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Soaring Edinburgh Fringe costs 'pricing out working-class Scots', comedians warn

With the world's biggest comedy festival drawing to a close on Sunday, concerns are growing that the cost of taking part is narrowing the range…

The National (Scotland)

Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear at Edinburgh Fringe 2026 review - Commit to the bit, this is art

5/5 Worthy winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer for this show delivers a convincing piece of art, writes Andy Beill

Evening Standard

Edinburgh Fringe 2026 reviews round-up: Raj Poojara, Freddie Meredith, Katie Boyle

Comedy reviews from the final week of the Edinburgh Fringe, including a five-star character act

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From weight loss to sex work, the Fringe shows tackling scrutiny of women’s bodies

THE objectification of women’s bodies is an issue that has been drawing audiences to several shows during this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Fringe Festival in ‘jeopardy’, organisers claim as they blast council funding

THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe is being put in “jeopardy”, its organisers have claimed as they hit out at council leaders over funding ...

The National (Scotland)

Fringe Festival in ‘jeopardy’, organisers warn as they criticise council funding

Tony Lankester, chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, urged City of Edinburgh Council to increase its funding for the event.

Evening Standard

New app allows deaf Fringe fans to book British Sign Language interpreters

DEAF festivalgoers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe can now request British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters for shows through an “innovative”…

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App feature allows deaf festivalgoers to book BSL interpreters for Fringe shows

Of the more than 3,000 shows at this year’s festival, only around 2.4% are currently set to feature BSL interpretation.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh Fringe AI posters prompt fear over 'collapse' of design industry

EDINBURGH is covered in posters showcasing the thousands of Fringe shows taking place this month. Some of these, however, have not been made by…

The National (Scotland)

Comedian to bring ‘wee taste’ of the Fringe to travellers at Glasgow station

Glasgow Queen Street station will host what has been billed as Scotland’s smallest comedy club on Saturday.

Evening Standard

Rosco McClelland reveals how Billy Connolly changed his approach to comedy

SCOTTISH comedian Rosco McClelland has revealed how winning the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award gave him the confidence to stop worrying…

The National (Scotland)

Eleven must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe

It’s febrile Fringe season again: a time of frantic lists and spreadsheets, and that panicked sense you might not be able to catch all the essential shows.

The Conversation

Edinburgh festival: how the city’s residents could benefit after the crowds leave

Edinburgh Festival Fringe includes more than 3,600 shows this year. The world’s largest arts festival, once again transforming Scotland’s capital into a global stage. But this year, something else opened first.

The Conversation

Edinburgh Fringe Festival performers on tourist tax: ‘The city needs it – hen dos are pretty destructive’

Performers back Edinburgh’s tourist tax and think even more people should pay

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Three Northern Ireland productions chosen for Edinburgh Fringe 2026 showcase

There will be a total of 53,884 performances during the Fringe.

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‘My Dad sold jewellery to Sol Campbell. That’s why I became an Arsenal fan’ Meet up-and-coming British comedian Alfie Dundas debuting at Edinburgh Fringe this year and is glad of Gabriel Champions League Final penalty miss

Alfie Dundas is an emerging name on the UK comedy scene with his unique background and outlook on the industry. He also happens to be an Arsenal fan

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026 programme revealed with 3649 shows and all the dates

The programme for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been launched, detailing 3649 shows across 258 venues

Evening Standard

Fringe programme launches featuring ‘notable increase’ in overseas performers

This year’s event features shows on topics including artificial intelligence, the manosphere, cults and social class.

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Study to examine economic impact of Edinburgh Fringe Festival announced

New research into the impact the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has on the city's, and Scotland's, economy has been announced

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All The Unmissable Events For Adelaide’s Mad March, From Fringe Festival To Foodie Hotspots

Adelaide has transformed into a cultural hub this month. Here’s everywhere you need to be, see, eat and stay.

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Rhinestones, feathers and sparkles to launch the Fringe

The Fringe festival features almost 3000 artists including burlesque performer Evana De Lune, who says her raunchy act is empowering.

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Fringe reviews: Going, The Spanking Goddess, Benji Waterhouse and more

Leaflets float in the wind, artists from all over the world are wresting with suitcases and props along the cobbles making their way home, and…

The National (Scotland)

'Widespread' use of AI-generated reviews at Fringe Festival, performers claim

SOME reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), performers have claimed ...

The Independent UK

Kate Forbes not banned from Summerhall building, venue says

The Scottish Deputy First Minister was a guest at a Fringe event held at the Edinburgh venue.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh Fringe Round Up - Week One

The 2025 Fringe sees comedians explore their bodies rather than their brains

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