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Edinburgh Fringe 2023
A wonderfully sad and gut wrenchingly funny three hander about loss and love
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.
The alchemy required to create this panto/action/comedy/musical, and get away with it, should not be underestimated.
Henry Naylor’s fast paced existential crisis raises uncomfortable, but important question about the role of the press.
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.
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
Alison Skilbeck’s Uncommon Ground
Six seemingly unconnected lives are brought together during lockdown
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.
Escaping from a high-control religious group is not as simple as walking away. It is a waking-up process that can take years.
Aria and Clef craft a musical world of wonder and despair in this nostaligic Banger of a play.
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.
The stakes are high, as a talented string quartet encounter Dracula, with tremendously entertaining shenanigans aplenty
A blocked playwright with a looming deadline is haunted by the subject of her last failed show: Ernest Hemingway.
A fascinating solo piece all about Edinburgh, its burning and the underclass beneath the bridges.
A worthy attempt at addressing the environmental impact around us and trying to teach the youngest about the natural world.
The audience - very nearly completely full - was in stitches throughout the entire piece.
Indulgent, decadent, glorious, gorgeous and beautiful anthem to the pride in being yourself.
It is difficult not to be hooked by Box Tale Soup’s charming vision of M.R. James’ work.
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.
A very sweet and well-executed homage to the circus horse, ideal for families with small children or those still young at heart.
Chriskirkpatrickmas: A Boy Band Christmas Musical
Even the Grinch Would Enjoy This Blast From the Recent Past
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.
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.
A child-like young man scours a hostile town and his imagination trying to find answers to the disappearance of his missing friend, Declan..
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.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae
Original and relatable stories that do not fail to get a laugh from the audience every single time
A fantastic series of interconnected scenes all about the world’s favourite pandemic.
A fascinating and beautifully imagined film showing us the value of family, no matter what form.
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!
At age 70, Gerry Carroll-Young is bringing his clown comedy to entertain Fringe audiences.
Each character is played with a charming sincerity that pulled the audience in and made us hang on his every word.
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
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.
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.
JM Coetzee’s Life & Times of Michael K
Beautifully adapted, directed, performed and designed - masterful puppetry, poignant and meaningful.
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
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.
Imaginative retelling of Snow Queen story with beautifully sung songs, excellent acting and creative storytelling.
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.
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.
A beautifully imagined flight of fancy on the sole of a dance shoe that taps out such wonderful rhythms.
A one man show of original writing from an exceptional actor playing to the strengths of yesteryear.
A one man true story about social justice and how individuals can make meaningful change.
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.
It is one of those rare things that makes the Fringe special: a real connection with another person, another artist.
Mischievous charm, tragic depth, and hilarious wit, all fueled by an intense and energetic inventiveness. A Must See show
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.
An immersive neon extravaganza that brings us Oscar Wilde, not as we know him and not as we ought to either.
The TrIangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire New York 1911, told by the women workers who were there
A pantomimic romp through Carlo Gollodi’s masterpiece that is very, very punny.
A brilliantly gruesome encounter that runs through the worst but the best of Edinburgh’s history.
Potty the Plant – A New Dark Comedy Musical
A light hearted pseudo-horror story with a few jibes at current affairs
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!
Rosie Holt – That’s Politainment
Contemporary political satire that invites people to laugh less and think more.
Eleanor Hill A fascinating, even groundbreaking show about living life in the shadow of tragedies.
Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up
If laughter is the best medicine then Schalk Bezuidenhout is a veritable pharmacy
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 really must be experienced by anyone who appreciates excellent theatre, brilliant writing or those who simply want a good laugh.
Taiwan Season: World in a Word
An enchanting introduction to Chinese culture for the younger audience.
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 Grand Old Opera House Hotel
An absolute blast with gags galore, soaring operatic arias and great performances
A light Opera which touches upon big ambitions in a perfect and evocative rendering of a long forgotten time.
Zelda is portrayed as a sympathetic, misused woman without taking away her teeth or her sense of humor.
An iceberg feels isolated and stranded until her friendship with a bird changes her outlook.
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.
University of Oxford jazz a cappella ensemble in an hour of impressive singing and joyful presentation
The Quality of Mercy: Concerning the Life and Crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman
A chilling exploration of the career of a serial killer
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
A decently imagined production of a serious topic that hints strongly at the work remaining to be identified, never mind done.
A beautiful wee family show that manages to combine gentility with the warmth of good stories really well told.
An absorbing one-woman play seamlessly blending physical theatre with a poignant, gut-wrenching narrative
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.
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
Die Hard re-telling, blended with Richard Marsh’s journey into fatherhood : Welcome to the party !
A heartfelt dance piece that is impactful in meaning and dynamically expressed through the choreography, music and performances.