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The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society appoints new chief executive

Tony Lankester will take on the role in early April.

Evening Standard

The best Edinburgh Fringe shows for keeping the kids entertained

Here are some of the best shows for kids to go to at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish comic Krystal Evans finds humour in the darkest of times

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Edinburgh Fringe to host Taggart creator revealing secrets of popular crime drama

Taggart creator Glenn Chandler is ready to share a wealth of tales from behind the scenes on the world’s longest running crime drama at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023: Check out who’s performing and how to get tickets

Bridget Christie, Adam Kay, Frank Skinner, Sara Pascoe, and Rhod Gilbert are on the bill

Evening Standard

Rising accommodation costs are ‘grim reaper’ for festivals, says Fringe boss

Shona McCarthy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society addressed MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Festival Fringe names city centre building as preferred central hub

The former Victorian school building has been a long-time Fringe venue and could soon become the event's new community hub on a long-term basis following planned discussions with the council

Edinburgh Live

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Fleabag star announces Edinburgh Fringe support fund for performers

FLEABAG star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has announced a new £100,000 fund to help performers put on new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The National (Scotland)

Anger as Travelodge charges £200 a night for Edinburgh Festival Fringe stay

Prices vary but most dates in August cost well over £200 a night for a basic room without Wi-Fi or breakfast

Wales Online

Fringe-goers and acts being ‘priced out’ of Edinburgh, venues warn

Tickets sales at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe have been 25% lower this year than in 2019, EdFest.com revealed.

The Independent UK

Joking aside, it's time for a quick groan

The news has been rather gloomy lately and it feels like an appropriate time for some light relief. What better than to check out which jokes from stand-up comedians were voted the funniest at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which concludes tomorrow. Unfortunately this year's offerings are either not particularly funny…

Bangkok Post

Australian comic Sam Campbell wins top comedy award at Fringe festival

AUSTRALIAN comic Sam Campbell has won the top prize for his show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

The National (Scotland)

We visited an Edinburgh cafe with cute Chihuahuas to see what it's all about

The unusual cafe in the heart of the capital's New Town runs themed weekend events during Edinburgh Festival Fringe - and offers lots of fun, snuggles and cake.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman hits back at couple 'using her office' during Festival Fringe

A woman has slammed a pair for 'abusing' her hospitality after she saved them £500 on accommodation during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - she quickly took to an online forum to ask if she was being unreasonable.

Edinburgh Live

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Jaw-dropping Edinburgh Waverley footage shows huge crowds arriving for Fringe

Over 800,000 people visited the capital's busiest train station during the first seven days of the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe - as fans of the arts return to the city.

The National (Scotland)

Amy Molloy is stunning audiences in This is Paradise for the second year running

THE strange, tentative Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021 was drawing to a close. The social distancing at the eerily quiet Traverse Theatre was so…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh train strikes: Services affected by industrial action amid Festival Fringe

Travellers coming up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are being warned to not travel on certain days as Aslef and RMT unions have planned a number of strikes throughout August.

The National (Scotland)

Artist who fled Russia reveals suitcase sculpture highlighting plight of refugees

AN artist who fled Russia because of his anti-war stance has unveiled a sculpture of a suitcase at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to highlight the…

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Pain the inspiration behind new live show at Fringe Festival

QUEER disabled artist Sarah Hopfinger shares her experience of chronic pain in a live performance piece at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Daily Mirror

Strictly confirms comedian Jayde Adams is fifth signing for 2022 show

Strictly Come Dancing's fifth line-up announcement is comedian Jayde Adams who is currently performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with her stand-up show Men, I Can Save You

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Weather forecast as 650 street performers take over New Town

650 street performers are set to take over the New Town as part of new 'Taster Stages' around the city. With so many acts being outdoors, you will want to know what the weather will be like.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022: Everything you need to know about this year's event

In recent weeks we've published info on shows, food and drink, venues, tickets, travel advice, how best to escape the Fringe madness and more as the 2022 festival kicks off this Friday. Here's all the info.

The National (Scotland)

Welsh theatre talent showcased at Edinburgh Fringe with three 'uplifting' shows

WELSH theatre talent is set to be showcased at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with three uplifting shows exploring urgent and topical issues through…

Edinburgh Live

Frank Skinner cancels Edinburgh Festival Fringe show due to family health issue

The English comedian was set to run his new show, 30 Years Of Dirt, at Edinburgh's Festival Fringe this year - but a spokesperson has confirmed he will not be travelling to the capital anytime soon.

Edinburgh Live

The best of Edinburgh Festival Fringe unlocked in new BBC Scotland series

Comedian Mark Nelson will delve into what makes the Edinburgh Festival Fringe so great in this brand new BBC Scotland series, titled Edinburgh Unlocked, in three parts.

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