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‘Father Ted’ writer has been criticised for his repeated anti-trans comments

Two inventive productions, Dimanche and Concerned Others, use puppetry and object-theatre to tackle vast environmental and social subjects

THE finalists of the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2023 have been announced.

Leith Arches cancelled scriptwriter’s comedy show after complaints from customers

TV personality met royal in June as part of her work with homelessness charity Centrepoint

I’m at the Edinburgh Fringe this year directing CREEKSHOW, a play about the gentrification of Deptford. While here, I’ve watched as much politically minded work as I’ve been able to. With 3,031 registered shows a complete survey would be impossible, but below are some of my picks of the more…

They might be ‘edgy, queer’ comics by night – but by day Shelf are children’s entertainers, and they’re not the only fringe act with a sideline in making kids laugh

Attachment: The Leech Show is a merry romp about an influential reviewer and sums up the industry’s paradoxical attitude to theatre criticism

Leith Arches said it cancelled comedy listing at which gender-critical writer was due to appear

Letters: Readers respond to the row over Baillie Gifford’s sponsorship of the Edinburgh international book festival

THE Scotland Office has spent more than £75,000 on hospitality in 16 months, The National can reveal.