Why aren’t Christian performers going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

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The famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival is running for the month of August up until the 26th. Sophie Dianne looks at why there is a lack of faith-based shows this year, and says Christians should be taking part, not running away.

The Edinburgh Fringe is an event that’s been central to the Scottish calendar for decades, starting in 1947, as well as being a platform for budding performers, whether that be theatre companies or comedians.

On Tuesday last week I listened to a radio interview with Reverend Professor Gordon Graham, Chair of the Edinburgh Sacred Arts Foundation. The main topic of conversation was the famous festival and the lack of Christian presence.

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