I’ve looked through the brochure for Edinburgh Fringe and highlighted a few shows I have seen and can recommend you take a look at.
Whether your taste is for drama, comedy, cabaret, musicals or storytelling, you will hopefully find something here.
This is just a very small snapshot of what is available on the Fringe. Browse the (free) brochure for yourself, check out flyers and posters, take a punt on something out of your comfort zone, or support the old favourite who return time and time again.
You may want to also check out my show previews and upcoming digital reviews.
Theatre/Musicals
Black Is The Color of My Voice – Apphia Campbell’s critically acclaimed play about Nina Simone.
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story – Awkward Productions give Diana (and Camilla) a truly irreverent and hilarious show.
DIVA: Live from Hell! – Luke Bayer headlines in this solo musical riff inspired by All About Eve.
Dreams of Peace and Freedom – English Cabaret bring us a personal story of the birth of modern human rights.
Every Brilliant Thing – a brilliant play about depression and the lengths we go for those we love, this superb show celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Fanboy – a nostalgic love letter to VHS and pop culture.
Fuckboy – a provoking piece about life through a trans male lens.
I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical – the musical comedy revue revealing all about musicals and the people who love them – on both sides of the curtain.
The Importance of Being … Earnest? – a daft and enjoyable improvised take on Wilde’s classic play.
Juniper and Jules – a visceral and intriguing play about queer women.
Knives and Forks – an ambitious piece about dealing with an upcoming crisis.
The Long Run – a life-affirming and wickedly funny play by and with Katie Arnstein.
Myra’s Story – a solo tour de force tackling the issue of homelessness.
Rob Madge: My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) – Madge’s vibrant and celebratory show about the queer theatre child.
The Signalman – an atmospheric take on the classic Dickens short story.
Sinatra: Raw – a reimagined concert in the company of Ol’ Blue Eyes.
Singin’ I’m No’ A Billy, He’s a Tim – a hilarious play on Scottish football rivalry.
Trainspotting Live – an immersive take on the much lauded film by Danny Boyle.
Transparency – a brilliant solo show about growing up trans in the working class north of England.
Why Am I (Still) Like This? – Nicole Nadler’s solo show about discovering her neurodivergence in her 30s.