The @scotstorycentre.bsky.social has a feast of Northern stories and songs to brighten the autumn months. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/09/scot... #scottishstorytellingfestival #SISF2025

Bill Bailey's latest show tackles his anxieties about modern life in his inimitable eccentric style. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/bill... #edfringe #comedy #playhouse #billbailey

Hunger reimagines Knut Hamsun's classic novel in experimental, unsettling style. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/hung... #edfringe #theatre #experimental #clowning #norway #thespace

Northwestern University's Missed Connections is a sweet Appalachian slice-of-life musical that's a respite from the Fringe madness. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/miss... #edfringe #musical #thespace

Readymades will make you think about the humble urinal in a whole new light with their unique, surreal show. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/read... #theatre #experimental #clowning #shadowpuppets #underbelly

Free Roam Theatre bring dark, feminist Derbyshire storytelling to Fringe lunchtimes. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/tom-... #edfringe #theatre #storytelling #greenside #folklore

Sketch Show Bingo is a unique combination of a classic pastime and brilliant skits. #edfringe #comedy #thespace www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/sket...

With Shame Show, NI's SkelpieLimmer skewer the homophobia still present in their country through the medium of millennial TV pop culture. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/sham... #edfringe #comedy #pleasance #lgbtq #northernireland

Ma Joyce invites us into her parlour to chat about growing up mixed race in Liverpool. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/ma-j... #edfringe #theatre #fringeofcolour #hillsttheatre

With King Jo Tan explores masculinity, queerness and gender with a unique Singaporean perspective. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/king/ #edfringe #theatre #comedy #lgbtq #singapore #summerhall

Luigi The Musical takes some big risks with its material in this last-minute addition to the Fringe programme. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/luig... #edfringe #musical #comedy #justthetonic

In Bad Immigrant, Jennifer Irons explores identity and colonialism on a surreal, high-speed roller-skating journey. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/bad-... #edfringe #comedy #assembly #canada

Psilovybin is a strange, trippy exploration of consciousness with a hint of neuroscience. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/psil... #edfringe #theatre #cvenues #fringeofcolour

In the dramatic surroundings of Dynamic Earth, Revolution Circus are truly stunning. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/revo... #edfringe #circus #china #dynamicearth

Good long-form improv is hard to come by, but @electricheadcomedy.bsky.social have managed it. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/the-... #edfringe #comedy #justthetonic #improv

The musical comedy of @frizfrizzle.bsky.social is a darkly enjoyable afternoon treat. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/friz... #edfringe #comedy #whistlebinkies #pbhfreefringe #lgbtq

The latest @awkwardprods.co.uk offering is a queer and chaotic romp through the cheese of Netflix seasonal films. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/the-... #edfringe #pleasance #comedy #lgbtq

Tim Benzie brings amateur sleuths together to solve a Jessica Fletcher mystery with plenty of audience interaction and some low-budget props. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/solv... #edfringe #comedy #culttv #thespace

Norwegian folklore meets musical theatre in this charming show from One More Saga. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/noct... #edfringe #musical #greenside #norway #folklore

Loud Poets is a must-see, especially for the poetry-resistant or just poetry-curious. @scotstorycentre.bsky.social www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/loud... #edfringe #poetry #scottishstorytellingcentre #spokenword

Saria Callas brings this one-woman @seemiatheatre.bsky.social ode to freedom, self-expression and the joys of singing to the Underbelly. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/sari... #edfringe #theatre #music #lgbtq #trans #underbelly #iran

Joining our packed line-up this Sunday... "one of the finest spoken word and live poetry performers around” 🎤 Iona Lee is a prominent member of Scotland’s live poetry scene, performing on TV and radio as well as venues and festivals all over Europe. www.citizenticket.com/events/hidde...

We are SOLD OUT this evening which means you only have one more chance to see the show! Thursday the 21st with special guest will be our last show of the run so make sure to get your ticket now so you don't miss out! scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:6197

Masha Alyokhina from Pussy Riot rocks the Summerhall Dissection Room with the band's story so far, in a blend of spoken word and music. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/riot... #edfringe #music #spokenword #summerhall #lgbtq #pussyriot #russia #punk

The Big House's Blaze FM is a timely, important piece of gig theatre exploring Black issues through pirate radio. @pleasance.co.uk www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/blaz... #edfringe #theatre #music #poc #drill #grime #garage #reggae #pleasance

Alex Reynolds brings a one-woman exploration of family roots, regrets and the joy of adventure to @pleasance.co.uk. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/in-t... #edfringe #theatre #storytelling #albania #pleasance

The effect of humans on the ocean is explored in this mesmerising dance show from Shanghai. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/the-... #edfringe #dance #china #chinafocus #cvenues

After 2019's smash In PurSUEt, Eleanor Higgins brings a queer Robin Hood-meets-Bonnie and Clyde vibe with WANTED. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/want... #edfringe #theatre #lgbtq #underbelly

Michelle Pearson brings a serving of music, storytelling and humour alongside a delicious meal in Comfort Food Cabaret. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/comf... #edfringe #houseofoz #cabaret #food

With Youth In Flames Mimi Martin brings a personal, impassioned account of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/yout... #edfringe #theatre #hongkong #zoovenues

The selkie folk tale is brought up to date on a grimy Glasgow night out, with a mythological creature fluent in BSL. @scotstorycentre.bsky.social www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/dregs/ #edfringe #theatre #bsl #hardofhearing #scottishstorytellingcentre #scottishmyths #selkie

Invisible Space tells the centuries-old tale of Bai Suzhen through experimental theatre and modern silent disco technology. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/invi... #edfringe #theatre #china #chinafocus #justthetonic

The queer pregnancy process isn't always smooth, but Big Sofa Theatre tackle it with warmth and humour. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/eggs... #edfringe #theatre #comedy #lgbtq #underbelly

What happens when you scream into the void and the Void pays you a visit? The Co-Conspirators find out... #edfringe #theatre #comedy #lgbtq #greenside www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/spon...

Skinny skewers the toxicity of diet culture with humour, powerhouse vocals and raw honesty. #edfringe #underbelly #houseofoz #music #theatre #storytelling #food www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/skin...

Zhuangzi's Dream is a visually appealing glimpse into a classic Chinese Daoist text. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/zhua... #edfringe #cvenues #theatre #puppetry #chinafocus

Things I should have mentioned earlier: I'm podcasting from the Edinburgh Fringe. Season 21 (!) of the Edinburgh Fringe Show is available now in your favourite podcast apps, podfollow.com/the-edinburg.... In the meantime, here's the prologue to this year's shenanigans. youtu.be/cC601PAasQw?...

Wilde tells the story of Oscar's wife Constance through charming song, dance, and a flock of origami birds. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/wilde/ #edfringe #theatre #wilde #thespace

Fans of Tom Lehrer will love @mitchbenn.bsky.social's warm, affectionate tribute to the late singer #edfringe #music #tomlehrer #underbelly www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/the-...

With 24 Weeks, Tatty Pants Theatre continue the important conversation on reproductive rights they began with 2024's Covenant. #edfringe #theatre #gildedballoon www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/08/24-w...

Wondering what shows to see at the @edfringe.bsky.social? Well, here’s ten which I’ve picked for @setthetape.bsky.social, including: @mitchbenn.bsky.social‬ @soozuk.bsky.social @frizfrizzle.bsky.social‬ @electricheadcomedy.bsky.social‬ @rikcarranza.bsky.social‬ @bjalborough.bsky.social

The Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival adds a stellar line-up of international musicians to their impressive street food selection. #edinburgh #streetfood #folkmusic www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/07/edin...

With #edfringe around the corner, we've teamed up with @ewanspence.co.uk's long-running BAFTA-nominated podcast to bring you the pick of the festival... www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/07/the-...

The 2025 @edintradfest.bsky.social programme has launched with a truly international selection of music, dance, film and storytelling. #edinburgh #folkmusic #dance #film #storytelling www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/03/edin...

The Baroque Festival, coming to the French Institute in April, promises a feast of music and dance. #Edinburgh #InstitutFrancais #Baroque #music #dance www.lothianlife.co.uk/2025/02/baro...

Bright Places brings a burst of joyful glitter, 90s pop and wry humour to an autobiographical chronic illness tale. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2024/11/trav... #theatre #Edinburgh #Traverse #MS #chronicillness #review

Bright Places brings a burst of joyful glitter, 90s pop and wry humour to an autobiographical chronic illness tale. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2024/11/trav... #theatre #Edinburgh #Traverse #MS #chronicillness #review

Bright Places will be bringing a glittery, 90s-infused look at chronic illness to the Traverse next week - here's a sneak peek! #theatre #Edinburgh #MS #ChronicIllness www.lothianlife.co.uk/2024/10/prev...

With A Chorus Line, Nikolai Foster brings Michael Bennett's frank depiction of the Broadway hustle to the stage with glitz, glam and warmth. www.lothianlife.co.uk/2024/09/fest...

Kicking off the autumn reviewing season with A Chorus Line tomorrow night, super excited for a bit of glitz and glam on a dreich Tuesday