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Scotsman
11 hours ago
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18 influencers with shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe
From YouTube stars to TikTok sensations, here are just some of the 'influencers' with their own shows at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. | Getty Images From TikTok stars to YouTube creators, here are some of the social media influencers performing at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... It is hard to escape social media in this day and age - even if you are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe to catch a few shows. And while you could choose to avoid shows by content creators – or influencers as they are also known – in doing so, you could potentially miss out on some of the best shows of the 2025 Festival. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For example, TikTok star Abi Clarke may be best recognised for her sketches of office workers Jill and Tracy, but her stand-up show (Role) Model received 4-stars from The Scotsman's reviewer last year, and it will return to the festival once again for 2025. YouTuber Max Fosh will also return to the Fringe, this time with the finished version of his show Loophole, while one of the platform's original creators Grace Helbig will appear with her stand-up routine Let Me Get This Off My Chest. And then there are the comedians who have found huge followings on various social media platforms, such as Daniel Foxx or Gianmarco Soresi. But with that in mind, here are 18 comedians you may recognise from doomscrolling who will appear during the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Max Fosh Max Fosh With more than 4.66 million subscribers, Max Fosh is a hugely popular English YouTuber. He is perhaps best known for stunts such as tricking incoming arrivals at Gatwick airport in London with a large 'Welcome to Luton' sign but following his success with comedy online, Gosh has been touring the UK with his stand up. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Fosh's first Edinburgh Fringe performance was in 2022, while last year he appeared with his work in progress show Loophole, which he will bring back to the festival for 2025. Max Fosh will perform at the Fringe on Sunday, August 17 at Underbelly, Bristo Square - McEwan Hall (Venue 302). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Grace Helbig One of the original YouTubers, Grace Helbig has been a content creator since 2008. Her channel itsGrace has 2.6 million subscribers and she is known for working alongside Mamrie Hart on their This Might Get… channel. As well as being an influencer, Helbig has appeared in TV shows such as HBO Max's animated Jellystone! and is the host of a number of podcasts. The American content creator's Fringe stand-up show, titled Let Me Get This Off My Chest, will cover her career as well as her breast cancer diagnosis at 37. Grace Helbig will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 21 at Jack Dome at Pleasance Dome (Venue 23). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ziwe While she may be recognised for her sketch shows and her writing on television series such as Dickinson, American comedian Ziwe has also built up a massive following for herself on social media. From 'Baited with Ziwe' to her 'You'd Be an Iconic Guest' series on YouTube, Ziwe has been responsible for a number of viral clips on social media with guests from George Santos to Renee Rapp. With 1.2 million followers on TikTok alone, alongside her other talents Ziwe most certainly counts as an influencer. Ziwe will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 20 until Saturday, August 23 at Pleasance One at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Deep Turkish Web As part of Turkish Comedy Week, the brothers behind YouTube channel Deep Turkish Web will perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. With 1.47 million subscribers on the platform, they will bring their live comedy show to the festival. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Be advised, however, that the show will be entirely in Turkish. Deep Turkish Web will perform at the Fringe on Sunday, August 24 at Just The Sub-Atomic Room at Just the Tonic Nucleus (Venue 393). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Shabaz Ali In his debut comedy show, TikTok star Shabaz Ali – AKA Shabaz Says – will perform at the Fringe in 2025. Originally a chemistry teacher and now an author, with 2 million followers on TikTok Ali likes to give his audience a reality check when he sees videos of people flexing their trips to Dubai, fancy jewellery and more. Now he will bring his I'm Rich, You're Poor show to Edinburgh for the festival, peeling back the curtains on the 'perfect' lives we see on social media. Shabaz Ali will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 11 until Saturday, August 23 at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Gianmarco Soresi Gianmarco Soresi Though he is primarily a stand up comedian – unlike some of those on this list which are content creators first – Gianmarco Soresi has millions of followers across social media. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Whether it is his sketches on TikTok, clips of his crowdwork from shows or his podcast The Downside, the New York-based comedian has captured the attention of audiences around the world. His upcoming show marks his Edinburgh Fringe debut. Gianmarco Soresi will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 18 until Sunday, August 24 at Monkey Barrel 3 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Abi Clarke Abi Clarke: (Role) Model | Pic: Dylan Woodley If you have TikTok, it is highly likely that you will have encountered Abi Clarke. With just under 1 million followers on the app, the English comedian is behind a number of viral videos such as her sketches about the lives of office workers Jill and Tracy. After a sell-out run last year, Clarke will return to the Fringe this year with her 4-star show (Role) Model as well as introducing audiences to a number of her favourite acts with Abi Clarke and Comedians Who Haven't Wronged Her. Abi Clarke will perform (Role) Model at the Fringe from Monday, August 4 until Wednesday August 6. She will also bring Abi Clarke and Comedians Who Haven't Wronged Her to the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Friday, August 8. Both shows will be held at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Niall Gray Niall Gray has amassed more than 716.2k followers on TikTok through his comedy sketches which parody shows such as This Morning and A Place in the Sun. In addition, Gray is also a presenter on Capital FM and Strictly: It Takes Two. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for what he will be up to at the Edinburgh Fringe, the English presenter will host comedy showdown Let The Best Man Win which will see comics compete to deliver the best improv best man's speech. Niall Gray will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 13 until Sunday, August 17 at Just The Sub-Atomic Room at Just the Tonic Nucleus (Venue 393). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Jenny Tian Jenny Tian had enjoyed doing stand up since catching a performance by Ronny Chieng at her university, but it wasn't until lockdown that the Chinese Australian comedian found fame online. In posting funny videos on TikTok she gained enough of an audience to quit her job and pursue a comedy career, which has seen her appear on Taskmaster Australia. Now, after moving to London, Tian will head to the Edinburgh Fringe with her show Jenny's Travels. Jenny Tian will perform at the Fringe from Monday, August 11 until Sunday, August 24 at Studio Two at Assembly George Square Studios (Venue 17). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Kyla Cobbler Known for sharing her life with more than 429,000 followers on Instagram, Kyla Cobbler is an influencer as well as a comedian. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With online content that covers everything from her personal life to worldwide issues, Cobbler is well known for her storytelling style, which she will bring to the Edinburgh Fringe in August. Kyla Cobbler will perform at the Fringe from Wednesday, August 13 until Sunday, August 17 at Belly Laugh at Underbelly, Cowgate (Venue 61). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Daniel Foxx "My grandma describes herself as being in her 'twilight years' which I love because they're great films." | Contributed Another comedian whose sketches have seen them become a viral sensation online, Daniel Foxx's TikTok videos have seen him play a number of different characters – including middle class mums in his series called Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children which has since been turned into a book. During the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe, Foxx's show Villain received a 4-star review from The Scotsman, with one of his jokes even being named among the top 10 funniest of the last ten years of the festival. He will return in 2025 with a Work in Progress show. Daniel Foxx will perform at the Fringe from Tuesday, August 5 until Saturday, August 9 at CabVol 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Cabaret Voltaire) (Venue 338c). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Alasdair Beckett-King Alasdair Beckett-King. A stand-up comedian before he is a viral sensation, Alasdair Beckett-King's sketch videos which make fun of everything from nineties adverts to Americans writing British characters have seen him gain plenty of online attention. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition to his comedy endeavours, either online or in person, Beckett-King is also the author of the Montgomery Bonbon series. Alasdair Beckett-King will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 11 at King Dome at Pleasance Dome (Venue 23). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Tom Cashman Though he will best be recognised for his comedy and his time as the Taskmaster's assistant on the Australian version of the show, Tom Cashman has also been the subject of a number of viral videos which have seen him gain more than 357,000 followers on TikTok. Cashman will bring his show 2 Truths, 1 Lie and 17 Slight Exaggerations to this year's festival. Tom Cashman will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24 at Monkey Barrel 2 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515). There will also be a preview show on Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Ali Woods If you are someone who spends time scrolling on either TikTok or Instagram, chances are you will have seen one of Ali Woods' viral videos on everything from randomly having adult thoughts to how straight men dress. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Someone whose social media is an extension of their comedy career, Woods' will perform at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Ali Woods will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24 at Friesian at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Max Fulham Max Fulham as Smee with co-star Gordan the Monkey Having gained a large following and millions of likes on social media, comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham will make his Edinburgh Fringe debut during this year's festival. Titled Full of Ham, the show will cover everything from self-service checkouts to the titular ham. Max Fulham will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Monday, August 25 at Friesian at Cellar at Pleasance Courtyard (Venue 33). There are also preview shows on Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Vittorio Angelone Vittorio Angelone Italian-Irish comedian Vittorio Angelone is no stranger to performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, with his debut performance at the festival in 2022 selling out. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As for his social media presence, with more than 200,000 followers on TikTok and almost 7 million collective likes, clips from his comedy shows and his podcast, Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting, often go viral online. Meanwhile, the Irishman will bring his show you can't Say Nothing any more to the 2025 Fringe with two additional shows having been added to the initial run. Vittorio Angelone will perform at the Fringe from Friday, August 1 until Sunday, August 24. There will also be a preview show on Thursday, July 31. Performances will take place at Monkey Barrel 1 at Monkey Barrel Comedy (Venue 515) and McEwan Hall at Underbelly, Bristo Square (Venue 302). Tickets can be purchased via the Edinburgh Fringe website. Russell Hicks MC Russell Hicks Known for his viral Dear Diary video series on TikTok, comedian Russell Hicks will bring his work in progress stand-up routine to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Hicks may also be recognised from his time on Prime Video series Lovestruck High as well as ITV's Stand Up Sketch Show. Russell Hicks will perform at the Fringe from Tuesday, August 12 until Sunday, August 24 at The Ballroom at Laughing Horse @ The Counting House (Venue 170). For more ticket information visit the Edinburgh Fringe website. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Kim Blythe Kim Blythe on stage | GICF Having found success on TikTok with almost 200,000 followers, Scottish comedian Kim Blythe will bring her second show to the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe. Titled Cowboy, it follows Blythe's appearance at the Fringe last year which saw her win The Besties Emerging Talent Award.
Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Helen Bauer: Bless Her
Helen Bauer is returning to the Edinburgh Fringe for her 4th hour, ahead of her UK tour, and is learning to love herself (even when it's horribly difficult). Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Helen Bauer has been spending some time with herself lately. Or more specifically - with Little Helen, her inner child. After a gentle nudge from her therapist (okay, more of a firm suggestion), Helen is reconnecting with the tiny version of herself, full of all her childhood hopes and dreams. The result? Bauer's most personal and vulnerable show to date: Bless Her. This is a show about learning to love yourself - especially when that feels next to impossible. With Bless Her, Bauer opens the door to the serious stuff she's spent most of her career avoiding. Behind her famously tall, German-engineered walls, Helen is confronting the messy reality of what it means to be human. 'This show terrifies me,' Bauer admits. 'Finding my compassionate voice is... very much a work in progress.' This is Helen's reminder to you (and herself) that it's okay not to have it all figured out, so come laugh, squirm, and maybe even feel seen in the chaos of Bless Her. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad On accompanying Helen Bauer on her fourth show, Bless Her, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and on tour in the UK and Ireland, Little Helen says: 'Big Helen needs to stop telling everyone my secrets.' Helen Bauer Already a force in UK comedy, co-host of the cult hit podcast Trusty Hogs (alongside Catherin Bohart), she's written and toured three acclaimed solo shows across the UK, Europe, and Australia. Her TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC), Am I Being Unreasonable? (BBC), and Extraordinary (Disney+). Helen also wrote and starred in the BBC Three short film Small Doses. Helen Bauer: Bless Her from 28-24th August (No Monday performances, and no performance on July 12th), at 3.20pm in Monkey Barrel - MB1
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
New York's Off-Broadway Theater Scene Holds a Mirror to Society
I write a lot about Broadway for Cosmopolitan, but I'm here with a very important reminder: There is more to see in the Big Apple than just the multimillion-dollar productions with hefty PR budgets (and even heftier ticket prices!) behind them. I'm talking, of course, about the wild and wonderful world of Off-Broadway—the weird little sibling of New York's vibrant theater scene. If you are craving a night out at the theater but don't want to decimate your bank account, try looking beyond the bright lights of the Great White Way. Off-Broadway shows usually come with more budget-friendly ticket prices. And because these productions aren't shackled by the commercial expectations of big-time investors, they also come with more creative freedom. Without pressure, you better believe they get their freak on. Ticket prices aside, there's another surprising perk—intimate vibes. Smaller productions beget smaller spaces, so no matter where you're sitting, it often feels like you've scored front-row seats. And with fewer people crowding the stage door, your chances of a post-show chat or selfie with someone from the cast go way up. Sold yet? Yeah, I thought so. Now, let me tell you about some must-see new plays that recently hit the stage. This month, I was especially impressed by three shows that shared an unexpected connective thread: politics. For centuries, the stage has been a rebel with a cause—calling out injustice, challenging the status quo, and giving voice to the things we're often too afraid to say out loud. Whether it's a searing monologue on inequality or a bold takedown of democracy's messiest moments, political theater doesn't just reflect the world—it interrogates it. And the best part? It gets us talking. The shows I'm about to highlight are doing just that: sparking important conversations and lighting fires under otherwise comfy seats. You can't have a knee-jerk reaction in a live theater audience the way you can an online forum. You're forced to ruminate until the final curtain. Theater has the unique power to transport us into someone else's shoes; it turns abstract political concepts into deeply human stories, helping audiences feel rather than just think. It builds bridges between communities, fosters empathy, and reminds us that behind every headline is a real, complicated person. The performances I'm about to unpack don't just reflect the world—they push back on it and dive headfirst into issues that matter. This might just be the perfect ticket for any New Yorker entertaining a conservative male relative in town this summer. Angry Alan, which first premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival back in 2018, has toured globally and racked up rave reviews—but 2025 marks its long-awaited New York debut. Playwright Penelope Skinner's dark comedy stars John Krasinski of The Office and A Quiet Place fame and is directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold (you might recognize his name from the recent Broadway revival of Romeo + Juliet starring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor). The production also marks the grand opening of one of NYC's most exciting new off-Broadway venues: the freshly renovated Studio Seaview. (And yes, it absolutely delivers.) John plays Roger, a divorced dad who's feeling increasingly lost in a feminist era that no longer seems to make sense to him—until he stumbles upon a slick online grifter à la Andrew Tate, who offers him clarity, validation, and most importantly, a sense of community. What follows is a darkly funny, increasingly unsettling spiral into the manosphere. Peppered with levity, the play follows Roger as he gleefully tumbles down an online rabbit hole. John leans into Roger's male grievances with terrifying precision. A red-pilled Jim Halpert was definitely not on my 2025 bingo card, but John is absolutely brilliant in a role that peels back the layers of incel culture with chilling effect. His performance lays bare how easy it is for angry men and young boys to fall into these toxic ideologies. The show is tense and probing, and—surprisingly—left me with a sliver of sympathy for a generation of men turning blindly toward conservatism for comfort and camaraderie. It made me wonder how many of them are (Spooky!) But it also left me asking, How do we fix this? The onus shouldn't fall on women, queer folks, and people of color to smooth over patriarchal tension with empathy and understanding. Yet all too often, it does. We're implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) expected to absorb discomfort, to educate from the margins, to soften truth into something more 'palatable' for those in power. And yet…Penelope's script does just that—with grace. Her words gently extend a hand to the men who need to see this play the most. She humanizes them. She makes it harder to look away. Fingers crossed they actually show up. Get tickets for this strictly limited engagement now through August 3: BUY 'ANGRY ALAN' TICKETS HERE The Lucille Lortel Theatre isn't just any Off-Broadway venue—it's the launchpad. It's the place where buzzy downtown plays become full-blown cultural moments. Oh, Mary! first got its start (and early sold-out status) here before its successful Broadway transfer. It recently played host to Andrew Scott (aka 'Hot Priest' from Fleabag) in his solo adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play revival of Vanya—yes, that revival, the one everyone couldn't stop raving about. And before that, Adam Driver called this theater his home for a limited engagement of Hold On to Me Darling. Now, it's Jay Ellis's turn under the Lortel lights. If Jay's name rings a bell—and let's be real, it should—it's probably for playing Lawrence on the groundbreaking HBO comedy Insecure, where he starred for five seasons opposite former Cosmopolitan cover queen Issa Rae. Currently, you can catch him on Netflix alongside Brenda Song (another Cosmo cover girl!) in the new Mindy Kaling series Running Point. And as if that's not enough, later this year, he's costarring opposite freshly minted Tony winner Sarah Snook in Peacock's All Her Fault, adapted from the Andrea Mara novel. Jay is having a moment. But back to the play. In Duke & Roya, written by Charles Randolph-Wright and directed by Tony Award winner Warren Adams, Jay stars as Duke, an American hip-hop megastar. Duke finds himself in war-torn Kabul, where he meets Roya (Stephanie Nur), a fiercely resilient Afghan interpreter. The two connect in a world where connection feels impossible—and what unfolds is a high-stakes romance that navigates fame, survival, culture, and sacrifice. Think less 'star-crossed' and more 'battle-tested,' as their relationship redefines what it really means to fight for love. The cast is stacked: Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Noma Dumezweni (of Only Murders in the Building, The Little Mermaid, and Murderbot fame) and Dariush Kashani add serious theatrical gravitas. Oh, and did I mention EGOT winner John Legend is on the producing team? With that knowledge, you can safely expect a front row packed with bold-faced names. In short? The Lortel's done it again—and this time, the stakes are global, the cast is elite, and the love story just might leave you breathless. Get tickets for this strictly limited 11-week engagement, opening June 24: BUY 'DUKE & ROYA' TICKETS HERE If you're on the prowl for a horny, thought-provoking play that's as academic as it is avant-garde, Jordan Tannahill has written just the script for you! You can catch it at Playwrights Horizons where it's currently playing as a co-production with Soho Rep. Prince Faggot is sharp, emotional, and perfectly timed for Pride Month. With a powerhouse cast made up entirely of queer and trans performers, it doesn't just tell a story—it lives it. Set in a not-so-distant future, the play—directed by OBIE Award winner Shayok Misha Chowdhury—imagines Prince George (John McCrea) all grown up, back from university and very casually coming out to his parents, Prince William (K. Todd Freeman) and Princess Kate (Rachel Crowl). His sister Charlotte, Princess of Wales (N'yomi Allure Stewart), already knew, of course. He introduces them to his boyfriend, Dev Chatterjee (Mihir Kumar, who appears in the latest season of And Just Like That...)—a slightly older Indian classmate who grew up an outsider but is now stuck somewhere between royal and subject. What follows is a layered look at what it means to be in the public eye while navigating love, identity, and tradition. Royal drama? Sure. But there's more than just headlines—which royal communications director Jacqueline (David Greenspan) hilariously conjectures—and palace intrigue here. The narrative takes some bold leaps through time (spoiler: the final act lands us in the year 2045), ending with what can only be described as a very 21st-century fairy tale: a royal same-sex wedding. But the real magic of the show lies in its depth. It tackles a whole spectrum of complex themes—privilege, kink (specifically watersports, shibari, and fisting for anyone curious), chemsex, queerness in childhood, trans identity, power in relationships, the weight of the monarchy, and yes, colonization. It's a lot, but it's handled with clarity, sensitivity, and the kind of sharp writing that never talks down to its audience. There are moments that make you laugh out loud, and others that hit like a punch to the gut. It's emotional, fearless, and—somehow—still manages to feel hopeful. Honestly? I was completely hooked from start to finish. Described in press notes as a 'meta-theatrical tragicomedy,' these performances don't just entertain—they educate, provoke, and spark real conversations. Bring a friend! It's worth noting that the ushers make you turn your phone off and place it in a Yondr pouch before you're able to take your seat. AND IT'S A DIVINE TOUCH! Meant to protect the cast's privacy (there's a lot of nudity they don't want people to sneakily record), it also inadvertently creates the perfect viewing experience as an audience member. I caught the first and second previews of this production, and as an avid theatergoer, I can safely attest it was the first and second time I've attended a show over the past decade where not a single phone went off. The way God intended. I'm low-key hoping more theaters adopt this practice. Get tickets for this limited engagement, now extended through July 13: BUY 'PRINCE FAGGOT' TICKETS HERE Final pro tip for the most budget-friendly among us: 99¢ Sundays—Soho Rep's longstanding and beloved tradition—will take place on the evening of June 29. All seats in the house will be sold for 99¢ and will only be available at the door on the day of the performance.
Scotsman
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby at Pleasance Courtyard
Thor Stenhaug is set to perform his debut hour One Night Stand Baby at the Pleasance Courtyard, sharing his take on growing up as the child of a one-night-stand, and becoming not just his parents' son, but in many ways, their mutual friend. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One Night Stand Baby marks Stenhaug's debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and explores what it's like to grow up as the product of a fleeting encounter, particularly how humour-and heart- can be found in forging your own version of family. This is not a woe-is-me-show, rather, it's a re-examination of the 21st century love story, and how people can surprise us - making life work despite not the most conventional of circumstances. It's the plot twist of romcoms - girl meets boy, girl goes home with boy, two months later girl finds out she's expecting a baby. But this isn't a romcom: it's Thor Stenhaug's origin story. He's the baby. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking of bringing his debut show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Thor Stenhaug said: 'Holy moly, I'm super excited! My parents are actually both coming from Norway to watch the show together. So you might get to see a show, as well as a family reunion.' With a premise this unusual and a delivery this charming, One Night Stand Baby might just be one of the most heartfelt-and hilarious- hours at this year's Fringe. Thor Stenhaug Thor Stenhaug is a Norwegian comedian based in the UK. He has performed as tour support for Fern Brady, Josh Widdicombe, Larry Dean and Jack Dee. Thor is part of a new generation of stand-up comics building their own large audiences online. He's built a big internet presence and performed for some of the top comedy clubs in the UK, bringing his own audiences along with him. Thor Stenhaug: One Night Stand Baby runs from July 30 to August 25 (not 12th) at 20:40 in Bunker 1 at Pleasance Courtyard, with previews on July 30 and 31.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Liam Gallagher slams Edinburgh Council Chiefs after fans branded 'fat, drunk and lairy'
"To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." Liam Gallagher has hit back at Edinburgh Council Chiefs after they reportedly branded Oasis fans 'fat, drunk, lairy and old' ahead of the band's much-anticipated comeback reunion tour. The indie frontman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to have his say on what some councl officials had allegedly said in safety briefings, as Oasis are set to play three sell-out gigs at the 67,000 capacity Murrayfield Stadium in August. According to reports, the council said some punters at the shows will mainly be "middle-aged men" who "take up more room:" They were also said to be concerned acts could pull out of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which also takes place in August, due to possible clashes with 'rowdy' Oasis fans heading to gigs nearby. In an outburst on social media, a fuming Liam ranted: "To the Edinburgh council, I've heard what you said about OASIS fans and quite frankly your attitude f***ing stinks. I'd leave town that day if I was any of you lot." He then added: "I'd love to see a picture of all the people on the Edinburgh council, bet there's some real STUNNING individuals." Outraged Oasis fans were quick to comment underneath with one writing: "Good on you for calling this out Liam." Another said: "Thanks for standing up to this lot!" A third commented: "Well said." A fourth joked: "Little do they know oasis fans are actually sexy, sober and well-behaved." Stating there will be lots of younger fans too, a fourth said: "Just trying to get gossip spreading and s**t stirring for the Oasis reunion. They have nothing better to do than to try and be hateful. So many youngsters will be attending." While a fifth pointed out: "Absolutely ridiculous comments from @Edinburgh_CC. When Liam did Knebworth solo, it was a brilliant, relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with parents bringing their kids along. Rugby fans at Murrayfield cause more drunken trouble than a music-loving Oasis crowd ever could." Other said the band should move their gigs to Glasgow instead in retaliation if they aren't welcome in Edinburgh. One fan posted: "Move it to Glasgow, its a 2nd home for you @liamgallagher." Another wrote: "You should have played Glasgow Liam. I saw Oasis twice in 4 weeks in 2000, Murrayfield and Glasgow Green – and the Glasgow Green Crowd were well and truly mad for it." Planning briefings from Edinburgh Council warned: "Concerned about the safety of the Fringe and its performers. Many performers are considering not attending for that weekend. There is concern about crowds... as they are already rowdy... and the tone of the band.' In an apparent dig at the weight of punters set to descend on Edinburgh for the iconic gigs, it added: "Middle-aged men take up more room. Consider this when working out occupancy." Officials are also said to expect "medium to high intoxication" from fans attending the gigs on the 8, 9 and 12 of August. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a statement, City of Edinburgh Council Culture and Communities Convener, Councillor Margaret Graham hit back at the claims and told the Mirror: "We're very proud to host the biggest and best events in Edinburgh throughout the year, which bring in hundreds of millions of pounds to the local economy and provide unparalleled entertainment for our residents and visitors. "As with any major event which takes place in the city, we prepare extensively alongside our partners to ensure the safety and best possible experience of everyone involved – and Oasis are no different. "No two events are the same in terms of requirements or planning and our multi-agency approach reflects this appropriately. We're also working closely with residents in the local area to make sure these concerts pass off as smoothly as possible. "Over the past few years, we've hosted many similar events and managed to strike the right balance between communicating well with residents and fulfilling the needs of major events and I have no doubt we can do so once again. We always look to learn lessons from previous years to update and improve on our plans. "We're all looking forward to seeing Oasis take to the stage this August and I'm sure that they'll 'live forever' as some of the most memorable concerts ever performed at Murrayfield."
