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Review: Police Cops - The Original | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Globally acclaimed Police Cops celebrate their 10th anniversary by bringing their debut blockbuster show that started it all: Police...

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Aug 212 min read


2025 Popcorn Award: Edinburgh Festival Fringe, new writing award goes to climate crisis musical Hot Mess
Hot Mess announced as winner of the Popcorn Writing Award 2025, celebrating new voices at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by...

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Aug 204 min read


Review: Footballers' Wives the musical | Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Footballers' Wives: the musical is a brand-new musical comedy based on the iconic early 2000s ITV series. Following previews in...

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Aug 194 min read


Review: Ohio - The Bengsons, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Married American Indie-Folk duo, The Bengsons make their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with Ohio, a music-led true story about losing...

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Aug 153 min read


Review: Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence | Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence photo by K Darius Photography Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence ★★★★☆ review: 03 August 2025 | Assembly...

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Aug 43 min read


Review: Chunky Jewellery by Barrowland Ballet | Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Scotland’s award-winning contemporary dance company Barrowland Ballet presents Chunky Jewellery by Natasha Gilmore and Jude Williams ,...

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Aug 13 min read


Cast announced for Club NVRLND - the immersive nightclub musical premiering at Edinburgh Fringe 2025
The full cast is announced today for the worldwide premiere of the immersive nightclub musical Club NVRLND at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival...

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Jul 12 min read


Review: Solve It Squad, Tin Can Bros, Edinburgh Fringe 2024
Solve It Squad ★★★★★ A sublime comedy caper Tin Can Bros Review: Assembly George Square Studios Edinburgh Festival Fringe 12 August...

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Aug 14, 20243 min read


Review: Ben Hart - HeX, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
Ben Hart: HeX review, Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, magic, Assembly.

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Aug 9, 20243 min read
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