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YESYESNONO (we were promised honey, Nation) return to Summerhall with another prophetic act of storytelling. Written and performed by Sam Ward, it's a hallucinogenic road trip through a world of anomalies. It's about holes appearing in the ground and prices that just go up. It's about cartographers, bubbles, crashes and psychics. It's about trying to understand what's going wrong... and a world that refuses to be understood. Praise for previous work: 'Something really special' ***** (BritishTheatre.com). 'An aerial feat of storytelling' ***** (Scotsman). 'An apocalyptic, strange hour of theatre' ***** (Financial Times).
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
Fringe favourites the Black Blues Brothers return with their electrifying, family-friendly show. Having wowed over 65,000 Fringe spectators, they are back at McEwan Hall, ready to amaze audiences once again. Set in a smoky train station and driven by an unforgettable rock’n’roll soundtrack, expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, towering human pyramids and gravity-defying stunts. Featuring iconic music by Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, this is the ultimate experience for all ages. After five smash-hit Fringe seasons and appearances at the Royal Variety Show and the Moulin Rouge, this feel-good phenomenon is truly unmissable.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! Following multiple five-star sell-out runs, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns for another rip-roaring crime comedy made up entirely on the spot. Leicester Comedy 2023: Best Improv Show Award. Colchester Fringe Comedy Award 2024. Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised, witty and absurd murder mystery where the audience creates the crime. 'Quick thinking and fast paced. A spectacular must-see' ***** (Bunbury Magazine). 'Hysterical murder mystery and a tight witty improv show' **** (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
One mic, infinite possibilities! America's Got Talent runner-up Chris creates jaw-dropping freestyle rap from your suggestions. Fast, fearless and astonishingly funny – this is live comedy at its most exhilarating from the first comedian to ever have a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil. No script, no safety net, entirely in the moment. 'The Fringe holy grail... mind-bendingly flawless' ***** (EdFestMag.com). 'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what he does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal) 'Spectacular and hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'A virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Dance Base’s two in-house companies PRIME (for over 60s) and Lothian Youth Dance Company (for 14-21 year-olds) come together to explore the pressures we all face. This double bill will feature new pieces created over the past year by PRIME’s Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones, as well as guest choreographers Malcolm Sutherland, Tough Boys Collective and Rosie Mackley.
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Catch a glimpse of the next big thing at Dance Base’s Fringe Fragments. An industry pitching platform open to audiences, Fringe Fragments spotlights dance makers from Scotland and around the world as they share 15-minute excerpts of tour-ready performances
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Geoff Norcott (Would I Lie to You?, News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) is ending his biggest UK Tour yet at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. He'll take on life, politics and being a bloke in his trademark playfully provocative style. Only this time he's willing to admit what a judgy person he's become in middle age. This might not be the show for you if you wear dressing gowns after 9am or play music out of your phones on public transport. **** (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Les Foutoukours return to Edinburgh with Glob, a circus adventure like no other! Without a single word, two lovable characters tumble, glide and soar through the unknown. Join them as they discover a world that is tender, magical and wonderfully absurd. They’ll make you laugh, gasp and cheer – all while tugging at your heart. For anyone who needs the world to slow down just a little, Glob is a wordless journey where emotion speaks louder than words. Perfect for all ages, it will delight and enchant audiences, young and old. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride!
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
From the critically acclaimed, award-winning company behind Mass Effect and Champions comes a brand-new performance celebrating imperfection, queer joy and the courage to find your tribe. Good Enough? is a queer, quirky and boisterous physical theatre performance about reclaiming your story and having the courage to be loud, awkward and unapologetically yourself. This is not a show about perfect bodies or polished dancers. It's about the instinct to move, to express and to be seen – especially when language isn't enough.
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
An intriguing, soul-searching masterclass into the personas of jesters, jokers, and clowns, through the lens of the theatrical mask. From Greek trickster gods to Japanese Noh Theatre, commedia dell’arte and opera to slapstick and cartoons, join Professor Rosemary George on a rollercoaster through the joys and sorrows, comedies and tragedies of life, which probes hidden identities in human behaviour.‘The professor’s range and extent of research is clearly apparent’ (EdinburghGuide.com).‘A densely packed piece of work which successfully steers a course between the jagged rocks of academic dryness and the coral reefs of mundanity' (EdinburghGuide.com).‘Brilliantly and eloquently written… Thoughtful… Extraordinarily well-researched’ (Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).‘Quite unique… Informative and fun’ (Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).‘A truly thoughtful, educational and enjoyable presentation of the deep symbolism in the masks that we as human beings are required to wear. Loved it’ (Crowd Pleasers Audience Review, Melbourne Fringe).'Lively… wide-ranging… George’s extensive research is apparent in the breadth of examples provided… Those with an interest in the history of opera and theatre will enjoy George’s lecture, particularly the innovative linkages she makes between mediums… Charming delivery… Excellent' (TheatreReview.org.nz).This is a masterclass in how we become what we are not, from the 'tears of a clown to the masks of traditional Japanese Noh. It considers the jester as the communicator of the soul... It both touches on many different forms and places where the mask appears.' (Lou Reviews)Created and Performed by | Rosemary Georgewww.rosemarygeorge.com Watch Trailer
C ARTS | C venues | C digital
portal – on demand
BAFTA winner and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu/C4's Big Boys), revives his debut comedy-theatre hour, a decade on from its first Fringe run. Featuring the original show (co-written with his nan) and new content, this retrospective explores grief, milking having a dead dad for personal/professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith. 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' (Guardian). 'Engaging, frank, humorous' (New York Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
When the last plane left Kabul, Afghanistan vanished from Ariana’s reach. In LANDSFRAU, the return of the Taliban and the withdrawal of the western troops in 2021 triggers an autofictional reckoning with war, memory and responsibility. Onstage, Ariana dismantles images of Afghanistan and builds her own counter-archive: fragments of family history, imagined pasts, longing and rage. Afghan folk music collides with electronic beats; Attan meets contemporary dance. Through a feminist lens, she confronts the quiet guilt of living safely abroad. Refusing explanation or absolution, this performance becomes a personal act of political resistance.
Summerhall Festival
TechCube 0
Who are we when we’re together? When we’re alone? When we fight for what we believe in? Dance Base's in-house company for dancers over 60, PRIME explores the ways in which we can support each other to keep going, fighting and overcoming obstacles and also when we choose to surrender and accept. We Are premiers new work from recently appointed Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones and guest choreographer Malcolm Sutherland.
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Puttana is a work that questions the boundary between body and commodity, between desire and power. In a society that normalises consumption, the buying and selling of bodies, follows the same rules as any other market: I pay, therefore I can. A single actress gives voice to five characters, through music and words, to tell an uncomfortable and cruel story. Will you be the one be who casts the first stone?
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
This is the correct one - Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, Sand follows Dylan and Heather as they navigate the complexities of living with dementia. Together, they uncover profound truths about love, memory, and resilience, while coastal erosion symbolises life’s inevitable changes. Created by the acclaimed Kook Ensemble, SAND is a non-verbal circus theatre show that blends acrobatic skill with meticulously crafted storytelling. Through visually striking, emotionally resonant performances, the company brings the experiences of people living with dementia to life, offering audiences a deeply moving experience. A must watch!
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
The Bardic Breakfasters are back with a brand-new show, breakfast included! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre’s sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened fans and blank verse virgins alike.Free coffee and croissants! Fringe favourite since 1992. Book early.‘A bouncy and boisterous take on Willie’s work’ (List).‘Well worth getting out of bed for’ (Independent).‘No holds Bard ‘(FringeGuru.com).‘Irreverent humour... clever’ (Stage). ‘Side-splitting... glorious’(BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Full of fun’ (RemoteGoat.com).‘Sizzling’ (ScottishDailyExpress.co.uk).
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
main house
Part ceilidh, part storytelling, and a good night out, Tether is a bold new collaboration between Scotland's Wonder Fools and South Korea's Theatre SAN. Spanning 60 years and three generations, the piece weaves folk songs, love letters and war stories into a shared experience of music and memory. Beginning as a joyous communal gathering, it gradually reveals an intimate love story shaped by migration, oppression and time. Playful, powerful and deeply human, Tether invites audiences to collectively dance, laugh, listen and remember – tracing the invisible threads that bind two nations together.
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
'Storytelling at its best!' (Playbill.com). This highly awarded, internationally toured, inspirational true story is about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions and the healing power of the arts, and is told with warmth, humour and banjo music! Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $1.2 Million Dollars (CAD) as of December 2025 for various charities including cancer organisations, music programmes, community groups and artist funding and development. All proceeds from this Edinburgh Fringe run will benefit Summerhall. Sold-out runs in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Summerhall Festival
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YESYESNONO (we were promised honey, Nation) return to Summerhall with another prophetic act of storytelling. Written and performed by Sam Ward, it's a hallucinogenic road trip through a world of anomalies. It's about holes appearing in the ground and prices that just go up. It's about cartographers, bubbles, crashes and psychics. It's about trying to understand what's going wrong... and a world that refuses to be understood. Praise for previous work: 'Something really special' ***** (BritishTheatre.com). 'An aerial feat of storytelling' ***** (Scotsman). 'An apocalyptic, strange hour of theatre' ***** (Financial Times).
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
Fringe favourites the Black Blues Brothers return with their electrifying, family-friendly show. Having wowed over 65,000 Fringe spectators, they are back at McEwan Hall, ready to amaze audiences once again. Set in a smoky train station and driven by an unforgettable rock’n’roll soundtrack, expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, towering human pyramids and gravity-defying stunts. Featuring iconic music by Glenn Miller, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, this is the ultimate experience for all ages. After five smash-hit Fringe seasons and appearances at the Royal Variety Show and the Moulin Rouge, this feel-good phenomenon is truly unmissable.
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
No one knows who the killer is, not even the cast! Following multiple five-star sell-out runs, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation returns for another rip-roaring crime comedy made up entirely on the spot. Leicester Comedy 2023: Best Improv Show Award. Colchester Fringe Comedy Award 2024. Who? What? How? The choice is yours in this fully improvised, witty and absurd murder mystery where the audience creates the crime. 'Quick thinking and fast paced. A spectacular must-see' ***** (Bunbury Magazine). 'Hysterical murder mystery and a tight witty improv show' **** (FringeBiscuit.co.uk).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
One mic, infinite possibilities! America's Got Talent runner-up Chris creates jaw-dropping freestyle rap from your suggestions. Fast, fearless and astonishingly funny – this is live comedy at its most exhilarating from the first comedian to ever have a Las Vegas residency with Cirque Du Soleil. No script, no safety net, entirely in the moment. 'The Fringe holy grail... mind-bendingly flawless' ***** (EdFestMag.com). 'Very funny, uniquely appealing... nobody on a Vegas stage does what he does' (Las Vegas Review-Journal) 'Spectacular and hilarious' (BroadwayWorld.com). 'A virtuoso... a hip-hop machine' (Guardian).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Friesian
Dance Base’s two in-house companies PRIME (for over 60s) and Lothian Youth Dance Company (for 14-21 year-olds) come together to explore the pressures we all face. This double bill will feature new pieces created over the past year by PRIME’s Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones, as well as guest choreographers Malcolm Sutherland, Tough Boys Collective and Rosie Mackley.
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Catch a glimpse of the next big thing at Dance Base’s Fringe Fragments. An industry pitching platform open to audiences, Fringe Fragments spotlights dance makers from Scotland and around the world as they share 15-minute excerpts of tour-ready performances
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Geoff Norcott (Would I Lie to You?, News Quiz, Have I Got News For You) is ending his biggest UK Tour yet at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August. He'll take on life, politics and being a bloke in his trademark playfully provocative style. Only this time he's willing to admit what a judgy person he's become in middle age. This might not be the show for you if you wear dressing gowns after 9am or play music out of your phones on public transport. **** (Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
Ermintrude
Les Foutoukours return to Edinburgh with Glob, a circus adventure like no other! Without a single word, two lovable characters tumble, glide and soar through the unknown. Join them as they discover a world that is tender, magical and wonderfully absurd. They’ll make you laugh, gasp and cheer – all while tugging at your heart. For anyone who needs the world to slow down just a little, Glob is a wordless journey where emotion speaks louder than words. Perfect for all ages, it will delight and enchant audiences, young and old. Don’t miss this unforgettable ride!
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
From the critically acclaimed, award-winning company behind Mass Effect and Champions comes a brand-new performance celebrating imperfection, queer joy and the courage to find your tribe. Good Enough? is a queer, quirky and boisterous physical theatre performance about reclaiming your story and having the courage to be loud, awkward and unapologetically yourself. This is not a show about perfect bodies or polished dancers. It's about the instinct to move, to express and to be seen – especially when language isn't enough.
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
An intriguing, soul-searching masterclass into the personas of jesters, jokers, and clowns, through the lens of the theatrical mask. From Greek trickster gods to Japanese Noh Theatre, commedia dell’arte and opera to slapstick and cartoons, join Professor Rosemary George on a rollercoaster through the joys and sorrows, comedies and tragedies of life, which probes hidden identities in human behaviour.‘The professor’s range and extent of research is clearly apparent’ (EdinburghGuide.com).‘A densely packed piece of work which successfully steers a course between the jagged rocks of academic dryness and the coral reefs of mundanity' (EdinburghGuide.com).‘Brilliantly and eloquently written… Thoughtful… Extraordinarily well-researched’ (Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).‘Quite unique… Informative and fun’ (Audience Review, Edinburgh Fringe).‘A truly thoughtful, educational and enjoyable presentation of the deep symbolism in the masks that we as human beings are required to wear. Loved it’ (Crowd Pleasers Audience Review, Melbourne Fringe).'Lively… wide-ranging… George’s extensive research is apparent in the breadth of examples provided… Those with an interest in the history of opera and theatre will enjoy George’s lecture, particularly the innovative linkages she makes between mediums… Charming delivery… Excellent' (TheatreReview.org.nz).This is a masterclass in how we become what we are not, from the 'tears of a clown to the masks of traditional Japanese Noh. It considers the jester as the communicator of the soul... It both touches on many different forms and places where the mask appears.' (Lou Reviews)Created and Performed by | Rosemary Georgewww.rosemarygeorge.com Watch Trailer
C ARTS | C venues | C digital
portal – on demand
BAFTA winner and recovering spoken-word artist Jack Rooke (Creator of Hulu/C4's Big Boys), revives his debut comedy-theatre hour, a decade on from its first Fringe run. Featuring the original show (co-written with his nan) and new content, this retrospective explores grief, milking having a dead dad for personal/professional gain, the innocence of writing just for oneself before the interference of "telly wankers", and the palpable regret of his own decline into becoming said "telly wanker". Directed by Gabriel Bisset-Smith. 'Good Grief 2.0 [is] a delightful and still affecting watch' (Guardian). 'Engaging, frank, humorous' (New York Times).
Underbelly Bristo Square
McEwan Hall
When the last plane left Kabul, Afghanistan vanished from Ariana’s reach. In LANDSFRAU, the return of the Taliban and the withdrawal of the western troops in 2021 triggers an autofictional reckoning with war, memory and responsibility. Onstage, Ariana dismantles images of Afghanistan and builds her own counter-archive: fragments of family history, imagined pasts, longing and rage. Afghan folk music collides with electronic beats; Attan meets contemporary dance. Through a feminist lens, she confronts the quiet guilt of living safely abroad. Refusing explanation or absolution, this performance becomes a personal act of political resistance.
Summerhall Festival
TechCube 0
Who are we when we’re together? When we’re alone? When we fight for what we believe in? Dance Base's in-house company for dancers over 60, PRIME explores the ways in which we can support each other to keep going, fighting and overcoming obstacles and also when we choose to surrender and accept. We Are premiers new work from recently appointed Artistic Director Kally Lloyd-Jones and guest choreographer Malcolm Sutherland.
Assembly @ Dance Base
DB1
Puttana is a work that questions the boundary between body and commodity, between desire and power. In a society that normalises consumption, the buying and selling of bodies, follows the same rules as any other market: I pay, therefore I can. A single actress gives voice to five characters, through music and words, to tell an uncomfortable and cruel story. Will you be the one be who casts the first stone?
Summerhall Festival
Red Lecture Theatre
This is the correct one - Set against the dramatic backdrop of Devon’s coastline, Sand follows Dylan and Heather as they navigate the complexities of living with dementia. Together, they uncover profound truths about love, memory, and resilience, while coastal erosion symbolises life’s inevitable changes. Created by the acclaimed Kook Ensemble, SAND is a non-verbal circus theatre show that blends acrobatic skill with meticulously crafted storytelling. Through visually striking, emotionally resonant performances, the company brings the experiences of people living with dementia to life, offering audiences a deeply moving experience. A must watch!
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
The Bardic Breakfasters are back with a brand-new show, breakfast included! Fringe favourites since 1992, C theatre’s sensational Shakespearience returns for another year of pentameter, puns and pastries. Perfect for hardened fans and blank verse virgins alike.Free coffee and croissants! Fringe favourite since 1992. Book early.‘A bouncy and boisterous take on Willie’s work’ (List).‘Well worth getting out of bed for’ (Independent).‘No holds Bard ‘(FringeGuru.com).‘Irreverent humour... clever’ (Stage). ‘Side-splitting... glorious’(BroadwayBaby.com). ‘Full of fun’ (RemoteGoat.com).‘Sizzling’ (ScottishDailyExpress.co.uk).
C ARTS | C venues | C aurora
main house
Part ceilidh, part storytelling, and a good night out, Tether is a bold new collaboration between Scotland's Wonder Fools and South Korea's Theatre SAN. Spanning 60 years and three generations, the piece weaves folk songs, love letters and war stories into a shared experience of music and memory. Beginning as a joyous communal gathering, it gradually reveals an intimate love story shaped by migration, oppression and time. Playful, powerful and deeply human, Tether invites audiences to collectively dance, laugh, listen and remember – tracing the invisible threads that bind two nations together.
Summerhall Festival
Main Hall
'Storytelling at its best!' (Playbill.com). This highly awarded, internationally toured, inspirational true story is about overcoming obstacles, pursuing passions and the healing power of the arts, and is told with warmth, humour and banjo music! Through donations, including 100% of all artist fees, the show has raised over $1.2 Million Dollars (CAD) as of December 2025 for various charities including cancer organisations, music programmes, community groups and artist funding and development. All proceeds from this Edinburgh Fringe run will benefit Summerhall. Sold-out runs in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Summerhall Festival
TechCube 0
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