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Dateline:
26th August, 2008
Fringe Facts 2008
Now that the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe has finished, some interesting statistics
have begun to emerge:
- Fringe 2008 featured 31,320 performances of 2,088 shows in 247 venues
- An estimated 18,792 performers took to the stage
- 1.5 million tickets were sold (1,535,519), the third time and the
third consecutive year the Fringe has passed the 1.5 million mark
- Comedy made up 32% of the programme, followed closely by Theatre
with 29%. Music was next with 17%, Musicals & Opera tied with
Dance & Physical Theatre on 5% each. Children’s shows and
Event listings were also tied and accounted for 4% each, Exhibitions
make up the final 3%
- 350 shows at were free, an increase of 46 shows from on 2007
Jon Morgan, Fringe Director, said, “This is the third year that
the Fringe has sold in excess of 1.5 million tickets signifying another
fantastic year for the world’s biggest arts festival.
“At the start of the festival many were worried about the loss
of venues, impact of the Olympics and the economy. In a difficult year,
with record rainfall and problems with ticketing, Fringe-goers have
come out in force and enjoyed the festival.”
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