This year's festival showcases a rich array of puppet shows, from heartwarming tales to boundary-pushing comedy. Highlights include "Tiny Planet," exploring the cosmos, and "BTCH EAT DOG," addressing modern womanhood with dark humor. Each performance, unique and immersive, promises unforgettable experiences for audiences of all ages.
Viewer beware, you're in for a scare... Preapre for a selection of the Festival's spookiest, creepiest, and also funniest shows. From ghouls to Traitors, spirits to serial killers, our team shines a light on the Festivals forgotten genre with our Top Horror Picks.
With a song in our heart, the team has been hard at work figuring out which of the year's many (many) showtunes, powerballads, and shows with songs make the cut for Top Musical Picks at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe returns with over 3,000 shows, featuring Scottish, UK, and world premieres. This year highlights theatre for children and young people, exploring themes like identity and environmentalism. Various productions promise immersive experiences from clown adventures to puppet shows, celebrating creativity, resilience, and the joy of storytelling.
From Bog Witches to Vibrators, Bigfoot to 'Happy Little Accidents', this year, our team of twelve Fringe writers (thus far) sat down and tackled our main bread and butter for the season; Theatre. Top Theatrical Picks - The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is returning with over 3,000 shows featuring premieres from Scotland and around the world. This year's highlights include a diverse range of theatrical productions addressing contemporary issues. Expect recommendations on theatre, comedy, and more as audiences engage with innovative storytelling that challenges norms and celebrates creativity.
Created by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck, and the Original Company Directed by Jemima Levick Review by Dominic Corr The Lyceum ★★★★★ Cinderella is the fairytale that refuses to fade: morality and wonderment stitched alongside rags-to-riches promise, and a heart tuned to the season. Done right, it carries an engrossing sense of humour and a growling hint … Continue reading Review: Cinderella: A Fairytale – The Lyceum, Edinburgh
Now that the Summer light dwindles and the entire roster of 2024 shows from Pitlochry has emerged across all three stages, the chill of Autumn and Winter heralds in – but rather than dwell on what was, we look towards the new 2025 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre after a booming 2024 showcase that saw … Continue reading Have A Gander – Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2025 Season
Looking towards a season of collaborations, bold new premieres, and the revival of some of Scotland’s recent critical hits, the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh are proud to announce one of their biggest and most interesting seasons for a while. Opening the door to audiences and partners, the theatre looks to re-affirm its status as a … Continue reading Have A Gander – The Royal Lyceum Theatre 2024/25
It's not all about long-glitzy runs, sometimes the very best in entertainment can be a fleeting moment - a single night's performance amidst the musical juggernauts which roll into Edinburgh. Few venues host a more diverse and engaging repertoire of these events than Capital Theatres at the Festival Theatre or The Studio. From some legendary … Continue reading Have A Gander – Capital Theatres: One Night Only
