All the fun of the Edinburgh Fringe

By helptopalestinenews

August 17, 2025

4

Just now

Cast members walk the streets of Edinburgh handing out leaflets to attract visitors to their shows

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A doll-like clown in a yellow and red dress, bright red wig and doll clown make-up poses with a kiss while holding flyers advertising her show — Cast members walk the streets of Edinburgh handing out leaflets to attract visitors to their shows

Edinburgh is a riot of colour, sounds, smells and sights to behold as the 2025 Fringe hits its peak.

From street performers to tourists and flyer givers vying for audience attention, we have selected some images of what’s on offer at the world’s biggest performance arts festival.

All photos are subject to copyright.

Miss Frisky, star of the show Frisky’s Reshuffle, explores the kaleidoscope at the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on the Royal Mile.

Jane Barlow/PA Wire Miss Frisky - a blonde curly-haired woman, crouches inside a mirror box, reflecting her bright orange sequin dress onto dozens of mirrors around her. — Miss Frisky, star of the show Frisky’s Reshuffle, explores the kaleidoscope at the Camera Obscura & World of Illusions on the Royal Mile.

Members of the Theatre Re ensemble ran through the Colinton Tunnel in Edinburgh to publicise their show the Nature of Forgetting

Jane Barlow/PA Wire Six members of the Theatre Re ensemble cycle ad run through the Colinton Tunnel in Edinburgh. A young man in a green school uniform leads the way on a bike, pointing ahead and two girls and three men run alongside him, smiling and pointing. — Members of the Theatre Re ensemble ran through the Colinton Tunnel in Edinburgh to publicise their show the Nature of Forgetting

Street theatre is one of the big draws of the Fringe

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A black and white image taken from behind a street artist as he performs to a circle of people on a cobbled square in Edinburgh. A suitcase sits behind him on the ground, a table in front where he seems to be performing a trick of some kind — Street theatre is one of the big draws of the Fringe

Time for a rest – two Fringe-goers stop for a break and an ice cream

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A middle-aged man and a woman sit on a street bench enjoying a couple of ice cream cones as the crowds pass by. The man wears a rain jacket and blue shirt as he takes a big lick of his cone, the woman, wearing a pink visor cap holds her mint choc chip cone. — Time for a rest – two Fringe-goers stop for a break and an ice cream

Ukraininan settlers perform the show Life in One Suitcase at the EICC, the story of their journey in Scotland

Jane Barlow/PA Wire A young Ukrainian girl in a white dress smiles and holds a big red flower over her head while on stage. Similarly-dressed children stand in a group behind her under the theatre lights. — Ukraininan settlers perform the show Life in One Suitcase at the EICC, the story of their journey in Scotland

Three chickens cross the road… to promote their Fringe show

Jane Barlow/PA Wire Three people dressed as giant red, black, and white feathered chickens cross the road on a zebra crossing in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, during a photocall for their show Three Chickens Confront Existence. — Three chickens cross the road… to promote their Fringe show

The promotion starts young – a boy gives out flyers standing on a street security bollard

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A young boy in shorts and a baseball cap gives out flyers standing on a street security bollard as people walk through the gate — The promotion starts young – a boy gives out flyers standing on a street security bollard

Performers get into character as they mingle with people on the street

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A man in a white suit and bow tie makes a fist beside a "bride" in a white dress, veil and with a grimace on her face as she grabs him by the lapels — Performers get into character as they mingle with people on the street

Definitely maybe some Oasis lookalikes publicise their show on the Grassmarket

Jane Barlow/PA Wire Lookalikes of Liam and Noel Gallagher get into character in The Grassmarket, Edinburgh. "Liam" is in a khaki Adidas jacket and "Noel" in a denim jacket. Both are wearing shades. — Definitely maybe some Oasis lookalikes publicise their show on the Grassmarket

Performers from How to Win Against History during a photocall at the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens

Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Five musicians from How to Win Against History match the green tones of the Ross Fountain, in green costumes as they pose on the edge of the round Victorian iron structure, holding up their instruments. — Performers from How to Win Against History during a photocall at the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens

Some of the promotional staff take the biscuit as they try to attract audiences

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A dark-haired bearded man wears a Bourbon biscuit headpiece as he gives out flyers on the Royal Mile — Some of the promotional staff take the biscuit as they try to attract audiences

Ceili O’Connor hits the ball alongside fellow performers from Footballers Wives: The Musical

Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Ceili O'Connor, a blonde glamourously-dressed woman in a green dress and heels, kicks a football alongside fellow performers from Footballers Wives: The Musical - a group of men and women dressed in smart suits and dresses. — Ceili O’Connor hits the ball alongside fellow performers from Footballers Wives: The Musical

Street acrobats entertain visitors on Victoria Street

Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images Three members of the cast of circus company Flip Fabrique perform a human pyramid in Victoria Street. They are wearing trousers with braces and are in front of the famous street with coloured buildings that curves behind them. — Street acrobats entertain visitors on Victoria Street

Smiles all round as street performers entertain passers-by on the Royal Mile

Ewan Bootman/Anadolu via Getty Images Male and female street performers in floral bright costumes pose on a metal ring prop with bubbles around them. People have gathered around them and are smiling and clapping. — Smiles all round as street performers entertain passers-by on the Royal Mile

Any surface in the city becomes an advertising board for the many shows

Ken Jack/Getty Images Brightly coloured posters advertising shows are pasted on a board with Edinburgh Castle in the background and the green trees of Princes Street Gardens below. — Any surface in the city becomes an advertising board for the many shows

A musician gives his all on the cobbles of the Royal Mile

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A bearded man in a black top and jeans plays the accordion as he lies on the cobbled street and sings. People are walking behind him. — A musician gives his all on the cobbles of the Royal Mile

Every street’s a stage during the Edinburgh Festivals.

Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images Gabriel Aragú Fernando and María Garcia Lola pose in front of the Stockbridge Market during a photocall for ‘Lola: A Flamenco Love Story’ He is wearing smart, burgundy trousers and she is in a beautiful white Flamenco dress, her hair in a pony tail. They are both looking at each other in a dance pose intensely. — Every street’s a stage during the Edinburgh Festivals.

Singers get attention as they promote their show on the city streets

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A group of performers sing as they hand out leaflets. They are young and wear trendy clothes. — Singers get attention as they promote their show on the city streets

Any gimmick for attention – a man with a long, white beard holds a white cockatoo-type bird as he hands out flyers

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A man with a long, white beard holds a white cockatoo-type bird as he hands out flyers. He is wearing a yellow waterproof jacket and brightly coloured dungarees. He also has a blue and red spotty bag round his neck — Any gimmick for attention – a man with a long, white beard holds a white cockatoo-type bird as he hands out flyers

Performers dress in their stage costumes to promote their shows

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A monochrome image of two women, facing opposite directions and wearing bonnets with their faces covered, hand out promotional materials in the street. — Performers dress in their stage costumes to promote their shows

Traditional street entertainers mix with the more “out there” characters

Chris Foote/BBC Scotland A balloon model maker on stilts holding his hands wide as he smiles. He is wearing a green and white balloon hat, a checked and rainbow shirt, yellow and orange satin trousers and a red clown nose. He is standing on the corner of Princes Street with a big stone building behind him. — Traditional street entertainers mix with the more “out there” characters

What’s going on at this year’s Edinburgh festivals?

Miriam Margolyes: ‘We’ll all die but I’m not going yet’

‘I made plans for my own funeral – now I’m on stage at the Fringe’

Fringe performers say show must go on in memory of teacher

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Previous article

Dyn yn yr ysbyty ar ôl achos o drywanu yn Aberfan

Next article

Donegal man who swapped job seeking for jet-set life shearing sheep

helptopalestinenews https://helptopalestinenews.com

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY Cancel reply

Please enter your comment!

Please enter your name here

You have entered an incorrect email address!

Please enter your email address here

- Advertisement -

spot_img

Latest Articles