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Edinburgh Live
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Sian Traynor

Edinburgh man races from his own Greek wedding to perform in the Fringe

An Edinburgh man has shared how he raced all the way from Greece just days after getting married in order to perform in the Fringe.

Following a romantic ceremony in the Mediterranean with the love of his life, Maria, Michael Edwards then jetted back across Europe, sacrificing his first few weeks of wedded bliss for a stint at the festival. Performing in ‘ Horse Country ’ a satirical play at the Assembly George Square studios during August, Michael managed to fit both tying the knot and his first show into the space of just three days.

However, speaking about the experience, Michael said that he had the full support of his new wife, after they met making a small film together 11 years ago.

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