2015 Edinburgh Fringe
A Gambler's Guide to Dying
What are the odds of living an extraordinary life? The story of one boy's granddad who won a fortune betting on the 1966 World Cup and, when diagnosed with cancer, gambled it all on living to see the year 2000. An intergenerational tale of what we live for and what we leave behind. Gary McNair returns to the Traverse after last year's award-winning five-star show Donald Robertson is Not a Stand-Up Comedian: 'A tour de force and a must-see' ***** (Stage). 'Brilliantly conceived' **** (Scotsman). **** (Guardian). **** (Times)'. www.madeinscotlandshowcase.com
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Best reviewed Edinburgh Fringe shows 2015
A list of the best reviewed comedy shows at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 7th September 2015Si Hawkins' Fringe Diary 2015, Part 2
Si Hawkins discusses how 2015 was the year to see well-known comics in free venues, plus he reports back from a number of shows, including the offerings from Mae Martin and Tez Ilyas.
Si Hawkins, British Comedy Guide, 29th August 2015Solo Fringe shows to make you forget monologues
This year's festival has been dominated by one-person shows, but the best ones make you forget you're watching a monologue at all, says Mark Fisher.
Mark Fisher, The Scotsman, 28th August 2015Islamic State replaces SNP as hot topic at Fringe
Last year, with the referendum imminent, playwrights turned their hand to the subject of Scottish independence. This year the big issue is Isis.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 14th August 2015Scotsman Fringe First awards: 2015 winners so far
A Gambler's Guide to Dying and Going Viral among the winners.
The Scotsman, 14th August 2015Art Works? The Fringe Poster Post-Mortem
A rad or bad poster can make or break your Fringe show. Si Hawkins asked a cross-section of this year's acts to talk him through their visual feasts.
Si Hawkins, Fest Mag, 3rd August 2015Edinburgh 2015: Our picks of the Fringe and EIF
We've gone through the 438-page programme to bring you our highlights. Shows are listed alphabetically.
What's On Stage, 9th July 2015Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Aug 2015 | 21:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 7th Aug 2015 | 11:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 8th Aug 2015 | 14:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 9th Aug 2015 | 16:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 11th Aug 2015 | 18:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 12th Aug 2015 | 21:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 13th Aug 2015 | 11:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 14th Aug 2015 | 14:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 15th Aug 2015 | 16:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 16th Aug 2015 | 18:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 18th Aug 2015 | 21:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 19th Aug 2015 | 11:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 20th Aug 2015 | 14:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 21st Aug 2015 | 16:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 22nd Aug 2015 | 18:30 | Traverse Theatre |
| 23rd Aug 2015 | 21:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 25th Aug 2015 | 11:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 26th Aug 2015 | 14:00 | Traverse Theatre |
| 27th Aug 2015 | 16:15 | Traverse Theatre |
| 28th Aug 2015 | 18:30 | Traverse Theatre |
| 30th Aug 2015 | 11:15 | Traverse Theatre |