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In a field dominated by heavy topics, …Earnest provides an hour of escape, joy, and laughter.
1 King, 2 Princes and Shakespeare’s Lie
A commanding, Ricardian, retelling challenging the myths surrounding Richard III
Rhythmical, immediate, and cleverly structured, it’s gorgeous work on a strong mind trying to make sense of its landscape past and present.
An engaging personable show about growing up in the hottest place in the United States - Smith's got great stories
An interesting take on how you decipher messages left in your deceased relative’s answering machine.
Solo show telling the story of discovering that your dad is not who you thought it was.
An enlightening event that reminds us of where theatre practice often begins for young people.
Go see this slick, funny, lively show, get new ideas for stand up shows to see you’d like to see next, and support the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies while you do it
A classic tale celebrates its tenth anniversary, and time has added even more depth,
Always-engaging dance that captures nature and travel - never other than refreshing to watch
A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First
A beautiful performance with a hefty emotional arc.
A thoughtful, literary solo show that bridges prose and theatre, inviting audiences into stories and reflections on parenting, masculinity, and the need to be truly seen.
A Series of Poorly Timed Questions
A curious, playful hour of questions that delight, unsettle and inspire
A show about knowing nothing... and it's jam packed. Lightning-quick, clever, feminist, and always entertaining show about discovery
Agadez and Antonio Forcione: Queendoms Unplugged
New music through the inspiration and creative lens of two outstanding performers.
A film using the past from Scotland's heritage to teach lessons about where we are now and if we may actually have a future.
A delightfully enthusiastic youth theatre performance of an original musical based on the songs of Elvis.
A heartfelt exploration of one woman's Brazilian heritage told through the lens of the region's history.
Andrew Doherty – Sad Gay AIDS Play.
Despite the title, one of the funniest shows on the Fringe takes huge swipes at AIDS play tropes and Arts Council England.
Arthur Hull’s FLOP: The Best Songs From The Worst Musicals Ever Written
Arthur Hull is the real deal. Not a flop
Come for the wit; stay for the reflections on the building blocks of neoclassical romanticism.
An interesting theatrical deconstruction of what might happen in 20 years’ time if we wake up to what we did in Palestine.
With an unflinching eye and a stripped-back aesthetic, this is a taut gaze on South Africa’s social and political contradictions.
Stories depicting the complexity of identity, truth, and family life of Palestinian-Israeli actor Yousef Sweid.
A worthy explanation and exploration of what it's like to be a glass child growing up alongside a disabled older brother.
A lady's personal pilgrimage along the Santiago de Compostela on her path to redemption.
An inside look at cycling race Tour de France with a vibrant, dramatic story of cyclist Cadel Evans brought to life by Connor Delves, riding his bicycle for one hour!
Cirque du Piano – 1 Piano, 3 Pianists, 6 Hands, 30 Fingers!
Piano gymnastics from three superb pianists
Cirque Kalabanté: WOW (World of Words)
Cirque Kalabanté is an hour of entertainment through the extraordinary physical feats of talented performers.
Go see “Come From Away”. Performed by an outstanding cast, show will bring you to tears, put an ear-to-ear smile on your face, tug at your heart, and feel grateful for the goodness and generosity of ordinary people,.
A gentle, companionable hour of music and storytelling that feels like being welcomed into Daniel Cainer’s living-room.
Daniel Moore’s Definitive Guide to Failure-Free Living
A thrilling, one-man dystopian fable that never lets up.
A sharp, funny, and heartfelt blend of storytelling and stand-up exploring one family’s leap from Taiwan to Canada.
A neat premise in a comedy world where “the sad bit” has become well-worn. The vibe is having-fun-at-a-wake.
A delightful hour in the company of incredible music, wonderful dancing and an opportunity to reconnect with our heritage.
Studies show that people forget up to 80% of what they hear within 24 hours. You will not forget Karen Hall – her brilliant playing and her passionate and engaging story.
Celebrate Ollie's birthday weekend as he takes you out on the scene in London.
Do Astronauts Masturbate in Space?
A mature and hilarious dystopian fantasy that entertains and enrages in equal measure.
A mime show that, starting from a classical setup, reaches post-modern themes, daring to go outside the boundaries of classical miming.
Downward Spiral: The Benji’s Mind Show
A surreal late-night talk show staged inside a fractured psyche, blending absurd comedy with raw reflections on identity and belonging.
Euripides’ Iphigeneia in Tauris
Captivating, tense, moving, and laced with themes of violence, human agency and gender politics. A hidden gem.
Excel Comedy and Mathem-antics
A smart, funny, and unexpectedly moving hour where spreadsheets become both comedy and revelation.
Falling: A Disabled Love Story
Aaron Pang makes us view his disability, help him to create a Tinder profile as he answers the question, "What happened?"
Another triumph for the young company dealing with difficulty in a subject that was difficult to watch, tough to hear, but delivered with great skill.
From the moment the large on-stage recliner turns to the audience, the vacuous Udderbelly theatre is full of laughter and joyful energy.
Gavin Lilley Signs of the Times
Authentic, visually rich stand-up comedy that opens doors to an alternative universe for hearing audience members
A mesmerizing fusion of lasers, smoke, and dance that embodies the meaning of its name: modern, present, alive.
It is great to see a young company come to Edinburgh with a team of five actors, taking on the risk and having an adventure.
Henry Churniavsky… Life Lessons from a Jewish Grandfather (Zaida)
A warm, funny, and delightfully unfiltered hour from a seasoned Fringe comic.
This is your chance to immerse yourself in an uproarious, flamboyant, flashy, lavish, and grandiose production about a little-known historical character that now you will never forget.
A celebratory show from a young blind performer about the right to make one’s own decisions however tough the choices
"I’m Autistic strikes the perfect balance between education, emotion, and experience, leaving us with an equally thought-provoking and entertaining production."
James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum)
Domestic abuse isn’t funny, but this show is.
Seeing this show once is not enough. Although you will catch all of the jokes, you will want to hear them again – and again. Every line hits. Friedman is so intuitive, such a great observer of human behaviour and insightful analyst of the political landscape that you want to not only remember her stories but the way in which she imparts them.
Jeremy Sassoon’s MOJO (Unplugged)
Jeremy Sassoon is a consummate entertainer. With a complete command of the piano, an affable personality, a comic streak, a solid singing voice, and a talent for telling stories, he fully engages his audience an hour of pure entertainment.
A blend of humour and heart in a thoughtful tale of class, identity, and the long journey to the Fringe.
Josh Elton: Away With The Fairies
A cracking debut and well-rounded hour, brimming with charm, wit and personality.
A truly solo show with one performer and one audience member that takes you on a flight and out of your comfort zone.
June is not shouting from the rooftops, she just wants to be a woman, even if she gets paid less.
Kaddish (How to Be a Sanctuary)
A bold, multi-voiced meditation on grief, justice, and Jewish identity, staged with striking theatricality.
A powerful piece of theatre examining an Indian uprising against British colonial forces.
Barry’s experience in storytelling and newness to performance creates something honest, assured, and beautifully tender on the stage
A high-octane solo show about a Singaporean woman discovering freedom and masculinity through her drag king alter ego.
Physical theatre about ritual and grief. Imaginative, human, witty non-verbal Signed story.
Late Night Lehrer – with Caspar Phillipson
Sit back and enjoy an hour of laughs, insights, fabulous piano playing, biting humour, clever writing, impressive singing, and all-around charm with Danish film and TV star Caspar Phillipson. It is both intellectual and just rousing fun.
Les Mis (School Edition) at “The Famous Spiegeltent”
Real talent, hard work and a fascinating version of Les Mis, on a very small stage in a Spiegeltent
An aspiring young playwright interrogates her grandpa about her grandmother's thwarted ambitions
A lively rummage through childhood memories and the colourful characters they inspire
Delivering double-punch jokes, Crying explores what happens when the birth of your child doesn’t quite match what Instagram promised.
Lorna Rose Treen: 24 Hour Diner People
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe Award Winner 2023 lives up to her reputation in this fast-paced and absurd character show.
A moving exploration of dementia, told though Joy, an actress stuck in memories of a production of King Lear she starred in many years ago.
Quick wit, strong rapport with audiences and sharp improv from a very funny duo.
Sing The Musicals is a perfect prescription for whatever ails you, whether it is the problems of the world or just sore feet from walking around Edinburgh. Just sit back and take in the warmth in the joy of the communal singing as the very talented cast takes you away to a happy place.
Michael Elsener: How to Live in Paradise
Swiss satire meets soulful storytelling in a sharp, multilingual journey through politics, identity, and paradise lost.
"An intelligent and technically remarkable portrait of the dictator as a clown and mime-artist"
Nerds: The Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs Comedy Musical
One after another, the cast delivers quick-witted references to the moments that shaped a generation.
A powerful, multi-layered journey through three generations of formidable women, as one unpacks her grandmother’s legacy and her own Jewish identity.
No Strings Attached – An A Cappella Love Story
A charming and engaging a cappella performance by a talented university ensemble
See NORMAL for its truth and community, its depiction of effort made beautiful, and its success in using a performance space to show us what sustainable practice might look like.
A celebratory true story told through indie folk about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places.
Paul Williams: Don’t Look at Me
Williams creates the intimacy required for exceptional comedy, a challenge given Roxy Upstairs’ leaning toward conventional plays and musicals.
Tight, taught and very funny exploration of being stuck where you don't want to be, and you're dead.
A spirited, joyful and uplifting set from a comedian who thrives on unpredictability and connection.
Picking Up Stones: An American Jew Wakes to a Nightmare
Powerful, difficult, and desperately important.
Theatre Ronin stage a show in Chinese inspired by the world of fictional martial arts that has made Hong Kong cinematography famous all over the world.
An engaging performance where object theatre mixes with physical theatre to create a profound visual storytelling experience endowed with strong archetypal symbolism
PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement
A fearless, funny, and refreshingly open solo show that turns pelvic floor taboos into comedy, music, and self-acceptance.
Pussy Riot: Riot Days is highly impactful. It is a must-see for people who care about history, freedom, and human rights. The performers are outstanding actors, vocalists and musicians. It is a completely gripping hour for anyone who wants to be fully immersed in a unforgettable story with very powerful music.
Two hours flies by in the hands of a fine host and consumately skilled storytellers
Rachel Morton-Young: Dutch Courage
A warm, sharp, inclusive stand-up hour about life between two cultures
Rock Hard – A Theatrical A Cappella Adventure
Rock Hard is true artistic fusion of dance, acrobatics, storytelling, a cappella singing, and sound effects.
Role Play (or The Hottest day in Belgian History)
Cameron goes for it full tilt and we are on a rollercoaster that hardly lets up.
Rooting, Ecology, Extinction and Environmental Emergencies
Thought provoking show with an ecological focus
What happens when you’ve built a glittering life on a foundation of unresolved shame and perfectly upholstered defences begin splitting at the seams?
Sectioned – Schrödinger’s Mental Health
A powerful ground breaking approach to sharing deeply personal experience in ways that might just effect significant change.
Seeking a Pen Pal for the End of the World
Natural storyteller Jen’s elegant drag character is realistic, fanciful and strong. Performed with sincerity and panache!
Deft writing, powerful performances. Theatre magic in an unassuming container on George St!
Japanese censorship and Western values are challenged in an innovative show incorporating shadow play and naughtiness!
Disarmingly frank and hilarious life story of Singapore’s self-proclaimed biggest lesbian.
Sole to Soul: A Western Glimpse at Foot-Binding
The choreography is technically assured and visually engaging.
The non-stop high-energy show features acrobats, dance, aerialists, clowns, and a roller skating routine that will knock your socks off.
Sorry: A Canadian’s Apology for America
A polished, multi-layered solo show that blends sharp political insight with theatrical flair and quick-witted crowd work.
Stefania Licari: I Can Make You Italian in 55 Minutes
A tasty, satisfying and very funny show served with just the right amount of Italian herbs and spice.
An excellent hour: smart, heartfelt and genuinely funny. It’s not just comedy, but a joyful act of solidarity.
Strings, Steps, and Soul: Flamencodanza Shines
Flamencodanza Bridge Tradition and Modernity in an Intimate Performance
Lithuanian comedian makes her debut at the fringe with a story about almost forgetting yourself after becoming a mum.
Tadiwa Mahlunge – Hakuna Ma Tad Tad
Follow this rising star. He has a compelling story to tell, and will charm you with his humour and his resilience.
Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy
When comedians and dice collide, absolutely anything can happen.
That’s Why Mums Go to Switzerland
A stunning portrait of three generations of women and the impossible weight one must carry.
The Beautiful Future Is Coming
Three time zones, the warning about climate change ignored, and the consequences.
Fringe audiences will be singing at the top of their lungs as Alex Munro and his powerhouse band brilliantly perform the all-time favourite hits of the man that Munro calls “the best songwriter that ever breathed oxygen”.
The Brilliance of Broken Glass: Button
Endearing and life-affirming, whatever this is, it’s exactly what it needs to be.
An exceptional piece of Boy’s own drama that crinkles your stiff upper lip into wide grins.
The Family Copoli: A Post-Apocalyptic Burlesque Musical
Would you bring a child into a world like this?
A hilarious evening with an unsuspecting guest who just happens to be the star of the production.
A one-woman show describing a personal journey from the struggles of competitive female football to becoming a street and stage artist whilst travelling around Europe.
An excellent show performed by a veteran of deaf stand-up comedy looking back at his adventurous career
A sharp, two-person confrontation with Lolita’s cultural legacy, where minimal staging meets maximum emotional stakes.
The Full Monty inspires another group of men to strip for charity in a play with a strong message and loads of heart.
The play is a stirring and emotional tribute to Nannerl Mozart. The audience is transported by centuries by a brilliant performer, beautiful music, exquisite staging and costuming, and a compelling recounting of a nearly lost story.
The Oxford Commas: Aca-demic Weapons
Go spend an afternoon with the Oxford Commas. You will leave knowing more about this venerable part of English history but, more importantly, with a smile on your face and a song in your heart from these enjoyable entertainers.
The Pornstar Martini Effect: A Bartender’s Guide to not K*lling Yourself at Christmas
Chillingly realistic exposure of the darker side of the hospitality sector......and more
A rich and magical journey into memory, loss, ritual and hidden worlds beyond our reach
A short, fascinating drama which demonstrates the injustice to women of punishment from times gone past.
A fascinating story of a man heading towards Philadelphia whilst on a train playing chess no less than seven times.
Take an hour out of your busy Fringe day to experience the supernatural through the lens of the very talented duo of Oberon and Yarrow. You will leave shaking your head, and probably never figure out the tricks. But then, that is why is it called magic.
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Presumably not pushed off the castle parapet!
This SH*T happens all the time
A stunning one woman show with a riveting actress and an important message.
An enjoyable experience to watch young people blossom at their craft and a fun show to see.
Traces of Belief (Taiwan Season)
Simultaneously about "everything" without losing its peaceful quality, the show envelops us like a wave or a prayer
Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak
this seasoned comedy anthropologist works her magic once more with her quirky story of ordinary people taking an extraordinary stand
A pacy, emotionally rich, disarmingly funny, and sometimes surreal piece of animated storytelling
Two Hearts: Don’t Stop Throbbing
The husband and wife pair bring their sharp, observational-comedy songs back to Pleasance Two for a show guaranteed to make you laugh until it hurts.
Twonkey’s Zip Wire to Zanzibar
Joyous, pointless silliness as Twonkey takes us on a rollercoaster down the rabbit hole
Untold Stories: Modern Mime Tales
A modern-mime solo performance delivered with impeccable technique and a solid dramaturgical frame
Who We Become Part 1: The Moonshot Tape
A fantastically performed story which creeps into you and hits hard.
You’re An Instrument has young ones mesmerized while the adults laugh and happily play along. It is truly a fun and fascinating day out. It is a must-see for anyone with curiosity and a willingness to have fun in a new style.
A delightful music-based exploration of the songs we sing on the football terraces that hits the back of the net
