The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is back after the pandemic caused the complete cancellation of last year’s event.
While it’s scaled back compared to a regular August in the Capital, as lockdown restrictions have continued to ease, there are still more than 400 shows to enjoy, with the majority taking place in the evening.
But for culture vultures who want to enjoy a day-long cultural splurge, there are also a series of plays taking place while many people are at work.
Here are 10 that start before 4pm. All tickets can be booked at www.edfringe.com.
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5. Fear of Roses
Playing at 11am every day from August 19-26, at the Assembly Roxy, Fear of Roses is billed as a fast-paced, darkly comedic crime story. Photo: Black Bat Productions
6. Moonlight on Leith
Moonlight on Leith introduces the audience to a range of Leith personalities in an award-winning play inspired by the 'Save Leith Walk' campaign. It is being staged at theSpaceTriplex at 2.50pm on August 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27. Photo: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
7. Corpsing
Staged at theSpaceTriplex at 11.30am on August 19, 21, 23, 25 and 27, Corpsing is a black comedy about a man who is left a thriving funeral business in his uncle's will. Photo: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
8. Madhouse
Telling the story of six students living in a shared house, Madhouse is on at theSpace @ Surgeons Hall at 1.30pm on August 18, 20, 23, 25 and 27. Photo: The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society