State of the Nation Gathering Will Take Place For Scotland’s Arts Sector
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
In the face of ongoing funding cuts, political instability and a fragmented sector, Scotland’s arts organisations are coming together in an attempt to spark change.
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2025
In the face of ongoing funding cuts, political instability and a fragmented sector, Scotland’s arts organisations are coming together in an attempt to spark change.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: A SMALL TOWN NORTHERN TALE, Underbelly
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
A Y2K-drenched coming-of-age comedy-drama: ASTNT follows David’s move from the city to a small Northern town where being the only Black kid means fitting in isn’t an option. Against the chaos of the 2000s: lads mags, MSN and questionable fashion, he tries to find his place but fails spectacularly. For fans of The Inbetweeners, it’s nostalgic, sharp and hilarious... But beneath the laughs lies a Black British story about identity, belonging and carving your place into a world that can’t quite place you.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
A Y2K-drenched coming-of-age comedy-drama: ASTNT follows David’s move from the city to a small Northern town where being the only Black kid means fitting in isn’t an option. Against the chaos of the 2000s: lads mags, MSN and questionable fashion, he tries to find his place but fails spectacularly. For fans of The Inbetweeners, it’s nostalgic, sharp and hilarious... But beneath the laughs lies a Black British story about identity, belonging and carving your place into a world that can’t quite place you.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: JACKIE!!! Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
Sex, drugs and coercive control... Jackie! is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the price of secrecy and silence. With Joe Kennedy pulling the strings, Jackie's sister Lee pulling away and JFK pulling anything that moves, Jackie is left alone to contemplate if life atop the American throne is really worth the familial curse that seemingly hangs over it.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
Sex, drugs and coercive control... Jackie! is a new musical comedy that follows the young Jacqueline Bouvier as she dreams of becoming the first American Royal. After marrying into the illustrious Kennedy dynasty, Jackie discovers that power and notoriety come with the price of secrecy and silence. With Joe Kennedy pulling the strings, Jackie's sister Lee pulling away and JFK pulling anything that moves, Jackie is left alone to contemplate if life atop the American throne is really worth the familial curse that seemingly hangs over it.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: THE FIT PRINCE, Pleasance Courtyard
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
The King is dead and the Prince is unmarried – if he doesn't find someone soon, he must forfeit the crown! In NYC, baker Aaron Butcher is butchering his career as a family baker. Maybe a commission in the non-location-specific country of Swedonia will fix his problems...
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
The King is dead and the Prince is unmarried – if he doesn't find someone soon, he must forfeit the crown! In NYC, baker Aaron Butcher is butchering his career as a family baker. Maybe a commission in the non-location-specific country of Swedonia will fix his problems...
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: INSIDERS, St John's Church
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
With prisons rarely out of the news, Insiders gives insight into the challenges of life in jail. Danny struggles with anger and isolation. Craig thanks his newfound faith for his recovery. Middle-class Richard is a fish out of water. When tragic news upsets the rhythm of their lives, each must confront the core of what they believe about themselves, the world and what lies beyond.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
With prisons rarely out of the news, Insiders gives insight into the challenges of life in jail. Danny struggles with anger and isolation. Craig thanks his newfound faith for his recovery. Middle-class Richard is a fish out of water. When tragic news upsets the rhythm of their lives, each must confront the core of what they believe about themselves, the world and what lies beyond.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: SARAH BRADLEY: JUST LIKE OTHER GIRLS, Gilded Balloon
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
After spending her formative years trying to be 'not like other girls', Sarah Bradley is celebrating all things feminine – from rosé to romance novels, horoscopes to hot celebrities, inconvenient crushes to crying at inconvenient times. Whatever your gender, you are warmly invited to leave shame, judgement and societal expectations at the door, and come embrace the girly girl within.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 17, 2025
After spending her formative years trying to be 'not like other girls', Sarah Bradley is celebrating all things feminine – from rosé to romance novels, horoscopes to hot celebrities, inconvenient crushes to crying at inconvenient times. Whatever your gender, you are warmly invited to leave shame, judgement and societal expectations at the door, and come embrace the girly girl within.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: ROSCO MCCLELLAND: HOW COULD HELL BE ANY WORSE, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 16, 2025
The winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Rosco McClelland brings his brand new show for 2025. Twice nominated for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, McClelland is rapidly becoming one of comedy's brightest stars. His previous show was hailed as one of the best-reviewed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning recognition as one of Rolling Stone's 12 must-see comedy shows.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - August 16, 2025
The winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Rosco McClelland brings his brand new show for 2025. Twice nominated for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, McClelland is rapidly becoming one of comedy's brightest stars. His previous show was hailed as one of the best-reviewed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning recognition as one of Rolling Stone's 12 must-see comedy shows.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: JACOB NUSSEY: PRIMED at Pleasance Courtyard (Bunker 3)
by Chloe Buckley - August 15, 2025
Jacob Nussey makes his Fringe debut with his stand-up show Primed where he shares stories from his time working at Amazon. With impeccable deadpan delivery that will have the audience in constant laughter, this is a standout set at this year's Fringe.
by Chloe Buckley - August 15, 2025
Jacob Nussey makes his Fringe debut with his stand-up show Primed where he shares stories from his time working at Amazon. With impeccable deadpan delivery that will have the audience in constant laughter, this is a standout set at this year's Fringe.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: STEPHEN BUCHANAN: COLD MEAT, Monkey Barrel Comedy
by Chloe Buckley - August 14, 2025
Stephen Buchanan returns to the Fringe with his new hour, Cold Meat, where he brings dark humour and well-crafted jokes to the Edinburgh stage.
by Chloe Buckley - August 14, 2025
Stephen Buchanan returns to the Fringe with his new hour, Cold Meat, where he brings dark humour and well-crafted jokes to the Edinburgh stage.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: GUYS SING DOLLS, Studio At Paradise In Augustines
by Iona Rose - August 14, 2025
An amazing show all round, Guys Sing Dolls, a cabaret style concert, was expertly executed. Four incredible voices blended in perfect harmonies through a selection of well-loved musical theatre songs. There is no plot per se, but the comedic timing with which the singers wove the pieces together kept the audience on their toes.
by Iona Rose - August 14, 2025
An amazing show all round, Guys Sing Dolls, a cabaret style concert, was expertly executed. Four incredible voices blended in perfect harmonies through a selection of well-loved musical theatre songs. There is no plot per se, but the comedic timing with which the singers wove the pieces together kept the audience on their toes.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: THE MANCHESTER REVUE IN CUBICLE LAND, Just The Tonic
by Mark Carnochan - August 14, 2025
An entire sketch comedy show based around real-life graffiti scrawled in toilet cubicles is the sort of premise you could only ever wish to come up with. Unfortunately, for any other sketch comedy groups looking for a good show idea, The Manchester Revue beat you to it. Though I’m sure audiences at this year's Fringe will be appreciative.
by Mark Carnochan - August 14, 2025
An entire sketch comedy show based around real-life graffiti scrawled in toilet cubicles is the sort of premise you could only ever wish to come up with. Unfortunately, for any other sketch comedy groups looking for a good show idea, The Manchester Revue beat you to it. Though I’m sure audiences at this year's Fringe will be appreciative.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: SHARON WANJOHI: IN THE HOUSE, Pleasance Courtyard, Bunker 2
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
In her debut hour, Sharon Wanjohi strides on stage with dynamic energy on a mission to share her comedic mock wisdom. Wanjohi takes aim at the self-help industry, with the precision of someone who finds the guides, and early risers beyond questionable.
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
In her debut hour, Sharon Wanjohi strides on stage with dynamic energy on a mission to share her comedic mock wisdom. Wanjohi takes aim at the self-help industry, with the precision of someone who finds the guides, and early risers beyond questionable.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: TED MILLIGAN: UNITED, Pleasance Courtyard, Bunker Three
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
From the moment Ted Milligan strides on to the stage to the roar of football anthems, the atmosphere is electric. His debut hour, United, is a masterclass in character-led mockumentary, charting the fortunes of the fictional Crubchester United F.C. affectionately known as the Crubs, as they battle to reclaim their place in the league.
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
From the moment Ted Milligan strides on to the stage to the roar of football anthems, the atmosphere is electric. His debut hour, United, is a masterclass in character-led mockumentary, charting the fortunes of the fictional Crubchester United F.C. affectionately known as the Crubs, as they battle to reclaim their place in the league.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: DEAR ANNIE, I HATE YOU, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Two
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
Dear Annie, I Hate You is a visceral, captivating account of survival which fuses raw storytelling with inventive theatricality. Written and performed by Samantha Ipema, this semi-autobiographical work confronts the life-altering impact of a brain aneurysm diagnosis at the age of twenty, crafting a narrative which is as darkly funny, as it is deeply affecting.
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
Dear Annie, I Hate You is a visceral, captivating account of survival which fuses raw storytelling with inventive theatricality. Written and performed by Samantha Ipema, this semi-autobiographical work confronts the life-altering impact of a brain aneurysm diagnosis at the age of twenty, crafting a narrative which is as darkly funny, as it is deeply affecting.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: IS THERE WORK ON MARS?, Playground 1, ZOO Playground
by Erin Roche - August 14, 2025
Dystopian, semi-autobiographical solo show Is There Work On Mars? returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful 2024 run. Multi-disciplinary artist Faye Yan opens the show in a testing lab where she undergoes a series of bleep tests, personality assessments and interview questions in her endeavour to gain employment in the legal team for Nylon Tusk’s SpaceY programme.
by Erin Roche - August 14, 2025
Dystopian, semi-autobiographical solo show Is There Work On Mars? returns to the Edinburgh Fringe following a successful 2024 run. Multi-disciplinary artist Faye Yan opens the show in a testing lab where she undergoes a series of bleep tests, personality assessments and interview questions in her endeavour to gain employment in the legal team for Nylon Tusk’s SpaceY programme.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: THE UNCRACKABLE CASE, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Two
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
Front Room Productions and Lawrence Batley Theatre present The Uncrackable Case, a courtroom drama which reimagines fairy tale characters in a tabloid-fuelled whodunnit. Humpty Dumpty has fallen from the Death Wall, and Jill is accused of egg-icide in a trial which grips a nation eager for scandal.
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
Front Room Productions and Lawrence Batley Theatre present The Uncrackable Case, a courtroom drama which reimagines fairy tale characters in a tabloid-fuelled whodunnit. Humpty Dumpty has fallen from the Death Wall, and Jill is accused of egg-icide in a trial which grips a nation eager for scandal.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: FLY, YOU FOOLS!: RECENT CUTBACKS, Pleasance Courtyard, Pleasance Beyond
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
From the creators of Hold On To Your Butts, Recent Cutbacks return with a gloriously inventive UK premiere which transforms an epic fantasy film into a joyous, lo fi theatrical romp. This is not simply a parody but a love letter to the genre, brimming with clever theatrical tricks and affection for its source.
by Christiana Rose - August 14, 2025
From the creators of Hold On To Your Butts, Recent Cutbacks return with a gloriously inventive UK premiere which transforms an epic fantasy film into a joyous, lo fi theatrical romp. This is not simply a parody but a love letter to the genre, brimming with clever theatrical tricks and affection for its source.
Voting Now Open For The Comedians' Choice Awards 2025
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
British Comedy Guide and Angel Comedy have announced the return of The Comedians' Choice Awards to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. There will be three awards.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
British Comedy Guide and Angel Comedy have announced the return of The Comedians' Choice Awards to the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. There will be three awards.
Comedian Edy Hurst Will Host the Edinburgh Fringe Witch Trials 2025
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Edy Hurst, Ingenious Fools & Liebenspiel Productions have joined forces to discover, once and for who shall be named the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's favourite fictional Witch of 2025.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Edy Hurst, Ingenious Fools & Liebenspiel Productions have joined forces to discover, once and for who shall be named the Edinburgh Festival Fringe's favourite fictional Witch of 2025.
Scottish Comedian Marc Jennings Adds Extra Show
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
With the rest of Marc Jennings' shows this week sold out and very limited availability for next week, Monkey Barrel Comedy have added a second extra show at 10:40pm on Saturday, August 16.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
With the rest of Marc Jennings' shows this week sold out and very limited availability for next week, Monkey Barrel Comedy have added a second extra show at 10:40pm on Saturday, August 16.
Theatre Channel To Launch WHAT THE FRINGE 2025 Live From Edinburgh
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Theatre Channel will debut What the Fringe 2025, a brand-new original live broadcast series sponsored by Pleasance Theatre Trust, offering audiences an insider’s view of the world’s largest celebration of live performance.
by BWW News Desk - August 14, 2025
Theatre Channel will debut What the Fringe 2025, a brand-new original live broadcast series sponsored by Pleasance Theatre Trust, offering audiences an insider’s view of the world’s largest celebration of live performance.
Interview: How LUIGI THE MUSICAL Is Pushing the Boundaries of Musical Theatre
by Michael Major - August 13, 2025
Luigi: the Musical – a new comedy inspired by the reality of Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Diddy all being incarcerated in the same federal facility—has become a sold-out hit that’s now headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by Michael Major - August 13, 2025
Luigi: the Musical – a new comedy inspired by the reality of Luigi Mangione, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Diddy all being incarcerated in the same federal facility—has become a sold-out hit that’s now headed to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: EDINBURGH DAYS, St Bride's Centre
by Iona Rose - August 13, 2025
What did our critic think of EDINBURGH DAYS at St Bride's Centre?
by Iona Rose - August 13, 2025
What did our critic think of EDINBURGH DAYS at St Bride's Centre?
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: ROHAN SHARMA: MAD DOG, Pleasance Courtyard
by Chloe Buckley - August 13, 2025
Rohan Sharma makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his stand-up show Mad Dog. Rohan, a British/Indian comedian with an ambitious style of comedy, delivers his hilarious tech-heavy show. The audience is taken through a PowerPoint presentation as he speaks about his experience with racism, his love for British food and an abundance of Colonel Gaddafi jokes.
by Chloe Buckley - August 13, 2025
Rohan Sharma makes his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his stand-up show Mad Dog. Rohan, a British/Indian comedian with an ambitious style of comedy, delivers his hilarious tech-heavy show. The audience is taken through a PowerPoint presentation as he speaks about his experience with racism, his love for British food and an abundance of Colonel Gaddafi jokes.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: CHLOE PETTS: BIG NATURALS, Pleasance Courtyard
by Christiana Rose - August 13, 2025
Chloe Petts love of Big Naturals, regales with a bold and brilliantly crafted hour, in which she tackles her favourite body parts, questions her previously entrenched relationship with lad culture and inspects her own evolving identity.
by Christiana Rose - August 13, 2025
Chloe Petts love of Big Naturals, regales with a bold and brilliantly crafted hour, in which she tackles her favourite body parts, questions her previously entrenched relationship with lad culture and inspects her own evolving identity.
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