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.
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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: Exposure Therapy, Fringe 2025
A brave and refreshing Fringe experience. Nicole Nadler’s “Exposure Therapy” is an improvised performance where she confronts audience-submitted fears and personal truths. It’s a unique and vulnerable show that feels more like a candid conversation than a stage production.
Review: Whisky 101, Fringe 2025
Whisky 101 is an excellent, value-for-money tasting session that educates and entertains both whisky novices and connoisseurs.
Review: Brixton Mondays, Fringe 2025
Brixton Mondays offers a heartfelt and humorous look at male friendship, rituals, and the passage of time.
A Review of The Creative Martyrs: Serious Satirical Silliness, Fringe 2025
An unmissable Fringe favourite, the Creative Martyrs are a shining beacon of hope in the dark, because no; you’re not alone – and they have songs about it!
Review: Anime in Concert Edinburgh 2025, Fringe
An upbeat and entertaining concert. Perfect for anyone who is a big fan of Anime but also enjoyable to people who are not familiar.
Review: Wenches!, Fringe 2025
Berlin’s Hysterie Theater hits the Fringe with the fantastic Wenches! This dark comedy follows two peasants on an absurd journey into the world of hashtags and podcasts. It’s a hilarious and thought-provoking satire on performative activism and inaction. Go see it!
A Review of Dan Leith: Defiling Gravity, Fringe 2025
A great hour of musical comedy from Dan Leith, with a slight plane theme that works really well downstairs in West Port Oracle. Witty, funny and highly entertaining.