There are many arguments or discusions to be had about the growth of the Edinburgh Fringe, who it serves, how it is financially crippling to many performers, whether it is diverse enough etc and I am happy to take part in those debates. However, I have to say going to Edinburgh during August is one of my annual highlights. Of course, I embody many of the privileges that the fringe accommodates easily. Nevertheless, I will have a great time exploring some of the city and enjoying as diverse a range of entertainment and culture as I can possibly fit in.
We booked our (overly expensive) accommodation months ago so when I received an e-mail reminder that payment was due I was a little surprised to see the dates on the booking were not what I thought I had booked. A quick search later and I discovered, with that lurching sense of forboding in my stomach, I had made a mistake and booked for one day later than we would be arriving. Luckily, with an even quicker search later, I happily discovered I could change my booking to the correct dates and save myself nearly £100 into the bargain.
All that remains now is the problematic fitting-in of all the events we want to see, not just at the Fringe but the Book Festival also! Some comedy (Marc Jennings, Stewart Lee and Best of Scottish Comedy), some music (Tom Robinson), some drama (…and this is my friend Mr Laurel, Alan Bennett’s Cocktail Sticks) some art (Grayson Perry) and some fine dining at The Kitchin should round off the utter middle-classness of the whole thing. I look forward to it immensely and shall repent afterwards.
Significantly Different 