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Grace and Gracey

Grace and Gracey

Chris Grace (Superstore) and Jon Gracey (No Rolls Barred) met last year. 

ScotlandsFest: We Are Scottish Football – Julie McNeill

ScotlandsFest: We Are Scottish Football – Julie McNeill

Did football originate in Scotland? Does Argentina owe it all to the Gorbals? Was the first floodlight a searchlight? Did Scotland really ban women? Follow the Spiders, count the H… 

Commedia and Half Mask Talk by Action Theatre (Italy)

Commedia and Half Mask Talk by Action Theatre (Italy)

Why is half mask not seen on the West End? Why is Commedia so rarely performed in Italy today? Why do old canovacci not work? Reflecting on the rebirth of Commedia dell’Arte on the… 

ScotlandsFest: In Conversation – Richard Demarco

ScotlandsFest: In Conversation – Richard Demarco

For Edinburgh Festival and Fringe legend Richard Demarco, the history of Scotland begins in the words of the great medieval poets Henryson and Dunbar, the composer Henry Carver and… 

ScotlandsFest: You Are What You Wear – Eunice Olumide

ScotlandsFest: You Are What You Wear – Eunice Olumide

Join Scottish supermodel Eunice Olumide MBE as she discusses everything you want to know about the fashion industry – do’s and don’ts, sustainability, greenwashing, brands gone r… 

Ed Patrick: Comedians' Surgery

Ed Patrick: Comedians' Surgery

Comedian and doctor Ed Patrick rescues the NHS by re-opening the doors of his Comedians’ Surgery, where guest comedians have been lucky enough to book an appointment to talk all … 

ScotlandsFest: Our Fathers Fought Franco – Willy Maley and Jennie Renton

ScotlandsFest: Our Fathers Fought Franco – Willy Maley and Jennie Renton

Why did four young men put their lives on the line to fight fascism in Spain with the International Brigades in 1936? How did they end up in the same prison cell? James Maley, Dona… 

ScotlandsFest: Collier Laddie – Rab Wilson

ScotlandsFest: Collier Laddie – Rab Wilson

Close a pit, kill a community. 

The Political Party With Matt Forde

The Political Party With Matt Forde

Following ten years of sold-out shows in London’s West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts. 

Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy

Juliette Burton's Talking Crazy

In crazy times, what keeps us sane? Comedian, activist and charity ambassador Juliette Burton was sectioned under the Mental Health Act, diagnosed with 15 mental illnesses, an inpa… 

Addiction: The Truth

Addiction: The Truth

Kevin McCarron is an experienced stand-up comedian, and a Doctor of Philosophy. 

ScotlandsFest: If You Don’t Run, They Can’t Chase You – Neil Findlay

ScotlandsFest: If You Don’t Run, They Can’t Chase You – Neil Findlay

From Hillsborough to Grenfell, the Anti-Apartheid Movement to the Miners’ Strike, hear the inspiring tales of 30 years of social justice campaigns. 

ScotlandsFest: Forth Bridge Stories – Barbara Henderson

ScotlandsFest: Forth Bridge Stories – Barbara Henderson

The iconic red railway bridge has spanned the Forth since 1890. 

ScotlandsFest: Dog Turd or Walnut Whip? Making Sense of Edinburgh’s Architecture – Roger Emmerson

ScotlandsFest: Dog Turd or Walnut Whip? Making Sense of Edinburgh’s Architecture – Roger Emmerson

From the grandeur of the New Town to the photogenic allure of the Royal Mile to the delights of Leith, what makes Edinburgh so special? Join Roger Emmerson, author of Land of Stone… 

The Underground Lectures

The Underground Lectures

Ignite your curiosity with this series of fascinating talks. 

ScotlandsFest: Edinburgh Witch or Just a B*tch? – Mary Craig

ScotlandsFest: Edinburgh Witch or Just a B*tch? – Mary Craig

Unravel the curious case of Agnes Finnie, a mid-17th century shopkeeper in Edinburgh’s Potterrow accused of witchcraft. 

ScotlandsFest: The Secret Life of the Scots Language – Clive Young

ScotlandsFest: The Secret Life of the Scots Language – Clive Young

Scotland’s other national tongue has been misunderstood and (officially) mistreated for centuries. 

ScotlandsFest: Bringing Scotland’s Literature to Life – Alan Riach

ScotlandsFest: Bringing Scotland’s Literature to Life – Alan Riach

Join Professor Alan Riach, author of Scottish Literature: An Introduction (‘magisterial’ (Times)), for a dynamic encounter with literary luminaries! Explore creativity, unravelling… 

ScotlandsFest: Fower Legs Guid, Twa Legs Better! – Thomas Clark

ScotlandsFest: Fower Legs Guid, Twa Legs Better! – Thomas Clark

Once bleakly satirical masterpiece on totalitarianism, now Scots Language Book of the Year, George Orwell’s Animal Farm still casts its shadow over everything we think we know ab… 

Max Fosh: Loophole (Work in Progress)

Max Fosh: Loophole (Work in Progress)

Come join Max as he works on a brand-new show that he’ll be touring around (some of the) world at the end of this year! 

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – Trauma and Oversharing in the Age of Lived Experience

Darren McGarvey: Trauma Industrial Complex – Trauma and Oversharing in the Age of Lived Experience

Trauma is everywhere. 

Michael Moses: Everyday

Michael Moses: Everyday

From @everydaysametime the online series takes to the stage. The story of how easy it is to make friends from around the world and have restaurants remember your order. 

The Butcher, the Brewer, the Baker and Merryn Somerset Webb

The Butcher, the Brewer, the Baker and Merryn Somerset Webb

Concerned about the economy? Join Merryn Somerset Webb as she interviews, talks over and argues with a well-known group of economics, politics and finance gurus. 

Arbikie Whisky Tasting

Arbikie Whisky Tasting

Join the Arbikie team to learn about their field to bottle whisky production and sample some of their award-winning whisky. 

Sir Cliff Richard in Conversation With Gloria Hunniford

Sir Cliff Richard in Conversation With Gloria Hunniford

Sir Cliff Richard in conversation with Gloria Hunniford discussing his career. 

Serial Spinners: The Dark Arts of Politics

Serial Spinners: The Dark Arts of Politics

The Dark Arts used by politicians and their advisors, speechwriters, and spin doctors are mired in mystery and their own mythology. 

Song Over Scotland

Song Over Scotland

Scotland’s dramatic history is illuminated by her music and traditional folksong. 

Scottish Traditional Building Festival

Scottish Traditional Building Festival

The Edinburgh Traditional Building Forum presents the 11th annual Scottish Traditional Building Festival by bringing you 12 information-packed shows for those who love, care for, o… 

There’s Been a Murder! An Evening with Glenn Chandler Creator of Taggart

There’s Been a Murder! An Evening with Glenn Chandler Creator of Taggart

Join the Godfather of Tartan Noir, writer and director of the world’s longest-running police drama, learn secrets from behind the cameras, share some of his favourite moments and… 

Tom Bruce-Gardyne Whisky Masterclass

Tom Bruce-Gardyne Whisky Masterclass

Tom Bruce-Gardyne is an award-winning drinks writer, specialising in whisky. 

Green Home Festival

Green Home Festival

The climate emergency, Net-Zero and soaring energy prices are the driving factors behind the Green Home Festival. 

Darren McGarvey’s Common People

Darren McGarvey’s Common People

On a sunny afternoon in the mid-90s, a young ginger-haired boy is making his way across town to reach his psychologist appointment. 

Arbikie Gin Tasting

Arbikie Gin Tasting

Arbikie is Scotland’s leading field-to-bottle distiller and the world’s first single-estate distillery producing vodka, gin and whisky from the crops (barley, wheat, potatoes a… 

Kaye Adams: How to be 60 Live!

Kaye Adams: How to be 60 Live!

There isn’t much that scares Kaye Adams. 

The Political Party With Matt Forde

The Political Party With Matt Forde

Following an eight-year sold-out residency in London’s West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts: with Humza Yousaf and Kate Fo… 

Cathedral Song School Tours

Cathedral Song School Tours

The Cathedral Song School is decorated with murals by Phoebe Traquair, painted between 1888 and 1892. 

Dominic Frisby: Gold

Dominic Frisby: Gold

A lecture with funny bits by financial writer / comedian, Dominic Frisby about the amazing metal that is gold – its history, its fascination, its future. 

The Dram Good Whisky Festival

The Dram Good Whisky Festival

The Merchants Hall will be open for the complete whisky experience with open tastings and talks about this wonderful industry. 

Steve Archibald – An Evening With

Steve Archibald – An Evening With

Ex-Hibs, Aberdeen, Tottenham, Barcelona and Scotland striker Steve Archibald discusses his extraordinary football career in an intimate setting for one night only! A Scottish title… 

Edinburgh TV Festival Presents: Brian Cox In Conversation

Edinburgh TV Festival Presents: Brian Cox In Conversation

Emmy and two-time Olivier Award-winning actor Brian Cox arrives in Edinburgh to discuss his life and work, from Dundee Rep and Hannibal Lecktor, via cheeseburger tycoon Bob Servant… 

The Guilty Feminist

The Guilty Feminist

The Guilty Feminist podcast is a comedy phenomenon with over 100 million downloads. 

Ben Moor: Pronoun Trouble

Ben Moor: Pronoun Trouble

Sitting in a lecture about a series of Chuck Jones cartoons, Ben’s thoughts drift in various directions. 

The Duncan and Judy Murray Show

The Duncan and Judy Murray Show

Legendary tennis coach, Judy Murray and her son Duncan (the other Murray brother) present a unique, one-off show featuring special guests, Q&As and a desperate attempt from Duncan … 

Charles Maclean Whisky Masterclass

Charles Maclean Whisky Masterclass

Charles Maclean has been researching and writing books and articles about whisky since 1981. 

False Teeth in a Pork Pie: How to Unleash Your Inner Crazy

False Teeth in a Pork Pie: How to Unleash Your Inner Crazy

Mark Borkowski is the doyen of the world’s most controversial artform: the publicity stunt. 

The Political Party with Matt Forde

The Political Party with Matt Forde

Following an eight-year sold-out residency in London’s West End, Matt Forde (Spitting Image, The Last Leg) returns to Edinburgh for two live podcasts, with one special guest each n… 

The Biggest Problem in the World: Our Problem With Problems and Why Truth Matters

The Biggest Problem in the World: Our Problem With Problems and Why Truth Matters

Our biggest problem is one we don’t know we have. 

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe, Or Is He?

Adam Smith: Father of the Fringe, Or Is He?

Just what is the Edinburgh Fringe? Some say it’s the world’s greatest uncensored platform for freedom of expression; some see it as a free market, money-driven fun-fest. 

Performers Mental Health Training Sessions

Performers Mental Health Training Sessions

Are you struggling to cope with the Fringe? Overwhelmed by producing a show? If you have any anxiety or concern then these sessions are for you, along with anyone looking for help … 

The Political Party with Matt Forde: Gordon Brown

The Political Party with Matt Forde: Gordon Brown

Matt Forde (Have I Got News For You, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) is joined by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. 

Arbikie Whisky Masterclass

Arbikie Whisky Masterclass

Join the Arbikie team to learn about their field to bottle whisky production and sample some of their award-winning whisky. 

Arbikie Gin Masterclass

Arbikie Gin Masterclass

Arbikie is Scotland’s leading field-to-bottle distiller and the world’s first single estate distillery producing vodka, gin and whisky from the crops (barley, wheat, potatoes a… 

Diane Chorley's Chatting with Chorley: The Podcast

Diane Chorley's Chatting with Chorley: The Podcast

Diane Chorley brings you her chart-topping podcast Chatting with Chorley live from the glamour of her cult 1980s nightclub The Flick. 

Planetarium Lates – You Are Here

Planetarium Lates – You Are Here

Come with us on a dramatic journey to the very edge of our solar system and back! In real time we’ll be seeing the boundaries of human exploration and following in the footsteps of… 

Holyrood Distillery Fringe Tour

Holyrood Distillery Fringe Tour

Enjoying a guided flavour-forward experience, you will learn how our whisky and spirits are made, and about both the traditions and innovative new methods in craft distilling emplo… 

Pavementology

Pavementology

The story of street performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 

Art27's From the Horse's Mouth

Art27's From the Horse's Mouth

Join Art27 Scotland Artist in Residence Elaine Cheng as she explores the binaries of Hong Kong and China through her new sonic composition, discussion and tales of the life of thos… 

Planetarium Lates – Under Pressure: The Ocean Show

Planetarium Lates – Under Pressure: The Ocean Show

Come with us as we take a deep dive into the global ocean; we’ll explore dark, hidden ecosystems and see the collective efforts of hundreds of marine scientists and engineers, stri… 

Are We All in a Cult?

Are We All in a Cult?

Top leaders, love bombing, results driven expectations, endless tasks – is your family a cult? Is society a cult? Is the lollipop lady the benign face of cultism? Are we all in t… 

Stand-Up Philosophy – Free!

Stand-Up Philosophy – Free!

Stand-up philosophy is like stand-up comedy – except it’s philosophical. 

Richard Herring: RHLSTP

Richard Herring: RHLSTP

Multi award-winning podcast returns. 

Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers and Clowns

Hiding Behind the Mask: Jesters, Jokers and Clowns

A masterclass on the hidden meaning behind characters from ancient Greek theatre, commedia dell’arte, film, television and slapstick. 

Is God a Psychopath?

Is God a Psychopath?

In the bowels of The Stand’s New Town Theatre, an audience sweats in the clamminess of an overheated, cramped studio. 

In Conversation with... Ruth Davidson

In Conversation with... Ruth Davidson

Whatever else the history books will make of UK politics in 2019, it can at least acknowledge some impressive feminist credentials, with women leading parties right, left and centr… 

CreativeMornings

CreativeMornings

CreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. 

Creative Solutions for Creative Careers

Creative Solutions for Creative Careers

As part of Fringe Central’s Young Voices: Fresh Perspective programme, the Scottish Drama Training Network presented Creative Solutions for Creative Careers. 

Is Your Online Reputation Hurting You?

Is Your Online Reputation Hurting You?

The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas is an initiative set up to ‘take the academics out of their ivory towers and engage with the public’. 

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Ruby Wax: Frazzled

Ruby Wax is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe once again with a new show on mental health, Frazzled. 

In Conversation With… Rab Noakes

In Conversation With… Rab Noakes

The In Conversation series at New Town Theatre in George Street is an hour of chat with a celebrity guest each day. 

The Breakup Monologues

The Breakup Monologues

The Breakup Monologues is billed as a comedy chat show hosted by BBC Radio 4 regular Rosie Wilby, discussing all things breakup with ‘other top comedy, theatre and spoken word ac… 

Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour

Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour

To say Nicholas Parsons is a legend, and this being his sixteenth season at the Fringe I imagine he must see this like his own version of an annual end of the pier summer show wher… 

Robin Ince's Rorschach Test

Robin Ince's Rorschach Test

For a man who claims to be a ‘professional idiot’ Robin Ince sure seems to know a lot. 

If I Googled You, What Would I Find?

If I Googled You, What Would I Find?

It’s a troubling question and most of us probably don’t know the answer. 

ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians

ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians

Bob Slayer invites his audience to come play board games aboard the top floor of the fun-spurring remodelled double-decker Blundabus, affectionately named Brenda. 

Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour

Nicholas Parsons' Happy Hour

It was immediately evident upon walking into the jam-packed Cabaret Bar that I was significantly changing the demographic awaiting the arrival of radio and television legend and na… 

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2x4 Tour One-Man Comedy Show

WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2x4 Tour One-Man Comedy Show

Just one glance at this year’s stuffed-to-bursting wedge of a programme is enough to see that there are bewildering array of performance disciplines represented at this year’s … 

A Digital Legacy

A Digital Legacy

Colin Chadwick is a bit of an oddball and has no idea how to communicate with people on a basic level. 

Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope

Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope

In Owen Jones: The Politics of Hope, Jones proves himself to be an engaging and eloquent speaker without any airs of pretension. 

Richard Wiseman: How to be Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

Richard Wiseman: How to be Happy, Healthy, Wealthy and Wise

Richard Wiseman, psychologist and bestselling author of several popular psychology books, returns to the Fringe to talk for an hour about the psychology of perception, touching on … 

Alas, Poor Darwin...?

Alas, Poor Darwin...?

Alas, Poor Darwin…? may be officially listed as a ‘spoken word’ event, but don’t let that make you think it’s a poetry show. 

Not So Native Now

Not So Native Now

Not So Native Now is a talk about multilingualism as part of the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas, engaging and inviting the audience to consider our preconceptions about bilingualism an… 

The Strange Friendship of Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini

The Strange Friendship of Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini

Unlike an average Fringe activity, The Strange Friendship between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini does not seek out to advert, entertain or mystify its audience. 

Charlotte Green: The News is Read

Charlotte Green: The News is Read

Listening to Charlotte Green talk for an hour on any subject is an enjoyable way to spend any afternoon, but hearing her talk about her long and distinguished career as a newsreade… 

Stand-Up Philosophy – Free

Stand-Up Philosophy – Free

Stand-Up Philosophy is a low-key, quirky little Free Fringe show featuring professional philosophers sharing thoughts, answering questions, and trying their hands at comedy. 

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