Fringe benefits: 10 of the best shows to catch at this year’s Edinburgh festival theguardian.com/stage/article/…

It’s August and that means one thing: Edinburgh Festival Fringe is back There are more than 3,000 shows taking over the Scottish capital this summer – and these are Rachael Healy’s picks of what to see at #EdFringe ➡️ Read More: trib.al/7Kz2AI6

After Baby Reindeer: how comedians are telling true stories of trauma and toxic relationships theguardian.com/stage/article/…

“James Barr is telling his story of an abusive ex-boyfriend in his new show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum), which takes audiences on a journey that mirrors the tension and uncertainty of a toxic relationship”. theguardian.com/stage/article/…

‘I exist outside of gender’: drag colossus Wet Mess on being ‘horny for your confusion’ theguardian.com/stage/article/…

In today’s Guardian G2, post Baby Reindeer, how are artists approaching shows that draw on personal trauma? Thanks to Darren McGarvey, Anna Akana, James Barr and Eleanor Morton ($8) for lots of thoughtful insights theguardian.com/stage/article/…

Great piece about trauma as art at this year's #EdFringe

Thank you for such a thoughtful interview!

Absolutely devastating piece about the death of true crime producer John Balson, which raises serious questions about the working conditions many TV workers, especially freelancers, endure theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/a…

One of the highest laugh rates of the Fringe, I reckon.

A marathon of mirth and stress: comics with chronic health issues on completing Edinburgh fringe theguardian.com/stage/article/…

Rachael Healy The Guardian The Migraine Trust Fibromyalgia Action UK The reality of chronic illness and performance..prioritising the thing you love! theguardian.com/stage/article/…

What if on top of the universal Edinburgh Fringe stresses you were dealing with an additional, invisible challenge? Thanks to Nina Gilligan, Bella Humphries and Garrett Millerick - 2024 UK TOUR ON SALE NOW for talking to me about fibromyalgia, PMDD and sobriety theguardian.com/stage/article/…

Double win for Yorkshire in Edinburgh comedy awards theguardian.com/culture/articl…

It was a treat to interview Kim Deal of The Breeders for today's Guardian Film & Music cover. Her debut solo album is out in November and it's a beaut: theguardian.com/music/article/…

Antony Gormley joins fight against ‘destruction’ of historic King’s Cross site theguardian.com/artanddesign/a…

It’s the way they sell ’em: standups across UK turn to merchandise for extra cash theguardian.com/culture/articl…