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idiots... GAY idiots

idiots... GAY idiots

According to hosts Grace Fool and Jennifer Schmennifer, this country is founded on Gay idiots—and quite right too! With live singing, drag, character comedy, lip-syncing and clown, this queer cabaret offers a wide range of performers featuring both… 

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Nina Rose Carlin: Seeking Representation
Nina Rose Carlin: Seeking Representation

As a smiling Nina Rose Carlin appears on stage with a suitcase, she asks for a one-way ticket to Tin… 

That's Drag Bingo
That's Drag Bingo

That’s Drag Bingo takes your granny’s favourite gambling addiction and adds some zhuzh by throwi… 

Swamplesque
Swamplesque

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d witness some of my favourite childhood characters as … 

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Broadway Baby quits Twitter focus and moves to Bluesky

Broadway Baby quits Twitter focus and moves to Bluesky

Broadway Baby has announced a shift in its social media presence, signalling a move away from Twitter and toward the decentralised platform Bluesky. 

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What’s the Story? Edinburgh’s Fringe is Back in Glory
What’s the Story? Edinburgh’s Fringe is Back in Glory

theSpaceUK announces over 180 shows on sale this year, with a diverse mix of fresh and established a... 

A total of five Bobby Awards find new homes following the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year
A total of five Bobby Awards find new homes following the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year

Broadway Baby presented four more prestigious Bobby Awards at the end of this year’s Edinburgh Fri... 

Edinburgh Deaf Festival returns but its future is threatened
Edinburgh Deaf Festival returns but its future is threatened

Edinburgh Deaf Festival is returning this year despite fears about its survival. 

The Beautiful Game Plays On – Football Takes Over the Fringe

The Beautiful Game Plays On – Football Takes Over the Fringe

Our Editor-in-Chief, Richard Beck, takes a look at a selection of Football-themed shows at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe. 

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Inside Voices: Bringing Prison Stories to the Stage
Inside Voices: Bringing Prison Stories to the Stage

Sam Rowe, Creative Expressions Coordinator of Bethany Christian Trust, writes about his prison dram... 

Made in Scotland: the Fringe showcase putting bold Scottish voices on the world stage
Made in Scotland: the Fringe showcase putting bold Scottish voices on the world stage

An overview of Made in Scotland's support for Scottish Theatre companies. 

Broadway Baby quits Twitter focus and moves to Bluesky
Broadway Baby quits Twitter focus and moves to Bluesky

Broadway Baby has announced a shift in its social media presence, signalling a move away from Twitte... 

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‘The Pint-Sized Medium Told Me’: How a Message From Beyond Inspired No Good Drunk

‘The Pint-Sized Medium Told Me’: How a Message From Beyond Inspired No Good Drunk

Stacie Burrows talks about her show, ​No Good Drunk, and dealing wih its very difficut roots. 

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‘Terrified and Buzzing’: Meet the Fringe Debutants Turning Late-Night Kitchen Chats Into Must-See Theatre
‘Terrified and Buzzing’: Meet the Fringe Debutants Turning Late-Night Kitchen Chats Into Must-See Theatre

​Ben McGuinness and Lauren Barrie talk about their friendship and the process of co-writing and pe... 

Aaron Pang: Making You Shift in Your Seats
Aaron Pang: Making You Shift in Your Seats

Aaron Pang talks about disabilty, humour and public perceptions in relation to his show, Falling: A ... 

From Punk Stages to Edinburgh Fringe: Joe Sib Proves It’s Never Too Late for Your ‘One Day’
From Punk Stages to Edinburgh Fringe: Joe Sib Proves It’s Never Too Late for Your ‘One Day’

Joe Sib talks about his Edfringe debut: California Calling – A Story of Growing Up Punk Rock  

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Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 3: Old Town North

Fringe Festival Pub Crawl 3: Old Town North

The third of our pub crawls, the Old Town North trail has an extensive list of both core and optional bars to choose from. 

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Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Sam Leishman
Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Sam Leishman

The final day! Richard's alcohol-fueled quest to find Edinburgh's best bar staff ends up at WestRoom, where he found Sam Leishman, a 20 year old Guinness drinker with a passion for mixology. 

Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Gavin Robertson
Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Gavin Robertson

Richard didn't stumble far from yesterday's bar, Foundry 39, as just a few yards up Charlotte Lane he fell into Sygn, a trendy retro-style cocktail bar & diner where Edinburgh Barstar of the Day, Gavin Robertson, who after crossing the globe revealed he now wants to settle down. 

Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Sarah Brown
Edinburgh Barstar of the Day: Sarah Brown

Tucked on the corner of Queensferry Street and Charlotte Lane you'll find the ultra-hip bar and eatery, Foundry 39... 

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1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha

1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha

Official Fringe sell-out 2024. 

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The Great Mysterio
The Great Mysterio

A tribute to the greatest magician who never lived. 

Priscillified: Drag, Disco and Desert Drama
Priscillified: Drag, Disco and Desert Drama

Two-time Fringe World Best Cabaret and Variety Show winner Dean Misdale returns with their brand-new… 

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Vetted

Finding the right vet is like finding the right pair of heels… Take a seat at the InFurMary Vets, …