Edinburgh is the ultimate festival city, with a diverse selection of festivals happening all year round. A summary of the dates and details for the Edinburgh Festivals 2012.
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New documentary film festival for Edinburgh 16-18 September 10
Edinburgh’s newest festival introduces the capital to the eclectic world of documentary film making.
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: 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.
