Marion Geoffray
Goose’s Quizzes Elimination Game
★★★★☆ Surprisingly addictive!
Pub quiz institution Goose’s Quizzes returns to the Fringe with their Elimination Game running for the full fringe, every night at Assembly Rooms’ Bijou Spiegeltent.
These Mechanisms
★★★★☆ Joyous and inspiring
Choreographer Robbie Synge directs Edinburgh-based performer Christine Thynne in These Mechanisms at Dance Base, her first solo dance show at the age of 80. The pair, who have collaborated previously, present a poetic and energetic movement piece that defies gravity and preconceptions.
Alright Sunshine
★★★★☆ Arresting performance
Alright Sunshine, written by award-winning Edinburgh playwright Isla Cowan was originally commissioned by A Play, A Pie and a Pint back in 2022 with further support from the Tron Theatre.
Mother, Maiden and Crone
★★★★★ Filthy and Gorgeous
Mother, Maiden and Crone is Ewan Burns’ writing debut and premieres at theSpace @ Niddry St, led by a strong team of homegrown emerging talents, drag and otherwise.
Gladiatrix
★★★★☆ Thumbs up!
Produced by Calum Fleming in Edinburgh and brought to life by a multi-talented international cast and creative team, the musical Gladiatrix premieres at theSpace @ Venue 45 during the Fringe, shining a light on ancient, forgotten heroines through catchy songs and impressive choreography.
Athens of the North
★★★★☆ Choose Edinburgh!
Edinburgh born and Edinburgh bred, actor Mark Hannah returns to his hometown to perform Athens of the North, his first full-length play. This year at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, a step up from the Hibs Supporters Club he made his own last year.
Loud Poets
★★★★★ Wordplay masterclass
In the world of spoken word in Scotland, Loud Poets have become something of an institution, celebrating high-calibre poetry in all its forms while continually pushing the boundaries of live performance since 2014.
Dan Bastianelli: Identity
★★★☆☆ Charming
Edinburgh-based magician Dan Bastianelli is no stranger to the Fringe. Following sold-out shows in 2023 and 2024, he returns with Identity at The Space @ Surgeon’s Hall, questioning why he does magic in the first place.
Why do we lie?
★★★★☆ Fun
Why Do We Lie? by the Napier University Drama Society at Greenside’s Riddles Court uses a series of short comedy skits to explore the reasons and circumstances around why humans lie.
Animate Lands: A Celtic Myth Cycle
★★★★☆ Traditional
After selling out the Scottish Storytelling Centre in 2022, Animate Lands: A Celtic Myth Cycle returns to the venue for the Fringe. Storyteller Dougie Mackay accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Freya Rae, takes us on a poetic journey through traditional Scottish tales and wilderness.
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