Latest Features & Reviews
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Amy Matthews: Definitions of Toast
Amy Matthews takes on heavy subjects with aplomb, in this tightly structured set
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Omar Badawy’s Guided Detour Around Edinburgh
Hungry? The stand-up and SNL UK writer knows a spot. If you can resist the gems along the way
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Cover Story: Kemah Bob on Love Child
Comedian Kemah Bob on the trials of growing up, inheritance, and following up their hit debut hour
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Review: Lizzy Hoo – Says Hoo?
Lizzy Hoo delivers a polished hour with outstanding writing and delivery
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Review: Skank Sinatra: How to Succeed in Show Business Without Really Trying
Despite technical talent, Jens Radda could deliver something fresher in future
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Kids Review: The Mystery of Pleasance Two
Lyra, ten, enjoys the murder mystery show The Mystery of Pleasance Two
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The Very Best of the Edinburgh Festivals (2026)
Our continually updated round-up of all the four and five star shows seen by our writing team
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Review: The Galloping Cure
This Kafka adaptation is a dark opera take on the opioid crisis, with music from Missy Mazzoli
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Review: Salty Brine: HOW STRANGE IT IS (The Neutral Milk Hotel Show)
Cabaret artist Salty Brine takes audiences on a wild, sprawling and sometimes confusing journey
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Review: Dracula: Lucy’s Dream
Plexus Polaire’s moving Dracula adaptation perfectly combines past and present
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Review: Nate Kitch: Replica
Nate Kitch delivers an hour of jazz-inspired deconstructionist, experimental comedy
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Kids review: The Listies 110% Ready
We take Oran (8), Eric (8) and Jimmy (11) to The Listies: 110% Ready