Our photographer hits the ground running to capture highlights, from a journey through Kate Grenville’s The Secret River to a fierce look at power by comedian Lucy McCormick Continue reading…
Continue ReadingOur photographer hits the ground running to capture highlights, from a journey through Kate Grenville’s The Secret River to a fierce look at power by comedian Lucy McCormick Continue reading…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghCohen crackles with attitude as she serves up an alarming but entertaining song-and-chat about sex, love and self-imageOne of the most eye-catching newcomers at last year’s fringe was the American comic Kate Berlant, brill…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghCohen crackles with attitude as she serves up an alarming but entertaining song-and-chat about sex, love and self-imageOne of the most eye-catching newcomers at last year’s fringe was the American comic Kate Berlant, brill…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghRobins delivers a masterclass in tone, tempo and character as he shares his failed attempts at flirting and home improvementIf you’re John Robins, there’s always something to be anxious about. In his new show, Hot Shame, i…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIn her show Venus, the standup explores her sexuality, education and how black people are used as props in white narratives ‘What colour am I?” Sophie Duker asks a white audience member – and it’s a neat way to launch into…
Continue ReadingPleasance Courtyard, EdinburghThe comic best known as a cheeky-chappy explores male emotional inarticulacy and antisemitism When you’ve pranked Theresa May at the Tory conference, or publicly showered ex-Fifa boss Sepp Blatter in dollar bills, performi…
Continue ReadingFringe of Colour campaigns to persuade venues to give free tickets to young local people of colourIt prides itself on being the biggest arts festival in the world, but the “overwhelming whiteness” of Edinburgh festival fringe can be off-putting to pote…
Continue ReadingAs the Edinburgh festival approaches, Ed Byrne, Susan Calman, Stevie Martin and others on why their pets are friends, companions and a source of inspirationComedians are needy, so of course we get dogs – they’re always pleased to see you. My cardigan c…
Continue ReadingSofie Hagen, Phil Wang, Nish Kumar and others reveal their favourite festival spots, from Portobello Beach to the middle of the Royal MileMy girlfriend did a show in Ciao Roma and ever since the owner has treated her like his child. When we walk in, it…
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