Edinburgh festival 2024: the best comedy, theatre and dance already reviewed
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society CEO defends Baillie Gifford sponsorship
Summerhall’s sale could devastate Edinburgh’s arts scene, say creative leaders
Growing sponsorship row leaves UK summer arts festivals in turmoil
May 2024
‘It helped me through dark moments’: the male comedians turning their trauma into TV
Prunella Scales returns to role of Queen Victoria for Edinburgh fringe show
April 2024
‘I was severely stalked and severely abused’: Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer
The chilling, visceral, deeply compelling comedy-drama has caused shock waves worldwide since launching last weekend. But what about the experiences that inspired it?
March 2024
‘We’re barely hanging on’: England’s cultural jewels fall into the red
Edinburgh festival slashes ticket prices to increase youth participation
January 2024
‘I wanted to be serious – but people would laugh so hard’: Julia Masli on her accidental comedy masterpiece
Oliver Emanuel obituary
December 2023
2023 in Culture
Readers’ favourite stage shows of 2023
This year, our readers were blown away by productions from Machinal to Free Your Mind – with one theatregoer returning to watch Groundhog Day four times
November 2023
Carmen and beanbag-style shows to feature at Edinburgh international festival
Many more events next year will break down barriers between audiences and artists, says director
September 2023
Will the Edinburgh fringe ever return to its pre-pandemic self? I hope not
Brian Logan
Fresh from this year’s jubilant festival, I’m not the only one hoping that it has given up its addiction to growth, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic
August 2023
‘I need to have a big party and show off!’ Edinburgh comedy award-winners reveal what’s next
Adrian Bliss: Inside Everyone review – fun lucky dip of historical sketches
Paul Foot: Dissolve review – a comic antidote to life’s pain
Was it worth it? Edinburgh fringe acts give their verdict on the festival
Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra/Dudamel review – technicolour exuberance
Darren Harriott: Roadman review – tentative steps to self-improvement