Recommendations for 74 of the hottest comedy acts at this year's Fringe, spanning stand-ups, sketch groups, newcomers, old favourites and more
Edinburgh Festivals
August in Edinburgh can be a hectic time - here's the essential info on navigating the Book, Art, International and Fringe festivals and beyond
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Theatre at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015
The Time Out theatre team pick their top 10 shows at the world's biggest arts fest
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The best events at the Edinburgh International Festival
We select the top 10 highlights from the grand dame of Edinburgh's festivals
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The best events at the Edinburgh Intl Book Festival
The top 20 highlights from the literary fest's 800+ events
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A beginner's guide to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Find out why you should attend the mass music-and-marching event at the Castle
More at the Edinburgh Festivals
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2015: comedy reviews
Reviews of the best (and worst) comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
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Edinburgh Festivals 2015: theatre reviews
The latest theatre reviews from across the International Festival and Fringe
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The ten best kids' shows at the Edinburgh Festivals
Some of the best family shows at the Book fest, Art fest and Fringe
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The best music events at the Edinburgh Festivals
Take a break from all those theatre/comedy shows and lose yourself in great gigs
Eating and drinking at the Edinburgh Festivals
Visit the watering holes that'll only be around as long as the performers.
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The best food pop-ups at the Edinburgh Festivals
Get your street food on before September
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The best bars in Edinburgh
Find out where the locals retreat all year round
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The best restaurants in Edinburgh
Treat yourself to a meal at one of Edinburgh's finest during the Festivals
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The best cheap eats in Edinburgh
You've already spent all your money on tickets - here's where to save on scran
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Sofie Hagen: How to experience the spirit of the Fringe
It includes the Free Fringe, Graze on Grassmarket and the hashtag #LetsSellThisGigOut
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The possibilities of technology within performing arts
Finnish theatre maker Janne Raudaskoski chats technology in performance
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LGBT shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Playwright John Fitzpatrick discusses staging an LGBT production at the Fringe
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In Cahoots: Five observations of British Fringe behaviour
The sketch outline some utterly British Fringe etiquette pitfalls to avoid