A week into my fourth Edinburgh Fringe and I am marvelling at how differently I am approaching things this time around. I am doing a full run of 24 shows (in 25 days) of my new stand-up comedy show Shattered. I’ve done a full run before (of my debut show) at the Edinburgh Fringe in […]
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Internationally acclaimed creator and performer Alicia Queen brings “Blip Blarp: An Alien Love Story” to Colchester Fringe. For two nights, join Blip Blarp as she attempts to complete her mission of having 1,000 babies and taking over Planet Earth — with audience participation, physical comedy, and plenty of glittery sci-fi along the way. Alicia Queen speaks with […]
In “Hail Mary, None of the Grace”, Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy none of the money, lays her mother to rest and learns to how to live her life. Fringe Review’s Dr.Pants interviews Kennedy ahead of her show to find out if there really is […]
Art is pain. Pain is art. Two “definitely not masochistic” artists take on the challenge of a lifetime: to create musical comedy with feeling—while feeling the real pain of electrocution. “SadoMusical” is a daring and kinky improvised comedy musical. For fans of improvised comedy and good ole schadenfreude, Fringe Review cannot recommend this show enough. […]
A hyper stylised funeral cabaret that celebrates the life and mourns the death of a personified Musical Theatre. Taking songs about death from various musicals Miss Ann Thropp guides you through the various causes of death of originality within the musical theatre industry. Dr.Pants mourns with Miss Ann Thropp ahead of the funeral on the […]
Nana Funk returns to Colchester Fringe with a funkalicious smorgasbord of fun. Musical bingo, karaoke, and An Evening With Nana Funk – Back by popular demand for ONE NIGHT ONLY – ‘An Evening with Nana Funk’ is a character led comedy starring Nana Funk, a whoknowshowoldanarian cabaret star, burlesque icon and political firebrand in sequin […]
Free Crisps is how a tarot card reading, sauerkraut and a degree in contemporary dance revealed the true beauty of the salt and vinegar hula hoop. If you’re hungry and looking for a snack, Katy Higgins new show might satisfy your appetite. Higgins talks with Fringe Review’s Dr.Pants about what it is about crisps that […]
The most thrilling play you’ll see, and it’s just a lectern and a slideshow. “Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)” is a lecture-performance following a stolen video down the rabbit hole of internet creeps – a true story! In today’s interview, performer and writer Elsa Couvreur speaks with Fringe Review’s resident interviewer (and often […]
China’s only female emperor is summoned to stand trial before history. Through the names she was given and the name she chose for herself, ‘Her Name’ asks who gets to define a woman in power, and what history chooses to remember. Aniya He, currently studying for her BA in Film and Drama, speaks with FringeReview’s […]
An ageing woman resists her daughter’s mission to get her mother to declutter her house against a past that continues to haunt her. Performer Penny Rickman discusses her new fringe show ‘STUFF’ (and talk about other stuff as well) with Fringe Review’s Dr.Pants. You can catch the show during Colchester Fringe October 25/29. NAP: Hello […]
The Unforgivable Crime of Love is the true story of two gay men who were put into a concentration camp in World War 2 and what happens when the love of your life is the one person who you are forbidden to love. Les Kurkendaal-Barrett speaks with FringeReview’s Dr.Pants on his new one man show filled […]
‘A Canadian explains Eurovision to Brits’ (And others who just so happen to be there). Comedian Matti McLean leans into the controversies, the triumphs and intricacies of the world’s biggest song contest from a uniquely outsider perspective. And to exponentially add to the confusion, now said Canadian explains his show for Brits to an Fringe […]
‘Animal Magnetism’ is scientific lecture meets late night game show exploring the weird and wonderful world of sex in the animal kingdom, all hosted by the fast-talking punk drag king ‘Sid Delicious’. So who better to interview Sid Delicious than FringeReview’s very own dog lecturer and sex-icon Dr.Pants? Animal Magnetism is on October 25 – […]
A Giraffe. In a G-String. With a job to do. A joyful silent clown show packed with fun audience interaction, lots of lovely chaos and, yes, a very special Portuguese custard tart! To understand this yellow giraffe more, Fringe Review’s Dr.Pants interviewed Francisco de Nata, otherwise known as Keaton Guimarães-Tolley, on his acclaimed silent clown show. […]
DENTATA is a strange and hilarious clown and bouffon show. In this “New work from an award-winning idiot” Beth Anne (a woman!), a middle-aged beauty queen (almost!), finds inspiration in Medusa, the Sirens from The Odyssey, and the Witches of Macbeth, is ripped open and reborn as something powerful, ferocious, and entirely her own. To […]
‘Boudica and Me: I’ll Share the Fire, But Not the Ashes’ is a deep and brash exploration of Boudica’s history and the raw reality of modern womanhood. Rebekah Wallace, following several successful work-in-progress developments, brings a fresh and updated version of the show to Colchester Fringe. We sent FringeReview’s resident interviewer Dr.Pants to ask her […]
One man. One Arthurian legend. Far too many knights, kings, queens, wizards, battles, horses and questionable decisions. One Man King Arthur is the legendary tale of Camelot retold by one performer who creates the characters, voices, sound, set, props and world of Arthur entirely live, with a lot of physical comedy, and a little bit […]
Multi award-winning Rendered Retina take you on a rip-roaring ride through Shakespeare’s least-known play “Timon of Athens” following their critically-acclaimed version of Shakespeare’s worst play. Except, this version of “Timon of Athens” is complete with original music, a transforming wooden box, a whole host of hats and bloomin’ good time! Tom Mangan speaks with Fringe […]
SHEEP! is a new play by Finnish theatremaker Jenni Nikinmaa. It is the strange, impactful and comedic journey back to the flock after violence, guided by the fluffy resilience of sheep. It premieres this October at Colchester Fringe. Fringe Review’s Dr.Pants interviews Nikinmaa head of the festival. NAP: Hello Jenni! So I’ve been very excited to […]
Mitch Benn is a radio host and comedian premiering TWO shows at Colchester Fringe: Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle & Asking Elvis. Fringe review’s resident interviewer Dr.Pants asks Benn about his upcoming shows. NAP: “Thank you, thank you very much” for talking with me today about BOTH of your shows coming up at Colchester […]
“(a play in a) DARK ROOM” is a queer psychological-thriller premiering at Colchester Fringe and the Alma Tavern & Theatre next month. It is the follow-up show to Dr.Pant’s critically acclaimed and controversial comedy (of sorts) Pup Play, which you can read our interview about here. In this show, Davis the Janitor cleans up all […]
Minh-Ahn Day, co-writer, creative technologist and Grace Goheen, co-writer and director of DeepFake, a show about AI talk to Jo Tomalin during their run at Paris Fringe. More information about DeepFakeInstagram @404theater Paris FringeInstagram @leparisfringeWebsite parisfringe.fr
Caspar Schjelbred talks about his fascination for improvisation, his show L’art supreme de l’improvisation at Paris Fringe and his strong interest in teaching with Jo Tomalin. More information:Instagram @caspar.schjelbredParis Fringe Website: parisfringe.frInstagram @leparisfringe
Louella May Hogan is a dancer and choreographer. She talks with Jo Tomalin about when she started to dance, creating dance and movement, and her latest piece, Gone Fishing that premiered at Paris Fringe 2026. More information about Louella May HoganInstagram @louellalouellalouellaParis Fringe Website: parisfringe.frParis Fringe Instagram @leparisfringe
Jasper Foley the new Artistic Director of Paris Fringe talks with Jo Tomalin about the 2026 Paris Fringe, how he became Artistic Director and thoughts about next year’s festival. More information about Paris Fringe Website: parisfringe.frInstagram: @leparisfringe
Elise Hagan + Carlota Weber talk about their company Cafard Cie at Paris Fringe and creating their show le grand a with Jo Tomalin. Show description:Abeille, avion, adieu… sont des mots qui commencent par « a », mais pas par un grand « A ». Celui-là, c’est l’amour. Mais c’est quoi ? Sylvia a posé […]
Andrew T. and Noah Plasse created Comedy Carton Paris after meeting at drama school in Paris several years ago. They talk about how they started and how they create new work, where they focus on comedy and physical theatre, with Jo Tomalin at the Paris Fringe 2026. More information about Noah and Andrew:Instagram @comedycartonparis
Daniel Wishes and Seri Yanai present their show Book of Shadows at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They took time to speak with Jo Tomalin about their puppetry company Book of Shadowz from Japan and how they created Book of Shadows. More informationhttps://www.mochinosha.com/Instagram @mochinoshapuppet
Christy Flaws and Luke O’Connor from Australia present FoRT, their creative show for children at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. They talk with Jo Tomalin about creating their shows, their company Asking For Trouble and traveling with children when they perform. More informationhttps://www.askingfortrouble.com.au/fortInstagram @asking_for_trouble
In this two-part podcast, Paul Levy discusses three connected themes that form of the common ground of some veryt different shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026 – grief, loss and absence. In some cases, all three themes play into the work a company or performer has brought into their work. In other cases, the focus […]
Pip Utton is hanging up his Fringe hat after 30 years. He talks to Kate Saffin about some of the shows he has brought and how the Fringe has changed over the years. A fascinating glimpse into the shifting landscape of Edinburgh while he patiently peeled off his Hunchback of Notre Dame makeup. Across the […]
Listen to this for a masterclass in allowing yourself the time, the space and above all the permission to make mistakes in the creative process. Sarah Louise talks to Kate Saffin about the conception, gestation and birth of her new show at Edfringe 2026, The Bob Ross Effect. Like her earlier work Julie Madly Deeply […]
Igor Gasparini and Pasha Gorbachev from Brazil talk with Jo Tomalin about their show Border Bodies and their dance company: T.F. Cia de Dança. Part of the São Paulo Showcase at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, they created their new show as a way to unite several professional dancers with diverse dance backgrounds – and […]
Jen-Feng Ho, Producer and Tour Manager, Vicky Yen from Seed Dance Company, Taiwan, talk about bringing their show Taiwan Season:The Wall to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 with Jo Tomalin. More Information about Seed Dance Company and The Wall:Insta: @seed_dancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qqfwP_MOl4
Thinking of bringing your first show to the Fringe? Hear the experience of one couple just starting their Fringe journey. Phil and Denise are folk musicians and storytellers in Edinburgh for the first time with The Horse That Jumped At The Moon at The Space on the Mile. They talked to Kate Saffin on the […]
In Hecuba: Why Am I In Your Country?, Palestinian Syrian actor Arwa Omaren combines Euripides’ ‘The Trojan Women’ with her own story of displacement in a powerful solo performance that weaves the words of Euripides’ Hecuba, Queen of Troy, into her own story of a perilous journey from Syria to the UK. She talks to […]
Lucy Stevens talks to Kate Saffin about the challenges of creating work about an historical character, the sources she draws on, and weaving it all together. Woolf’s clarity on women when ‘writing one’s mind’, championed writers from our past to inspire the voices of our future. This new solo show written and performed by Lucy […]
Nobody wants to get a one star review but there are helpful and healthy ways to deal with it, Some review publications even do half stars and some do 1 to 5 or 1 to 10 and you can even get a zero from others. Yet the one star is perhaps the epitome of the […]
Each year at the Edinburgh Fringe, actor and director David Calvitto chats to FringeReview. The podcasts seem to get longer each year, as the actor and interviewer get older. In conversation with Paul Levy, David talks about his arrival into acting, his experiencesat the Fringe and elsewhere, and he asserts once again that he will […]
I think it might be time to finally call out the lazy and low grade use of the word ‘visceral’ in reviewing. And before you think I am slinging mud at other publications, I think we might be guilty of this here at Fringe Review as well .”Visceral”, in my humble and perfectly non-visceral view, […]
FringeReview’s Paul Levy brings an elephant into the room by considering the decision most people at the Fringe hope they will never have to make? Is it ever right to cancel your show? Does the show always have to go on, or is that a tired old proverb that can sometimes to more than good?
In this podcast, FringeReview editor Paul Levy literally gets lost in the hills around Edinburgh. that becomes the occasion for some practical reflections on way creative artists should avoid falling into the Edinburgh Fringe trap of becoming addicted to rationality and problem solving. We can manufacture busyness the expense of really getting creative. Yet isn’t […]
In this podcast, FringeReview editor ponders the ugly words people use towards each other at the Fringe. Are they born of tiredness and burn out? Is it time for some reviewers to stop seeing over ten shows a day and then typing them up like machines into the early hours of the morning, or lazily […]
Nadeem Islam, actor and writer, is the co-founder of A Night in Sign which this year is coming to Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Joanna Matthews interviewed him on Friday 14th August just before the first of A Night In Sign’s three night run at Deaf Action, Albany Street. With thanks to Louise who interpreted BSL/English to […]
The landscape for teviewing at the Fringe is changing a lot. With the rise of blog and social-media based reviewers, as well as a huge increase in audience-ratings and comments, the traditional media, though still prominent in fringe reviewing, are fading a little into the background. TokTok reviewers are posting reviews within minutes of the […]
For me pure Youth Theatre is the one with no auditions and affordable fees or no fees at all. Targeted at bringing a democratic, eclectic and inclusive groups together it uses that mix to be an artistic alternate to what Peter Brook called Dead Theatre – original and not a copy of what the adults […]
Now trying to compile top tips of shows at the Fringe to catch when you have not seen many of them can be a bit tricky but in my humble opinion, here are some shows I hope to catch myself so there should be little chance of much by way of a misstep … then […]
Every year Paul asks for a list of comedy shows worth checking out at this year’s Fringe. This year is no different. I have trawled through 1,637 comedy shows so that you don’t have to, but I’ve left it to you to look up the show details. So, here is my Check It Out list. […]
Week Two Starts Friday morning started well with a Fringe Review Workshop with C’Arts held at the Quaker Meeting House. This was well attended in the library with 25 plus performers, directors and producers. Now in the middle of my second week and the launch photos are nearly complete and I’ve seen a few shows […]
Now over for 2026, Brightonians and champions of the famous Brighton Spigeltent, Adrian and Izzy send us a “wish you were here” potcard from Ventnor Fringe. Date Friday 17th July – Sunday 26th July 2026 We’ve been talking to Ventnor Fringe for a couple of years around the wonderful Bosco Theater that we love so much – […]
It only happens to you when it happens to you. Impersonating you, stealing your identity, using your passwords and even stealing your money. This is the last thing you need at the Fringe. when we are busy and distracted the risks of being hacked can increase. Paul Levy, editor of FringeReview, offers some tips for […]
Paul Levy from FringeReview discusses how what is individuals and groups collude with mediocrity and the catastrophic consequences for a Fringe show that can result.How do we safely and respectfully break out of our comfort zones and improve our work as a result?
Wendy Smith, producer of 3wishes theatre, talks with Fringe Review’s Noah Alfred Pantano about “Breathe…” by Jazz Ely. “Breathe…” is a quirky ensemble show exploring the effects OCD has on families and relationships. It is on during Colchester Fringe Summer Weekender with shows at 1900 on Thursday 23 July and at 1630 on Saturday 25 […]
Harrison Kirby plays Dr.Jansen Majenkas in Con(spiracy) Man, a comedy-lecture “to uncover the truth behind some of the internet’s weirdest conspiracy theories.“ So on that note, we invited our own pseudo-lecturer Dr.Pants (otherwise known as Noah Alfred Pantano) to interview Harrison Kirby on his zany and unforgettable comedy character. Con(spiracy) Man is on at the […]
James Domestic new “unwieldly titled” fringe show Poetry for People Who Think They Don’t Like Poetry seeks to convert even the most poetry-hated to the love of the art form. FringeReview’s Noah Alfred Pantano asked James Domestic a few questions ahead of his upcoming performances at Colchester Fringe July 24/25. NAP: Hey James! Tell me: […]
Irish comedian Shianne Higgins show 10 Things They Hate About Me explores sex, aging, and love in a chaotic and hilarious. Despite the title, we are fairly sure audiences will find 10 things they love about this sell-out comedian and finalist of Ireland’s Best New Comedian and Ireland’s Best New Act. Fringe Review’s Noah Alfred […]
On whether it makes sense, in an ever-increasing conformist world, to be a lone rider and explore uncharted territories, leaving behind the need for recognition. Writing is like playing music. The more you do it the more effortless it becomes. On the contrary, leave the instrument aside for months and suddenly everything becomes heavy. As […]
FringeReview editor-in-chief Paul Levy interviews queer activist Noah Alfred Pantano about his controversial, provocative, and multi-award-winning comedy (of sorts). “Pup Play: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts)” follows Professor Handler David as he teaches the audience about the kink of pup play. The show has won multiple awards and raised over £1000+ for LGBTQ+ charities worldwide. […]
A practical look at maintaining your health and well-being Fringe festivals and other arts events can be places of tension and stress. This is a deeper look at the concept and practise of unconditional positive regard, drawn from the practise of person-centered therapy.Developing and maintaining unconditional positive regard is a very specific and yet practical […]
Growing up with Charles Darwin, becoming his friend and then his servant – what would that do to a woman? Well, that is what my play is about. But taking it from venue to venue, hoping an audience will show up, hoping the tech works, hoping my lovely actor will be happy – what does […]
Life Would Be Pretty Dull Without Sex, Raves and MDMA is a solo dark comedy by Bex Wall, co written with Sarah Asante Gregory. It follows Bex, a woman in her forties, as grief, rave culture, desire and reckless freedom collide. Set against the energy of 1990s dance music, the show mixes raw honesty, humour […]
“Hollywood, the 1940s. A charismatic B-movie director auditions a young actor for a horror film whose lead has died under mysterious circumstances. He shares tales of exploitation, broken promises, sex, cults, and the fine line between artifice and truth. But on-screen horror isn’t real… is it?” Paul Levy was in conversation with writer and performer […]
Fringe Review guest reviewer Noah Alfred Pantano shares his opinions on anonymous criticism and the ethics of theatre arts criticism. One of the greatest difficulties of being a critic is standing by what you write. It is painful to look at an artist in the face who gleefully asks you “what did you think?” and […]
Paul Levy had a brief chat with solo performer Gabi Flares, conceiver and performer of Deluge. The piece poses the question: What happens when grief spills into everything around you? It is directed by Andrea Maciel. “Deluge takes the chaos of heartbreak and transforms it into a surreal, funny and unexpectedly tender theatrical journey. After […]
In this short video, FringeReview’s Paul Levy offers some practical advice about maximizing your chances of getting your show reviewed or covered by the media if you are bringing your show to the Fringe for the first time.
Paul Levy shares his report and reflections from Devoted and Disgruntled, The 21st open space gathering of the performing arts and theatre community, once again considering the question “What is to be done about theatre and the performing arts?”. In this podcast, Paul notices some significant differences and generational shift in the participants at this […]
MOONSLIDE X BUZZCUT Tramway Theatre, Glasgow Ever walked into a symposium thinking it would be a performance? I do that a lot. Art versus Fascism was exactly that. I walked in and perhaps the announcement there were refreshments at 1.15pm should have warned me it was going to be participative rather than observational. The pastries […]
Since 2021, Rebecca Windsor has been producing 12month 12stories, a podcast that features short theatrical pieces by playwrights from all over the world. Now in its fifth year, we spoke with Windsor about her process and what’s next for the show. What made you decide to start Itchy Feet Productions?In all honesty, rejection. A lot […]
From the 31st to the 9th of November Barcelona is flooded with over 300 shows and live performances of artists from all over the world. It’s Barcelona Fringe Festival, which offers a variety of live performances in a vast array of genres: from stand-up comedy to improvisation, from physical theatre to clowning. The shows are […]
In the new piece of poetry theatre playing this week at Drayton Arms, a young woman copes with loneliness in part by getting possessed by a jungle cat. We talked to writer and performer Capucine Earle about her play. How would you describe your show? I’m constantly trying to figure that out myself. I think […]
“Set on an oil platform, this finale reveals the catastrophic results of unchecked resource exploitation. It challenges corporate responsibility and asks: can we balance growth with care for the planet? Through six unique works the project explores the dual role of transport as a driver of globalization and a source of environmental damage.” Listen to […]
“A wheeled object of mystery and intrigue, discover the secrets of the Carriage of Wonders. A preserved relic from times past is given new life in this intimate street performance for 4 people at a time – what will you discover behind the bathchair’s shrouded window? Join the Wonder Conductor and his travelling troupe, to […]
Izaskun Fernández and Julián Sáenz López do everything in the company El Patio Teatro: Concept, creation, direction, dramaturgy and performance. They speak with Jo Tomalin about their show Entrañas, currently playing at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes (FMTM) at Charleville-Mézières, France, September, 2025. “What happens to our bodies after we die? What are we […]
“Laissez-vous emporter par l’universe poétique des fonds sous-marin peuplés de créatures singulièrement attirantes et hypnotiques. Une bulle hors du temps, une invitation à plonger sans crainte dans les profondeurs océaniques et découvrir le ballet aquatique de nos amusantes et énigmatiques méduses.” Let yourself be carried away by the poetic universe of the underwater world populated […]
In the new play Waving, premiering this week at Etcetera Theatre, ‘three characters wave from different shores as time and reality mix in the mess pallet of life, loss, and identity’. Fringe Review spoke with playwright Rosalind Philp and performer Ava de Winter about self-production, the need for mature female roles, and what we leave […]
Serafima, Artistic Director of Tricktrek theater from Estonia speaks to Jo Tomalin about her show Kuthi at the Off dans les rues at the Festival Mondial des Théâtres de Marionnettes (FMTM) at Charleville-Mézières, France, 19 to 28 September, 2025. “Tricktrek theater is a unique family project. The Tricktrek is Serafima, Alexander and Luka. The peculiarity […]
Flora Novak is a Hungarian actress and puppeteer based in Budapest. She premiered at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe with the object-puppetry show Providence, created and interpreted by her. The show was staged from 30th July to 10th August at C Venues, C Alto. We meet with Flora once again in her hometown of Budapest, one […]
Alex Norcott, Drama Teacher at Denny High School near Falkirk, gathered the cast from Denny and other local High Schools and took them to the Fringe for 9 days. His play, Get Thee to a Nursery was performed at theSpace on the Mile harnessing the great enthusiasm of youth. Here, Fringe Review’s Donald C Stewart meets […]
Here are some Edinburgh Fringe fun facts… This year, I attended my first Edinburgh Fringe Festival and while I found the experienceexhilarating and unforgettable, I also came away with an understanding of what oneneeds to know to make the experience as positive and successful as possible.The Edinburgh Fringe is unlike any other performance-based experience, because […]
Fringe Reviewer Erin Williamson came out of Falling: A Disabled Love Story very excited and with lots to say about it. Thankfully Aaron Pang, the writer and performer, agreed to chat to her. Here they are over zoom on the last Saturday morning of the Edinburgh Fringe – listen as they talk story structures, the […]
Thursday – Day 5 of my Edinburgh Fringe. Today started with a catch up with some of the team from Fringe Review. It was great to meet up with them all. All doing various roles, shows & they have really helped me this year. This will help me for future events. Off to my first […]
Kate Saffin caught up with Mychelle Colleary on the eve of her departure for Edinburgh 2025. They talked last year about Mychelle’s first experience of developing a solo auto biographical show Ambitious Underachiever and bringing it, newly hatched, to Edinburgh in 2024. You can listen to that interview here She describes the show as ‘Part memoir. […]
From a Crichton Street bench next to Appleton Tower, Kate Barry speaks to Erin Williamson about her show Kate, Allie and the ’86 Mets (running at Gilded Balloon @ Appleton Tower until the 24th of August). The show received a Hidden Gem rating from Fringe Review. Here we chat about Kate’s story and how she […]
Casey Jay Andrews is an award-winning writer and performer – with an impressive design portfolio. Casey talks about creating and performing shows at Edinburgh Fringe including her latest show The Quiet Earth Beneath, with Jo Tomalin.
Sam Critchlow and Beckett Gray are performers and devisers from The Palimpsest Project, a company producing, devising and performing Imprints at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2025. They talk with Jo Tomalin about creating the company with other creatives and their latest show, Imprints, about memory in young people.Listen to our 7 minute conversation here: More […]
Two years ago, I went to a Shakespeare festival in the mountains of Oregon. I didn’t expect to meet someone who would become a scene partner, a confidant, and—somehow—a second chance at a grandfather. Kevin Cahill is a retired high school teacher, just like my own grandfather was. We met through Shakespeare and poetry, but […]
I first encountered Tom Lehrer songs… aged about eight or nine. I have two older brothers, who were both fans. I think we had them on reels, to be played on something that looked like this (it was the early 1960s)… So it was a joy to discover that the 2025 Edfringe had three shows […]
Theatre artist Nicole Palomba talks about her One-Woman Work ‘Bodies of Water’, Ritual Theatre Exploring Grief, Miscarriage, Womanhood, and the Sacred Power of Water with fellow boatwoman, Kate Saffin. She goes on to discuss the definition, nature, and interpretation, of Ritual Theatre. See below for a brief bibliography for anyone interested to pursue the subject […]
Guillaume Pigé, director and actor, and Alex Judd, musician talk about Theatre Re, creating shows and The Nature of Forgetting with Jo Tomalin at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “Following more than 200 performances across the globe, Theatre Re, ‘One of the UK’s most admired physical theatre companies’ (Scotsman), returns with its explosive and joyous five-star […]
ARTIST Workshop – Supporting Fringe Performers is a 45-minute support workshop running daily at 3:15 PM from August 11-17 at C Alto venue, conveniently located just off the Royal Mile. Created by Kim, an American entertainment industry professional with experience at major Hollywood studios including BBC Studios, Paramount, and Warner Brothers. This workshop addresses the […]
Australian performer Marcel Cole talks to Kate Saffin about discovering Charlie Chaplin and how that led to him finding a different outlet for his early training as a dancer. He describes the painstaking work in developing the show, audience reactions and his plans for life after Edinburgh. Smile: The Story of Charlie Chaplin is a […]
In this interview, Mairi Oliver from Lighthouse Bookshop on West Nicholson Street talks to Erin Williamson about creating and curating the free Book Fringe (from Lighthouse, Argonaut and Typewronger bookshops) and what it’s like to be a year-round Edinburgh bookshop and event space operating in the centre of the Fringe in August. Lighthouse book events […]
As part of exploring the three shows featuring the songs of Tom Lehrer at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Kate Saffin hears from Mitch Benn about discovering Lehrer’s songs as a teenager, and the influence they had on his journey to becoming a well known comedy and satirical song writer. He talks about developing the show […]
Letters to Joan is a theatre show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 that tells a story spanning decades through discovered love letters. Set partly in 1956 Brooklyn, it follows an aspiring playwright whose letters to her boyfriend reveal desire and ambition. Decades later, her granddaughter, also a writer, uncovers these letters and explores the love story […]
About Wild Thing! “A gloriously stupid show of bad animal impressions and a wildly playful nature safari. How do you do an Uglyface Scorpionfish? What’s a Darth Vader Giant Pill Millipede? Tom and Xavi create a wickedly feral duet between body, sound and species in this nature documentary on steroids. Herald Angel award-winning Mechanimal returns […]
I landed in Edinburgh with my director and jumped straight into a press event—no time to breathe, just straight into Fringe life. I saw our flyers for the first time, met fellow artists, and found myself explaining Letters to Joan to someone who had never heard of it. I kept telling the story – about […]
Peregrinus is an intriguing and impactful mask theatre piece that addresses what happens when we are told what to do and when to do it. Jerzy Zon, Co-founder and director of KTO Theatre from Poland and director of Peregrinus together with company actor Karolina Bondaronek talk with Jo Tomalin about the poem the piece is […]
Liz Carr is now best known as a television, film and theatre actor; however back in 2005 she was a stand up comediain and one of the line up in the first Abnormally Funny People. Tempted back to Edinburgh for just three nights as part of the celebration of 20 years of AFP, and wearing […]
Abnormally Funny People (AFP on the tee shirts and baseball caps) promises stand-up, stories and sketches, Improvisation and music with famous people and brilliant emerging talent. Disability comedy at its best. They are celebrating 20 years since AFP was created and first brought a show to the Fringe. Kate Saffin got to sit down with […]
Fringe festivals often offer other arts events and exhibitions in the town among the multitude of shows and performances. At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025 there are official categories for exhibitions and events where you will find Ceramics at the Shore, Krua Thai Cookery School, Tipping Point: Artist Responses to AI and many more! Artist […]
Letters to Joan has been my baby for the past three years. Since January, preparing to bring it to the Edinburgh Fringe has consumed my life, every second, every morsel of my time and energy poured into it. Though I moved to London about a year ago, the story began in New York. This July, […]
