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Gail Porter hits out at Edinburgh Fringe Festival bosses as she claims she can't perform this year after venue and accommodation prices skyrocket
Gail Porter says she is unable to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year as it is too expensive.
The television presenter and actress, 53, has put on a number of sold-out stand-up comedy shows at the festival held in her home town in the past but this year claims she has been 'priced out'. Venues can cost up to £10,000 per week and artists must also find money for Fringe registration fees, ticket commission, marketing and advertising, equipment hire and transportation, public liability insurance, and accommodation for themselves. A response from the festival's official Twitter account read: 'Totally understand your frustration, Gail - please know we're doing what we can to find solutions, be it through discussions with govt or negotiating affordable options for artists.'
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