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The newly crowned champion of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival’s premier comedy award attributes his breakthrough and comedic approach to early inspiration from Saturday Night Live.
A unique 80-seat venue at the festival combines traditional sauna rituals with live theatre, music, and storytelling, drawing curious audiences seeking immersive artistic encounters.
The New Statesman reviews showcase the standout acts and productions that defined the latest Edinburgh Fringe, celebrating a diverse lineup of comedy, theater, and performance art.
A collection of quick-fire reviews from the Edinburgh Fringe festival covers a diverse range of performances, from Taiwanese steampunk dance to Australian climate comedy.
An article reviews the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, highlighting some of the best jokes and funniest comedians from the festival.
This article explores the evolution of pole dancing, detailing how it has emerged from strip clubs to become a respected art form, with performers showcasing their skills at the Edinburgh Fringe.
An Edinburgh Festival Fringe venue has admitted unlawful discrimination against Jewish comedian Philip Simon after cancelling his show, which was scheduled for 2025.
A podcast episode recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe covers a range of topics, including alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan, subscriptions, and 'intergalactic affairs'.
Amanda Knox's controversial comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival received a mixed audience verdict, with Knox responding to a petition protesting the event by stating it honors Meredith Kercher's memory.
Amanda Knox is defending her Edinburgh Fringe comedy show against accusations of trivializing violence, while Meredith Kercher's sister has criticized the show, stating Kercher would not find humor in it, with Knox reiterating her right to tell her story.
Ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world's largest performing arts festival, a reader Q&A session is being held with a comedy critic to discuss the upcoming event.
A guide to the Edinburgh Fringe festival, known for launching major arts figures and discovering hidden gems in the performing arts.
A preview of essential comedy performances at the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, featuring acts like Elf Lyons, Frank Skinner, and Kristen Schaal.
Two highly anticipated musical productions showcase their expanded spectacles to festival audiences, hoping to transition from fringe origins to larger stages.
The festival showcases insightful works exploring fame, mortality, and sex work, though comedic clown acts emerge as standout attractions for audiences.
Ashley Blair and Drew Reilly's 'Megasquirt: Fully Loaded' is reviewed as a comedy rave at the Edinburgh Fringe, addressing Gen Z anomie with hardcore ditties about modern life.
The Edinburgh Fringe festival has concluded, and a selection of the ten funniest jokes from the event, featuring various stand-up comedians, has been compiled.
Tim Montgomerie, an ally of Nigel Farage, has vowed to challenge his suspension from the Reform Party, framing it as a test of the party's commitment to free speech.
This guide offers tips and recommendations for families attending the Edinburgh Fringe, highlighting various shows suitable for young audiences, from quirky songs to eccentric characters.
The Times offers a guide to the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, highlighting the best comedy shows to see and those to avoid.
A podcast episode recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe covers a range of topics, including alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan, subscriptions, and 'intergalactic affairs,' featuring Adam, Caitríona Perry, and Joe Pike.
Amanda Knox's comedy show about her murder trial has ignited controversy, with the victim's family expressing outrage. Despite calls for cancellation, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has rejected these demands, stating it is not afraid of controversy.
Stephanie Kercher, sister of the murdered Meredith Kercher, has publicly called for the cancellation of Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show, stating it is 'shocking' and that Knox continues to exploit Meredith's name. The wider Kercher family is now backing a petition to cancel the show, condemning it as a 'gross trivialisation of their sister’s death'.
Amanda Knox is set to perform a stand-up comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where she will discuss her past murder trial in Perugia. Knox has stated that she believes Meredith Kercher, the victim, would appreciate her show.
The standup on bad gigs at motorway service station hotels, her nan’s reviews and the pressure to be ‘prize pig’ at the Edinburgh fringe Who did you admire when you were starting out? I loved Lee…
Rising Mexican-American comedian Lara Ricote discusses how her recent relationship split inspired her role in the new breakup comedy Break Clause, marking her transition from telenovelas to Edinburgh fringe theater and screen acting.
The Australian comedian receives praise for her sharp humor and confident stage presence in her first major theatrical run at the festival.
A review praises 'Swoon,' a chaotic multi-character comedy at Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh, for its smart, slapstick, and silly satire of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the male gaze.
Comedians like Julian Clary are discussing a noticeable trend of increased "smut" and lewd content in performances at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, with many acts embracing explicit themes.
The Banshee Labyrinth, an Edinburgh Fringe venue operated by Morrison Bros Ltd, has admitted liability for discrimination and canceling Jewish comedian Philip Simon on the eve of his trial.
A venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival has admitted that scrapping a Jewish comedian's show constituted discrimination. The admission follows controversy surrounding the cancellation.
Amanda Knox is set to perform a real crime stand-up show titled 'Cartwheel' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Verona Verbakel's 'OnlyFans for Therapy' show at the Edinburgh Fringe is reviewed as a brave and unsettling emotional exposure, blending humor with trauma.
Visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival can venture off the beaten track to find peaceful seaside havens and foodie hubs, offering quieter alternatives to the crowded main venues.
Suri Cruise, daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, made her acclaimed theatrical debut in a Shakespeare play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, performing for an audience of 33.
Lila Ahnger's play, which explores the idea of losing a dating license for breaking a heart, is set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival will feature a deeply creepy puppet show adaptation of Dracula, described as definitely not for small children, among its other announced performances.