Defoe and Dhir bring crowd-pleasing charm and humour, ideal for an hour of lighthearted fun and silly gags. Two promising up-and-comers.
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During the month of August, Edinburgh is home to some of the biggest and most renowned festivals in the world; Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh International Film Festival, and Edinburgh Book Festival.
Tourists flock from around the world to attend some of the most prestigious, weird, whacky and exciting events you'll find. There are performers on the streets, and almost every single pub and club is turned into a venue for the Fringe. We're big fans, but it can also feel like a lot when you haven't experienced it before.
Luckily, there are handy brochures and all the information you'll need is online - from high-ticket, exclusive and limited-run shows, to free Fringe shows where you can just turn up on the night, and only pay what you feel like. There's something for everyone, and we're here to cover as much of it as humanly possible!
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Review: Courtney Buchner: Big, If True – Fringe 2025
A brilliantly constructed show about the very nature of truth in storytelling. Courtney Buchner’s performance is a slow burn that rewards your attention with a stunningly clever and hilarious final punchline that makes it all worthwhile.
A Review of Daniel Sloss: Work in Progress, Fringe 2025
Longtime fans of Sloss will rejoice to see his signature dark style pushing the envelope even further. This time, his borderline-inappropriate jokes don’t even spare his family life.
A review of Sing, Sign and Sensory – On Safari, Fringe 2025
Imagine you could take a break from the bustling city centre of Edinburgh to pop over to the Savannah for a quick safari fix – maybe not the most likely dream but Sign, Sign and Sensory gets pretty close!
A Review of Mojo and Jimmy: The Totally Awesome Magic Show, Fringe 2025
A colourful, funny and family-friendly magic adventure, lots of magic tricks and plenty of silliness to keep the family entertained.
A Review of Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy, Fringe 2025
A live play-through of Dungeons and Dragons with a witty cast which made the popular tabletop game accessible to geeks and novices alike in Tartan Tabletop: A Dungeons & Dragons Comedy.
A Review of Mythos: Ragnarök, Fringe 2025
Mythos: Ragnarök is a must-see show is an adrenaline filled and transportive experience, balancing impressive physicality with true storytelling.
Review: Marc Jennings – Bread and Circuses, Fringe 2025
Marc Jennings’ latest show, Bread and Circuses, has a big goal: to hide a sharp critique of modern society inside an hour of clever, deadpan stand-up.