Cheerio to Assembly Festival 2023
Mon 28 Aug Article 2mins
The curtains have fallen on a jam-packed programme here in Edinburgh, where Assembly Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe was in all its glory.
This year's festivities transformed the venue into a haven of creativity and laughter, hosting an incredible variety of acts. From hilarious comedies to soul-stirring performances, the stage was a melting pot of talent that left audiences enthralled. We welcomed Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle; award-winning festival performer Chris Dugdale; the smash-hit What girls are made of; illusionist and inventor Kevin Quantum and Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne, to name just a few. Hollywood star Gerard Butler added an extra layer of buzz and excitement when he surprised everyone by popping in to see a show.
As we bid farewell to this year's Fringe, we raise a toast to the remarkable performers who left us in stitches, moved us to tears and left us in awe of their artistic prowess.
Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Festival. Let's keep celebrating the arts and relishing in the incredible moments they bring. Here's to next year!
Highlights of the festival
‘Delightful piece of gig theatre’ The Stage on Birthmarked 2023
‘Onstage Byrne is clearly fired up by emotion. The script is exquisitely crafted…There is never a dull moment.’ Evening Standard on Ed Byrne 2023
‘…not for the faint-hearted, although the crowd knew what they were getting and lapped up his full throttle performance delivered in his own unique style, with a standing ovation at the end…’ Edinburgh Reporter on Frankie Boyle 2023
‘It’s a funny, emotional and exhilarating piece of gig theatre’ Broadway World on What Girls Are Made Of 2023