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From weight loss to sex work, the Fringe shows tackling scrutiny of women’s bodies
3+ week, 14+ hour ago (397+ words) THE objectification of women’s bodies is an issue that has been drawing audiences to several shows during this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Brought to the Edinburgh Fringe as part of the São Paulo Showcase 2026, is a show based on Brazilian…...
Inside Edinburgh's most exciting music festival
3+ day, 45+ min ago (194+ words) I am worrying for no reason. It soon turns out to be one of the smoothest music events I've ever been to. No set gets too crammed, every show starts at the advertised time, and it's straight-forward getting from one…...
Meet the viral Lebanese comedian taking on the Fringe in his third language
3+ week, 5+ day ago (660+ words) JOHN Achkar is used to performing in front of thousands of people in the Middle East. At the...
The play putting Irish unity centre stage at the Edinburgh Fringe
3+ week, 2+ day ago (614+ words) The question of how the island of Ireland would approach, vote and handle the result of an Irish unity referendum is centre stage of the Edinburgh Fringe. Written by Philip Catherwood, The Pitch follows Robbie (played by James Grimm), a…...
Two Edinburgh Fringe shows to see even if you hate audience participation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (595+ words) in the room – or at least not anywhere near the front. In reality, most stand-ups will have carefully...
Fringe Festival in ‘jeopardy’, organisers claim as they blast council funding
3+ week, 5+ day ago (556+ words) THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe is being put in “jeopardy”, its organisers have claimed as they hit out at council leaders over funding. Tony Lankester, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, claimed the funding situation shows the city is…...
2026 Scots Language Awards unveils shortlist and opens voting
1+ week, 6+ day ago (685+ words) THE shortlist for this year's Scots Language Awards has been revealed, celebrating the people and organisations helping keep one of Scotland's indigenous languages thriving. Some 49 nominees from across theatre, literature, education, business and the media are competing across 10 categories, with…...
Soaring Edinburgh Fringe costs 'pricing out working-class Scots', comedians warn
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (977+ words) "WE shouldn't have to feel like we're visiting someone else's festival." Award-winning Glasgow comedian Amanda Dwyer, who is longlisted for a new prize celebrating Scottish talent at the Edinburgh Fringe, has warned that soaring costs are making the festival inaccessible…...
Stars to perform as Amnesty International hosts special Edinburgh Fringe shows
3+ week, 3+ day ago (550+ words) AMNESTY International is bringing comedy and human rights together with two special shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. The charity is returning to the world-renowned festival on Friday and Saturday with the late-night Stand up for Freedom shows, where a host…...
Comedian Mark Thomas on Palestine, protest and his 'irreconcilable hope"
14+ hour, 45+ min ago (967+ words) WALKING the length of the Israeli Wall in the West Bank changed comedian’s Mark Thomas’s life. “It profoundly affected the way I see the world,” said Thomas, who is performing at Aberdeen Comedy Festival this month. “Before I went there,…...