Shona McCarthy
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2020 cancelled
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society have announced that, in light of coronavirus safety concerns, they are cancelling their plans for the 2020 festival.
British Comedy Guide, 1st April 2020Statement from Edinburgh Fringe re: coronavirus
The Edinburgh Fringe has issued the following regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th March 2020Fringe could become a 'playground for the privileged'
Grass-roots promoters are demanding an overhaul of the Fringe to end the "exploitation" of venue workers and ensure it is properly regulated for the first time.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2019Fringe chief: risks becoming unaffordable to artists
Edinburgh Festival Fringe chief executive Shona McCarthy has warned that the annual arts festival could risk becoming unaffordable if costs continue to rise, in a speech in which she argued against "disinvesting in success".
Thom Dibdin, The Stage, 21st February 2018Fringe chief has her mind on security and culture
The boss of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has signalled there will be heightened security surrounding the world's largest arts celebration in the wake of terror attacks across Europe. In her debut year as chief executive, Shona McCarthy said a "serious incidents management plan" was in place to help protect the thousands of performers and revellers expected to flood the Capital for its annual showcase.
Phill Miller, The Herald, 3rd August 2016Edinburgh Fringe gets a new chief executive
Shona McCarthy has been appointed chief executive of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Chortle, 12th January 2016