Category Edinburgh Festival Fringe

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Florence Lace-Evans

Reading Time: 4 minutesFollowing their mother’s death, this heartfelt play focuses on the tense dynamic between two dysfunctional sisters, and the unlikely relationship with a red squirrel called Gerald. Blending absurdity with emotional truth, this show explores loss, family tension and the strange ways that we cope with heartbreak. Underbelly Cowgate (Big Belly) from 31st July – 24th August at 14:00.

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Alfie Packham

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Alfie to talk about his show My Apologies to the Chef , about friends and enemies. Bon appétit. As seen on the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024. Writer for News Quiz (BBC Radio 4). 'Effortless... a joy to sit through' (ThreeWeeks). ‘Sharply observed standup’ (Scotsman). ‘Thought-provoking and hilarious’ (WestEndBestFriend.co.uk).

IN CONVERSATION WITH: Clare Noy

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom Mischief Theatre’s beloved comic fall specialist, Clare Noy comes Funny Though, a raw and revealing solo show about the true cost of being funny. This 60-minute confessional dramedy exposes the burnout, anxiety, and personal toll behind the laughs, as Noy navigates the pressures of making comedy her survival — and the struggle to stay relevant in a world obsessed with constant content.