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Edinburgh Fringe 2024
This new spin on magic goes beyond the prestidigitation into a thought-provoking realm. You will leave the performance shaking your head but thoroughly entertained.
12th Year! John Hunt Four O’Clock Afternoon Blues and Swing
A very professional gig, old soulful blues songs with intriguing lyrics and a real blues man who's lived it.
Withintheatre has created an excellent piece of dramatic theatre that has gravitas and is provocative.
2 Concerts, 2 Artists, 2 Premieres
An exciting new voice on the opera scene, both as a dramatic performer and as a composer.
A well-crafted piece on the angst of teenagers caught in the midst of real threat of the end of mankind.
A comedic showcase for three very different black female comedians from three very different parts of New York City.
music, stand-up, video, slides and audience participation hosted by the comedian/actor who played Father Damo.
A naturally sweet and thoughtful show with the takeaway of a handmade, heart-shaped morsel enfolding your own fortune message.
A Knock on the Roof by Khawla Ibraheem
Ibraheem is an eloquent story-teller, easily going through narrative gears and the message of the production is strong and urgent.
An absurd piece of drama which delivers and hints at more possibilities than can be imagined, or not.
If high school health class had been this entertaining, I would have paid far more attention.
A poignant recording of a journey from innocence through the discovery of love, arriving at the knowledge of love, after all what else is there?
A pleasant hour in the company of a cast playing hard to match the script from a genius of the form
Alice Diamond And The Forty Elephants
The scope and ambition of this production was beyond admirable, as boundless energy filled the room.
An American Love Letter to Edinburgh
An unassuming American storyteller comes to the stage with the story of another American in Edinburgh two hundred and fifty years earlier. Charming and informative!
Absurdist knockabout comedy with sinister undertones showcasing local talent from established Edinburgh company Lung Ha
Another Unwasted Evening – The Genius of Tom Lehrer
Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer brings to life the witty and topical tunes of genius composer Tom Lehrer in an hilarious and entertaining hour.
As with any good comedy, it is littered with relatable content, the ideas that are most people’s everyday realities no matter where they’re from.
Unforgettable - infectiously exceptional - The glorious family story of father and daughter, Shin ki-mok and Ari.
This play works best as an introduction to Chomsky’s work and ideas, and will hopefully start up some conversations about who decides what is true and what they might be getting out of it.
Want to sell out your Fringe show? Grab a drink and a laugh with Jacki Thrapp for some unusual advice.
Circus and storytelling combine for this funny and sad solo show of living with psychosis
A performance of a very challenging piece of theatre which targets war and our complicity in the industry of war.
Imaginative and creative show with gravitas, heart and a slightly mysterious edge - totally engrossing!
Becky Goodman: The Day My Sugar Daddy Dumped Me
Becky Goodman’s show is like if you spliced Fleabag with Steve Martin standup and then added a quality that we will only be able to refer to at future Fringes as BeckyGoodmanesque.
A beautifully poised solo drama filled with caution for the dying and the hope that the living can still listen.
Bi Curious George: Queer Planet
The nature documentary that the LGBTQ community has been waiting for!
Fantastic exploration of what confusion sexually is, and masculinity ought to be from an engaging and brilliant performer.
Jeffers’s mastery of the character seems effortless, but the amount of skill it takes to use those arms, manage in the flowing cape costume, and control facial expressions down to the tiniest detail is something once reserved only for cartoon characters.
Boiler Room Six: A Titanic Story
Foreman’s story is a brilliant addition to the canon of Titanic literature, and indeed solo plays in general.
Captain Zak’s Space Pirate Problems
Eden Ballantyne’s patient and warm dynamic as his Captain Zak character make this is a fun experience for all, especially the very young..
A beautiful nod to the expressionistic silent movie era, just with words and words that will enchant you!
A new musical by Ariella Gordon about our relationship with technology. This is a feel-good piece that challenges the idea that the internet and social media is, well, social at all – and that we humans need real relationships – not just emojis.
Daniel Cainer’s Jewish Chronicles
Heartwarming songs and stories from a masterful writer and entertainer.
Dave Ahdoot – Ethnically Ambiguous
This is effectively a TED talk with lots of good laughs – it lifts the lid on a world that not many have direct experience of and is held together by a big, warm personality.
love letter to the Bin Yin, from the people of Scotland, his people, lovingly curated and performed by Gary McNair.
A musical force of nature which charts an awakening of desire thanks to a couple of angels and a diary.
A blood stained love letter to Broadway, live from Hell, as Desmond Channing is forced to retell his journey to the Underworld over and over again.
Shine’s show is no doubt a crowd pleaser, and she’s taken what could easily be perceived as a gimmick and created something enjoyable and fun.
Down Under: The Songs That Shaped Australia
Reminisce, then get up and dance to the high energy sounds of Australian pop. This band and the stories told will knock your socks off.
A challenging solo show which does manage to capture the confusion and the liberation of being yourself.
Hare brings a unique and personal charm to his comedy that stands out from the crowd.
Quantum takes us away from the tech-heavy venues of Assembly and George Square, and into an intimate show that feels like a private party at the Plaza Hotel.
Malcolmson has an easy, endearing quality that lends itself well to her sense of humor.
Eric Davidson’s Amazin Prime Parodies (26 Songs to Make the Whole World Cringe)
Parodies par excellence
Played by Alex Wanebo, Olivia is beautifully portrayed, her pain feeling tangible throughout.
The dichotomy of innocence and suicide is fascinating, dealth with much nuance, without falling into cliches or stereotypes.
A poignant blend of comedy and drama that is very well performed and crafted by Yolanda Mercy.
A poetically beautiful piece of Doric wonder that tells the myths of a generation passing on the tales to the one two below with craft and creative joy.
The uses of sound throughout are incredibly effective, adding something different to the portrayal.
A thought-provoking, captivating, and emotionally layered exploration of culture, laced with laughter and skilled caricature.
Four More Short Plays Loosely Linked By The Theme of Crime
Quartet of four well crafted, amusingly dark and daft plays
A theatrical response to a serious issue of our time along with a dollop of end-of-the-pier entertainment.
Classic Penguins is an energetic and edgy piece of theatre that truly has it all…except clothing.
Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight
Simple beauty between flying and falling with a lot more than grace.
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Improbable New Musical….and Helen
Helen, the power behind the Gilbert and Sullivan throne?
An innovative, entertaining show that takes big bold risks and pulls them off
Guy Montgomery: Over 50,000,000 Guy Fans Can’t Be Wrong
Montgomery presents a great hour of comedy that is sure to, at the least, give you a giggle.
Exhilarating and cathartic theater- if you can see only one thing this year- see Half Man//Half Bull.
Exhilarating and cathartic theater- if you can see only one thing this year- see Half Man//Half Bull.
She is performed confidently by Lily Simpkiss, really coming into her own towards the end of the play.
A lovely piece of drama performed by a young company managing to capture the essence of the piece and add something new.
The combination of imagery and physicality are all important, as is a rapport with the audience. O’Brien has all of these qualities in spades.
An absurdly enticing view of what I might be like at the end of your world … but with snacks.
A poetic and witty soul searching solo show melding words and soundscape to frame a journey through grief.
Steve Porters is not to be missed, a groundbreaking drag king all around.
A ‘what if’ comedy fantasy which explores a creative collab between Beethoven and Quasimodo
Hilarious stand up with an unbelievable tale to believe and she convinces you, because you couldn’t make this up!
I Wish You Well: The Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical
An hour of campy extravagance highlighting the lunacy of the American justice system.
In The Mood – A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Music of the 40s
Delightful evening of big band favourites
The NHS is on its knees, yet no one has thought to call a theatre company... until NOW.
A great bit of storytelling ,with sleight of hand magic, disguised as a cost-of-living seminar
James Rowland Dies at the End of the Show.
A Master storyteller completes his latest trilogy in exuberant, gripping style.
A surgeon buckles under the pressure of work, a bullying environment and a personal life under pressure.
Jessie Cave: An Ecstatic Display
The show exudes the multitude of Cave’s interests and talents as a writer, performer, illustrator and puppeteer.
Her presence is disarming and dry, and by the time you get three-quarter through and think you might be desensitized, she throws on her vestments and makes a knock-knock joke I genuinely worry will send me to hell for laughing as hard as I did.
Letters From My Dad (Who is Dead)
Youthful company’s dramatization of growing up in the shadow of a lost parent.
A compelling and moving exploration of grief, trauma, and the long shadows cast by violence
Limbo: A Sonata for Acrobatic Violinist
An entirely unique and daring pair of acrobats, one of them playing a complex violin concerto at the same time
Go and see this innovative traditional farce of clown, puppetry, burlesque and so much more, you will not be disappointed!
A visceral spectacle of metaphorical artistry not to be missed. Breath-taking physical theatre, not to be missed!
L’Addition – Here & Now Showcase
Intriguing exploration of two characters exceptionally well performed by Bert and Nasi.
Deceptively messy and chaotic, Wilkey's Main Character Energy is an absolute triumph
A wide-ranging attempt to open up a much ignored but significant figure at the pace of perfection.
Margolyes & Dickens: The Best Bits
It is pure joy to watch Margolyes read and enact characters from Charles Dickens and tell her stories with humour and wit.
From the West of Ireland comes "International cabaret superstar" and leather man Mark with joyous hour of camp wit,
Commedia dell’arte at its highest level of quality imagined in its celebratory setting
Miss English’s Holiday by Action Theatre (Italy)
A charming, engaging show that lights up the eyes of the children and grown ups in the audience.
Musical comedy “Pretty Delusional” hits with Gen-Z
If you are Gen-Z and struggling to find love - this is THE SHOW for you
Incredibly unique and pitched to perfection, yet another show that only Natalie Palamides could do.
Never Get To Heaven In An Empty Shell
A delightfully droll journey into the depths of ourselves and the London Underground.
A relationship like no other - an experiment of the best kind. Emotive. Powerful. Relatable.
This duo charm and amaze with their balances, physical clowning and use of props, especially when they play off each other.
Circus entertainment, land politics and compassion intertwine, and leave the audience breathless
One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven
These classic Poe tales are told with nuance and striking ability by Smith
Sh*t Theatre are lost and found through folk in a show that lingers like a loved refrain
A relatable exploration of mortality and finding the humour within the darkest hours of life through karaoke, running and love.
Oxford Alternotives: A Cappella Off the Rails!
A fun afternoon of a cappella with Oxford University’s long-running student ensemble. The enthusiasm and joy transmitted by these talented young singers will send you on your way humming with a smile on your face.
All in all, Panto Macbeth does exactly what it says on the tin. The company has created a riotous and delightful fifty-minutes of Fringe, so be the wicked thing, and go their way.
Phil Hammond and Dame Clare Gerada: Fifty Minutes to Save the NHS
Lacerating comedy and a prescription of possibility for the NHS
[Rob Thompson’s] excitement is infectious, so that when he becomes more serious, his grip is too tight for you to run away, and you have no choice but to sit in the discomfort of the moment.
A searing performance funny and tragic in turns about loneliness and a quest for romantic love
Grab a Caipirinha drink and let this talented band transport you to Carnival in Rio or a café in Paris. You will be moved by the music and inspired by the stories.
A queer coming of age story, with a soundtrack partially created by the audience.
Entertaining, enlightening, emotive show that can not fail to make us think and feel, it’s a good thing,
Thought provoking theatre on the importance of taking care of yourself and others in a hostile world. The potential to be a play for our times.
A fascinating and complicated drama following four teenagers who end up in the Israeli Defence Force at a time of conflict.
Reuben Kaye: Live and Intimidating
Unpredictable, unstoppable, unvarnished, unafraid – the hilarious Reuben Kaye brings it home again.
Luckily for us, Thurlow (spoiler alert) lives. Her story is “worth writing, even if no one can read your language”. Unsurprisingly, her language is one of generations of women before her.
Punk meets pop meets props meets one of the best jugglers in the world. Put on your seatbelts and come for a thrilling rollercoaster ride.
Rose Matafeo: On and On and On
A hilarious look at the relationship between a woman and her notes app.
ShakeItUp – The Improvised Shakespeare Show
High class, high octane improv from masters of their craft
We meet some people's deepest revelations through performance here, actors finding themselves becoming vulnerable through theatre, getting naked.
Silence! The Musical- The Unauthorised Parody of the Silence of The Lambs.
Closer Clarice, closer to the musical version of the classic movie.
Captured by social media at the worst moment in her life a mother’s frantic attempt to hold on to what matters most
Entertaining and impactful physical clowning about important topic of food poverty and food banks
This show is an hour of first-rate – not second rate – stunning cello performance, beautiful singing, compelling storytelling, and humour.
Mixing tap dance with clowning, juggling and crowd work, this is a fun show for all ages
Eight highly-skilled athletes defy gravity and stun the audience with incredible feats of strength and agility in a mesmerizing performance.
The Academy Trust: Under New Management!
Comedic original play with three very good performers in this snappy and on topic show!
Enthusiastic, melodramatic teenage version of a Greek classic which hits the mark. This is a faithful adaptation with a nice cultural twist. It is emblematic rather than naturalistic but enchants whilst it drives the story forward. The use of recognisable music helps keep us entertained whilst making additional comment upon the action and thus enhances the production.
Maxwell the Bubbleologist A fantastically well-crafted mellow excitement to start your day
Be inspired by James Phelan, who is living his dream through a brilliantly-staged magic and mentalism production. It is a magic show but so much more.
The Duncan Brothers: Blood Sword
Funny, daft, absurd and clowning about and around a bloody condition.
A twist on the Tennyson poem The Lady of Shallot, here through a Queer lense.
The Ghost of Alexander Blackwood
A dramatic and emotional account from a deaf company of a founding father of deaf language and culture in Edinburgh
An absurd, imaginative, and superb performance on a new level involving Gummy Bears for Peace.
Beauty and grace poised in a confined space, watched by a spellbound audience, in another confined space.
The History of Electronic Music
Hilarious and educational at the same time! Nostalgic - will leave you wanting to get up and dance!
Hannah Richards brings emotion while exuding humility, embodying the essence of Kate Bush
A moving tribute to the forgotten soldiers of World War I and a masterclass in storytelling
A group of students fight their way to their new existential world! Expect physical theatre, lightsabers, silk acrobatics and a giant buckyball!
A fantastically executed complex drama which negotiates a dangerous topic with creative skill.
Lilting soundscapes and passionate singing paint a vivid picture of the moving poems and stories from a gifted World War II concentration camp survivor.
The Techtonics : 44 Days of Liz Truss (A Cappella)
Completely ridiculous and alarmingly accurate tale of utter incompetence
Follow the Yellow Brick Road ….to this fun and imaginative production of a favourite musical.
It’s a rare sort of comedy that lulls you with laughs and then slaps awake from your warm duvet of manufactured consent and reusable Sainsbury bags.
Timeless comprises four contrasting dance pieces that are all interesting and well performed.
A thrilling and triumphant musical return to the Fringe from Theatre Movement Bazaar
A musical appeal on behalf of the downtrodden Prince to be considered to be more than a sidekick and the equal of a Princess.
An astonishing show based on the intersection between us and AI which is simply breathtakingly, body poppingly brilliant.
"they nail the toe curling nature of the stereotypical upper classes and it’s on the nose funny"
Two Hearts: Til Death Do Us Hearts
A must-see show for the night owls of Old Town looking to laugh until it hurts.
Ventriloquist Queen: A True African Queen
Great for families with children from age 8 and up. But even “kids at heart” (adults) will enjoy her charming presentation and lively music.
Through many voices, playwright David Hare has penned an Israel-Palestine story that could have been written today. It is dramatic, powerful, and moving.
Screwball comedy taking the fast car on the highway to climate change hell as California wildfires roar near
A feast of South African dance flavoured by the spice of authentic voice without a misstep.
It is a play which is undeniably a laugh while attempting to highlight some of the realities of a life in the spotlight.
