Sophie Methuen-Turner
Notes and impressions from the Edinburgh Fringe 2025
Sunday – to Edinburgh
the plane was delayed by two hours due to a radio failure and then the pilot decided it was unsafe to land… it was quite scary.
I went to a meet the press, where performers who will start their performance this week attend and pitch their event.
Then I went to a press only bar, and saw a PR intern. Very sweet.
It was fun, though I didn’t mingle with many people.
Monday
Edinburgh was busy yesterday, I found it exciting – I wanted to look everywhere.
Scottish people seem much more friendly than those down south.
Edinburgh Waverley is a huge station with lots of exits – watch which one you go out of.
The free fringe is interesting – you don’t pay for tickets, but they have a collection bucket at the back.
People come in from all over the world for this.
I have been staying outside of Glasgow.
If you do that use uber. (Black cab wanted £45. Uber £26!)
Tuesday Morning
So something to consider is that Edinburgh is a large city. The performances are scattered all over the city, so walking shoes and an awareness of the city and maps are a must.
The press get press passes. I went to Greenside venue yesterday. Very nice. Lots of studio rooms.
Something to note is that in some instances companies own multiple venues. So the space doesn’t just represent one venue; it’s a company.
You need to come prepared in terms of charging of phones etc – the Hard Rock Café has no plug sockets and the Wetherspoons only one.
Wednesday
I have seen some fantastic things at the fringe:
Once Upon A Bridge
An excellent performance about a real life incident on Putney Bridge.
Frat
A highly effective and enlightening piece on a University fraternity.
A Bad Taste Show
A series of highly amusing sketches – the highlight being the Disrepair Show.
Behind The Laughter
Henry Churniavsky runs a comedy charity for people affected by mental illness. Six performers – their skills had been honed and the content spot on.
A Sudden Disturbing To Do List
This was evocative and thought provoking.
The Baker Street Ladies
A master-stroke in character portrayal.
Antigone
A production that could have been in the West End.
Sophie Methuen-Turner at The Edinburgh Fringe