Edinburgh Fringe Highlights

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Jul 21—2024

Catch brand new writing arriving in Edinburgh this Summer. Fresh ideas and brave worlds are explored in these bold works. Have a braw time in Scotland and bag the lot.

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The Space at Niddry Street hosts GHOST LIGHT, ‘I think if you’re going to write a ghost story worth its salt you must experience ghosts for yourself’, opening August 5th with chilling new writing.

Devised Drama is delivered in EDWARDS TALK at The Space Surgeon’s Hall based around a speed awareness class. As Edward says, ‘drive like it matters’.

On Demand spoken word from 18th century is heard from ANNE BAYNE OF DUNSAPIE LOCH as Anne wrestles with the public attention her poetic husband courts.

What happens what happens after trolls attack in ADDICT . John can take or leave social media, until his tweet goes viral. Follow the impact of 31 words at the Space on the Royal Mile.

Personal stories about being a 71-year-old human unfold at Paradise in St Augustines. LIGHT by Gerry Carroll is a delightful, true and entertaining solo show exploring life and light.

Don’t miss these fast selling shows- transferring to Edinburgh hot from tours of London, New York –

Sara Wesker – trade unionist, political activist and radical – led the singing strikers of 1928, to improve the working conditions of female garment workers in London’s East End and now delivers in CHOPPED LIVER AND UNIONS at Paradise in St Augustines

Updated for 2024 is I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL at the Gilded Balloon at the Museum. The award-winning musical comedy revue reveals all about musicals and the people who love them – on both sides of the curtain.

Explore brand new venue C Alto and watch BORN IN THE USA (LEAVING VIETNAM) . Hear disillusioned war veteran Jimmy in rustbelt Michigan where his new-found politics threaten to tear his family apart.

Watch them ALL for a juicy slice of Edinburgh Fringe variety and vitality.