Edinburgh Fringe
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Edinburgh Fringe 2023
The alchemy required to create this panto/action/comedy/musical, and get away with it, should not be underestimated.
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
The audience - very nearly completely full - was in stitches throughout the entire piece.
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.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Curriculum Vitae
Original and relatable stories that do not fail to get a laugh from the audience every single time
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.
How to Find a Husband in 37 Years or Longer
One woman's coming of age story about failed relationships
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.
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
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.
A one man show of original writing from an exceptional actor playing to the strengths of yesteryear.
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.
A brilliantly gruesome encounter that runs through the worst but the best of Edinburgh’s history.
Rosie Holt – That’s Politainment
Contemporary political satire that invites people to laugh less and think more.
Shortlist really must be experienced by anyone who appreciates excellent theatre, brilliant writing or those who simply want a good laugh.
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.
