Edinburgh Fringe Bailout Likely To Top £500K
"The financial bail-out for the Edinburgh Fringe in the wake of last year's box-office disaster is likely to be more than £500,000, The Scotsman has learned. Sources say the £250,000 rescue package revealed last week will almost certainly have to be doubled to stave off meltdown over the next few months. ... Meanwhile, the Fringe is facing claims that theatre groups will shun the festival this year, because of delays by performers receiving payments for shows." The Scotsman 12/16/08

Posted December 15, 2008 08:00 PM