‘I was severely stalked and severely abused’: Richard Gadd on the true story behind Baby Reindeer
The chilling, visceral, deeply compelling comedy-drama has caused shock waves worldwide since launching last weekend. But what about the experiences that inspired it?
March 2024
‘We’re barely hanging on’: England’s cultural jewels fall into the red
Edinburgh festival slashes ticket prices to increase youth participation
January 2024
‘I wanted to be serious – but people would laugh so hard’: Julia Masli on her accidental comedy masterpiece
Oliver Emanuel obituary
December 2023
2023 in Culture
Readers’ favourite stage shows of 2023
This year, our readers were blown away by productions from Machinal to Free Your Mind – with one theatregoer returning to watch Groundhog Day four times
November 2023
Carmen and beanbag-style shows to feature at Edinburgh international festival
Many more events next year will break down barriers between audiences and artists, says director
September 2023
Will the Edinburgh fringe ever return to its pre-pandemic self? I hope not
Brian Logan
Fresh from this year’s jubilant festival, I’m not the only one hoping that it has given up its addiction to growth, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic
‘I need to have a big party and show off!’ Edinburgh comedy award-winners reveal what’s next
For the first time ever, both the ‘Oscars of comedy’ have gone to standups with South Asian heritage. So what do the two performers who set the fringe alight have planned? Lots of boasting, finds our writer
The festival’s concert staging with Donald Runnicles conducting the Deutsche Oper brought Wagner’s score to life, with Clay Hilley in command of the lead role’s technical challenges
Urooj Ashfaq: Oh No! review – Indian standup makes an endearing debut
The Edinburgh fringe is just another choking canary in the toxic national mine
Stewart Lee
Edinburgh festival dance: After All; Dances Like a Bomb; The Rite of Spring – review
