4+ week, 1+ day ago   (259+ words) ONE NIGHT ONLY AT EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE Following his success at the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, Count Binface is to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for one night only at the Pleasance King Dome on Wednesday 26th August at 16:50. The universe’s favourite…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago   (1737+ words) journey has taken him from his early years in Scottish theatre to acclaimed roles on stage and screen...Brian’s career is a testament to the power of Scottish theatre in nurturing exceptional talent and to...audiences the opportunity to experience…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1642+ words) The Skinny and Fest, Capital Theatres and Premier Scotland are delighted to announce the week three winners of The Besties: Comedy Club 4 Kids – Best Kids Show The Skinny and Fest team commented: “With a line-up that changes every day, Comedy…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (657+ words) Màiri McAllan Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic has announced that a new initiative for the global media and creative industries will be developed for Edinburgh’s August festivals. The new initiative will build upon Edinburgh’s unique position as a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (874+ words) Edinburgh International Book Festival has concluded a record-breaking year that reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading spaces for public conversation. With a smaller programme but a higher proportion of available tickets sold, the Book Festival brought together…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (382+ words) Gilded Balloon is delighted to announce Verona Verbakel as the winner of the 2026 Filipa Bragança Award for her outstanding solo performance in Only Fans for Therapy at Zoo Playground. The Filipa Bragança Award recognises an exceptional lead solo performance by…...

4+ week, 28+ min ago   (419+ words) 26 commissioners, producers and arts leaders from 13 countries will travel to Edinburgh to discover UK theatre and dance with the potential to reach audiences in their countries Running from 19 to 26 August, the programme will give delegates access to performances across the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (120+ words) The NEN The NEN - North Edinburgh News Monday 24 August 2026, 18:00 Spiegeltent, Edinburgh Futures Institute, Lauriston Place, EH3 9EF We’ve challenged local writers and poets to respond to this year’s Festival theme: Changing Your Mind. Join us as we bring them together to perform…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (958+ words) Australian comedian Frankie McNair has won the 2026 Mental Health Foundation Fringe Award at the Edinburgh Fringe, for Huge Ass Mindset, a stand-up comedy show about her experiences of complex PTSD resulting from childhood sexual abuse. Huge Ass Mindset is the…...