2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Sugarcoated Sisters: Bittersweet
The hopelessly flawed Sugarcoated Sisters unleash their multi-million-hit TikTok personas onto the stage for the first time. Armed with original songs, guitar and double bass, no musical style is off-limits as ammunition for their scathing revenge on everyone who's ever wronged them. Winners: Best Newcomer Musical Comedy Awards 2022. TikTok Creators to Watch 2022. TikTok's Trailblazing Women 2022. Funny Women Content Creator Award finalists 2021. 'Layers of showbiz magic dust' (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). 'Sisters strike gold!' (VoxPoliticalOnline.com). 'Hilarious back-and-forth' (MyLondon.news). 'A funny, tragic, perfect marvel' ***** (ThreeWeeks). Directed by Laura Corcoran (Frisky and Mannish).
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Fringe: The viral comedy stars leaping from TikTok to the stage
A number of new comedians amassed huge followings on TikTok during the pandemic. Now some are trying to convert viral fame into on-stage success by performing live at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 20th August 2022Interviews: Sugarcoated Sisters and Kylie Brakeman
Bring it Online: The Sugarcoated Sisters and Kylie Brakeman chat about their experiences on TikTok.
Funmi Lijadu, Fest Mag, 17th August 2022What good is sitting alone in your room....
Cabaret on the Fringe has come a long way since The Lady Boys of Bangkok first wowed an Edinburgh audience over twenty years ago with their glamorous variety show.
Fiona Shepherd, Entertainment Now, 6th August 2022Stars of TikTok make their Fringe debut
After years of disruption, Edinburgh's world-famous Fringe Festival will be back in full swing this year, and social media platform TikTok has decided to get in on the action.
Thomas McCann, Entertainment Now, 4th August 2022Top picks: Cabaret and Variety
What to see if you're after a subversive performance and a party atmosphere.
Fest Mag, 2nd August 2022Meet the TikTok comedians taking over this year's Edinburgh Fringe
A new wave of comedy stars has built big followings on TikTok - and now they're heading to Edinburgh. Isobel Lewis meets the acts making the leap from the For You page to the Fringe.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 1st August 2022Fringe 2022: the TikTok stars shaking up comedy
They are young, fresh and already reaching millions -- meet the social media stars trying to break into stand-up.
The Sunday Times, 31st July 2022Sugarcoated Sisters: Bittersweet Q&A
We chatted to them switching from TikTok to live performance, checking in on yourself and winning Best Newcomer at this year's Musical Comedy Awards...
Funny Women, 26th July 2022Ten Edinburgh Fringe acts who are big online
Can social media success translate into success in the real world? Coming out of lockdown more viral creators than ever are heading to the Edinburgh Fringe to try to prove their mettle.
Chortle, 23rd July 2022Sugarcoated Sisters interview
Bittersweet is about two hopelessly flawed sisters who move back to their home-town to discover unfinished business lurking around every corner.
Phoenix Remix, 22nd July 2022Interview with the musical comedy duo Sugarcoated Sisters
TikTok sensations Tabby and Chloe talk about their upbringing, the appeal of the fringe, and the importance of prioritising mental health.
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 18th July 2022Sugarcoated Sisters interview
Bittersweet is our debut musical-comedy show!
On The Mic, 4th July 2022Fringe 2022: Our pick of the 20 must-see comedy shows
This year promises an festival like no other. Here are the shows not to miss.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th July 2022The Sugarcoated Sisters share how comedy helped their mental health
Breath work, journaling, long walks on the beach etc. weren't working, so maybe it was time to try something else.
Tabby Tingly, Female First, 27th June 2022Edinburgh 2022: Pick of the Programme- Cabaret
With over 3000 shows now onsale for the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten picks across the festival programme to highlight the shows you really don't want to miss this year!
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 14th June 2022Performances
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| 4th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 16th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:50 | Just The Tonic at the Caves (Just the Fancy Room) |