It’s nearly time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to take over the theatres, gyms, hotels, streets and pubs of Scotland’s Capital. Taking place from August 2-26 (although there are previews in the days running up to the official launch), there are over 3,500 shows taking place, from music and dance, to comedy and spoken word. While the spotlight often falls on the comedy section, the Fringe also has a reputation for launching hugely successful theatre shows - everything from Tom Stoppard’s ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ and Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘ Fleabag’ , to hit musical ‘Six’, have premiered in Edinburgh.
Here are 10 theatre shows that are pretty much guaranteed to please in 2024. 1 . Adam Riches: Jimmy Former Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Adam Riches is making the jump to the theatre section of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time this year - although there's always been a theatricality to his character comedy in particular.
The story he's taking on in this one-man is tennis star Jimmy Connors' remarkable run at the 1991 US Open, more than a decade after he was the world's best player. Catch it at Summerhall from August 1-26. | Contributed 2 .
Shakespeare For Breakfast A real Edinburgh Festival Fringe institution, Shakespeare for Breakfast is the perfect way to start an Edinburgh August day. Starting at 10am each morning, it offers a fun take on the Bard of Avon, plus a cuppa and a croissant. Back for a 33rd time, this year's pla.