Fringe 2025 – world premiere of the World's Greatest Lover
Simone Genatt and Marc Routh, founders of the Broadway International Group, will bring the world premiere of their exciting new musical, World's Greatest Lover, to the Pleasance Courtyard.
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Edinburgh Reporter
5 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Fringe 2025 – world premiere of the World's Greatest Lover
A little bit of Broadway magic heads to the Edinburgh Fringe this August. Simone Genatt and Marc Routh, founders of the Broadway International Group, will bring the world premiere of their exciting new musical, World's Greatest Lover, to the Pleasance Courtyard. Continue reading here Like this: Like Related
Graziadaily
a day ago
- Graziadaily
Frankie Grande Has Released His Debut Album And Received Sage Advice From Sister Ariana
Frankie Grande, the elder brother of pop sensation and Oscar-nominee Ariana Grande, has released a debut album entitled 'Hotel Rock Bottom'. It is inspired by his sobriety journey and was released in tandem with Pride month. 'I'm eight years sober,' he told ITV News. 'Had I tried to release an album while I was drinking and using, I probably would have never released it, it probably would never have seen the light of day. If it did, god knows what it would have sounded like. I'm grateful that I took my time and waited until my instrument was clean and pure, and I could tell the stories that I wanted to tell.' Frankie, 42, is an American actor, singer, dancer, television host and producer who boasts 1 million Instagram followers and 1.5M TikTok followers. He performed on Broadway as Franz in the musical Rock of Ages (2014–2015) and in Mamma Mia! (2007–2010) and has also starred in regional theatre productions. In 2014, he was a contestant on series 16 of Big Brother , and in 2023, he was a contestant on Big Brother Reindeer Games . Frankie Grande and Ariana Grande at the Paris Olympics in 2024. (Photo: IMAGO) He recently celebrated the launch of his album at London Pride. 'It's a beautiful place with so many people of different backgrounds,' he told ITV News. 'The LGBTQ+ community has always been so accepted here, especially in music. I do think you have broken many queer artists here before the United States.' Frankie spoke openly about how supportive his family has been, both about his sexuality and his sobriety journey. 'I'm so blessed that I have such an amazingly accepting family who has allowed me to be my authentic self and supported me through some of the difficulties of being a public figure who is out, loud and proud!' 'As someone who has the privilege to be this gay publicly,' he continued, 'I'm really grateful to be handing the microphone, and I'm hoping to inspire younger people to feel empowered and to be themselves authentically.' Frankie says his younger sister Ariana, who is one of the leads in the mega-hit Wicked , has given him some sage advice about his music career. 'She's been unbelievable throughout this process. I think the thing she's learnt throughout her many years in the music industry is to trust her gut. For me, as a fledgling artist, I am scared to trust my gut; I will overthink things if I'm allowed to. I learnt from her to trust your gut, and it will lead you on the path that you are supposed to go down.' His new music, including singles like 'Boys' and 'Rhythm of Love' can be found on Spotify and other streaming platforms. Also supporting Frankie's music career all the way is his husband-of-three years Hale Leon. The pair was married by Frankie's mother, Joan Grande, at the Grande family home in Boca Raton, Florida, in a small, Star Wars -themed ceremony on 4 May 2022. Ariana once described them as 'two very incredible and cosmically destined souls'. Hale Leon, 33, is a model, actor and influencer. After their wedding, Frankie posted on Instagram to write: 'I can't wait to share all of these amazing stories, pics and videos with you all slowly as we get them, but for now, let me just say I am the happiest I've ever been. I'm married to the man of my dreams, our families have merged together so beautifully, and we are well on our way to happily ever after. I love you Hale Grande. I am so so honored to be your husband.' Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).
Scotsman
a day ago
- Scotsman
Three musical comedians to see this August who aren't Oasis
Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not, Pleasance Courtyard - The Attic Though they may be the most famous comedy double act in rock, not everyone will be going to see Oasis this August. For anyone who wants a double whammy of great tunes and biting wit, there are plenty of musical comedy performances to be found throughout the month at the Edinburgh Fringe. Here are three shows that will give your ears - and your funny bone - a treat this year. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not The UK's only female stand-up rapper, Amelia Hamilton, will be bringing her mesmeric beats to Pleasance Courtyard Forget Me Not. Hamilton, who has been described as 'a star in the making' by Angela Barnes, invites you to party at the end of the world - but first, she needs to do the dishes at her parents' house . . . Where she lives. Forget Me Not, set to an original soundtrack of live beats, combines eulogies, fire and family to produce a relatable rapper's requiem and a comedic celebration. Amelia says: 'This show is an anthem for anyone who wants to be everything; a lover and a fighter, a girl boss and also wear ASOS, a rapper and a woman in STEM, to be famous but also to be forgotten.' Holly Spillar: Tall Child, Underbelly Bristo Square - Dexter Amelia Hamilton: Forget Me Not Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pleasance Courtyard - The Attic from 30 July to 24 August (except 11 August) at 9:45 PM Tickets: Holly Spillar: Tall Child Tamar Broadbent: Plus One, Counting House - Ballroom If you are a fan of rock and progressive pop with some witty lyrics, then check out 'the love child of Kate Bush and Bo Burnham' (★★★★★ North West End), Holly Spillar, who is bringing her show, Tall Child, to Underbelly Bristo Square. Spillar made her debut in 2023 with HOLE and has become known for her offbeat stand-up soundtrack live with a loop pedal. The show was one of the best-reviewed shows at the Fringe that year, and Holly was subsequently a finalist in the Musical Comedy Awards in 2025. As a working-class performer, Holly's shows are strongly influenced by her low-income background and address the effect class has on professional art. With two shit jobs, a little red loop pedal and no time or money, Holly Spillar is full of rage, minimum wage and the pungent green mould stain of Brat Summers passed. Tall Child is a cathartic hour of earworms and swan pedalos, with each rant carefully curated in Holly's inimitable style. Holly Spillar: Tall Child Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Underbelly Bristo Square - Dexter from 30 July to 24 August (not 12 or 19 August) at 5:45 PM Tickets: Tamar Broadbent: Plus One For those looking for musical comedy that's more for the whole family, there's Tamar Broadbent: Plus One at the Counting House. Previously known for her funny songs about single life like 'Tube Ride of Shame,' musical comedian Tamar Broadbent took some time away to get married and have a baby (and live in Amsterdam and sail around the world . . . But that's another story!). Now she's BACK with a brand-new show about pregnancy and new motherhood. Featuring 10 original songs by Tamar, performed live on the piano, including: 'A Mother's Place is in the Wrong!!!' 'I Tried Hard to Breastfeed, But It Sucked,' 'Don't You Wanna Have a Natural Birth?!' and 'Alcohol, I'll Never Take You For Granted Again,' Plus One is a hilarious and heartfelt look at how the world pressures women to have babies and then tries to persuade them they are doing every part of it wrong. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tamar Broadbent: Plus One, Counting House - Ballroom from 7 to 24 August at 1:00 PM. Baby-friendly shows on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets can be found here -
