All #EdFringe 2025 Made in Edinburgh reviews
All Æ’s reviews of Made in Edinburgh productions at the 2025 Fringe
Here, because it might be useful, is a big alphabetical list (with links) of all our reviews of shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 that were Made in Edinburgh.
That is 154 shows reviewed, of a total of 180 reviews published this Fringe. Which is a bit unwieldy to search on the website, so we hope this list helps you find any reviews you need.
It’s been a busy, twisting EdFringe 2025. One sadness, was saying goodbye to the great Arkle theatre company. Here’s a moment from their The 39 Steps. Pic: Rob Shields.
Our aim is always to review every single show Made in Edinburgh at the Fringe, with a particular focus on the theatre and musical theatre sections.
This year the Fringe featured more Edinburgh-made productions than ever before – a total of 253 productions (minus a few cancelations) excluding comedy.
Although we reviewed more shows than ever before, we didn’t make it to everyone. Our apologies to all the companies who we didn’t manage to see, for one reason or another.
This list includes the definite and indefinite article, if they are part of the name of a show. So A Gambler’s Guide to Dying is listed up top, under A, not later under G.
Click on the name of the show or the star rating to open the review. If you are interested in how we arrive at star ratings, there is a discussion about that here.
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#KaraokeKarma by Epona Productions
Leith Depot (Venue 214): 19 – Mon 25 Aug (not 22, 23). 9.30pm (1hr 10m)
★★★☆☆ Fresh
13 The Musical by Captivate Theatre
The Edinburgh Academy (Venue 70): 1 – 12 Aug. 3.30pm (1hr 30 m)
★★★★☆ Real chutzpah
1902 by Saltire Sky Theatre
Hibernian Supporters Club (Venue 499a): 2 – 24 Aug (not Weds). 7.30pm (1hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Authentic
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A Bohemian Banquet by The Bohemians Lyric Opera Company
Edinburgh New Town Church (Venue 111): Thur 21/22 Aug. 7.30pm (2hrs)
★★★☆☆ High-energy
A Gambler’s Guide to Dying by Traverse Theatre Company
Traverse Theatre (Venue 15): 31 July – 24 Aug. Various times (1hr 10m)
★★★★☆ Sublime storytelling
A History of Country by Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 1 – 24 Aug. 1.15pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Crowd-pleasing
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Arkle Theatre Company
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Venue 41): 11 – 24 Aug. 6.15pm (1hr 30m)
★★★☆☆ Funny
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Necessary Cat Limited
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241a): 11 – 16 Aug. 8.30pm (1hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Dreamy
A Noble Clown by elsewhere and otherwise
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 31 July – 14 Aug (not 11, 13). 6.45pm (1hr 10m)
★★★★★ Resonant
A Pound of Flesh by Arbery Theatre
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 1 – 23 Aug (not 10, 17). 8.25pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Unjustified
A Woman of No Importance by Edinburgh Theatre Arts
St Ninian’s Hall (Venue 230): 4 – 16 Aug (not Sun). Mon-Fri: 7.30pmp; Sat: 1pm & 6pm. (2hr 15m)
★★★★☆ Assured
Aderyn/Bird by Harebell Tellers
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 6 – 16 (even dates, not 10). 5.30pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Disglair/Brilliant
Almost Famous by NoLogoProductions
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Theatre 2) (Venue 53): 1 – 16 Aug (not Suns). Fri 1 – Sat 9:3.45pm; Mon 11 – Sat 16: 5.45pm. (50m)
★★★★☆ Comedy and pathos
Alright Sunshine by Isla Cowan & Wonder Fools
Pleasance Dome (Venue 12): 30 July – 24 Aug (not Mons). 4.20pm (1 hr)
★★★★☆ Arresting performance
An American Love Letter to Edinburgh by Rick Conte
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 18 – Mon 25 Aug. 5pm. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Instructive
And They Played Shang-A-Lang by Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 1 – 24 Aug. 2pm. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Exhilarating
Annie by Captivate Theatre
The Edinburgh Academy (Venue 70): 1 – 11 Aug. 12.45pm (2hrs 15m)
★★★★★ Energetic
Antigone by Mythography
French Institute (Venue 168): 1 – 24 Aug (not 7, 11, 18).. 2.30pm (2hrs)
★★☆☆☆ Ponderous
Art of Adalucia by Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company
YOTEL Edinburgh (Venue 572): 1 – Mon 25 Aug. 1pm (Sat 2: 4pm) (1hr 20m)
★★★★★ Captivating
Athens of the North by Mark Hannah
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 1 23 Aug (odd dates from Sat 9). 3.15pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Choose Edinburgh!
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Balfour Reparations by Farah Saleh & Collaborators
Summerhall (Venue 26): 13 – Mon 25 Aug (not 19). 4.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Thought-provoking
Bare by Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Venue 41): 1 – 24 Aug. 9.15pm (2hrs 35m)
★★★☆☆ Ambitious
Blooming by Daisy Ensemble
Greenside @ George Street (Venue 236): 18 – 23 Aug. 2pm. (50m)
★★★☆☆ Endearing
Bugsy Malone by Captivate Theatre
The Edinburgh Academy (Venue 70): 1 – 12 Aug. 5.45pm (1hr 30m)
★★★☆☆ Appealing
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Calendar Girls by Leitheatre
Inverleith St Serf’s Church Centre (Venue 83): 2 – 16 Aug (not Suns). Mon-Fri 7.20pm; Sat: 2.30pm. (2hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Heart-warming
Cassandra by Ailsa Dixon
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 31 July & Sat 2-Sat 17 Aug (odd dates from Tue 5, not 13). 5.30pm. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Moving
Charles ii: Living Libido Loca by Old’n’Dead Productions / PBH’s Free Fringe
PBH’s Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (Venue 171): 3 – 23 Aug (odd dates). 5.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Historical frivolity
Chatterbox by Lubna kerr
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 18 – Mon 25 Aug. 13:00:00 (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Personal
Chickens by Monika Klisch
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 18 – 23 Aug. 9.45pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Relentlessly ambitious
Cody and Beau: A Wild West Story by Dylan and Will Theatre
theSpace @ Niddry St (Venue 9): 11 – 16 Aug. 11.50am (50m)
★★★☆☆ Promising
Colours Run by 4PLAY
Summerhall (Venue 26): 31 July – 25 Aug (not 11, 18). 6.10pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Devastating
Come From Away by Captivate Theatre
Assembly Rooms (Venue 20): 12 – 24 Aug. 3.40pm (1hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Inspirational
Confessions of a Lunatic by Nightshade Theatre and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates). 4.35pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Atmospheric
Cornermen by Authentically False Productions and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 3 – 23 Aug (odd dates). 12.15pm (1hr 20m)
★★★★☆ Assured
Crocodile Tears by Shark Bait Theatre
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 8 – 17 Aug (not 10). 1.20pm (55m)
★★★★★ Hilarious
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Dan Bastianelli: Identity by Dan Bastianelli Magician
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 1 – 9 Aug. 6.25pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Charming
Date, Desire, Divorce by The Swells
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 18 – 23 Aug. 6.40pm (45mins)
★★☆☆☆ Thin
Death on the Clyde by Scotch Bonnet Productions
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241a): 4 – 10 Aug. 4.15pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Fully-fledged
Deiseil: Dancing in Time by Performers: Alison Carlyle and Amy Geddes / Director: Gerry Mulgrew
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 8 – 16 Aug (not 10). 5.10pm (55m)
★★★★★ Rare grooves
Die Fledermaus by Aria Alba Opera for All
Stockbridge Church (Venue 317): 13 – 16 Aug. 7pm. (2 hrs 30m)
★★★★☆ Clever and accessible
Dracula by The Edinburgh Makars
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 18 – 23 Aug. 7.30pm (3hrs)
★★★★☆ Considered
Dune! The Musical by Dan Collins (PBH Free Fringe)
Voodoo Rooms (Venue 68b): 2 – 24 Aug (not 13). 12.35pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Musically powerful
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Edinburgh Days by Belt Of Celt Productions
St Bride’s Community Centre (Venue 412): 1 – 24 Aug (not 3, 11, 17). 7.30pm. (2hrs 15m)
★★★★☆ Tragic
Edinburgh Improv Tales by Genesis Theatre Productions & KinkyFish Theatre
theSpaceUK @ Symposium Hall (Venue 43): 1 – 9 Aug. 9.50pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Quixotic
Everest Mallory 24 (With Stanley) by Tall History Tales
Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29): 2 – 23 (not 10, 17). 7.15pm (1hr)
★★☆☆☆ Rushed
Fallen Angel, by Liam Rudden by Liam Rudden Media
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 19 – 23 Aug. 8.45pm (55m)
★★★☆☆ Compelling
Fields (Extract) by In the Fields Project
Assembly @ Dance Base (Venue 22a): 5/06, 12/13, 21 – 24 Aug. 5.15pm. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Understated
Float by F-Bomb Theatre
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Venue 24): 30 July – Mon 25 Aug (not 10, 24). 6pm. (1hr)
★★★★★ Luminous
Flora Macdonald and Zombies by Debbie Cannon
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 1 – 15 Aug (odd dates only). 3.45pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Thrilling
Footloose by Sound Events Scotland Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 1 – 24 Aug. 3.20pm (2 hr 15m)
★★★☆☆ Toe-tapping
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George, Don’t Do That… The Joy of Joyce Grenfell by Arkle Theatre Company
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 19 – 23 Aug. 3.30pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Rewarding
Gladiatrix by CF Creative Productions
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 11 – 23 Aug (not Sun). 11-16: 7.40pm; 18 – 23: 8.50pm. (50m)
★★★★☆ Thumbs up!
Good For You by Something’s Afoot Theatre Collective and New Celts Collective
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 3 – 23 Aug (odd dates). 3.10pm (1hr 10m)
★★★★☆ Punchy
Goodbye Postie by Deliverance Theatre
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 1 – 9 Aug. 6.30pm (55m)
★★★☆☆ Heartfelt
Goose’s Quizzes Elimination Game by Goose’s Quizzes
Assembly Rooms (Venue 20): 31 – Sat 24 Aug. 8pm. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Surprisingly addictive!
Grease by Edinburgh University Footlights
Paradise in Augustines (Venue 152): 18 – 24 Aug. 1.50pm. (2 hrs 30m)
★★★★☆ Slick
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Haggis, Neeps and Burns by Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 1 – 24 Aug. 12.40pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Measured
Happy Ending Street by DollsnRags Productions
Leith Arches (Venue 324): 1 – 9 Aug. Various times (50m)
★★★☆☆ Gallus
Hatches, Matches and Dispatches by Edinburgh People’s Theatre
Newington Trinity Church (Venue 11): 1 – 16 Aug (not Suns). Mon-Fri: 7.30pm; Sat: 2.30pm. (2hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Hilarious
Hi, Mum! by Pierrot Productions
Greenside @ George Street (Venue 236): 11 – 16 Aug. 12.45pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ A delightful death
Holly Street by Long Face Theatre Company and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 3 – 23 Aug (odd days only). 10.45am (1hr)
★★★★☆ Likeable
Homo(sapien) by Conor O’Dwyer / Emma Ruse Productions
Assembly Roxy (Venue 139): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 12, 19). 1.10pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Wholehearted
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I Kissed Batman by Lex Joyce in association with Shark Bait Theatre
Just the Tonic at The Caves (Venue 88): 31 July – 11 Aug. 3.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Comedy with heart
Insiders by Bethany Christian Trust: Creative Expressions
St John’s Church (Venue 127a): 13 – 16 Aug. 1pm, Sat 5.30pm also (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Finding Faith
Intoxicated Honeymoon by Palais d’Été
Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29): 11 – 16 Aug. 2.50pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Daring
Intrusion by Locked In Thought Theatre Company
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 18 – 23 Aug. 6.35pm (50m)
★★☆☆☆ Confusing
Juliet and Romeo by Edinburgh Youth Theatre
theSpaceTriplex (Venue 38): 7 – 12 Aug. Thu-Sun: 10.30am: Mon/Tue 11.05am (50m)
★★★★☆ Strong
Julius Caesar by Necessary Cat Limited
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Venue 41): 11 – 24 Aug. 8.15pm (1hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Relevant
Jumper Bumps by Amelia Rodger / Emma Ruse Productions
Ruby at Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower (Venue 140): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 12, 19). 4.20pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Empowering
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Kanpur: 1857 by Niall Moorjani Storyteller and Pleasance
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 12/13). 3.40pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Compassionate
Karine Palwart: Windblown by Raw Material
The Queen’s Hall (Venue 72): 9 – 13 Aug. 7.30pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Beautiful
Kevin Quantum: Unbelievable Magic for Non-Believers by KQ Productions
Assembly Rooms (Venue 20): 1 – 24 Aug (not Tue 19). 7.40pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ High voltage
Legally Blonde by Captivate Theatre
The Edinburgh Academy (Venue 70): 1 – 12 Aug. 8pm. (2hr 15m)
★★★★★ Platinum
Liberace – in his own Words by Prima la Musica / PBH’s Free Fringe
Voodoo Rooms (Venue 68b): 2 – 24 Aug (not 11 & 18). 12.05pm (45m)
★★★★☆ Impressive technique
Life’s a Drag by Not Today Satan Theatre and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 3 – 23 Aug (odd dates). 4.35pm (1hr 15m)
★★★★☆ Never drags
Little Shop of Horrors by Sound Events Scotland theatre
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Venue 41): 1 – 24 Aug. 11,30am (2hrs 5m)
★★★★★ Pitch perfect.
Lost Girls / At Bus Stops by Genesis Theatre Productions
Assembly George Square (Venue 8): 15 – 24 Aug. 2.20pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Stunning
Loud Poets by I Am Loud CIC
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 1, 8, 14, 21 Aug. 8.30pm (1hr 15m)
★★★★★ Wordplay masterclass
Lunchbox by Lubna Kerr
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 12, 19). 4.45pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Packs a punch
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Mary, Queen of Rock by Pretty Knickers Productions
Underbelly Bristo Square (Venue 302): 31 July – 24 Aug (not Weds). 7.45pm (1hr 30m)
★★★☆☆ Energetic
Mary: A Gig Theatre Show by Knot Tied Theatre / Emma Ruse Productions
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Venue 24): 14 – Th 21 Aug. 9pm. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Ridiculously entertaining
Mending Nets by Janis Mackay / Nada Shawa
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 1 – Mon 25 Aug (odd dates only). 1.30pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Engaging
Moonswing by Simply Surreal
Greenside @ Riddles Court (Venue 16): 11 – 23 Aug (not Sun). 4.15pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Heartfelt
More Songs for a (Brave) New World by Prima la Musica / PBH’s Free Fringe
Voodoo Rooms (Venue 68b): 2 – 24 Aug (not 11 & 18). 4.50pm (55m)
★★★★☆ Charming
Mother, Maiden and Crone by Mother Maiden Crone Theatre
theSpace @ Niddry St (Venue 9): 11 – 19 Aug. 9.05pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Filthy and Gorgeous
Moving On: A New Musical by Happy Sad Productions
Braw Venues @ Hill Street (Venue 41): 1 – Thur 14 Aug. 7.15pm (1hr 45m)
★★★★☆ Touching
Murder at the Fringe 1 by Edinburgh Little Theatre
Braw Venues @ Grand Lodge (Venue 7a): 1 – 24 Aug. 2.50pm (1hr 15m)
★★★☆☆ Entertaining
Mushroomification (Legs, Legs, Legs) by Heads on Crooked
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Venue 288): 31 July – 5 Aug. 12.50pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Hilarious
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Nancy’s Philosopher by Arkle Theatre Company
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 5 – 16 Aug (not Sun). 3.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Admirable restraint
Nightmares by Sandy Jack by Lynch Lovers
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 1 – 9 Aug. 10.50pm. (50m)
★☆☆☆☆ Incoherent
No Room at the Inn by Kestrel Eye Productions
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 18 – 23 Aug. 5.25pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Cautionary parable
Note of Concern by Fast Snail Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 11 – 16 Aug. 6.30pm (45m)
★★★★☆ Comical
Operation Blank by GG Well Played Productions
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 1 – 9 Aug. 6.15pm (45m)
★★★★★ Hysterical
Our Martin in the Background by Mark Kydd
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 17 – 25 Aug (odd dates only). 3.45pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Reflective
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PAINKILLERS by Mamoru Iriguchi
Summerhall (Venue 26): 31 July – Mon 25 Aug (not Mons). 5.45pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Curiously sharp
PALS by Higgledy Piggledy Productions
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Venue 24): 30 July – 12 Aug (not 7). 7pm. (1hr 10m)
★★★★☆ Cathartic
Paradok Platform 2025 presents: Unwelcome by Theatre Paradok
Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49): 12 – 15 Aug. 12.30pm. (55m)
★★★☆☆ Intimate
Pekku by Red Bridge Arts
Zoo Southside (Venue 82): 1 – 9 Aug. 11am. (45m)
★★★★☆ Sweet and playful
Philip Simpson: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Philip Simpson
Just the Tonic at The Mash House (Venue 288): 13 – 24 Aug. 12 noon (1 hr)
★★☆☆☆ Becalmed
Piano Noir: Will Pickvance by Will Pickvance
Summerhall (Venue 26): 16/17 Aug. 5.30pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Crowd pleaser
Plague, Poo n’ Punishment by Edinburgh Storytellers Ltd
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 31 July – 24 Aug (not 13-15, 18-22). 10.30am (50m)
★★★★☆ Ghoulish fun
Play On by Resilience Theatre Movement
Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29): 11 – 24 Aug (not 17). 1.20pm (55m)
★★★☆☆ Shakespearean escape
PRIME at 10 by PRIME
Assembly @ Dance Base (Venue 22a): 1 – Sun 3 Aug. 1.15pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Gleeful
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Queer Folks’ Tales by Turan Ali
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): Weds: 6, 13, 20 Aug. 8.30pm (2hrs)
★★★★★ Triumphant
r/Conspiracy by Ella Hällgren / Emma Ruse Productions
Gilded Balloon at Appleton Tower (Venue 140): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 12, 19). 3pm. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Believable conspiracy
Regina Vagina by Erstwhile Media, Old’n’Dead Productions / PBH’s Free Fringe
PBH’s Free Fringe @ CC Blooms (Venue 171): 2 – 24 Aug (even dates, not 18). 5.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Historical debauch
Ringing Out The Changes by Jo Clifford
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral (Venue 91): 7, 14, 21 Aug. 2.30pm. (60 minutes)
★★★★☆ Mindful
Rock of Ages by Bare Productions
Paradise in Augustines (Venue 152): 1 – 9 Aug. 8.30pm (11: 8.25pm) (2hrs 15m)
★★★★★ Phenomenal
Romance on Repeat by Backyard Alchemy and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 3 – 23 Aug (odd dates). 1.50pm (1hr 5m)
★★★☆☆ Repetitious
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Sandbox: Saining by Mothcatcher
Studio @ 42 Dundas (Venue 473): 7 – 22 Aug. Various times (25m)
★★★☆☆ Tender
School of Rock – The Musical by Forth Children’s Theatre
Broughton High School (Venue 318): 2 – 9 Aug (not Mon). 7pm (Tue-Sat); 2pm (Sat, Sun, Wed) (2hrs 45m)
★★★★★ Unstoppable
Screaming Into the Void by Piece Of Work Theatre and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates). 3.15pm (1 hr)
★★★☆☆ Intriguing premise
Seating Plan by Currie Productions in association with Fools and Thieves
Gilded Balloon Patter House (Venue 24): 30 July – Mon 25 Aug (not 7, 21). 5pm. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Snappy
Sex, Drugs and…? by Culture Riot! and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates). 10.45am (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Energetic
Shakespeare for Breakfast by C theatre
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora (Venue 6): 30 July – 24 Aug (not 11). 10am. (1hr)
★★★★☆ Controlled chaos
Shallowspace Cryotech Feverdream by Elastic Fantastic
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 18 – 23 Aug. 9.15pm (50m)
★★★★☆ Haunting and tragic
She’s Behind You by Traverse Theatre in association with the National Theatre of Scotland
Traverse Theatre (Venue 15): 1 – Sat 24 Aug (not Mons). Various times (1hr 15m)
★★★★★ Utter joy
Shirley: A Ghost Story by Moon Rabbit Theatre
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 1 – 23 Aug (odd dates, not 17). 3pm. (55m)
★★★☆☆ Eerie
Sins of the Mother by Sins of the Mother
Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49): 30 July – Sun 10 Aug (not 1). 11am. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Family demons
Someone Has Got to Be John by Speakbeast
theSpaceTriplex (Venue 38): 11 – 23 Aug. 6.05pm (50m)
★★★★☆ Urgent
Something Blue by Forth Wall Theatre Company
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 8 – 16 Aug (not 10). 2.25pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Immersive fun
Sweeney Todd by Captivate Theatre
The Famous Spiegeltent (Venue 333): 12 – 24 Aug. 2pm. (2hrs 30m)
★★★★☆ Vigorous
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Tales From Your Queer Elder by Lucia August/Everybody Can Dance
Greenside @ George Street (Venue 236): 1 – 16 Aug (not Tue, Thur, Sun). 4.10pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Embodied
Talking Cakes with Peter Bakes by Peter Sawkins
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 31 July – 23 Aug (Thur-Sat only, not 21). 11.50am (1hr)
★★★★☆ Tasty treat
The 39 Steps by Arkle Theatre Company
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 11 – 16 Aug. 6.15pm (1hr 30m)
★★★★☆ Spiffing
The Big Day by Pure Class Theatre and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates). 1.55pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Absorbing
The Bush by Alice Mary Cooper
The Pleasance (Venue 30): 30 July – 12 Aug (not 6). 2.20pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Relevant
The Children by EGTG
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 4 – 9 Aug. 8.30pm (1hr 40m)
★★★★☆ Contemplative
The Dahlia Files by Hey Thanks! Theatre Collective
PBH’s Free Fringe @ Banshee Labyrinth (Venue 156): 2 – 12 Aug. 1.10pm (50m)
★★★★☆ Compelling performance
The End of the Line by Edinburgh University Theatre Company
Bedlam Theatre (Venue 49): 30 July – Sun 10 Aug. 12.30pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Feelgood existentialism
The Faustus Project by Half Trick / BJA Productions
Underbelly, Cowgate (Venue 61): 31 July – 24 Aug (not 11). 9.05pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Insane
The Kids Always Win by Hooray Productions
Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33): 30 Jul – 17 Aug. 1pm. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Winning streak
The Long Goodbye Bye Bye by Pasuz Productions / Free Festival
Laughing Horse @ Freddy’s (Venue 194a): 17 – 24 Aug (not 23). 7.15pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Ludicrous
The Poetical Life of Philomena McGuinness by Moon Rabbit Theatre
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates, not 10). 3pm. (55m)
★★★★☆ Finely drawn
The Truth About Trees by Apropos Theatre
Assembly George Square (Venue 8): 31 July – 24 Aug (not 11, 18). 11.50am (50m)
★★★☆☆ Sweet
The Unlikely Friendship of Feather Boy and Tentacle Girl by Vee Smith and Sadiq Ali
Assembly Roxy (Venue 139): 4 – 17 Aug (not Wed). 11.25am (1hr)
★★★★☆ Mesmerising
The Virtuous Burglar by EGTG
The Royal Scots Club (Venue 241): 4 – 9 Aug. 6.45pm. (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Uproarious
The Yeomen of the Guard by Cat-Like Tread
Paradise in Augustines (Venue 152): 18 – 24 Aug. 7.45pm. (1hr 50m)
★★★☆☆ Assured
These Mechanisms by Christine Thynne & Robbie Synge
Assembly @ Dance Base (Venue 22a): 1 – Wed 20 Aug (not 4-6, 11-13, 18). 5.15pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Joyous and inspiring
This Play Sucks! by Sean Tennant
theSpace @ Venue 45 (Venue 45): 18 – 23 Aug. 7.40pm (1hr)
★★★☆☆ Hilarious
Three Queens from the Opera by Michael Scott
Stockbridge Church (Venue 317): 6, 10, 17, 23 & 25 Aug. 4.30pm (50 mins)
★★★★☆ Delightful
Tim Kenneth Kicks the Bucket by Kestrel Eye Productions
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 11 – 16 Aug. 5.25pm (1hr)
★★★★★ Impeccable new writing
Time Bends by Bleeding Cowboy
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 11 – 22 Aug. 10.50pm. (50m)
★★★★☆ Devastatingly beautiful
Timonopoly by Brite Theater
Scottish Storytelling Centre (Venue 30a): 2 – 12 Aug (not 6). 12.20pm (1hr)
★★★★☆ Serious fun
Trainspotting Live by King’s Head and In Your Face presented by Seabright Live
Pleasance at EICC (Venue 150b): 31 July – 24 Aug (not 6, 13, 18). Various times (1hr 20m)
★★★★★ Vitriolic
Transfers by Arbery Theatre
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 1 – 23 Aug (not 10, 17). 9.325pm (50m)
★★☆☆☆ Underdeveloped
██ U, W & Y are for…
Unravel by Mon Espoir
theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall (Venue 53): 18 – 23 Aug. 5.05pm (50m)
★★★☆☆ Dense
Waiting in Love by Moreland Productions
Paradise in The Vault (Venue 29): 11 – 16 Aug. 8.45pm (1hr 10m)
★★★☆☆ Waiting too long
What ever happened to Harmony Banks? by Tess Letham
Assembly @ Dance Base (Venue 22a): 5 – Sun 10 Aug. 6.40pm (45m)
★★★★☆ Pitch-perfect
You Have Failed Me for the Last Time by The Optimiserables and New Celts Productions
theSpace on the Mile (Venue 39): 2 – 22 Aug (even dates). 12.15pm (1hr 20m)
★★☆☆☆ Patchy
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