Anthony Alderson
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Edinburgh focus: What can be done to save the world's biggest and best arts festival?
As Edinburgh's annual summer spectacular kicks off amid cost-of-living hikes, rising accommodation costs and ongoing concerns about its sheer size and direction of travel, Fergus Morgan asks voices from the industry and beyond about the one thing they would change to secure the festival's future.
Fergus Morgan, The Stage, 4th August 2023Venue boss urges Government to divert Fringe funding away from controversial HQ project
The biggest venue operator at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has accused the UK Government of "misdirecting" millions of pounds of new support for the event by allocating it to a controversial new "headquarters" building.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 4th April 2023Pleasance cancels Jerry Sadowitz at Edinburgh Fringe
Magician and comedian Jerry Sadowitz has been cancelled by his Edinburgh Fringe venue, Pleasance, after one of just two special performances.
British Comedy Guide, 13th August 2022The damaging ripple effect of the cancelled Fringe
Last year, 3,841 Edinburgh Fringe shows were performed across the space of a month. This year there were none. Isobel Lewis explores the impact of the loss of the Fringe.
Isobel Lewis, The Independent, 19th August 2020Plesance hikes its fees
The Pleasance has hiked its fees for comedians performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The venue, the most prestigious hub for comedy shows, will this year be charging an additional 'facilities fee' to producers, typically adding an extra £135 for every 1,000 tickets sold.
Chortle, 6th March 2020Fringe comedy booming amid the gloom
Comedy acts are booming at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as audience seek a levity amid political and financial gloom, festival chiefs say.
Phil Miller, The Herald, 18th August 2016Pleasance Opening Gala showcases its variety
Blue smoke and green lights pervade the stage area as the seats fill up for The Pleasance Opening Gala. The lights quickly dim and the first act is up.
Toby Williams, Edinburgh Guide, 7th August 2016