Edinburgh Fringe
Funniest jokes from the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe

Funniest jokes from the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe
Swedish comedian Olaf Falafel beats one-liners from Milton Jones and Ivo Graham
19 Aug 2019
Ten shows to watch at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 

Ten shows to watch at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
From a drag queen Brexit musical to an immersive ice skating experience
2 Aug 2018
Comedian sued by ex-husband for talking about him on stage

Comedian sued by ex-husband for talking about him on stage
Performer says she faces bankruptcy if she loses case that could boil down to judge’s sense of humour
20 Feb 2018
Edinburgh bites: Festival food to fill any gap

Edinburgh bites: Festival food to fill any gap
Whether you're after an indulgent three-hour feast or grabbing a lightning-quick snack between shows, Scotland's capital has plenty to offer
4 Aug 2017
Edinburgh Fringe 2016: 10 shows not to miss

Edinburgh Fringe 2016: 10 shows not to miss
From biting satirical stand-up to improvised musical theatre, these acts will astound and amaze
25 Aug 2016
Best 15 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2016

Best 15 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2016
Care worker Masai Graham scoops the top spot with a gag about organ donation
23 Aug 2016
Edinburgh Fringe 2015: best jokes from the past five years

Edinburgh Fringe 2015: best jokes from the past five years
Is 2015 the funniest Fringe Festival of all? Take a look at some of Edinburgh's best jokes
25 Aug 2015

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Edinburgh Fringe – seven shows you won't want to miss

Edinburgh Fringe – seven shows you won't want to miss
From stand-up silliness to serious angst, these Fringe shows will make you laugh 'til you cry
19 Aug 2015
REVIEWS: Undercover comic James Acaster

REVIEWS: Undercover comic James Acaster
Critics tip Acaster's 'superbly controlled' new show for the Edinburgh Comedy Award
19 Aug 2014
REVIEWS: Every Brilliant Thing wows Edinburgh

REVIEWS: Every Brilliant Thing wows Edinburgh
One-man play about child with depressed mother steers clear of mawkishness and delights critics
18 Aug 2014
Edinburgh Fringe 2014: seven comedy acts not to be missed

Edinburgh Fringe 2014: seven comedy acts not to be missed
Critics' favourites at the Edinburgh Fringe, from 'the creepy-faced ginger man' to Mark Watson's Comedywealth Games
23 Jul 2014