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Avid Edinburgh Festival Fringe fan. See my pics with performers! Uploading 2014+. Short but honest reviews as of 2025. Not affiliated with @edfringe.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Somebody Help Her!
Performer: @crudidench
Venue: Underbelly Cowgate

Crudi’s light-entertainment TV parody pushes jokes to deliciously uncomfortable limits. Their fearless crowd work keeps the room hooked—especially with the wild promise of a naked crowd-surf. Yet beneath the outrageous comedy lies a surprisingly touching look at self-worth and performer burnout. A magnificently confident Fringe hit that hits you right in the heart.

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@underbellyedinburgh

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Naughties!
Performer: @yuck_circus
Venue: Assembly George Sq Gardens, Palais du Variete

Naughties is an absolute blast of Y2K nostalgia, blending high-energy cabaret with incredible acrobatics. Led by an all-female Australian troupe, this 2000s-themed celebration features brilliantly laid-back crowd work, hula-hooping raves, and a jaw-dropping Evanescence aerial silk routine. It’s a wildly entertaining, high-octane afternoon out that will have the entire tent singing along.

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@assemblyfest

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: I Used To Work In A Helium Balloon Factory Until They Let Me Go
Performer: @olaffalafel
Venue: Pear Tree Inn

Olaf Falafel delivers a five-star masterclass in unadulterated nonsense, packed with rapid-fire jokes and surreal physical props. Incorporating absurd low-fi visual gags and the legendary “Cheese of Truth,” this interactive show demands total audience buy-in. It is a delightfully disciplined, wildly silly Fringe staple that balances high-concept artistic flair with non-stop, room-shaking hilarity.

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@lhcomedy @peartreehouseedinburgh @thefreefringe @freefringefestival

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Jellyfish
Performer: @jellyfish.play
Venue: Underbelly George Square

Jellyfish is a captivating and wonderfully funny exploration of the pursuit of immortality. Writer Jess Coppen-Gardner and Felix Le Freak deliver brilliantly unnerving, childlike performances as 100-year-old twins isolated by their obsession with living forever. Interrogated by an AI interviewer, their robotic precision and hilarious contempt for humanity make for a deeply thought-provoking, beautifully acted, and unique show.

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@underbelly

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Davro’s Back!
Performer: @bobbydavro1
Venue: Frankenstein Pub, Bier Keller

Bobby Davro’s Fringe show is an absolute masterclass in classic variety. If you miss the days of unfiltered, old-school British comedy, this over-18s routine is a breath of fresh air. It’s fast-paced, wonderfully politically incorrect, and packed with brilliant crowd interaction and sharp musical impressions. Pure nostalgic fun!

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@frankensteinpub

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: HR - The Musical
Performer: @hrthemusical
Venue: Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose

This sharp, hilarious sketch musical turns toxic corporate culture into pure comedy gold! Packed with brilliant songs and witty workplace satire, it captures office chaos perfectly. The incredible cast brings so much energy and heart to every scene, making the whole experience feel wonderfully cathartic. Anyone who has ever survived an endless meeting needs to see this!

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@gildedballoon

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Acid’s Reign
Performer: @relishtheatre @victoriascone @scarlettharlett @theonesecarr @itsgigizahir
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard, Forth

Acid Reign is a fabulous, high-voltage musical cabaret that makes climate activism wildly entertaining. Combining sharp drag comedy, pulsating bass, and sheer vocal brilliance, the cast keeps the audience buzzing from start to finish. It’s visually stunning, musically sophisticated, and deeply poignant without losing its sparkling humour. Unmissable, urgently relevant, and completely unforgettable theatre!

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@thepleasance @courtyardanddome
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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: ALONE
Performer: @alchemytheatre_
Venue: Assembly George Sq Gardens, The Box

This gripping sci-fi drama delivers an engrossing look at human nature under intense pressure. The performers bring fantastic comedic timing and believable chemistry to their roles as isolated researchers. When a sudden space storm threatens their vital mission, the high-stakes tension unfolds brilliantly, creating a claustrophobic, deeply compelling experience you won’t forget.

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@assemblyfest #myassembly

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Spiral
Performer: @xiaowei_ren
Venue: theSpace @ Surgeon’s Hall

Spiral is a captivating postmodern dance piece where Ren shines as an extraordinarily talented performer. Her movement vocabulary is wonderfully fluid, seamlessly blending graceful step sequences, witty acrobatic touches, and clever bottle manipulation. Her compelling stage presence makes this abstract exploration of identity and resilience a true must-see for experimental dance fans.

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@thespaceuk

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: A Kate In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Butch
Performer: @thekatebutch
Venue: Pleasance Dome, King Dome

Kate Butch delivers an absolute triumph, effortlessly blending camp absurdity with razor-sharp vulnerability. Frameworked around dissecting everyday proverbs, the show fearlessly tackles everything from childhood bullies to online anti-queer hate, without ever losing its infectious joy. Impeccable comic timing, glorious pettiness, and fierce confidence make this a hilariously cathartic showcase from a QUEEN at the absolute top of their game.

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@thepleasance @courtyardanddome

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Labyrinth
Performer: @itsbenhart
Venue: Assembly George Sq Gardens

Performing in the noisy Spiegeltent is no easy task, but Ben’s top-tier storytelling and mysterious, incredible stage presence completely captivate the room. From clever mind-bending predictions to stunning shadow play, it’s atmospheric, brilliantly staged, and utterly fascinating. A proper theatrical treat from start to finish!

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@assemblyfest

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Edinburgh Fringe 2026
Show: Absolutely Famous
Performer: @rubywax
Venue: Pleasance Courtyard, Grand

Absolutely Famous is a brilliant, nostalgic look back at her wild 90s interviews. Ruby is as hilarious, warm, and utterly fearless as ever. Hearing the hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from Ruby Wax Meets made my night. From Pamela Anderson, Madonna to OJ Simpson and Trump. She still totally commands the stage. Easily 4/5 stars!

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