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Sarah-Louise Young returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with a new heartfelt comedy cabaret show featuring an unlikely TV legend. The Bob Ross Effect plays at Assembly Gardens until 31 August. Read my review below. Sarah-Louise Young, The Bob Ross Effect. Photo: Steve Ullathorne The Bob Ross Effect ★★★★★ Review: 15 August 2026 | Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Assembly George Square Gardens Is this the only Fringe show offering welcome biscuits along with drawing pap

Jack MacGregor's new work Prophets plays at Assembly Roxy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe through Monday 31st August 2026. Read my review here. Prophets by Jack MacGregor. Photo: Giulia Ferrando Prophets by Jack MacGregor ★★★★☆ Review: 13 August 2026 | Edinburgh Fringe, Assembly Roxy (Boxy) One of the most highly anticipated Scottish theatre premieres at this year's Edinburgh Fringe is Prophets by award-winning playwright Jack MacGregor. Already the winner of the 2026 ART

Three of Scotland’s most exciting young theatre makers are preparing to bring their latest work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Written by Fringe First-winning playwright Jack MacGregor, directed by John Byrne Award recipient Fraser Scott, and produced by NTS Producing Fellow Leah Byrne; Prophets will premiere at Assembly Roxy, 05 - 31 August 2026. Prophets by playwright Jack MacGregor, directed by Fraser Scott, will premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026 About Prophets

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Hot Mess announced as winner of the Popcorn Writing Award 2025, celebrating new voices at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, presented by...

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

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

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

Scotland’s award-winning contemporary dance company Barrowland Ballet presents Chunky Jewellery by Natasha Gilmore and Jude Williams ,...