Saturday 22 August 2026

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★★★★★

2 Guys, 3 Drams: The Ultimate Live Blues and Whisky Experience
Water of Life Productions

an amazing experience, and is a must see

A Young(ish) Perspective

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★★★★★

2 Guys, 3 Drams: The Ultimate Live Blues and Whisky Experience
Water of Life Productions

whisky‑soaked swagger, raucous blues, and boisterous charm

CounterCulture

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★★★★★

JOSIAH
Thousand Miles of Bricks Productions

Few productions this year will reward you this much for watching

Ed Fringe review

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★★★★★

Nocturnal Is The New Sexy
By Esme Sharpington

a funny, introspective and overwhelming journey

The Student

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★★★★★

Nude
Bacchanalia

A bold, unsettling, and memorable Fringe offering

CounterCulture

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★★★★★

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote
Tim Benzie

fun, friendly and occasionally bitchy night of interactive TV

The Smu Reviews

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★★★★★

The Big Bad Wolf
The Plandits

the most fun I had at the 2026 fringe

West End Wilma

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★★★★★

The Great Shakespeare Showdown
Flying Solo! Presents

witty, good-natured romp that understands the pleasure of performance

North West End

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★★★★★

WEBBER!
Grant Sharkey

Riotous, rude, dis-respectful... everything the Fringe should be

From The North

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★★★★★

When Judas Met John: Dylan and Lennon
Brothers Broke

a unique interpretation

Sinners Review

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★★★★

00:45:00
Wilison Labs

taut, challenging and provocative production

Rialto Arts

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★★★★

Both Sides… Phil Collins and Genesis Celebrated
Night Owl Shows

a punchy, sharp, and deeply entertaining 50-minute musical tribute

Edinburgh Reviews

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★★★★

Chip and Gus: A Comedy with Balls
Fat Knight Theatre (New York City)

lovely, well-performed and mentally and physically dynamic

The Scotsman

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★★★★

exit strategy's How to Win a Gameshow
exit strategy

sharp interrogation of control, surveillance and consent

Ed Fringe review

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★★★★

Having a Baby - The Sh!t They Don’t Tell You in Books
Lou Cox

a testament to her strength and bravery as a person

Ed Fringe review

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★★★★

Heracles: Of Men and Beasts
The Barden Party

an entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable hour

BroadwayBaby

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★★★★

I Made You a Mixtape
Response Theatre Company

a fantastic eruption of movement & feeling

Mumble Theatre

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★★★★

It Happened on a Tuesday
CTRL-ALT Productions

It's scrappy, inventive, resourceful theatre

Theatre & Tonic

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★★★★

Jekyll and Hyde
Muchmuchmore Theatre

a bold and incisive use of the inspiration of classic literature

Speak the Speech

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★★★★

Operation Market Garden
Inspired Theatre

an effective and personal re-enactment

North West End

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★★★★

Pigeon Syndrome
Broadly Speaking Productions

part sadistic, part heartwarming show

Theatre & Tonic

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★★★★

Soaked
La'al Marra Productions, sponsored by Tidy Productions

intelligent, compelling and sometimes uncomfortably familiar

One4Review

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★★★★

Sodom, The Quintessence of Debauchery
Nikita Matthews Production

The direction, staging and visuals are all fantastic

The Smu Reviews

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★★★★

Spraywatch: A Beautiful Rescue
Low Fat Productions

A Masterclass In Comedic Writing

Disobedient Magazine

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★★★★

Sweaty Clowns
Aireborne Theatre

A great show, with a great cast

Ed Fringe review

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★★★★

The Fleetwood Mac Story
Night Owl Shows

a joyful tribute to one of rock's greatest catalogues

The Smu Reviews

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★★★★

The Great Shakespeare Showdown
Flying Solo! Presents

the fun is infectious, and the momentum builds nicely throughout

The Wee Review

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★★★★

The Hobbit
ETC

creativity, ambition, and imaginative staging

Theatre and Arts Review

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★★★★

The Night Ali Died
Raising Cain Productions

a polished and compelling piece of theatre

Everything Theatre

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★★★★

The Skarsgård Effect
Ellen Eklund

a funny, immensely entertaining piece of theatre

Theatre Scotland

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★★★★

Unexplained Live
Richard MacLean Smith

this show is a splendid and spooky pleasure.

Fernyhough Arts Review

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★★★★

Witches Corner
Encapulus Productions

You won’t be disappointed

North West End

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★★★★

Witches Corner
Encapulus Productions

packs laughter, rage, song, and grief into an hour

All Edinburgh Theatre

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★★★★

Woodcutter
John Anthony Gorman

Gorman is an effortlessly engaging performer

Theatre Scotland

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Recommended Show

Fool’s Gold
Agents of Chaos Theatre Company

bursting with quality acting

FringeReview

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Excellent Show

Pajama Talks
Ad Astra Productions

The timing, pace and acting are stunning throughout

FringeReview

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Excellent Show

VOTE: The Musical
VOTE: The Company

Miss this at your peril

FringeReview

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Must See Show

Wherefore Art Thou, Woman-Hater?
Acting Speaks Louder

another belter of a show that really merits a “must see” tag

FringeReview

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