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Sarah Thomasson, Lecturer in Theatre, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington

Cancelled culture comes back: the Edinburgh Festival turns 75, alive and well after two years of pandemic disruption

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After two years of pandemic programming, with performers and audiences moved into virtual online venues, the Edinburgh International Festival celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with the best possible birthday present – the return of a full programme of live performances.

Part of Edinburgh’s immense cultural legacy has been to inspire similar events around the world to innovate to sustain their infrastructure – including in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia, whose own festivals are modelled on the Scottish original.

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