Every august, the city of edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the world as scotland s capital becomes festival central. the festival fringe bills itself as the single greatest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. everything becomes a stage here not just traditional comedy clubs and theatres, but street corners and university buildings, lecture theatres, too, where artists perform dance and comedy and cabaret and circus. everything for every taste. on top of the fringe, there s loads of other events, too. there s a film festival and the international cultural festival. but perhaps the most colourful is the royal edinburgh military tattoo. it is a true spectacle, and alasdair keane has been to the show. it s loud, it s bright,
On top of the fringe, there s loads of other events, too. there s a film festival and the international cultural festival. but perhaps the most colourful is the royal edinburgh military tattoo. it is a true spectacle, and alasdair keane has been to the show. it s loud, it s bright, and there s a lot of tartan. this is the royal edinburgh military tattoo. they ve been holding it here on the castle esplanade since 1950. and this year s tattoo involves 800 performers, including bands from across the globe. the theme is stories. tonight s show is under way, but i m not here just to enjoy myself. earlier, i went behind the scenes.
Every august, the city of edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the world, as scotland s capital becomes festival central. the festival fringe bills itself as the single greatest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. everything becomes a stage here, not just traditional comedy clubs and theatres, but street corners and university buildings, lecture theatres too, where artists perform dance and comedy and cabaret and circus. everything for every taste. on top of the fringe, there s loads of other events, too. there s a film festival and the international cultural festival. but perhaps the most colourful is the royal edinburgh military tattoo. it is a true spectacle, and alasdair keane has been to the show.
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