*** Wednesday 8th April 2009 ***

We regret the show at the Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market, has had to be cancelled tonight 8th April due to a problem at the venue itself.  Our deepest apologies to anybody who had intended to come, and we hope the message reaches you in time.  Business as usual from next week.  Email PBH through this site for a personal apology.

*** end of emergency announcement ***

We're running (much smaller) free shows weekly in London. These are on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Lamb Tavern, Leadenhall Market, EC3V 1LR. These will showcase Free Fringe artists and others, and nearer the time will be used to preview some Free Fringe shows.

Edinburgh 2009

The Free Fringe will be back in 2009, with a large and good programme of shows across Edinburgh throughout the Fringe. As ever, there will be no charge to the public, with free entry at all venues, and no charges to performers.

Edinburgh can be an expensive place, especially during festival time. The Free Fringe is an excellent opportunity to sample some great comedy, and save some hard earned cash at the same time.

In 2009 we will also have expanded non-comedy sections, both Theatre and Poetry/Spoken Word.

We have 22 stages in 19 venues for 2009, around the City of Edinburgh; some luxurious, others historic, all different.  Wherever we're performing, we'll bring the famous Free Fringe spirit to the shows.

Why not see several shows in a row? With bar facilities and back to back free shows at all our venues, you can save your feet, as well as your money.

The 2008 programme contained some big names, all performing free of charge, plus outstanding newer acts

You can find our full 2008 programme here...
There were also many newer acts at the Free Fringe last year, and will be this year. The roots of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are in developing and supporting new talent. Without a constant flow of new writers and performers, the Fringe is at risk. By supporting the Free Fringe you are supporting the entire Fringe and everything it stands for.

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