Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the greatest show on Earth?

[@namewarvergeben]

I bet that guy was holding his breath the whole time, too. That's dedication. Deserves more than a fiver!

[@MrBlaarghh]

I work in the print industry and this makes me moist. Flyers, pamphlets, posters, banners, all that signage! Oh my! Lucky ducks.

[@Bobognargnar]

+Han Lockhart yeah but think about all the dosh the printers make with the flyers. I'd be pretty exited, too.

[@gargoyleex]

I visited Edinburgh in 2014 and saw the guy you gave a fiver as well. I believe he even stood in the same position. Brilliant. Enough of the bad jokes, that was a great video as usual. Keep up the work, Lindy.

[@Faerindel]

+gargoyleex Inb4 some Edinburguese saying "uh, folks, it's a statue".

[@azaryhaaurilen181]

+gargoyleex someone should put a cup there and let people tip it :D

[@voiceactorofdovakiin]

+gargoyleex what is a fiver?

[@schuhey7021]

+m n 5 dollar note

[@x42brown]

+Ben Schuh No a five pound note. It was sometimes called a twenty dollar note in my youth

[@Gh0stClown]

I'd bloody hate living in Edinburgh during the festival.

[@andrewshaw1571]

+Floobs genuinely cant go out of the library for a biscuit without getting about 8 flyers.

[@Tiger74147]

+Andrew Shaw Are you a student there?

[@andrewshaw1571]

Tiger74147 was until recently, used to work at main library at george square. Anyone with resits had to wade through the stream coming from pleasance to get to their exams. Its kinda funny but a pain for the most part. Still pissed i walked past lloyds campsite pretty much every day through the summer and didnt know he was there.

[@zerogbot23]

+Tiger74147 I am, and trying to explain to my lecturer that i just fought through a swamp of people to get to class is not fun

[@zerogbot23]

+Paul Wurr The sleepless nights dear god i can't take it

[@PeterWardActor]

As a regular fringe-goer and -performer I have to say this is actually a really concise summary of what the fringe is and does. Good job sir!

[@CrackingPearPrd]

"WRITE. A SCRIPT." A sentiment I wholeheartedly support. ... But as a writer I might be biased.

[@MaisieSqueak]

Just wanted to say your vids are really enjoyable. I popped in once for some info about swords and fighting posture for a lighthearted game I'm developing. ...a month later I'm finding myself checking back for new episodes on your channel. A joy to watch sir.

[@Gool349]

marvellous content as always Lloyd!

[@lindybeige]

+kokokoko shooshooboop Ta.

[@chrisrus1965]

+Lindybeige Look at your hair.

[@atjkhs7592]

Was there this year at the exact same time as you! Really was amazing! 20+ flyers shoved in my face every 100 yards! The entire city was just a massive festival, was really neat to see! Definitely want to go back next year and I would love to see your show if you do one again!

[@fuzzyargy]

Wow this is awesome Lindy, much appreciate it, this is going on my bucket list

[@AustinLoweBorne]

Mannnnn, I went to Scotland in the Spring (it was my second time ever being out of the U.S.) and Edinburgh was so great. This feels nostalgic for me even though I was only there for about 3 or 4 days.. Like 4 months ago, haha.

[@Vocalsalesmasteryjohnheart]

Thanks for the review and info. I've always wondered about the over-all characteristics of this festival. You did an excellent job showing me what it might be like if I was lucky enough to go. Thanks!

[@gevmage]

Wow! Now I see. I also imagine the Fringe Festival in Minnesota is based on it; it has very similar mechanisms. When my wife and I were travelling in Britain a number of years ago, we accidentally ended up going through Edinburgh at the time of the festival. We weren't anywhere near it, but until we got there we couldn't figure out why every hotel room in Edinburgh was 4 times as much as those elsewhere on the trip.

[@jnsnj1]

My friend's band played there this year. They traveled all the way from New Jersey and were the house band at some bar for the entire time.

[@Faerindel]

I'd like to go. I wouldn't actually go to any show, but such a massive amount of people trying to call your attention is something worth seeing.

[@Musabre]

My partner played in a Children's Show called 'Katie and the Mona Lisa' for the whole month of August at the Pleasance One Theatre :). It was my first time to Edinburgh going up to visit her for our 4 year anniversary (gosh), and seeing her show. AMAZING city, not as odd/different as I thought it might be (i live in London), but the Fringe festival was just immense! I only got to see 3 ticketed shows, but the street performances on the Golden Mile were never ending. Some amazing musician's EPs ended up in my bag for the trip home. On the point of there not being much auditions, it really showed, not always in a negative way, but I was told (via my back-stage access) that so many of the shows were either pilots, proof's of concept, or troubleshooting for a tour planned later in the year. Very odd, but among all that were some absolute gems ;). Fills Monkey! Great to see you covering it Lindy. I'll be returning next year for sure. If you do another show there I will keep my eyes peeled for you! Regards.

[@asriellian]

You know what, because of you I'm definetely gonna go take a look at the Edinburgh fringe festival :) Thanks for giving us a show of it Lloyd

[@shlamimk4664]

The stand up is the BEST bit about the fringe, Lloyd, what you on about? That and the street freaks, who sadly seem to be dying out to be replaced with drama students 😝. I was raised up in Edinburgh, and it was, all things considered, an honour and a privilege. Stand up is the most pure and honest form of stage performance. It doesn't matter how much mony you pour into the presentation of it, if you don't have the talent, you don't get the result. A single performer who can stare down and entire audience without a break for the whole show deserves the upmost respect.

[@RevJamesCostello]

‘Gave him a fiver.’ That gave me a laugh. :-D

[@downwiththemaster]

+James Mac always nice to randomly see another pro white cheers!

[@RevJamesCostello]

+downwiththemaster Always. :)

[@siouxsettewerks]

+Lindybeige , your "write a script" tone totally reminds me of the tone I envision Lord Vetinari from Discworld having while telling mimes to learn their texts!

[@Myzelfa]

There's nothing wrong with improv and stand-up comedy; they're perfectly valid forms of entertainment.

[@jamesanator1000]

I didn't know Lindy was doing a fringe show, now I'll never live this down.

[@enti0beking]

oh crap... I went to the fringe, and I think I saw your show, and thought, "nah, let's not."Now I find out about you however many months later and your awesome channel, and feel like I made a mistake! :pWe DID see a couple amazing AND crappy performances from others though, and had a great time doing that, so we didn't entirely miss out.

[@kungpochopedtuna]

That last guy definately had the best paint job

[@FossilFishy]

I used to work one block over from the main area of the Edmonton Fringe Festival. I came to hate it with a white-hot passion. In the beginning it was all about the shows, but over time it became a fine-screen money filter. The festival organisers sold more and more vendor spaces on-site and added a gauntlet of volunteer beggars at the entrances, the goal was clearly to let the patrons leave with the least amount of money as possible. When I started that job we used to have to bring in extra staff, by the end of my time there we didn't do anything special. The theatre goers only left the grounds to get to their cars and our regular customers were all scared away by the crowds. To be fair: the people putting on the shows were doing so for all the reasons, good and bad, that they ever did. But the avarice of the festival organisation itself was ugly. They're apparently a not for profit group, but you'd never know it by the way they do business.

[@The_Gallowglass]

Lloyd you do realize who that is don't you? It's Robert Fergusson. He didn't really die. He made himself to look like a painted statue performer in 1774 and has been standing there ever since. That's dedication. At least go back and give him a tenner.

[@heckyeah4314]

I live in Edinburgh, best city in the world.

[@johntellnott12345]

lol, your bit on comedy was hilarious, I literally lol'ed, but then I just smoked a massive joint, but still...….. oh and love your work.

[@johntellnott12345]

I mean comedians of course. the aforementioned joint no doubt.

[@CommissarJake]

Spent a few days there as I Passed through on the way to a reenactment event, Coming from a small town the sheer enormity was terrifying. And funnily enough, the most fun I have with the fringe was when I went to the fringes of Edinburgh to visit other re-enactors.

[@ZemplinTemplar]

Such an excellent report ! Thanks.

[@RoamingRob]

Very nice guide! Makes me want to go back. We went in 2015 too and made our own guide to it, probably with less info!

[@acrefray]

If "Reykjavik" is on, it's definitely worth seeing! I cannot express how unique and incredible it was to be a part of (anyone "watching" it becomes a part of the show).

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

It looks like great fun! Hope you had a blast.

[@sweepingtime]

Amazing. I would have loved to attend.

[@reginayoung8703]

That. Looks. Incredible.

[@joshuabrown6256]

I was a carpenter for urinetown the musical 2 years ago.... Great show great show.

[@tombrown407]

The Brighton fringe is *Very* Fringey, Very obscure acts in very unusual venues. . I went to a play in the Old disused Police Dungeons under the town hall where a bunch of students did a really arty play about the trials and tribulations of being a teenager, Surprisingly not pretentious, and quite amazing use of the set and lighting.

[@TheVefIt]

awesome video, as always, Love your humour...

[@vincentvanhee6791]

I love this channel!

[@schuhey7021]

Lindybeige you should visit the Adelaide fringe! Its not quite as fantastic as this, but its got its own sort of charm and the benefit of (or detriment of) Australian culture added to it. Not to mention the Adelaide parks are beautiful at night time!

[@willek1335]

I think it's impossible to film anything in Scotland without the Bagpipes Brigade storming in. :D

[@annne023]

My god, this sounds really exciting.

[@FairysHuff]

I live a couple hours travel from Edinburgh via public transport but have only been to the Fringe a couple of time because of social phobia. It is obviously a very lively, as in, A SHIT TON OF PEOPLE AND ALMOST NO ROOM TO MOVE OR BREATHE! and is also very loud. Next year I plan to go but I will be taking with me a pair of industrial ear protectors. Those things are wonderful for someone like myself. ^_^ I missed this years Fringe >_>

[@Whitefang8128]

Any plans for the 2016 fringe Lindybeige? I was there on the dates of your show but missed you altogether.

[@FurryAminal]

That is my idea of Hell. I'd sooner stick spoons through my hands than go there.

[@Katalowins]

6:23 amazing human statue

[@Williamstanway]

I live in kelso near Edinburgh, me and my girlfriend took a trip up to the fringe with high hopes of seeing some "Art" we ended up being confused because we didn't know where to go and what to look for, we waited thirty minutes to be served a beer after an hour of looking for a seat at any pub possible, and then retired early due to exhaustion. i entirely blsme ourselves for our disappointment as we did no prior research and really didn't know what we where in for and feel we got totally over stimulated, we are planning to go back and take our time over a few days rather than a single day, I have not yet developed an opinion as I feel I did not do the place any justice.

[@FoxCDN]

So got me with the statue at the end, didn't see the plaque.. ha! :P

[@grantlandsmith]

Can't wait to see your show.

[@grantlandsmith]

+grantlandsmith ps - why didn't the car evolve the teardrop shape?

[@isn0t42]

Well that seems like a lot of fun!

[@dutchpool7035]

WOW, the last guy, what a fucking pro.

[@math6844]

It's art. Art shouldn't be censored anyway.

[@stewartmurray4658]

It's becoming too commercial, but it's still great. I'm so lucky to live here.

[@erobinson55]

I want to go to the Fringe so bad it hurts!

[@modestMouseism]

Why didn't you warn us, Lloyd? I definitely would've gone to your shows.

[@MegaRadomstuff]

I didn't realise you were so close haha

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Come to quiet like Lindybeige. Quirky but interesting

[@Benbobr]

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[@Benbobr]

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[@styrodot5578]

Was in Edinburgh when it was on and me and to friends looked up the street saw about 1000 people standing their went nope and wondered off

[@MithradatesMegas]

I've seen "Urine Town" - it actually is pretty good.

[@Mrdede1998]

What is the name of the outro tune at the end of the video? Great video by the way!

[@Edkins460]

Rather sad that I was there with a show and didn't see you there :(

[@CalciumCD]

I actually went to the improvised improv show and it wasn't as bad as you might think, although it's a ridiculously tough act to do well and you would probably be better off doing something else. Everything else I went to was great, thankfully.

[@MemekingJag]

Will you be up again for the next Fringe? If you're up again this year would love to buy you a pint.

[@volumzala]

Living in Edinburgh during the Fringe is a nightmare.

[@pontusieg]

going to put your show up on youtube?

[@lindybeige]

+pontusieg I'm referring to two shows in this video. The first three episodes (of a planned ten) are posted already, and I do plan to put a few clips together of the swing circus show.

[@victorcercasin]

+Lindybeige where are they posted at??

[@RadarFinsR]

+Victor Hugo Look up the adventures of stoke mandible on lindys channel, you'll find what you're looking for, I hope you enjoy greenscreen effects, Some people don't like it but I think it's pretty neat for low budget story telling.

[@pontusieg]

+Lindybeige oh goodness I just witnessed the glory that is Stoke Mandeville. more of those, please! :D I had apperently not been subscribed for that long that ive seen those before.

[@BigMacsm245]

the fringe, the time where everything takes twice as long.

[@robynhighart2026]

Wonderful.

[@grimli16]

hey man.. i actually just deacitavted adblock... mostly because of you Thank you for the cool content you upload from time to time

[@TheMrWillje]

I have bitter-sweet memories of pleasance this year. The show i saw was awful but i had the best pulled pork and haggis sandwich in my life. I consider it a victory.

[@hdckdsadd]

watching this I came to two conclusions: 1 . poor trees. 2. we're too many people on this planet.

[@Xanatos712]

Next Fringe I'm going to set up a statue along the street and leave an upturned hat in front of it. Easy money!

[@NobleBrutus]

I recommend 1 man Star Wars! Also the same guy does 1 man Lord of the Rings and 1 man Batman. He really pulls it off. 3 films in 1 hour by himself with no props it's crazy - make sure you've seen the films though ;)

[@faihu]

i like the shirt you always have on

[@tomurg]

Not really a guy who goes to play's myself but this doesn't look to bad.

[@RossHudsonMambo]

Are you coming back this year?

[@andrewescocia2707]

i have live in edinburgh for 15 years and most of what you say is true. Did you see the tattoo in the end or not ?, keep up the vids bro

[@apodis4900]

Improv sends shivers down my spine. It often falls embarrassingly on its arse, and the 'creators' often have a very inflated ego. Some people like it and I applaud them, personally I don't. It reminds me of playground antics. It's often a group of friends who find each other funny, and think that's enough to please everyone. I'd rather watch a scripted show on a topic I dislike, than improv on a subject I enjoy. And there are so many improv shows at the fringe it's tedious. Humbug.

[@RoninXiC]

Not understanding the "hate" from impro shows. It's actualyl quite a hard thing to just "come up with a script" on the fly with just some crazy details from the audience. 1. Love story 2. Zombies 3. Saintburys best show I've had this year :)

[@Edvardius]

I've been to Edinburgh, but too bad not in the time of this festival.

[@Hecatonicosachoron]

Poor Adam Smith, I wonder what he has suffered all these years as a street performer. Edinburgh is the best city on Earth. However it does get somewhat intolerable in August with all the tourists.

[@gibson_smiles]

I wanna see one of your performances some time

[@Groindz]

I am from Edinburgh!

[@Josh_2976]

+Grant Tnarg There's just under 500,000 of us so I don't think it makes you special.

[@Groindz]

+Josh10 haha. I didn't say it did!

[@WardancerHB]

+Grant Tnarg Seriously!? That's unbelievable!

[@Josh_2976]

Grant Tnarg Neither did I :P.

[@michaelapearson4935]

My sister lives right near the castle and her and her partner have heard The Ladyboys of Bangkok playing 3 times a day for the past month. In the end they went to see it, apparently it's really good. 4 stars?

[@lindybeige]

+Michaela Pearson We were just across the road from them. I never went. Can't say it appealed to me. Their publicity said nothing about the show other than that they had a load of men who looked like women.

[@michaelapearson4935]

+Lindybeige The title doesn't suggest too much depth to me either...but you should never judge a musical by it's title. The fact it's a musical should be enough ;-)

[@Tiger74147]

+Michaela Pearson The deluge of things like that... you couldn't possibly go see them all on those grounds! So they've gotta have something to help them stand out. Mr. Beige poked fun at this by noting that the only flyer WITHOUT four stars was the one that stood out to him.

[@lindybeige]

+Michaela Pearson Are you sure it's a musical? I know it involved music.

[@grizwoldphantasia5005]

The TV comedians may seem like they are against the spirit of "fringe" and drive out the true fringe acts which deserve more attention, but how many paying visitors would stay away if there were no known big names? Everything is like that: the great unwashed masses support the few true fringe artists. There's probably some kind of bell curve for these things, and if you leave out the great boring lump in the middle, the ends lower accordingly.

[@UVtec]

Did anyone record Lindy's show?

[@fr1695]

The chap at the end I gave him a £5 too

[@LEECHESANDCREAM]

That's real fucking neato. Maybe go thee one day and check it out. I do have relatives across the ocean, maybe make a thing of visiting the isles.

[@ALRinaldi]

I'll be honest, I didn't realize the "Lindy" in Lindybeige was in reference to Lindy Hop... I'm a bad lindyhopper... :(

[@TheMeatwade]

About time no censorship is what we need put up what ever the hell you want just be prepared for criticism and if there are other views be prepared to defend it intelligently with sources.

[@jaybone23]

I bet condom use during the Fringe rivals that of what one finds in an Olympic village. Not including condoms which might be used onstage in a performance...for whatever reason.

[@OsKuukkeli]

The end bit cracked me up. :D hehehehe... fiver...

[@chuz1403]

blimey must go one day

[@Musabre]

Shout out to mah homies at 4:43 Pleasance One: katie And the Mona Lisa. Woop woop. (It was one of the more talented casts, despite being a 1 hour long panto' for kiddlywinks :P )

[@magoskillzmagoskillz3540]

I think the last guy was actually a statue??!

[@TheOnkeyomay]

What was your show like?

[@jjjhhh3596]

How is the epilogue holded? What informationn is presented in the entries? How many shows ar e there and venues? Which is bigger the french or the national festival? When was the festival estabilished did the man disgussed in black? which is the biggest categoria? What is thw irl advertising? Is the French possible to censore? Are there any additions and fears? Did the inteviwer participated in the French? What did the man disgussed in black perconifile? What is the real idinburh international festival? what are the festivals are there? Are there many people writting? How do they acess the perrfomances? Can posters last for long?

[@12345maxtor]

Is that the statue of Adam Smith at 5:22?

[@VicariousReality7]

And i thought Malmö festival was big

[@daltonanderson929]

I thought the thumbnail was in Minecraft