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Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled as comedian says festival has ‘let us all down’

EDINBURGH Fringe comedians have warned that shows are being cancelled as audiences appear to fall away during the final week of the festival

The National (Scotland)

New app allows deaf Fringe fans to book British Sign Language interpreters

DEAF festivalgoers at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe can now request British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters for shows through an “innovative”…

The National (Scotland)

App feature allows deaf festivalgoers to book BSL interpreters for Fringe shows

Of the more than 3,000 shows at this year’s festival, only around 2.4% are currently set to feature BSL interpretation.

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Fringe boss responds to calls for Amanda Knox comedy to be cancelled: ‘We’re not afraid of controversy’

A petition for Knox’s comedy show to be cancelled has been signed by over 6,000 people

The Independent UK

We’re not afraid of controversy, says Fringe boss ahead of Amanda Knox comedy

More than 6,000 people have signed a petition for her show Cartwheel to be cancelled.

Evening Standard

'Widespread' use of AI-generated reviews at Fringe Festival, performers claim

SOME reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), performers have claimed ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe given £300,000 Government funding to ‘grow benefits’

The cash will be used to help Scottish artists ‘capitalise on international opportunities’, while making the festival more accessible.

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Edinburgh Fringe receives Scottish Government funding for first time since 2018

The Edinburgh Fringe is set to receive a funding package from the Scottish Government for the first time in seven years ...

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Give Edinburgh fringe the same status as Olympics, departing head urges

Shona McCarthy says public authorities have routinely ignored needs of world’s largest arts festival

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh fringe artists owed up to £15k each amid venue’s dispute with HMRC

Performers who staged work at Summerhall have not been paid as firm that runs site challenges corporation tax claim

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Fringe boss steps down after nine years in the role

THE chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced she is stepping down after nine years in the role ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society CEO defends Baillie Gifford sponsorship

Investment management firm cancelled deals with UK literary festivals over links to Israel and fossil fuel companies

The Guardian - UK

Will the Edinburgh fringe ever return to its pre-pandemic self? I hope not

Fresh from this year’s jubilant festival, I’m not the only one hoping that it has given up its addiction to growth, says Brian Logan, the Guardian’s comedy critic

The Guardian - UK

New Edinburgh Fringe hub plans move forward as council discusses city centre lease

Detailed discussions have begun between the Fringe Society and council chiefs but there is still a "considerable amount of work" to be done before a lease is signed.

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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

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New Edinburgh Fringe 'community hub' plans sparks backlash

ENTERTAINERS and theatre makers have hit out at suggestions the lion’s share of an £8.6 million funding boost to the Edinburgh festivals could be…

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