2023 : Death on the Fringe

An Asian Queer Story: Coming Out to Dead People

In this dark, raunchy, and heartfelt comedy, US comedian Ricky Sim (New York Comedy Festival) wrestles with the decision of... READ MORE

Just The Tonic at the Mash House 3 - 27 Aug 2023 13:55

Failure: A Love Story

By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead: expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from... READ MORE

Central Hall – Auditorium 4 - 8 Aug 2023 Times vary

Kelli Dunham's promo photo, featuring a close-up of a person with short blonde hair with their hands raised protectively over their face. The word "HELP" is written on their hands. The background is blue with speed lines.

Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny

Accidental enemy of Mother Teresa. Two-time widow before age 40. Victim of an exploding knee replacement. Nonbinary comedian Kelli Dunham... READ MORE

PBH’s Free Fringe at CC Bloom’s 5 - 27 Aug 2023 16:15

Scent

Scent is a new solo show – a raw tale of romance and regret, infused with a bit of humour, baking,... READ MORE

Greenside at Infirmary Street 4 - 26 Aug 2023 17.35

Promotional photo of Eve Ellenbogen, a white woman with long wavy dark hair, red lipstick and a yellow shirt. Her head is tilted to the side and she has a quizzical look on her face. The background is teal.

Eve Ellenbogen: Dead Mom Stuff

Loudmouth Eve Ellenbogen will tell you pretty much anything, unless you ask about her dead mom. After 30 years of... READ MORE

Laughing Horse at City Café 3 - 27 Aug 2023 16:35

Promotional poster for the play "Strongest Girl in the World". There are two figures, a blonde white woman in a green dress sitting in a childlike way in a pink armchair, and a figure entirely in black, including a black mask covering their face. The walls behind them are covered in colourful picture frames. The text is in yellow childlike writing and reads Strongest Girl in the World. End description.

The Strongest Girl in the World

‘The best job in life is to be the father of a daughter. It’s like holding a little bird in... READ MORE

Greenside at Nicolson Square 4 - 19 Aug 2023 16:20

Until Death

Until Death is a solo theatre and clown show with a touch of circus, set in a hospital where time... READ MORE

theSpace @ Surgeon’s Hall 4 - 26 Aug 2023 22:10

Drop Dead

Six strangers. One funeral. A million-dollar inheritance at stake. Leaving no grave stone unturned, how far will they go to... READ MORE

theSpace at Niddry Street 4 - 12 Aug 2023 21:30

Promotional photo of Pam Ford, a white woman with long red hair. She is speaking energetically into a microphone while pointing at the camera or audience. She is wearing blue scrubs and the background is yellow.

Pam Ford: Don’t You Dare! (Put Me in a Care Home)

Pam Ford is a stand-up comedian who has worked in a care home before and after the pandemic and has... READ MORE

Laughing Horse at City Café 21 - 27 Aug 2023 12:50

Graveyard of the Outcast Dead

An actor-musician piece inspired by Frank Turner’s song and the story of the Winchester Geese / Crossbones Graveyard in Southwark,... READ MORE

theSpace on the Mile 5 - 25 Aug 2023 17:10

Promotional photo of Patrick Susmilch, a white man with cropped hair in a pink shirt against a pink background.

Patrick Susmilch: Texts from My Dead Friends

Patrick has many dead friends, which is a huge bummer. But those friends were fun when they were alive, and... READ MORE

Just The Tonic at the Mash House 3 - 27 Jul 2023 15:45

A promotional photo of Victor Esses. He is wearing a grey suit, bow tie and fez, and he is twirling the tassel with one hand raised. He has a quizzical look on his face and he is standing in front of a green curtain.

The Death & Life of All of Us

Mixing documentary footage, storytelling, and live music, The Death & Life of All of Us is a funny and poignant... READ MORE

Summerhall 4 - 27 Aug 2023 11:30

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