Art and Culture

As reputed in theatre as he is in comedy, Mark Thomas has become one of the Fringe’s favourite theatre performers, selling out runs, winning awards and bagging critical acclaim every year. In 2023 he's staring in 'England and Son' at Summerhall. A one-man play written specifically for Mark by award-winning playwright Ed Edwards. You can see 'England and Son' at 'Roundabout' in Summerhall 13:10 and also catch Mark at The […]

It doesn't feel like the Festival has started for me without having a chat with Anthony Alderson, Director of Pleasance Theatre Trust and Vice-Chairman of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. In our chat he talks about the Pleasances programme at this years Festival and the investment that needs to be made to ensure its future. For more information on this years programme visit https://www.pleasance.co.uk Chris Mackrell · Anthony Alderson Talks EdFringe […]

Tom Crosbie ‘The Performing Nerd’ has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe with his latest show ‘Nerds Eye View’ We caught up with Tom at Gilded Balloon to talk about the new show and his early career.Chris Mackrell · Tom Crosbie, InterviewYou can catch Tom at Gilded Balloon, Teviot at 14:30 until the 29th August. Tickets are available from edfringe.com 

The Road to Ballina is the true story of celebrated rock musician Jakko Jakszyk’s extraordinary journey to discover his real family. Directed by the esteemed Michael Attenborough, this is moving, sometimes shocking, storytelling that merges music and animation to create unforgettable theatre. Jakko Jakszyk, guitarist/singer with King Crimson, was born Michael Curran. Adopted by Polish and French parents, he grew up wondering who he was. The Road to Ballina started […]

On a rare night off from her four-week Festival run with Fascinating Aida, Liza Pulman will bring songs from her new album The Heart Of It with her brilliant six-piece band led by Musical Director Joseph Atkins. The Heart of It sees Liza perform timeless classics and unearth lost gems, rediscovering and reimagining them for new audiences. The acclaimed singer will take centre stage at the Assembly George Square for […]

Two shows from Something About Productions are now running until Thursday 18 August in The Bijou – a striking 250-seat Spiegel tent – and will join a busy programme of music, comedy, cabaret, theatre, and family shows planned for the 2022 Fringe. Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story returns to Edinburgh after triumphing at the Fringe in 2019. It was then chosen for a residency at the Fringe […]

Photo credit: Ryan BuchananThe Edinburgh International festival has returned with Over 15,000 people gathering to see MACROMACRO, a co-production between Edinburgh International Festival and Adelaide Festival, featured Australian circus legends Gravity & Other Myths, First Nations dance group and internet sensation Djuki Mala and a group of Australian and Scottish musicians performing original music, including Aidan O’Rourke (fiddle), Lauren Maccoll (fiddle), Kathleen MacInnes and Ekrem Eli Phoenix (vocals), Duncan Strachan (cello) […]

Chris Mackrell · Susan Morrison, Interview Self confessed festival veteran Susan Morrison talks about the return of the Edinburgh Fringe, a unexpected 'guest' in her venue, and some highlights from The Stand Comedy Club at this years festival. You can catch Susan's solo show 'Possibly the Last Chance to See Susan Morrison' at The Stand's New Town Theatre at 12pm. Details and tickets at www.thestand.co.uk