EdFringe 2025
Necessary Cat’s Double Bill
A Midsummer Night’s Dream: ★★★☆☆ Funny
Julius Caesar: ★★★★☆ Relevant
This year’s double bill from Necessary Cat, playing Hill Street for the last fortnight of the Fringe, brings together comedy and tragedy in the form of A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Julius Caesar.
The Bacchae
★★★☆☆ Ethereal
Glasgow-based Company of Wolves come howling into the Fringe with The Bacchae, a solo retelling of the myth of Dionysos, playing at Assembly Roxy for a full run.
Annie
★★★★★ Energetic
Captivate Theatre’s production of Annie, at The Edinburgh Academy until 12 August, fascinates with an enchanting performance of the well known and much loved musical.
Gladiatrix
★★★★☆ Thumbs up!
Produced by Calum Fleming in Edinburgh and brought to life by a multi-talented international cast and creative team, the musical Gladiatrix premieres at theSpace @ Venue 45 during the Fringe, shining a light on ancient, forgotten heroines through catchy songs and impressive choreography.
Juliet and Romeo
★★★★☆ Strong
Edinburgh Youth Theatre tackles arguably Shakespeare’s most famous play this Fringe, rising to the challenge with Juliet and Romeo, a reimagined take on the tragedy of love, loss, and senseless violence.
Lunchbox
★★★★☆ Packs a punch
Lubna Kerr presents Lunchbox, the powerful final part of her trilogy depicting her life as a Pakistani Muslim moving to Glasgow, at the Pleasance Courtyard for this year’s fringe.
Dregs
★★★★☆ Refreshing
Dregs, from Emery Hunter and Bobby Bradley at the Scottish Storytelling Centre throughout the Fringe, is a refreshing combination of ideas, cleverly put across.
Mary, Queen of Rock
★★★☆☆ Energetic
Returning for a second Fringe run, Mary, Queen of Rock from Pretty Knickers Productions and directed by Jo Rush is on every night of the Fringe in the Cowbarn at Underbelly, Bristo Square.
Hi, Mum!
★★★★☆ A delightful death
Making very effective use of a small stage in an intimate venue, Pierrot Productions’ show Hi, Mum! takes the audience into a room in an undertakers where the body of Alba and Elspeth Brae’s mother lies wrapped in a shroud.
Pekku
★★★★☆ Sweet and playful
Pekku, a witty and entertaining camping caper perfectly targeted at children aged 3-6, arrives in Edinburgh for its UK and European premiere, with just nine performances at Zoo Southside.
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