“Just before Fringe 2024, Linus Karp (Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, Gwyneth Goes Skiing, The Fit Prince) was the victim of a homophobic attack. The case never went to trial... Until now. Linus Karp was hit with an umbrella. The attacker shouted that he would've killed him. The show retells the events and the aftermath – the police investigation, the public response, performing at Edinburgh Fringe days after and the heroic acts of Joseph Martin, and then dramatises the t

“Mario the Maker Magician returns to Edinburgh, bringing his robot magic live from NYC, with a show full of original magic, handmade robots and modern slapstick. Fast-paced, interactive and full of heart, Mario takes audiences on a romping ride of contagious energy and big belly laughs. Perfect for kids, adults and families. There’s something for everyone!” Some family shows are designed to keep children entertained for an hour, but others manage to make adults feel like chil

“Les Foutoukours return to Edinburgh with Glob, a circus adventure like no other! Without a single word, two lovable characters tumble, glide and soar through the unknown. Join them as they discover a world that is tender, magical and wonderfully absurd. They’ll make you laugh, gasp and cheer – all while tugging at your heart. For anyone who needs the world to slow down just a little, Glob is a wordless journey where emotion speaks louder than words. Perfect for all ages, it

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorised Musical Parody combines its source material with a campy layer of satire that makes it a thrilling ride from start to finish. If you’ve ever wanted to be taken through the story of Heated Rivalry by 3 repressed middle-aged mothers (all coincidentally named Susan), there is nowhere you could get that better than this production. The direction by Alan Kliffer is fantastic, every actor is intensely aware of their role and gives exactly how much

“Join us on an authentically American musical journey, using Guthrie’s own words and over two dozen of his timeless songs in one joyous, toe-tapping musical. Performed by a multi-talented group of actor-musicians playing more than a dozen instruments.” Nick Corley's direction is confident and refreshingly unfussy. Rather than constantly reminding us that we are watching theatre, Corley lets the material do the heavy lifting. The performers move between storytelling, character

Some productions entertain, while others quietly invite us to reflect on the choices that shape our lives. Ten Ways to Die Happy does both, blending humour, audience participation and thought-provoking storytelling into an experience that is different every single performance. Ahead of bringing the show to this year's Edinburgh Fringe, I caught up with writer Emanuele Aldrovandi to discuss creating a production where every audience shapes the story, why the show is really abo