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Rising accommodation costs are festivals ‘grim reaper’ , says Edinburgh Fringe boss

A "STRATEGIC approach” to dealing with rising accommodation costs in Edinburgh is needed, the boss of the world famous Edinburgh Festival…

The National (Scotland)

Rising accommodation costs are ‘grim reaper’ for festivals, says Fringe boss

Shona McCarthy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society addressed MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK

Ellie White on The Windsors: ‘Someone told me Fergie watched and I felt really guilty’

The comedian talks to Isobel Lewis about palace gossip, the worrying future of the Edinburgh Fringe and nervous burping

The Independent UK

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Australian time travelling DJ says Edinburgh Fringe is 'favorite time of year' after 'wheelie bin sound system' led to sold out shows

Edinburgh Live sat down with the Hot Dub Time Machine DJ Tom Loud to discuss why the Fringe is his favourite place to perform alongside stories of when he originally started out in the city.

Edinburgh Live

Humza Yousaf says he hopes Joanna Cherry's cancelled Fringe event can go ahead

THE First Minister has said he hopes Joanna Cherry’s cancelled show at a comedy club in Edinburgh can go ahead ...

The National (Scotland)

The Stand releases statement after Joanna Cherry event cancelled

A STATEMENT has been released by The Stand Comedy Club after a live discussion with Joanna Cherry at the venue was called off.

The National (Scotland)

Joanna Cherry Edinburgh Fringe event cancelled after 'staffing concerns'

The comedy club allegedly told event promoters that the show wasn’t being scrapped because of Cherry’s stance on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill debate, but because of staffing levels

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Joanna Cherry Edinburgh Fringe event cancelled amid 'staffing concerns'

A LIVE discussion with SNP MP Joanna Cherry at a major Edinburgh comedy venue has been cancelled – with reports claiming staff said they would not…

The National (Scotland)

‘Someone told me Fergie watched The Windsors and I felt really guilty’: Ellie White on playing Princess Beatrice

The comedian talks to Isobel Lewis about palace gossip, the worrying future of the Edinburgh Fringe and nervous burping

The Independent UK

Edinburgh Festival Fringe names city centre building as preferred central hub

The former Victorian school building has been a long-time Fringe venue and could soon become the event's new community hub on a long-term basis following planned discussions with the council

Edinburgh Live

John Lamont: UK Government cash for Fringe to be spent on 'new headquarters'

A SCOTLAND Office minister has said cash from the UK Government for the Edinburgh Fringe is set to be splashed on a new headquarters building for…

The National (Scotland)

13 Years Ago, an Underrated Sci-Fi Show Delivered One of the Best Time-Travel Episodes Ever

In 2010, 'Fringe' aired its time-loop episode "White Tulip," a devastating hour of sci-fi TV that explored the line between faith and science with grace.

Inverse

Edinburgh Fringe facing 'existential threat' due to rising costs

THE head of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has warned the annual event is under “existential threat” due to rising costs faced by…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe faces ‘existential threat’, warns chief executive

The annual arts event runs for more than three weeks in August.

The Independent UK

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Inverse

13 Years Ago, an Underrated Sci-Fi Show Improved 'The X-Files' Formula

The flashback episode of 'Fringe' became the turning point for the show, as it went from 'X-Files' procedural knock-off to its own emotionally-charged breed of sci-fi series.

The Guardian - AU

News Corp tabloid the Advertiser appears to be boycotting Adelaide Fringe festival after ad deal breaks down

Opening weekend of Australia’s biggest arts festival largely ignored by hometown paper which says it’s covering event on its merits

The New Daily

‘Mad March’ beckons: Adelaide festival season picks for 2023

As the 2023 ‘Mad March’ season kicks off, we share the must-see events across Adelaide Festival, Fringe, WOMADelaide and Writers’ Week.

Edinburgh Live

Historic Edinburgh Theatre and Fringe venue in city centre hits market for £3million

The beautiful B-listed building holds so much potential for a new space on Edinburgh's art scene and is located in the heart of the capital's New Town.

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Comedian Joe White calls out 'deplorable' racist slur at Perth Fringe Festival performance

The comedian was forced to de-escalate a tense situation at a recent show in Perth after being racially abused by an audience member.

The Independent UK

Vault Festival 2023: What to see this year, from theatre to comedy

London’s answer to Edinburgh Fringe is back with a bang after a two-year hiatus. Isobel Lewis rounds up the unmissable highlights

The National (Scotland)

‘Disgusting’: Bust up as fringe political party plans protest at sexual health clinic

A FRINGE political party in Scotland has been labelled “disgusting” after announcing plans to protest outside a sexual health clinic.

The National (Scotland)

What must the Edinburgh Fringe do to ensure its survival as world's biggest arts festival?

EARLIER this month, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – the organisation that coordinates the world’s biggest arts programme – concluded a…

Evening Standard

Haley McGee’s show Age is a Feeling took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm; now it’s back in London

Age Is a Feeling became the break-out hit at the world’s largest arts festival

The National (Scotland)

'Appalling' Scottish fringe party condemned for comparing abortion to Holocaust

A FRINGE political party has been branded “disgraceful” after bombarding abortion rights activists with an “appalling” meme comparing…

The Guardian - UK

The Edinburgh fringe is too long, too expensive and too gruelling. It must change or die

I’ve spent my whole professional life loving and writing about the fringe. But rocketing rents, a lack of diversity and its overwhelming scale are pushing this world-class cultural crucible to crisis point. No wonder artists are asking themselves: is it worth the candle?

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