical adaptation has been achieved.


Meat Boy

A hilarious tale of revenge, nut allergies and how not to play a recorder.


Memories of the Early 1950’s

It is one of those rare things that makes the Fringe special: a real connection with another person, another artist.


Merry Wanderers

Midsummer Night's Dream for the TikTok generation


Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night

A short operatic excursion into a wronged woman’s psyche.


Modern Witches

The fusion of Kopajtic’s writing and acting is nothing short of magic.


Mog the Forgetful Cat

The perfect high energy introduction to theatre for 4-10yr olds


Mother Courage and Her Children

Beautiful production with stylised movement and physical acting


Mrs. President

A slightly esoteric look at Mary Lincoln’s life


My Dad Wears A Dress

Zany humour with some serious insights


Mythos: Ragnarok

Exciting and entertaining - with powerful characters and performances!


N.Ormes

Enthralling emotive exchange of physical strength, equity and friendship. .


Nearly Lear

Mischievous charm, tragic depth, and hilarious wit, all fueled by an intense and energetic inventiveness. A Must See show


Nicola Macri: Single Entendre

Macri’s performance is warm and inviting, and although her arguments are made intelligently and with plenty of back-up, it never feels like a lecture as much as a chat with a pal who occasionally dances around as the Spectre of Sex, here to ruin every conversation with its ubiquity.


Oh My Heart, Oh My Home.

Well crafted in every way, spirited and warm.


One Room Sleep One Night

There’s No Sleeping in This Room


Oscar at the Crown

An immersive neon extravaganza that brings us Oscar Wilde, not as we know him and not as we ought to either.


Ouroboros: The Return

A surreal whirlwind that is just as heart-breaking as it is hilarious


Out of the Blue

An hour of entertainment from University of Oxford's male a cappella ensemble


Paved with Gold and Ashes

The TrIangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire New York 1911, told by the women workers who were there


Pinocchio! The Panto

A pantomimic romp through Carlo Gollodi’s masterpiece that is very, very punny.


Plague, Poo n Punishment

A brilliantly gruesome encounter that runs through the worst but the best of Edinburgh’s history.


Playing Latinx

A beautiful and hilarious piece that will broaden your mind


Poof!

Combining subtlety with an inspirational message, this truly is a bit of magic.


Potty the Plant – A New Dark Comedy Musical

A light hearted pseudo-horror story with a few jibes at current affairs


Purgatorio

Groundhog Day - Saying goodbye to old memories, whilst finding new ones. A beautiful physical representation on our ability to accept who we truly are! Get down to Club Purgatorio!


Queer Folks’ Tales

Poignant, witty and humorous stories - very entertaining evening.


Rewind

Compelling physical theatre about the disappeared in Latin America


Rites of Passage

A new play from two compelling performers, fascinating, moving, and relatable.


Rosie Holt – That’s Politainment

Contemporary political satire that invites people to laugh less and think more.


Rubbish Romeo and Juliet

Simply the best way to introduce anyone to the works of the Bard


Runaway

A fascinating tale of searching for home in a city that is a foreign land.


SAD-VENTS

Eleanor Hill A fascinating, even groundbreaking show about living life in the shadow of tragedies.


Salty Irina

Two very different women fall in love and fight the Nazi's


Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up

If laughter is the best medicine then Schalk Bezuidenhout is a veritable pharmacy


Sectioned

A raw and poetic journey through the experience of being sectioned


Self-Raising

An inclusive, engaging and thought provoking show about family dynamics.


Shadow Boxing

Intense and human story - very well acted.


Shadow Kingdom

A Sweet, Funny and Gorgeous Kingdom You Won’t Want to Leave


Sheldrake on Shakespeare : Live!

An urbane little gem of a show


SHOOT THE CAMERAMAN

Enthralling. Poignant. Unforgettable. Two cameras. One couple. A beautiful dance between the private and public world of this turbulent couple. Not to be missed!


Shortlist

Shortlist really must be experienced by anyone who appreciates excellent theatre, brilliant writing or those who simply want a good laugh.


Soldiers of Tomorrow

Fighting for your homeland - what makes you stay or leave.


Taiwan Season: The Way Back

Interesting well-performed physical theatre with object puppetry


Taiwan Season: World in a Word

An enchanting introduction to Chinese culture for the younger audience.


Tana

Tender, off-the-wall, energising theatre


Tanken

A heartfelt attempt to expose the oil giants in a futuristic setting.


The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality

These Star-Crossed Lovers Are Flying High


The Baron and the Junk Dealer

A fascinating riff on popular theme that is deliciously meta.


The Birth of Frankenstein

Masterclass in storytelling that's engaging from start to finish.


The Booth

Clashing egos and back stage shenanigans


The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria

King Boris of Bulgaria stands up to Hitler, accompanied by Bulgarian and Jewish folk music.


The Bubble Show

The Bubble Show is enchanting for young audiences


The Ghost of a Smile

A charming ghostly tale


The Good Dad (A Love Story)

Flawless performance of a harrowing story


The Grand Old Opera House Hotel

An absolute blast with gags galore, soaring operatic arias and great performances


The Ice Hole: A Cardboard Comedy

A show like no other, bursting with creativity


The Imitator

Julián Fontalvo imitates the voices 70 famous singers as he tells his life story.


The Impresario

A light Opera which touches upon big ambitions in a perfect and evocative rendering of a long forgotten time.


The Last Flapper

Zelda is portrayed as a sympathetic, misused woman without taking away her teeth or her sense of humor.


The Last Show Before We Die

An incredibly unique show and the epitome of the Fringe essence


The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose

Energetic and entertaining!


The Little Iceberg Musical

An iceberg feels isolated and stranded until her friendship with a bird changes her outlook.


The Man Who Thought He Knew Too Much

Physical theatre, 1960’s spy extravanganza


The Messenger

An inventive chase in mask and mime.


The Mitfords

The play will make you want to learn more about its subjects, and Emma Wilkinson Wright’s phenomenal performance that makes this show particularly gripping. 


The Opera Diva’s Boudoir

Fresh, inventive riches to rags story with a twist.


The Oxford Gargoyles

University of Oxford jazz a cappella ensemble in an hour of impressive singing and joyful presentation


The Rosenberg/Strange Fruit Project

Dealing with the aftermath of childhood trauma


The Society for New Cuisine

A Creepy, Thoughtful Thriller


The Standard Short Long Drop

Nothing Standard Whatsoever About This Superb New Play


The Twits

An entertaining morning in the company of an enthusiastic Youth Theatre.


Things Hidden Since The Foundation Of The World

A scintillating play of ideas about the internet and its impact on what we know and how we know it


This Is Not A Play (It’s A Pathetic Cry For Help)

A stunning solo performance of an exquisitely intricate script


This Isn’t Working

One of the best sketch comedy groups to have been seen.


Too Big for Her Britches

Audience members were laughing, crying, then returned to laughing again


Under a Lime Sky

Fascinating - art and a change of pace.


Vita and Virginia

An exceptional piece of theatre about two exceptional artists.


waiting for a train at the bus stop

Captivating, laced with humour but dark and heart-breaking.


Walking Home

A decently imagined production of a serious topic that hints strongly at the work remaining to be identified, never mind done.


Wee Seals and Selkies

A beautiful wee family show that manages to combine gentility with the warmth of good stories really well told.


When We Died

An absorbing one-woman play seamlessly blending physical theatre with a poignant, gut-wrenching narrative


Where Is Love

Gritty coming-of-age experience with an uplifting twist


Whipped Up!

A morning for baby and care giver that is a delicious treat.


Who’s Been a Naughty Chops

A one woman show determined to win by any form of submission.


Why Am I Like This

An exquisite and hilarious blend of personal experience, debunked myths and compelling storytelling.


Why I stuck a Flare Up My Arse For England

A truly fascinating explanation of an inexplicable act for your country.


Wiesenthal

A surprisingly humorous biography of the great Nazi Hunter.


Without Sin

A profound and beautiful immersive experience.


WONDER DRUG: A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis

Charlie Merriman is a gifted performer and story teller, with every part of him used to take us on his quest for the Wonder-Drug


Yippee Ki Yay

Die Hard re-telling, blended with Richard Marsh’s journey into fatherhood : Welcome to the party !


Yoga with Jillian

A Wickedly Funny and Deeply Moving Tour de Force


You and Me

A heartfelt dance piece that is impactful in meaning and dynamically expressed through the choreography, music and performances.