Edinburgh comedy reviews: the funniest shows at the 2024 Fringe
Our comedy critics review the funniest stand-up and sketch shows in Edinburgh, including John Tothill and Natalie Palamides
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Our comedy critics review the funniest stand-up and sketch shows in Edinburgh, including John Tothill and Natalie Palamides
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Osvaldo Golijov was hailed as the voice of the new millennium, but a decade of silence followed. So what happened?
Decision to cancel funding for Edinburgh facility and AI computing criticised as ‘short sighted’
Val McDermid on how the ‘Scottish play’ twisted history – and why her new novel aims to set the record straight
The piano sensation on how audiences annoy her, David Hockney inspires her and music communicates what words cannot
Revelation about former SNP equalities officer Cameron Downing comes after he was jailed for multiple offences
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After losing so many lives to these dangerous creatures, what will it take for politicians to act?
King and Queen enjoy event marking 900th anniversary of city
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Edinburgh forks out most cash on training sessions, with Labour-run authorities among biggest spenders
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Starmer virtue signalling to eco zealots rather than protecting jobs, prime minister will say
Show is at centre of de-platforming controversy over claims theatre has axed it
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