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It's been a while. And it will be a while longer.
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Five final reflections on this year's Edinburgh Fringe
How should we measure success? Were there any stand-out shows? Has it all become less artistically risky because it is so expensive? Plus: news and…
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The ten best shows of the Edinburgh Fringe*
*of the 64 shows this extremely tired critic has seen over the last three weeks. Plus: news and views on the festival elsewhere.
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Five activities in Edinburgh that have nothing to do with the Fringe.
The festival can be a bit much at times - so here are a few things to do to help you forget about it for a while.
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Five shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe, vol. 10
A two-person crime caper about kidnapping Jeremy Corbyn, a performance art piece about Germaine Greer, a storytelling show about London, and more. Plus…
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The Edinburgh Fringe is brilliant but broken. This is how to fix it.
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Five shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe, vol. 6
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The ten best shows of the Edinburgh Fringe*
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Shouts and Murmurs - February 27, 2024
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An update from The Crush Bar
It's been a while. And it will be a while longer.
 • 
Fergus Morgan
1
Five final reflections on this year's Edinburgh Fringe
How should we measure success? Were there any stand-out shows? Has it all become less artistically risky because it is so expensive? Plus: news and…
 • 
Fergus Morgan
The ten best shows of the Edinburgh Fringe*
*of the 64 shows this extremely tired critic has seen over the last three weeks. Plus: news and views on the festival elsewhere.
 • 
Fergus Morgan

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Shouts and Murmurs - June 4, 2024
Your last Shouts and Murmurs until September because Edinburgh Fringe. ACE, Baillie Gifford, Edinburgh International Book Festival, reviews, interviews…
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Shouts and Murmurs - May 28, 2024
Isn't it funny to think of London's theatre critics all sitting in the same room as Zendaya? Isn't it nice when theatre is culturally relevant for a…
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Shouts and Murmurs - May 14, 2024
Is it woke not to squeeze as much money as possible out of classic sitcoms?
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Five shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe, vol. 9
A gig-theatre adaptation of a Greek myth, a compellingly cryptic American two-hander, a dance show from Hong Kong, and more. Plus: news and views on the…
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Five shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe, vol. 8: Australian special
The House Of Oz showcase is back, with a contemporary circus show, an acclaimed triptych of comedies, a solo show about a sex-worker, and more.
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Five shows to see at the Edinburgh Fringe, vol. 7: English special
The Horizon Showcase of work by England-based artists has evolved into the Here & Now Showcase. Here are five exciting productions in its programme.
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