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Edinburgh International Film Festival Welcome Host Of Filmmakers and Acting Talent To The City
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2022
Edinburgh International Film Festival will welcome a host of exciting stars and UK & international filmmakers to this year's 75th Anniversary edition of the festival.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: LAUREN PATTISON: IT IS WHAT IT IS, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 05, 2022
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee Lauren is back with a brand-new show. She is reluctant to say what it is about because if the last year has taught her anything, it's life can change fast… it is what it is.
SOMETHING ABOUT SIMON and SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE Are Now Open at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2022
Two music shows which celebrate the talent of a pair of legendary musicians are now running at the Assembly Festival at the Edinburgh Fringe. 
MEDIOCRE WHITE MALE To Play At The King's Head Theatre This Summer, 15 August – 2 September
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Following a sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2021, Mediocre White Male returns to London, with a run at the King's Head Theatre with performances from 15 August – 2 September, with a press night on Wednesday 17 August.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: Mark Nelson: 'Comedian', Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 04, 2022
A powerhouse whose dark humour and cutting observations have firmly established him as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedians.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: AUDREY'S ART CLUB, On Demand
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 04, 2022
Discover what happens behind the zoom camera in this 30-minute drama of Art Club. Audrey wants to know what doodling's got to do with love and goes back to her lover's childhood home to find answers.
Edinburgh 2022: Review: IRVINE WELSH'S PORNO, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 04, 2022
The world premiere stage adaptation inspired by the sequel to cult classic Trainspotting. 15 years after Trainspotting, what has become of Renton, Sickboy, Spud and Begbie?
Edinburgh 2022: Review: PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO SHARE, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 04, 2022
Alex is a social success. Her Instagram boasts a montage of members-only rooftops and clinking glasses – like after like after like! When her father dies, Alex reluctantly joins a bereavement group. She shares a little, and then lies... a lot.
Trudy Carmichael Comes to Edinburgh Festival Fringe Audiences With Her Improvised Cabaret at TheSpaceUK
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Following a two-year hiatus, everyone's 'favorite' fictional Las Vegas lounge diva, Trudy Carmichael is finally getting her chance to bring her critically acclaimed fully improvised cabaret, Trudy Carmichael Presents The Improvised One-Woman Show! to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe at 4:20pm from 5th -27th August (not 14th) at theSpaceUK Surgeons' Hall.
BRIDGERTON Cast Member to Judge New Writing Award at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Popcorn Group have announced this year’s incredible judging committee along with their longlist of brave and imaginative new plays for the Popcorn Writing Award. Partnering for the first time with BBC Writersroom, Popcorn offers a prize fund of £6,000. 
Edinburgh International Culture Summit Announces Key Youth Contributors
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2022
Edinburgh International Culture Summit, which takes place Friday 26 – Sunday 28 August 2022, has announced its key youth contributors, as part of its commitment to putting young voices at the heart of the debate and discussion at the event.
Feature: ELEVATOR FRINGE, Part Three: Make Haste! The Fringe is Upon Us!
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 03, 2022
The trains are packed with line learners and gorgeous clowns and the reviewers are sharpening their pencils. BWW readers are choosing shows so, performers, help them! And QUICKLY!
Amy Matthews Debut Hour MOREOVER THE MOON Announced at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
PBJ Management presents Amy Matthews: Moreover, The Moon, A Debut Hour at Monkey Barrel, Carnivore 1: 4-28 Aug (not 15), 2:35pm.
Rose Wilson Arts Presents POLLY PECULIAR
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
Rose Wilson Arts tells an absurdist, comedic story of Polly Tips, exploring ideas of hyper fixation, repression and taking things too far when trying to do the 'right thing'. With influences from clowning in Gecko's Time of Your Life and Caryl Churchill's fragmented writing in The Striker, Polly Peculiar bushes the boundaries of body and mental stability.
'Movin' Melvin Brown: A Man, A Magic, A Music' Comes to Edinburgh Fringe This Month
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2022
No one sings and dances like Movin' Melvin Brown - and he's back at the Edinburgh Fringe after five years. 
Feature: ELEVATOR FRINGE, Part Two: Performers, you have 30-seconds to sell your show... GO, GO GO!
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 01, 2022
Performers... you're in a lift and you have 30-seconds to sell your show... GO, GO GO!
Omnibus Theatre Will Present a World Première Revival of FIJI at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2022
Omnibus Theatre has announced the world première revival of Fiji, co-written by Eddie Loodmer-Elliott, Pedro Leandro and Evan Lordan, which originally ran at Omnibus Theatre to critical acclaim. Fiji will run at the Pleasance Upstairs at the Pleasance Courtyard, 8 – 29 August at 1.55pm, with press performances on 8 and 9 August.
Edinburgh Art Festival 2022 is Open
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2022
A city-wide celebration of the very best in visual art, Edinburgh Art Festival brings together the capital’s leading galleries, museums and established spaces. From photography documenting Frida Kahlo’s wardrobe to carnival-inspired performance art, the programme features international artists alongside exciting new voices from Scotland, the rest of the UK and beyond. 
Equity Tells Fringe Society To Compensate Performers For Lack Of Edinburgh Fringe App
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2022
Following recent controversy around the absence of an official Edinburgh Fringe App, officials from Equity – the performing arts and entertainment trade union – met with The Edinburgh Fringe Society to discuss concerns raised by members.
Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland to Appear at Edinburgh Festival Fringe With Double Bill Of Musicals
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Two much-loved musicals and some of the most exciting new talent in musical theatre ... the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) will be back with a bang at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
SHAME ON YOU! to Have UK Premiere as Part of Swiss Selection Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Following a journey through Switzerland, Russia and Pakistan, Shame On You! is an archive of shame that explores seemingly banal everyday situations and painful experiences of violence and discrimination. Shame On You! will be performed 3 – 28 Aug at Summerhall.
EH UP, ME OLD FLOWERS! The story of Charlie Williams to be Presented at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
In the 1970s the biggest comedy show on television was ITV’s The Comedians. And the breakout star, the one who shone brightest of all… was Charlie. Eh Up Me Old Flowers is written by Chris England, whose stage writing includes two plays that began life at the Edinburgh Fringe. The play will run at Edinburgh Fringe from 8-29 August.
YELLOW BIRD CHASE Comes to the Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 27, 2022
Join Tootles McBarglehorn, Poodge and Capitano Marco Cantolopo del Potrudo on their madcap adventure on land, sea and air as Yellow Bird Chase comes to the Edinburgh Fringe. 
Feature: ELEVATOR FRINGE, Part One: Performers Pitch Their Shows To You... Quickly!
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 27, 2022
BroadwayWorld gives performers an opportunity to rep their show. The catch? Keeping it snappy... ready, steady... go!
Interview: Your Aunt Fanny of MUFF SAID Talks Writing, Mansplaining And Getting To The Edinburgh Fringe
by Bryony Rae Taylor - July 26, 2022
BroadwayWorld chats with three members (Katie, Matilda, and Lydia) of the all-womxn sketch group Your Aunt Fanny from the Northeast of England ahead of their Edinburgh Fringe show.

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