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Mayuri Bhandari Will Bring THE ANTI 'YOGI' to Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
This Summer, actress, figure skater, professional dancer, and yoga professor, Mayuri Bhandari brings her award-winning show The Anti ‘Yogi’ to The Edinburgh Fringe.  With  Kali, the Goddess of Death by her side, she shines a light on the absurdities of Western Yoga culture and exposes the lycra and leggings nonsense. 
Annie Lux's CHARMING Will Play Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Fringe Management and FiatLuxe will present the world premiere of CHARMING, A New Comedy by Annie Lux and directed by Lee Costello.
Sarah Baskin Will Lead A POEM AND A MISTAKE at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 11, 2025
Fringe Management will present A POEM AND A MISTAKE, written by Cheri Magid, performed by Sarah Baskin, and directed by Michelle Bossy.
EDINBURGH 2025: ROBOTALES Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 10, 2025
An improvised choose-your-own adventure, featuring actors, a cute robot host and AI, where the audience controls the show! By award-winning Improbotics who created Artificial Intelligence Improvisation.
EDINBURGH 2025: WAITING FOR TEXTO Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 10, 2025
Waiting for Texto is an electrifying interactive comedy play that captures the raw, universal experience of waiting for a response to your carefully crafted WhatsApp message. Through humour and technology, it explores the frustration of not getting a reply after an unforgettable night. Described as Bridget Jones meets Baby Reindeer, the play offers a fresh, hilarious take on the trials of modern dating, perfect for anyone who's struggled with love and texting in the digital age. If men are such visual creatures, why can't they see my texts?!
EDINBURGH 2025: CHANNEL Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 10, 2025
An immersive sound bath and communal listening space guided by live ambient electronic music. Designed to care for and reinvigorate the audience, the space invites you to sit, stand or lie down. The audience is invited to offer their own sounds to help create the sonic meditation, with the intention of promoting connection, attention and radical listening.
Bella Hull Returns To The Edinburgh Fringe With DOCTORS HATE HER
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2025
In Doctors Hate Her, Bella is saying no to binary thinking and maybe to the spirit-world. A hopeless romantic in a world full of increasingly young incels, she's looking up at the stars, down at her phone, and straight across into a crumbling empire.
EDINBURGH 2025: BECAUSE Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 09, 2025
Suddenly thrust into an existentialist journey of self-discovery, Jade's world begins to unravel, seeing him at loggerheads with his most trusted voice of reason... himself. Written and performed by Hassan Govia
Frisky Heads To Aberdeen To Preview New Solo Show, FRISKY'S RESHUFFLE
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
The power-diva half of Frisky & Mannish will make her solo debut with Frisky's Reshuffle, a genre-spanning live music extravaganza, where the audience can challenge Frisky and outrageously talented four-piece band to play any song in any style.
Cast Set For I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
The cast of the new 80's horror comedy rock musical I WAS A TEENAGE SHE-DEVIL and the one-act dark comedy HOW NOT TO FUND A HONEYMOON headed to Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August has been announced.
Galway International Arts Festival Reveals Free Street Art Programme
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2025
Galway International Arts Festival's free Street Theatre Programme brings the city alive each year as the festival spills out into the streets and spaces of Galway.
EDINBURGH 2025: A DRAG IS BORN Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 08, 2025
In a twist of fate, an ordinary man finds himself magically transformed into the Queen of the Carnival. With advanced age, abundant body hair and limited talents, he is an unlikely candidate. Praised as a 'whimsical tour de force' (Orlando Weekly), this non-verbal blend of clown, drag and queer joy reminds us it's never too late to embrace your true self.
EDINBURGH 2025: THE ALCHEMY OF SADNESS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 08, 2025
When Thiago is paired up with his prickly boss, Liam, on a crisis managing account for a venerated chef, each of them sees it as an opportunity to get ahead in their company. However, a dangerous dance of power, control and seduction ensues as both of their egos clash, bringing their innermost fears and desires to the forefront. As they struggle to complete the project, they each experience telling physical transformations as consequence for their actions.
EDINBURGH 2025: CARTOONOPOLIS Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 08, 2025
The 10-year anniversary of the hit one-man show, Cartoonopolis! The ultimate make-believe metropolis; an imaginary world of cartoon capers, amazing adventures, villainous villains, heroic heroes and the very best meatballs you've ever tasted.
EDINBURGH 2025: FATAL FLOWER Q&A
by Natalie O'Donoghue - July 08, 2025
FATAL FLOWER, an ode to the hysterical woman. In this tragicomic musical and over-the-top one-woman show, Valentina explores the boundaries and clichés of the female image in society. With a mix of opera, theatre, musical, cabaret, classical music and comedy, she introduces various hysterical women, including the Queen of the Night, a vengeful bride-to-be, and a strict Russian piano teacher (or is that her mother?), all leading to Valentina herself.
Florencia Iriondo to Premiere New Folk-Pop Musical SONG SOCIETY at 2025 Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Following a standout debut at the 2024 Fringe and a critically acclaimed Off-Broadway run at SoHo Playhouse, award-winning writer and performer Florencia Iriondo returns to Edinburgh with the world premiere of Song Society, a one-person folk-pop musical exploring memory, family folklore, and the stories that refuse to fade.
ANOTHER SIGHT to be Presented at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Another Sight will be presented as part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.
Jonny Pelham Brings IS IT ME? To Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Jonny Pelham (Live at The Apollo, Mock The Week) doesn't have the answers. Yet. Jonny Pelham: Is It Me? runs at Monkey Barrel, Hive 2 between 28th July and August 24th at 9pm.
Full Cast Set For POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! At Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
The cast has been announced for Dylan MarcAurele's Pop Off, Michelangelo! which will run on the Udderbelly stage at Underbelly, George Square following its 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season and 8-week London run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho.
BBC Proms Makes Its Sunderland Debut At The Fire Station
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
This summer, the BBC Proms will make history in the North East. For the first time, the world-famous festival comes to Sunderland. Over four days, audiences can enjoy live music across Gateshead and Sunderland in a unique regional programme. 
DFW Actor Performs Her Original Script WILDE WOMEN at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
Full of wit and insight into two of the most influential figures in the arts world of their day, the solo play emphasizes the transformative impact of Wilde's writing on the presentation of women in theatre and literature.
Tove Lo, Sebastian Croft, and More Join Digital Cast of THE FIT PRINCE at Edinburgh Fringe
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2025
A line-up of video appearances has been revealed for the upcoming Edinburgh Fringe spectacular The Fit Prince (who gets switched on the square in the frosty castle the night before (insert public holiday here)).
The Famous Spiegeltent Opens This Week in Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
After nearly a decade away, The Famous Spiegeltent has made its long-anticipated return to its spiritual home in St Andrew Square. The world-renowned travelling venue opens its doors for an eight-week celebration of cabaret, music, magic, theatre, and variety performances, anchoring a 2025 season that marks the tent’s 105th anniversary.
Citizens Theatre Unveils 2025–26 Season as Part of Historic Reopening Year
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
As the Citizens Theatre prepares to reopen its doors this August after a major redevelopment, the company has announced the next wave of productions for its highly anticipated 2025–26 reopening year.
JANE EYRE WASN'T A WHORE Comes To Edinburgh Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2025
JANE EYRE WASN'T A WHORE is set to make its World Premiere at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The solo show, written and performed by Carly Polistina and directed by Alexandra Brokowski, will be running in August.

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