Edinburgh festival 2023: 50 shows to see
Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre – and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza
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Cracking comedy, an eclectic mix of theatre – and aerial dance in an ice rink. Our critics share their picks for the August arts extravaganza
An elegantly vicious hour of lust-driven character comedy is the choice pick from our latest round of comedy reviews. Words by Kate Copstick.
Standup in a swimming pool, naked tractor driving, heart attacks, heckles, walkouts, rain and an onstage marriage proposal – as the fringe turns 75, this year’s performers on the memories that make the festival unique
Stars of stage and screen, from Miranda Richardson to Al Murray, and Brian Cox to Victoria Coren Mitchell, share their Edinburgh memories
Phil Wang makes a heroic return, Ian McKellen stars in a balletic Hamlet and Sophie Duker is gleefully carefree. Here are our picks of the festival’s comedy, theatre and dance