Can't make it to Edinburgh? Stream the Fringe via NextUp

Streaming platform NextUp will be beaming over 50 Edinburgh Fringe shows live into people's homes this August, so - even if you're not in Scotland - you don't have to miss out on seeing some of the best comedy from the festival.

NextUp say: "After the incredible popularity of streaming the fringe last year (1.4million minutes watched, 160k unique site visits), we are once again bringing the Edinburgh Festival experience live to our streaming platform this summer. This means that viewers at home can enjoy 40+ comedy shows from the biggest arts festival in the world, experiencing the full range that the fringe has to offer - dank dark caves and swanky big arts spaces, rising stars and TV regulars."

NextUp have partnered with The Gilded Balloon and The Pleasance again, and this year have added Monkey Barrel and Assembly to their list of streaming partners too.

Comics on the lineup include Nick Helm, Shaparak Khorsandi, Mark Watson and Hal Cruttenden. As well as streaming solo shows, NextUp will also be curating "a real 'fringe experience'" by sharing highlights from shows such as Chortle's Fast Fringe and Late n Live and filming the So You Think You're Funny? new act final.

NextUp's Head of Comedy, Tom Brandt, says: "The cost of living crisis means that it's increasingly difficult for many to afford a trip to Edinburgh for the festival, particularly with the ever-rising costs of trains, accommodation etc. The nature of a lot of the venues also means that accessibility is an issue for many. We've confirmed an insane line-up - a NextUp festival pass is the best value way to experience the fringe by far."

Fringe Passes, which allow access to all streamed gigs, are available for £35 from fringe.nextupcomedy.com - the website also lists the currently confirmed line-up of shows too.