As someone who has probably heard more about conspiracy theories online than I would like to, I was very curious about The Shocking Truth About Flat Earth. How would this subject be tackled in the form of a comedy musical? Turns out it was good fun!
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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: VOTE – The Musical, Fringe 2026
Raw, angry, and surprisingly urgent for today. Phoebe Perry leads a large, talented cast in VOTE: The Musical at theSpace Triplex, exploring the brutal personal cost of demanding real political change.
A review of Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force, Fringe 2026
Kevin Quantum: Invisible Force is one smooth, slick show demonstrating tricksy rules of science and quantum physics, in ways most of us don’t quite properly understand. A real showman and a highly-entertaining hour of science/magic/quantum antics!
Review: Legendary, Fringe 2026
At the time of writing this, I have seen 40 shows at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. This is the only one that has made me cry. This show is outstanding, wonderful and beautiful.
This show didn’t just make me cry, it made feel deeply, laugh, smile and it’s hard to stop thinking about it afterwards.
Edinburgh Fringe 2026: Every 5-Star Show Reviewed as Final Week Begins
Planning your final week at Fringe 2026? Here is the complete list of 23 five-star shows reviewed across Edinburgh venues this August.
Review: Sarah Roberts – Scary Movie 7, Fringe 2026
Draped in chains and unpacking a lifetime of loneliness, Sarah Roberts turns confessional trauma into pure late-night gold at Edinburgh Fringe. An absolute must-see at Monkey Barrel.
Review: Richard Stott – Streets Won’t Forget, Fringe 2026
The best punchlines often happen in the smallest rooms. Richard Stott’s new stand-up hour tackles identity and football metaphors with an empathetic touch that completely transforms a pop-up hut into a comedy goldmine.
Review: Irene Woo – Golden Child, Fringe 2026
What interview questions do female software developers get asked compared to men? Irene Woo tackles tech industry double standards and family expectations in her safe and pleasant new comedy set.