'Rising costs are pricing Scottish performers out of Edinburgh Fringe'

Rising costs are pricing performers out of the Fringe, and there’s not enough support for Scottish artists, or artists in general, a comic has said.

Edinburgh is preparing to welcome millions of people from around the world for a month of art and culture, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the Edinburgh Art Festival.

Comedian Ayo Adeneka has said rising costs and the expense of producing and promoting a full-length show are making it “less and less possible” for homegrown talent.

“The Fringe should be oversubscribed by Scottish performers – you shouldn’t be able to move for Scottish performers,” he said.

“But this year, in one of the big four [venues] there’s only three Scottish acts. It’s really impossible if you don’t have financial bac