A day in the life of... an Edinburgh Fringe venue

Long ReadsAug 11, 2025

Pleasance Two. Photo: Andrew Perry

Pleasance Two. Photo: Andrew Perry

Pleasance Two is an attractive Edinburgh Fringe venue for producers looking to test, scale up or tour their shows. Lyn Gardner goes behind the scenes for the day

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