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Sky-high accommodation and venue costs threaten Edinburgh Fringe’s future

ASK any arts lover “who makes the Fringe?” and most will agree it is the artists.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Fringe comedian forced to live in tent during shows as rent 'too expensive'

Vash Pernikar, 33, has decided to live in a tent after he was unable to fork out for somewhere to stay for the month.

Daily Record

Amy Molloy is stunning audiences in This is Paradise for the second year running

THE strange, tentative Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021 was drawing to a close. The social distancing at the eerily quiet Traverse Theatre was so…

The National (Scotland)

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Glasgow comedian Jerry Sadowitz's Fringe show axed after material slammed as 'not acceptable'

'Jerry Sadowitz: Not for Anyone' was booked for two nights at the Pleasance, on Friday and Saturday. It came with a warning of 'strong language and themes some may find distressing'.

Glasgow Live

Disabled Edinburgh poet almost misses own Fringe event due to 'packed' tram

Rosalind Alexander said that she was unable to get on the tram at her home after the passengers were "packed like sardines" on the public transport. This meant they took up the disabled spaces.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe: all the public toilet locations in the city during the festival

It's a question that gets asked a fair bit at this time of year. There's plenty in the city - including some temporary ones for the festivals - here's all the locations.

Edinburgh Live

18 things every Edinburgh local has done at least once

From surviving 'Hive till Five' and using the Meadows as your own personal bar to moaning about the Fringe and the tramworks, there are certain things which seem to unite every resident of Scotland's capital city.

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Edinburgh Fringe comedian hits back after man makes 'creepy comment' to her

Performing at the Stand Comedy Club on Wednesday, Marjolein had been fully into her set when a male member of the audience said he had been 'imagining her naked.'

Edinburgh Live

I went to see Edinburgh Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting sequel at the Fringe and was blown away

We went to see the eagerly awaited and world premiere of Porno, a theatre adaption of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting sequel and were completely blown away by how great it was

Edinburgh Live

Kinross singer has Fringe shows and music release all at once

Rachel White (26) is taking on music by Tina Turner, Madonna and Cher as she heads to perform at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe

Daily Record

Edinburgh Fringe: Comedian Paul Black on how to survive the festival and his must see shows

Ahead of his Gilded Balloon show, we discovered whether Paul Black prefers, Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh Zoo, salt and vinegar or salt and sauce and his top tips for this year's festival.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe-goer convinces luxury hotel to hide things in his room

Thousand of people are visiting Edinburgh - many for the first time - as the capital welcomes the Fringe Festival and people are taking to TikTok to share what they're doing whilst they're here.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Fringe rail disruptions next week and more possible strikes as RMT reject ScotRail offer

Next week could see services slowed to a near-holt on some days, with more disruption on the cards as the RMT have rejected a pay increase offer for ScotRail staff.

Daily Record

See the full list of venues hosting events for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2022

As the whole city hosts the festivities, here’s how you can see all the venues hosting events.

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Belfast Live

Co Down comedian on 'dream come true' of performing at Edinburgh Fringe for first time

Caroline's show will run at the festival from August 6 to 14

The National (Scotland)

Mark Brown's Fringe Reviews: Are these three plays worth seeing in Edinburgh?

HOW better to start the Edinburgh Fringe 2022 than with a drama about a struggling female actor who – in the midst of the audition process for a…

Edinburgh Live

The best 'in conversation with' shows coming up at the Edinburgh Fringe

From Andy Burnham to Deborah Meaden, huge names from politics, business, and entertainment will be interviewed.

Edinburgh Live

Quiet Edinburgh pub to transform into Free Fringe hub with cabaret and magic shows

The Merlin in the capital is usually a quiet and charming spot for a few drinks and a bite to eat, however in the next few weeks customers will be greeted with all kinds of shows from cabaret to magic.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Weather forecast as 650 street performers take over New Town

650 street performers are set to take over the New Town as part of new 'Taster Stages' around the city. With so many acts being outdoors, you will want to know what the weather will be like.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Airport issues Fringe advice for travellers in August

With the Edinburgh Fringe beginning today, and hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend throughout the month, Edinburgh Airport has issued advice to those travelling to the festival

Daily Mirror

What is the Edinburgh Fringe, where did the name come from – and is it free?

The Edinburgh Fringe is one of the biggest events for the Scottish city each year. It has a storied history and is completely open for all to attend and explore

Daily Record

Edinburgh city council accused of creating anti-disabled spaces as Fringe gets underway

MSP Kayleigh O’Neill claims the council is creating a 'disabled-free zone' and condemned their decision to restrict the ability of those with mobility issues to travel around the city centre.

The Independent UK

Phoebe Waller-Bridge says debuting Fleabag at Fringe Festival changed her life

A new BBC documentary reflects on the history of world-famous festival as it celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022: Everything you need to know about this year's event

In recent weeks we've published info on shows, food and drink, venues, tickets, travel advice, how best to escape the Fringe madness and more as the 2022 festival kicks off this Friday. Here's all the info.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Gilded Balloon features new pop-up bar for Festival Fringe - a horse trailer

The Gilded Balloon have named ethical beer company Brewgooder as their main drinks sponsor for this years Festival Fringe- with a peculiar new venue where people can try their beer.

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