Festivals

Doors Open Days marks 20th anniversary

Explore fascinating buildings normally closed to the public – with free admission – as Edinburgh celebrates its annual Doors Open Days.

Fringe Review: Jimmy Carr – Laughter Therapy

Clever and controversial, Jimmy Carr’s comedy is not for the overly sensitive, but it’s a varied and entertaining show for those who can stomach his open-minded approach.

Fringe Review: Rhod Gilbert and the Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

For those who enjoy vicarious insult-slinging and don’t mind a healthy dose of profanity, Gilbert’s bemused quarrel with all of existence is sure to entertain.

Fringe Review: Honest

Scathingly funny and refreshingly honest, this one-man play uses an intimate, everyday setting to draw its viewers into its world.

Fringe Review: When in Rome…

A fantastic show from the Cambridge fools. Cheesy, amusing theatre.

Fringe Review: His Name is Tim

A heartwarming one-man show about life, unrequited love and growing up.

Fringe Review: Fresher. The Musical

A strong cast perform in this funny, heartwarming show.

Fringe Review: Speed…Mating…

A hilarious show about the different stages of mating – both in the animal and human worlds. Leave your morals and prudishness at the door.

Fringe Review: Tim Vine – The Joke-amotive

Corny, clever, and ultimately delightful, Tim Vine delivers a dizzying stream of one-liners, including the gag judged the best joke at this year’s Fringe.

Fringe Review: Richard Herring – Christ on a Bike

Fringe veteran Richard Herring resurrects his 2001 classic show with Christ on a Bike: The Second Coming at the Assembly Ballroom.