Forth on The Fringe
Forth on the Fringe is our annual one stop shop for all the essential acts you need to see at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on 7th and 8th August!
About Forth on The Fringe
| 7th Aug 2020 to 8th Aug 2020 | |
| Fri at 8pm / Sat at 1:30pm and 8pm | |
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Edinburgh Playhouse 18 - 22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3AA |
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From £25.40 plus bf Book Tickets |
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| Event organiser/part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe | |
| Visit the event website here | |
Come along for what promises to be the 'must see' shows of this year's Edinburgh Festival!
More details to follow.
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