Edinburgh Fringe Festival: Gallery

Everyone should spend some time at the Fringe (the world's largest arts festival) at least once. Putting normal life on hold for a few days and immersing yourself in a huge range of cultural experiences is very good for the soul. Besides, in addition to hosting more than 2,000 shows featuring over 18,000 performers, Edinburgh knows how to party. Comedy, drama, dance, music — the Fringe has the lot. All you have do is work out what you want to see. Part of the fun is talent-spotting: the hottest performers all gig at the Fringe before they hit the big time…