For a few weeks each year Fringe, the largest theater festival in the world, turns all of Edinburgh into one giant stage.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaFor a few weeks each year Fringe, the largest theater festival in the world, turns all of Edinburgh into one giant stage.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
For a few weeks each year Fringe, the largest theater festival in the world, turns all of Edinburgh into one giant stage.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaPeople from all over the world come to partake in the spirit of a nonstop party that takes over the city. There are hundreds of different events each day as part of the festival.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
People from all over the world come to partake in the spirit of a nonstop party that takes over the city. There are hundreds of different events each day as part of the festival.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaStreet performers are at every corner in the city, each one trying their best to impress visitors, as rumors of the best shows spread quickly at the Fringe.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Street performers are at every corner in the city, each one trying their best to impress visitors, as rumors of the best shows spread quickly at the Fringe.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaVisitors may come across traditional Scottish bagpipes at the festival, at times with somewhat unusual performers.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
Visitors may come across traditional Scottish bagpipes at the festival, at times with somewhat unusual performers.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThere's something for everyone at the Fringe. Despite the huge scale of the festival, the city manages to avoid large crowds so many people come with their families.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
There's something for everyone at the Fringe. Despite the huge scale of the festival, the city manages to avoid large crowds so many people come with their families.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaDuring the festival, Edinburgh is filled with an atmosphere of tranquility and the triumph of the art.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
During the festival, Edinburgh is filled with an atmosphere of tranquility and the triumph of the art.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaHowever, performers need to keep in mind that this is a huge arts market, and there are strict rules of competition. Even musicians performing in the street must abide by these rules: performances on every street and in every square are strictly regulated.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
However, performers need to keep in mind that this is a huge arts market, and there are strict rules of competition. Even musicians performing in the street must abide by these rules: performances on every street and in every square are strictly regulated.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThere is fierce competition to attract viewers, who can easily get lost in this endless sea of performances. There are more than 2,500 shows at the Fringe this year.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
There is fierce competition to attract viewers, who can easily get lost in this endless sea of performances. There are more than 2,500 shows at the Fringe this year.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaIt's somewhat easier for well-established artists. Posters with their names are enough to attract a full house, which is exactly what happens during each performance of Fascinating Aida.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
It's somewhat easier for well-established artists. Posters with their names are enough to attract a full house, which is exactly what happens during each performance of Fascinating Aida.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThe ShadyJane trio, on the other hand, decided to attract viewers with an unusual experiment. Their performance about famous drowned women takes place in a bathroom stall, which can accommodate only ten people per show.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
The ShadyJane trio, on the other hand, decided to attract viewers with an unusual experiment. Their performance about famous drowned women takes place in a bathroom stall, which can accommodate only ten people per show.
© RIA Novosti . Elena PakhomovaThere are no rules at the festival, and no selection committees. The Fringe motto is: “You can perform, if you have something to show”.
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© RIA Novosti . Elena Pakhomova
There are no rules at the festival, and no selection committees. The Fringe motto is: “You can perform, if you have something to show”.