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Beyond the Fringe

Two years ago there were mutterings that the Edinburgh Fringe, and the other associated festivals, had grown too large. Then last year’s Fringe was cancelled entirely. This year saw a drastically reduced number of shows due to the Scottish government’s continuing Covid-19-related restrictions. Still, despite the loss of spontaneity, the Fringe remained worth the trip and I got to see eight

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