Edinburgh’s newest festival will put deaf performers and audiences centre stage - June 2022 June 19th, 2022

Edinburgh’s newest festival will put deaf performers and audiences centre stage Leaders from the arts, business, charity and politics have welcomed the new Edinburgh Deaf Festival. Unique in Scotland and the rest of the UK, the performing arts festival, which runs from 12 – 19 August, will be a celebration of deaf culture, language and […]

Chortle’s Fast Fringe Returns in July - June 2022 June 18th, 2022

Leading comedy website is hosting the Chortle Fast Fringe this summer According to Chortle, Arthur Smith (pictured) will be hosting “a jam-packed showcase of 28 comedy and variety acts heading to the Edinburgh Festival” at the Bloomsbury Theatre on July 7. The gig is highly recommended by On the Mic. “It offers a snapshot of […]

TikTok becomes first Virtual Stage Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - June 2022 June 17th, 2022

TikTok becomes first Virtual Stage Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe TikTok and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society have announced an exclusive new partnership that will see the entertainment platform become the first Official Virtual Stage to the world’s premier performing arts festival. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the […]

The Stand Comedy Club are Hiring Staff for the Fringe - June 2022 June 16th, 2022

The Stand is looking to recruit Edinburgh Festival Fringe Box Office Assistants. For more information, visit their website: The Stand Do be quick. The closing date is Thursday 23rd June at noon.

Full Website Launch 1st August 2022 - May 2022 May 22nd, 2022

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Save Live Comedy - April 2021 April 21st, 2021

Comedy fans are encouraged to support the #SaveLiveComedy fund. The fund gives out hardship grants for those most in need in live comedy: from comics to promoters, technicians to tour managers. So far they have raised around £50,000 – but much more is needed. For more info and to Donate