With August underway, we are excited to share some of the fantastic work that our Members are bringing to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year.
Francesca Moody Productions and Grace Dickson Productions co-present two shows. Francesca Moody Productions, Olivier Award-winning producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer, also brings a new 100-seat venue, ‘Shedinburgh’, hosting a series of one-nighters and reimagining the model for supporting artists. Paines Plough team up with Belgrade Theatre and Sheffield Theatres, in association with the Lyric Theatre Belfast. Brian Cox stars in a production by the National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep and Playful Productions. Plus, productions from JFR Productions, Norwich Theatre, Sherman Theatre, Seabright Live, Paul Taylor-Mills and Soho Theatre.
Francesca Moody Productions, Grace Dickson Productions
Ohio (Assembly Roxy, until 24 August)
An exhilarating and celebratory true story about losing faith and finding hope in the darkest of places.
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins (Underbelly George Square, until 25 August)
Garry Starr sets out to perform every Penguin Classic novel ever written in this hilarious clown show.
Francesca Moody Productions, Bristol Old Vic and Underbelly
How To Win Against History (Underbelly, George Square, until 24 August)
A solid gold, diamante-studded musical about expectations, masculinity, privilege and failure on an epic scale.
Paines Plough, Belgrade Theatre and Sheffield Theatres, in association with the Lyric Theatre Belfast
Consumed (Traverse 1, until 24 August)
Winner of the Women’s Prize for Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly’s story of four generations of Northern Irish women, reunited under one roof.
Paines Plough
Ordinary Decent Criminal (Summerhall, until 25 August)
Renowned political comedian Mark Thomas stars in this tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.
Belgrade Theatre
Two Pints (Assembly Rooms, until 24 August)
Written by award-winning Irish writer Roddy Doyle, this blisteringly funny play explores the friendship of two men, as they attempt to support each other through life’s triumphs and tragedies, one pint at a time.
National Theatre of Scotland, Dundee Rep and Playful Productions
Make It Happen (Edinburgh International Festival, Festival Theatre, until 9 August)
Brian Cox stars in this biting satire on the Scottish banking ambition that shattered the global economy, written by James Graham (Sherwood, Dear England).
National Theatre of Scotland and Traverse Theatre
She’s Behind You (Traverse Theatre, until 24 August)
A riotous, heartfelt journey into the wild world of pantomime, starring Scotland’s premier dame, Johnny McKnight, with award-winning director John Tiffany.
Jasmyn Fisher-Rayner (JFR Productions) and Jade Franks
Eat The Rich (but maybe not me mates x) (Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 August)
If there’s one thing worse than classism and the disparity of wealth in this country… It’s FOMO. Jade Franks makes her Fringe debut in this brilliantly biting new comedy.
Paul Taylor-Mills
Nerds: The Bill Gates vs. Steve Jobs Comedy Musical (Underbelly Bristo Square, until 25 August)
A laugh-out-loud musical comedy described as a combination of South Park and the IT Crowd.
Norwich Theatre Royal
Spy Movie: The Play! (Pleasance Courtyard, until 25 August)
A one-night-only presentation of The Greatest Spy Movie (N)Ever Made.
Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me (Underbelly, Bristo Square, until 24 August)
Comedian Joe Tracini’s true, honest, and heartwarming story of living with borderline personality disorder.
Sherman Theatre, with Pleasance and TEAM
Leila Navabi: Relay (Pleasance, until 25 August)
Leila Navabi unpacks love, ambition, and the chaos of building a family on her own terms. Equal parts absurd and profound, with sharp wit and tender sincerity.
Hackney Showroom with Brixton House and Royal Court Theatre
The Legends of Them – Here & Now Showcase (ZOO Southside, 19-24 August)
Powered by high-octane musical numbers and a virtuoso performance, this critically acclaimed, award-winning show is a breathtaking, roof-raising chronicle of South London reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee’s singular, extraordinary life.
Seabright Live
Biff To The Future (Assembly George Square, until 24 August)
A comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades.
Bonding (Assembly George Square, until 24 August)
Cyril Blake’s sell-out hit from 2024 returns to the Fringe to explore the legend of James Bond.
In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience (Assembly Rooms, until 24 August)
A brilliantly entertaining mix of comedy and wine-tasting.
I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical (Gilded Balloon, until 24 August)
Alexander S. Bermange’s hugely popular revue, I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for its fifth season.
The Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase (Assembly George Square, until 23 August)
The Australian cult classic returns to the Edinburgh Fringe after its triumphant 2024 debut and sell-out seasons across Australia and New Zealand.
Trainspotting Live (Pleasance, until 24 August)
The critically acclaimed immersive production of Trainspotting Live will return for a highly anticipated season at Edinburgh Fringe this year in a unique, bespoke immersive venue.
Soho Theatre
Count Dykula (Pleasance Dome, until 25 August)
Butch loner Count Dykula loves her life, even though she’s technically dead.
Lesbian Space Crime (Pleasance Dome, until 25 August)
This musical comedy about intergalactic queer dirtbags returns after a sell-out Soho Theatre premiere.
Jonny Woo: Suburbia (Summerhall, until 25 August)
Suburbia is a poetic memoir about Jonny Woo’s life from childhood in the Medway Towns, to the clubs of New York and a queer community in London.
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