9 d. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe Awards 2025: Here are all the shows that won prizes this August

There are no shortage of prizes on offer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - here’s who won them this year.

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9 d. ago Burner phones, wiped socials: the extreme precautions for visitors to Trump’s America

Horror stories about detainments at the border have also soured some from visiting during Trump’s second termKeith Serry was set to bring a show to New York City’s Fringe festival this year, but pulled the plug a few weeks out. After 35 years of traveling to the United States, he says he no longer feels safe making the trip.“The fact that we’re being evaluated for our opinions entering a country that, at least until very recently, purported to be an example of democracy. Yeah, these are things that make me highly uncomfortable,” said Serry, a Canadian performer and attorney. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Voices: I went to the Edinburgh Fringe in disguise to avoid my exes

As the Edinburgh Festival winds down for another year, Victoria Richards relays the desperate measures she took to avoid bumping into people she knew on her first visit to the Fringe

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1 week ago The Scotsman Fringe First awards: The best photos from Fringe First awards as final four winners revealed

The ceremony featured special guest presenter Miriam Margolyes

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1 week ago 'I love autumn, right after the Fringe ends' – comedian Laura Davis on Edinburgh’s other 11 months of the year

For Edinburgh-based Australian comedian Laura Davis, Auld Reekie isn’t just for Fringe time, it’s for life

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1 week ago Scotsman Fringe First awards: our final four winners of 2025 revealed

Our prizes for outstanding new writing premiered at the Fringe are announced each Friday during August - today we reveal our final week of winners.

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2 w. ago Miriam Margolyes makes £10,000 gift to Gaza and Edinburgh Festival Fringe fund charities

Miriam Margolyes has split the money between two charities

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2 w. ago Funniest Jokes of the Fringe 2025: Here are the 19 best jokes told in Edinburgh this year

These are the jokes that have had audiences rolling in the aisles this August.

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2 w. ago Charming seaside village with sandy beaches and its own peaceful Fringe festival

The coastal town is perfect for a relaxed, family-friendly getaway without the usual holiday crowds

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2 w. ago The 'original' and 'distinctive' climate change musical winner of Edinburgh Festival Fringe writing award

Hot Mess has won the Popcorn Writing Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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2 w. ago Scotsman Fringe First Awards: the stories behind the guest festival prizes being awarded this week

It may be the final week of the Scotsman’s Fringe First Awards but Friday’s ceremony will also feature four guest festival prizes. How did these collaborations come about? Allow the presenters of each award to explain...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong on show at Edinburgh Festival Fringe for third year running

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the biggest melting pot of international theatre, music, dance and comedy in the world, and this year marks Hong Kong's third year bringing the Hong Kong Soul Showcase to Edinburgh. With three shows spanning dance and music, each performance puts the artistic excellence of Hong Kong front and centre on the world stage. We spoke to producer Sky Sum about the programme.

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2 w. ago Duchess Sophie's chic Edinburgh Fringe outfit proves pastels are this season's must

The Duchess of Edinburgh was impeccably dressed for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, opting for a cosy jumper paired with a tiered maxi skirt from Lexy London.

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2 w. ago A moment that changed me: I slipped in the shower, realised I was exhausted – and transformed my life

I was working non-stop as a standup comedian, and thought I loved the hustle. But when I found myself sobbing into the carpet after a back spasm, I had to reassess everythingFor as long as I can remember, I have been ambitious and desperate to prove myself. It started with a competitive spirit at school sports days, then a determination to land parts in local theatre productions, then a place at drama school. I was between acting jobs when a friend suggested I try standup. One gig and I was hooked.I quickly decided comedy was my future and I would do whatever it took to make it work. The rest of my life went out of the window. I gigged constantly – often six nights a week – determined to hone my craft and establish myself as a comedian. I was always knackered, but I revelled in it, telling myself I loved the hustle. I trod the boards at comedy clubs, art centres, theatres anywhere that would have me. I performed for six years at the Edinburgh festival fringe – the first two to very ...

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Festival Fringe artist fund challenged for 'violation of open access principles'

Keep It Fringe has distributed £1 million in grants since 2023.

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2 w. ago Theatre of war: making an Edinburgh Fringe show about Iran while your country is being bombed

As Israel bombed Iran in June, Sara Amini was preparing to bring a play about her childhood in Tehran to the Edinburgh Fringe. Here the writer and performer explores the impact of war - then and now - on her creative work

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2 w. ago Specsavers puts Hannah Morton in the frame for her first solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe

With the Edinburgh Fringe Festival now in full swing, Specsavers welcomed up-and-coming comedian Hannah Morton into its Nicolson Street store to help get her stage-ready for her debut run of stand-up shows.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 Predictions: Here are 16 acts we're tipping to make the shortlists

It’ll soon be time to crown the king or queen of comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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2 w. ago Mayor Khan says Sturgeon ‘knew her stuff’ but says SNP have ‘hoarded power’

Sir Sadiq Khan spoke about his dealings with Nicola Sturgeon as he appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival on Sunday.

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2 w. ago Couple left with 'bruised jaw and bloodied nose' after 'feral youths attack'

A couple’s night out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ended in chaos after they were allegedly attacked by a “feral” girl gang at a busy city centre bus stop.

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