The best of the Edinburgh Fringe
One-man shows, historical adaptations and career revivals: the New Statesman ranks the Fringe’s unmissable performances
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Luke O’Reilly
Luke O’Reilly is the news editor of the New Statesman. He has previously covered crime, the royal family, and the Labour Party
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