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Fringe Advice: Ladykiller
Today's guest columnist is the The Chambermaid, protagonist of Ladykiller — the hilariously sinister comedy that's consistently been one of our Top 25 shows at Edfringe 2018. Follow her advice if you dare...
Just You, Me and Everyone Else: Onstage Dating
First dates are hard — especially when they’re in a bunker, on a budget, with a healthy-sized audience watching. Bron Batten’s 'Onstage Dating' is a challenging exploration of psychology, romance, and our inane human mating rituals.
Competition: Ladies Loo & YES YES YES
The wonderful crew of The Ladies Loo Chronicles (currently playing at theSpace) are giving you the chance to win an exclusive goodybag courtesy of the YES YES YES Company.
Trends Forecasts #2: Week One Summary
There’s been a lot of movement in our Trends tracker over the first week of Edfringe 2018. We round up the frontrunners and pick out some acts to keep an eye on…
Stress Test: Queens of Sheba
Sometimes a performance is so intriguing you just can’t leave it alone, even after the curtain falls. Fringebiscuit’s resident editor Aisha Josiah gives her take on some of the ideas in ‘Queens of Sheba’ currently showing at Underbelly Cowgate.
Fringe Advice: Gabby Killick
Today's guest columnist is the wonderful Gabby Killick, a.k.a. #GirlfriendFromHell, who shows us exactly how to keep it real this Fringe.
When It's Not An Accident
In 2013, my younger sister went on a school trip to see 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime' at the Apollo Theatre in London. Midway through the performance, the ceiling caved in…
Fringebiscuit's First-Week Picks
The first week of Edfringe 2018 has been and gone, and what a week it's been! Our reviewers have been working hard to see as much as possible, and they've already uncovered some hidden gems…
The Ladies Loo Tour of Edinburgh
Ever wonder what happens in the ladies toilets? "Sick, sex and secrets", say Cows and Kisses Theatre Company. So we sent these lovely ladies on a mystery tour of some of the best (and worst) loos in Edinburgh…
The Midnight Creeper Tour: Broken Bones Matilda
Fronted by husband-and-wife duo Sam Gotley and Sarah McGrigor, the folk-Americana band has brought their unique sound to the Edinburgh fringe…
Emerging Companies Are Generating Buzz at theSpace
Trends show emerging companies at theSpace are drumming up an impressive amount of grassroots support.
Paul Sinha Tops Trends at The Stand
Fringe favorite Paul Sinha is the most talked about act at The Stand, followed by Loki AKA Darren McGarvey and Jessie Cave.
New Writing Leads the Pack at Underbelly
Underbelly has some of the biggest acts of Edfringe 2018, but initial trends suggest that it’s new plays ‘Dangerous Wild Animals’ and ‘Queens of Sheba’ who will be the biggest crowdpleasers.
C venues Showcases Experimental Roster for Edfringe 2018
A lacklustre press launch from C venues doesn’t seem to reflect the growing online support for many of its acts.
Assembly Launches Edfringe 2018
Assembly presents one of the most diverse lineups of Edfringe 2018.
Greenside Showcases New Writing at Edfringe 2018
Greenside’s commitment to new work looks set to pay off this Fringe.
Bedlam Punches Above its Weight at Edfringe 2018
The small venue showcases a strong line up of theatre and comedy that's gaining traction online.
Which Fringe venues have got tongues wagging?
With the wealth of data that's coming in from our daily Trends analysis, we got to thinking: Which Fringe venues have booked acts that everyone is talking about?
Tracking the pre-Fringe buzz
There are 3,847 shows at this year's Edfringe. We can't see them all — but you can…
Fringe Advice: Le Fil
Guest columnist Le Fil has all the answers, from relationship woes to high-heel debacles...