The document provides a history of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, beginning with its origins in 1947 when independent theatre companies performed alongside the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival. It grew exponentially over the decades, expanding from temporary venues to include over 3,000 shows annually. While the festival brought economic benefits to Edinburgh, it also increased costs for performers and residents. The Festival Fringe Society was formed in 1958 to provide organization and a central box office. By the 1990s, some venues began auditioning acts, threatening the festival's open access roots.
This document summarizes Halloween traditions and celebrations in 1962. It describes the author's memories of trick-or-treating as a child and collecting various types of candy. Pumpkin carving was also a popular Halloween activity. The document discusses the growth of pumpkin festivals in Sycamore, Illinois and Circleville, Ohio from small local events to multi-day celebrations. It also mentions the popular Halloween song "Monster Mash" and the debut of the Great Pumpkin character in the Peanuts comic strip that year.
1) The document discusses various examples of parodies found in media such as Saturday Night Live sketches, children's books, art, and films.
2) Parodies are difficult to write as they must mimic another work's style while also being entertaining and making criticism. Famous parodists mentioned include Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and Monty Python.
3) Parodies of children's literature are commonly used in advertising and media as these stories are widely recognizable references. Examples parody works like Where the Wild Things Are, The Wizard of Oz, and Goodnight Moon.
This document discusses various examples of parody across different mediums. It begins by defining parody as the reproduction of another work's style in an exaggerated form for comic effect or criticism. It then provides examples of parodies in art (Picasso parodying Velazquez), literature (Carroll parodying children's poems), film (Brooks and Python), and music ("Weird Al" Yankovic). The document explores how parodies deconstruct and reimagine original works while holding interest for those familiar with the source. It suggests parodies of children's literature are popular as they reference shared cultural touchstones. Overall, the summary highlights how parody is a form of creative commentary that reproduces and exaggerates other works for hum
1) The document summarizes a visit to the United in Light draft horse sanctuary in Park County. It describes several horses currently being cared for at the sanctuary, including their backstories and medical conditions.
2) It discusses the historical use and exploitation of draft horse breeds. It notes that while draft horses were once worked very hard, many are now unwanted or abused.
3) The document promotes awareness of horse welfare issues and supports the work of sanctuaries like United in Light in rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need.
The document contains 27 questions about the plots of various books. It provides the title of the book that corresponds to the answer for each question about the plot elements or characters in the story. The books cover a range of genres including historical fiction, adventure stories, mysteries and fantasy.
This document summarizes Halloween traditions and celebrations in 1962. It describes the author's memories of trick-or-treating as a child and collecting various types of candy. Pumpkin carving was also a popular Halloween activity. The document discusses the growth of pumpkin festivals in Sycamore, Illinois and Circleville, Ohio from small local events to multi-day celebrations. It also mentions the popular Halloween song "Monster Mash" and the debut of the Great Pumpkin character in the Peanuts comic strip that year.
1) The document discusses various examples of parodies found in media such as Saturday Night Live sketches, children's books, art, and films.
2) Parodies are difficult to write as they must mimic another work's style while also being entertaining and making criticism. Famous parodists mentioned include Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, and Monty Python.
3) Parodies of children's literature are commonly used in advertising and media as these stories are widely recognizable references. Examples parody works like Where the Wild Things Are, The Wizard of Oz, and Goodnight Moon.
This document discusses various examples of parody across different mediums. It begins by defining parody as the reproduction of another work's style in an exaggerated form for comic effect or criticism. It then provides examples of parodies in art (Picasso parodying Velazquez), literature (Carroll parodying children's poems), film (Brooks and Python), and music ("Weird Al" Yankovic). The document explores how parodies deconstruct and reimagine original works while holding interest for those familiar with the source. It suggests parodies of children's literature are popular as they reference shared cultural touchstones. Overall, the summary highlights how parody is a form of creative commentary that reproduces and exaggerates other works for hum
1) The document summarizes a visit to the United in Light draft horse sanctuary in Park County. It describes several horses currently being cared for at the sanctuary, including their backstories and medical conditions.
2) It discusses the historical use and exploitation of draft horse breeds. It notes that while draft horses were once worked very hard, many are now unwanted or abused.
3) The document promotes awareness of horse welfare issues and supports the work of sanctuaries like United in Light in rescuing and rehabilitating horses in need.
The document contains 27 questions about the plots of various books. It provides the title of the book that corresponds to the answer for each question about the plot elements or characters in the story. The books cover a range of genres including historical fiction, adventure stories, mysteries and fantasy.
Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public & School LibrariesSophie Brookover
Graphic Novels (or comics, if you prefer) are great for teaching visual and verbal literacies, and are super-fun, to boot. A primer for school and public librarians on what the format has to offer, and resources on how to use them and where to find them.
This document provides a literature review and background on representations of Disney princesses. It discusses how Disney princesses embody traditionally feminine traits like beauty, kindness, and subservience to males. While newer princesses seem more modern, they often represent the same traditional gender roles. The document also reviews how Walt Disney viewed women and femininity, and how this shaped early Disney princess identities. It analyzes Tangled specifically and how Rapunzel represents princess identity as familiar to audiences. The review finds Tangled does not significantly shift norms and Rapunzel's identity is wholly as a princess. The overarching value promoted in the film is family.
The document provides a summary of the life of William Brodie, an 18th century Edinburgh man who led a double life. By day, Brodie was a respected locksmith and politician, but by night he was a daring thief who broke into the homes of customers. After a successful heist at the Custom House, one of his accomplices betrayed him, forcing Brodie to flee to Holland. However, he was captured while trying to escape on a boat and was hanged in Edinburgh on scales he had designed himself. His story is believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
This document provides 27 multiple choice questions about the plots of various books that are part of a 6th grade Battle of the Books competition. The questions test recollection of key details like characters, settings, objects, and events from the stories.
Motion Picture - Magazine, July 1925. Gossip, news and updates on all the movies and their stars. An historical view of early Hollywood. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News, GVLN, website. Visit us for incredible content.
The document discusses various Rick and Morty bedding sets and items available for purchase. It describes comforter sets decorated with patterns like vintage flowers, queen bees, and embroidered sheets. Different materials like luxe cotton in various colors are also mentioned. Popular bedding models from a range of price points are listed to help readers find something perfect for their home.
Canadian Small Press Vraeyda Literary's offerings of West African Memoir, Speculative Poetry & Fiction, and Literary Journals: Can You Hear the Angels Sing? by Rev. Prof Seth Ayettey, Usurper Kings by Sapha Burnell, Bits Specks Crumbs Flecks by Michael C. Keith, Eve and the Other by Sapha Burnell, Chaos Machines and the Universe Child by Sapha Burnell, MacroMicroCosm Literary & Art Journal and the Polymath Review Journal
Graphic novels and comics are an excellent resource for developing literacy and visual literacy skills. There are generally two types of graphic novels - collected editions which are single issues bound together, and graphic novels which tell long comic stories in book form. Students who read comics regularly have been shown to have better vocabularies and read above grade level. Graphic novels can stimulate interest in other types of literature like fantasy, science fiction, and history. They are a powerful way to convey the literary experience to digital natives.
This document provides summaries of 8 books that are recommended reads. The books cover a variety of genres including science, fiction, mystery, and family drama. They include 101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Klara and the Sun; Every Last Fear; The Lost Apothecary; What's Mine and Yours; Infinite Country; and The Committed. Brief descriptions of each book's plot are given to entice readers. The document also includes keywords about bestseller lists but does not discuss them further.
The document discusses portrayals of Judaism in media such as television, film, and comedy. It notes that television often mocks or parodies Jewish stereotypes and traditions for humor, while films like Fiddler on the Roof and Schindler's List portray Judaism and the struggles Jews faced in a more serious, accurate manner. While television focuses more on comedy, these films capture audiences by presenting Jewish culture, traditions, and the prejudice Jews experienced in a respectful way without toning down the harsh realities of history.
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This document provides summaries and links to read several popular books. It includes summaries of 101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Leaders in Black History, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel, and The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The document also includes keywords about bestsellers lists and becoming a bestselling author.
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This document provides recommendations for books to read, including biographies and novels. It includes summaries and links to read Billie Eilish's unofficial biography and novels such as Klara and the Sun, Every Last Fear, The Lost Apothecary, What's Mine and Yours, and Infinite Country. It also lists keywords related to bestseller lists.
This document is a biography of Harry Houdini. It summarizes that he was born in 1874, enjoyed dangerous stunts like escaping from straitjackets and water tanks, and had a unique perspective on life from his risky experiences. His Chinese Water Torture Cell was built in England and he used it many times. Houdini felt his performance was more important than his life. The document also introduces Dr. Buster Harper, who was investigating spiritualist frauds for Houdini and asked if Houdini's nephew could work for him.
This advertisement promotes an exhibition of a giant man from Sweden who can be seen in the park from 9am to 9pm for 1 shilling. It claims the man is over a foot taller than any ancient giants and could be considered the first person since Goliath to be so huge. The advertisement aims to persuade readers to pay to see this astonishing sight by emphasizing the man's immense size and uniqueness.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Our high school is a small, temporary school that opened in 2006. It currently has one building with five prefabricated modules and a small playground. There are eight secondary education groups across two shifts, with a total of 22 teachers and 220 students. Students have classes from 8:15am to 3pm, with two 15 minute recess periods. The school focuses on technology and practicing English across subjects, with elective courses like German and mediation offered. Facilities include a dining hall, laboratories, classrooms, and a workshop spread across the five modules.
The document discusses the concept of a "patient fund" which would allow patients to directly donate and invest in medical research projects. A patient fund would segregate operating costs from project funding and allow patients to choose which specific projects their donations support through crowdfunding. It could help fill the "translational research gap" by funding high-risk projects ignored by other investors and take a long-term approach not focused on short-term returns. The proposed Fund My Medical Research non-profit aims to establish such funds to give patients more control over the development of new treatments.
The document summarizes information about a school including its history of growth from 8 teachers and 60 students to 22 teachers and 220 students. It describes the Spanish education system of primary school until age 12, then secondary school until age 16, and then optional higher education. It provides details about class trips the school has taken to locations in Catalonia, England, and other parts of Spain. It also discusses projects the school has done in various subjects and its implementation of a 1-to-1 netbook program for students.
The document appears to be an investor presentation for a company called Uchi7 that provides a content monetization platform. It discusses Uchi7's value propositions for content owners, advertisers, and users. It also outlines Uchi7's business model, underlying technology, marketing strategy, competitive advantages, key financial metrics, and current status.
The document appears to be an investor presentation for a company called Uchi7 that provides a platform for content monetization. It discusses Uchi7's value propositions for content owners, advertisers and users. It also outlines Uchi7's business model and how it generates revenue by connecting these various stakeholders. The presentation provides details on Uchi7's marketing strategy and competitive advantages over other advertising networks and content platforms.
Graphic Novels for Children: What, Why, and How for Public & School LibrariesSophie Brookover
Graphic Novels (or comics, if you prefer) are great for teaching visual and verbal literacies, and are super-fun, to boot. A primer for school and public librarians on what the format has to offer, and resources on how to use them and where to find them.
This document provides a literature review and background on representations of Disney princesses. It discusses how Disney princesses embody traditionally feminine traits like beauty, kindness, and subservience to males. While newer princesses seem more modern, they often represent the same traditional gender roles. The document also reviews how Walt Disney viewed women and femininity, and how this shaped early Disney princess identities. It analyzes Tangled specifically and how Rapunzel represents princess identity as familiar to audiences. The review finds Tangled does not significantly shift norms and Rapunzel's identity is wholly as a princess. The overarching value promoted in the film is family.
The document provides a summary of the life of William Brodie, an 18th century Edinburgh man who led a double life. By day, Brodie was a respected locksmith and politician, but by night he was a daring thief who broke into the homes of customers. After a successful heist at the Custom House, one of his accomplices betrayed him, forcing Brodie to flee to Holland. However, he was captured while trying to escape on a boat and was hanged in Edinburgh on scales he had designed himself. His story is believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's novel "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
This document provides 27 multiple choice questions about the plots of various books that are part of a 6th grade Battle of the Books competition. The questions test recollection of key details like characters, settings, objects, and events from the stories.
Motion Picture - Magazine, July 1925. Gossip, news and updates on all the movies and their stars. An historical view of early Hollywood. Gloucester, Virginia Links and News, GVLN, website. Visit us for incredible content.
The document discusses various Rick and Morty bedding sets and items available for purchase. It describes comforter sets decorated with patterns like vintage flowers, queen bees, and embroidered sheets. Different materials like luxe cotton in various colors are also mentioned. Popular bedding models from a range of price points are listed to help readers find something perfect for their home.
Canadian Small Press Vraeyda Literary's offerings of West African Memoir, Speculative Poetry & Fiction, and Literary Journals: Can You Hear the Angels Sing? by Rev. Prof Seth Ayettey, Usurper Kings by Sapha Burnell, Bits Specks Crumbs Flecks by Michael C. Keith, Eve and the Other by Sapha Burnell, Chaos Machines and the Universe Child by Sapha Burnell, MacroMicroCosm Literary & Art Journal and the Polymath Review Journal
Graphic novels and comics are an excellent resource for developing literacy and visual literacy skills. There are generally two types of graphic novels - collected editions which are single issues bound together, and graphic novels which tell long comic stories in book form. Students who read comics regularly have been shown to have better vocabularies and read above grade level. Graphic novels can stimulate interest in other types of literature like fantasy, science fiction, and history. They are a powerful way to convey the literary experience to digital natives.
This document provides summaries of 8 books that are recommended reads. The books cover a variety of genres including science, fiction, mystery, and family drama. They include 101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Klara and the Sun; Every Last Fear; The Lost Apothecary; What's Mine and Yours; Infinite Country; and The Committed. Brief descriptions of each book's plot are given to entice readers. The document also includes keywords about bestseller lists but does not discuss them further.
The document discusses portrayals of Judaism in media such as television, film, and comedy. It notes that television often mocks or parodies Jewish stereotypes and traditions for humor, while films like Fiddler on the Roof and Schindler's List portray Judaism and the struggles Jews faced in a more serious, accurate manner. While television focuses more on comedy, these films capture audiences by presenting Jewish culture, traditions, and the prejudice Jews experienced in a respectful way without toning down the harsh realities of history.
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This document provides summaries and links to read several popular books. It includes summaries of 101 Black Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: Leaders in Black History, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner, What's Mine and Yours by Naima Coster, Infinite Country by Patricia Engel, and The Committed by Viet Thanh Nguyen. The document also includes keywords about bestsellers lists and becoming a bestselling author.
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This document provides recommendations for books to read, including biographies and novels. It includes summaries and links to read Billie Eilish's unofficial biography and novels such as Klara and the Sun, Every Last Fear, The Lost Apothecary, What's Mine and Yours, and Infinite Country. It also lists keywords related to bestseller lists.
This document is a biography of Harry Houdini. It summarizes that he was born in 1874, enjoyed dangerous stunts like escaping from straitjackets and water tanks, and had a unique perspective on life from his risky experiences. His Chinese Water Torture Cell was built in England and he used it many times. Houdini felt his performance was more important than his life. The document also introduces Dr. Buster Harper, who was investigating spiritualist frauds for Houdini and asked if Houdini's nephew could work for him.
This advertisement promotes an exhibition of a giant man from Sweden who can be seen in the park from 9am to 9pm for 1 shilling. It claims the man is over a foot taller than any ancient giants and could be considered the first person since Goliath to be so huge. The advertisement aims to persuade readers to pay to see this astonishing sight by emphasizing the man's immense size and uniqueness.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Our high school is a small, temporary school that opened in 2006. It currently has one building with five prefabricated modules and a small playground. There are eight secondary education groups across two shifts, with a total of 22 teachers and 220 students. Students have classes from 8:15am to 3pm, with two 15 minute recess periods. The school focuses on technology and practicing English across subjects, with elective courses like German and mediation offered. Facilities include a dining hall, laboratories, classrooms, and a workshop spread across the five modules.
The document discusses the concept of a "patient fund" which would allow patients to directly donate and invest in medical research projects. A patient fund would segregate operating costs from project funding and allow patients to choose which specific projects their donations support through crowdfunding. It could help fill the "translational research gap" by funding high-risk projects ignored by other investors and take a long-term approach not focused on short-term returns. The proposed Fund My Medical Research non-profit aims to establish such funds to give patients more control over the development of new treatments.
The document summarizes information about a school including its history of growth from 8 teachers and 60 students to 22 teachers and 220 students. It describes the Spanish education system of primary school until age 12, then secondary school until age 16, and then optional higher education. It provides details about class trips the school has taken to locations in Catalonia, England, and other parts of Spain. It also discusses projects the school has done in various subjects and its implementation of a 1-to-1 netbook program for students.
The document appears to be an investor presentation for a company called Uchi7 that provides a content monetization platform. It discusses Uchi7's value propositions for content owners, advertisers, and users. It also outlines Uchi7's business model, underlying technology, marketing strategy, competitive advantages, key financial metrics, and current status.
The document appears to be an investor presentation for a company called Uchi7 that provides a platform for content monetization. It discusses Uchi7's value propositions for content owners, advertisers and users. It also outlines Uchi7's business model and how it generates revenue by connecting these various stakeholders. The presentation provides details on Uchi7's marketing strategy and competitive advantages over other advertising networks and content platforms.
Post-modern, political, and bawdy, Poor Queen is packed with dark humour. Mab Jones is a popular performer across the UK, gracing the stage of pub, club, theatre and festival tent. She projects the frustrations of ordinary people and everyday life in a straight talking rhythmic blast
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The chapter introduces the main character, John, who is a 35-year old accountant living in New York City. John works long hours at a demanding job and finds himself increasingly unhappy and unfulfilled in his life. He begins to feel like something is missing and wonders if there is more to life than the routine he has fallen into.
Virginia M. Hunt has a bachelor's degree in mass communications from the University of Kentucky with a 4.0 GPA. She was on the dean's list every year of her undergraduate education and was involved with the Kappa Delta sorority. Her career goals are to obtain a job in the law industry to gain experience using her communication skills. Her previous work experience includes retail jobs at a bookstore and specialty food shop where she assisted customers and helped organize inventory and special events. She provides contact information for two recommenders from these previous jobs.
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Engineers follow a design process to solve problems and meet human needs. The process involves identifying needs, brainstorming solutions, building prototypes, testing and improving designs based on criteria, and communicating results. Technologies are designed to improve lives, and the design process is iterative - prototypes may fail initially, requiring redesign and testing until an effective solution is found. Engineering helps develop useful products through application of science and math.
A União Europeia está preocupada com o impacto ambiental do plástico descartável e planeja proibir itens como talheres, pratos, copos e canudos plásticos até 2021. A proibição visa reduzir a poluição plástica nos oceanos e promover alternativas mais sustentáveis. Os países da UE terão até 2021 para implementar as novas diretrizes ambientais.
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Here are some potential problems that could arise in a utopian society:
- Lack of diversity of thought. A utopian society often aims for uniformity and consensus, which could stifle dissenting or innovative ideas. This lack of intellectual and ideological diversity could limit progress over time.
- Boredom or lack of purpose. If all basic needs are easily met and there are no major challenges, some people may feel unfulfilled or lack a sense of purpose. Utopian societies need to provide opportunities for self-actualization and challenge.
- Overpopulation. If the society is too perfect, population growth may outstrip resources. Utopian plans need to consider potential population pressures and how to balance population
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The document summarizes upcoming events at the Westerville Public Library, including author visits and presentations. Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl, will visit on November 5th for a reception and presentation. The library will also host various Sherlock Holmes themed events in October as part of its Westerville READS program. Finally, the library is excited to welcome Gillian Flynn for what is expected to be a large author event.
The document discusses how hip hop music can affect teenagers both positively and negatively. It notes that while hip hop music will not directly cause drug use, violence, or gang activity, some lyrics can promote unhealthy behaviors. However, hip hop can also encourage critical thinking skills and be used as a form of therapy or social work. The document argues that parents should be aware of what music their teenagers are listening to in order to address any inappropriate influences.
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1) The article discusses festival sponsorships and how brands can get the most value from the expensive sponsorship fees they pay.
2) It notes that simply paying sponsorship fees is "merely the gate money" and that brands need to focus on enhancing the consumer experience once inside the festival to drive sales.
3) Several brand examples are provided of campaigns that improved the consumer experience at festivals, such as Bacardi's focus on cocktail sampling and Carling's amenities like a "pub" offering seating and beer in pint glasses. The article advocates for brands to make festivalgoers' lives better to earn respect and trust that leads to sales.
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This document provides information about events occurring at the Whitstable Biennale 2016 festival. The festival theme is "The Faraway Nearby" and will feature new artworks created for the location from UK artists. Events included are art installations, film screenings, performances, talks, and walks. Key events mentioned are installations of miniature books by Alice Butler displayed in local shops, a performance combining dance and sound by Leslie Deere, and a film and talk by artist Jem Finer presented at the Sea Cadets' Hall. The document also lists sponsors and partners of the festival and provides contact details for further information.
Here is a 323-word essay on the introduction to different types of mental training:
Mental training is a crucial component of athletic preparation and performance. While physical fitness is undoubtedly important, developing mental strength and resilience can give athletes the competitive edge needed to succeed at the highest levels. There are several key types of mental training that can benefit athletes.
Goal setting is an effective mental technique. Athletes should establish both long-term and short-term goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Proper goal setting provides focus and motivation. Visualization is another important training method. By visualizing successful performances, athletes can mentally rehearse strategies and build confidence. Visualization trains the mind just as physical
This document discusses Eugene O'Neill and his background in theater. It notes that O'Neill was born into a theatrical family, with his father James being a successful touring actor in the late 19th century. His mother Ella accompanied the family on tours. The document suggests O'Neill drew inspiration from his family background in the theater when developing as a playwright himself.
The document discusses various literary awards and prizes around the world, including:
1) The Franz Kafka Prize awarded in Prague.
2) The Nestle Smarties Prize which recognized JK Rowling's Harry Potter series.
3) The Murasaki Shikibu Prize named after the author of The Tale of Genji.
4) The Prix de Flore awarded by the Café de Flore in Paris which includes the privilege of daily wine for the winner.
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2. The films were made to be shared but often got forgotten. Nosarchives works to restore the films, find the owners to get permission to share them again, and bring families and communities together through viewing events and festivals celebrating the past.
3. Nosarchives has had a major social impact by training local youth, attracting film professionals, organizing community events, and reunifying families separated for decades by viewing their shared past. Their goal is to create a universal home movie encyclopedia accessible to all.
The document discusses how brands can get a return on their festival sponsorship investments. It notes that while sponsorship fees may seem high, they only cover the basic "gate money" and brands need to focus on enhancing the consumer experience once inside. It provides examples of how brands like Bacardi, Carling, and Orange have improved the festival experience for attendees in ways that created goodwill and led to increased sales. The key takeaway is that festivals require brands to make people happy rather than just advertise, otherwise consumers will ignore them.
The document discusses various trivia questions and their answers related to history, pop culture, inventions etc. Some of the answers discussed include:
- "Do They Know It's Christmas?" raising money to fight the 2014 Ebola crisis in West Africa.
- Richard Fiedler inventing the flamethrower in 1901.
- Potatoes being used to stand in for asteroids in Star Wars.
- The Guinness Book of World Records originating from a debate about fastest game birds between friends in 1951.
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3. Preamble
I asked a ‘heckle’ of comedians for the frst thoughts to enter their
heads when anybody mentions the Edinburgh Fringe.
‘A magical beast,’ mused Bob Slayer; ‘Excitement!’ raved Chris
Coltrane; ‘Overdraft,’ countered Ivor Dembina. ‘I think of my
liver,’ said Pete Cunningham, creator of comic crooner Frank
Sanazi. ‘It’s a weird wee bubble of existence that feels like the
centre of the universe when you’re in it,’ added poet (obviously)
Elvis McGonagall.
‘Someone once said to me,’ recounted producer and Fringe
commentator John Fleming, ‘that it’s like standing in a cold
shower tearing up £20 notes.’
These are but a small selection of comments from an array of
Fringe veterans whom I interviewed for this book. Everybody, it
seems, has a different idea of what the Fringe is and what it
should be about.
The following is intended as a distillation of the many and
various views and opinions of those who have gone before you.
Take from it what you will; disagree with us if you’ve experienced
otherwise, but ignore us at your peril...
There have been several books written on the subject of the
Edinburgh Fringe and how to survive it, so why write another?
What makes me an expert or my insights any more relevant than
those of the authors who have preceded me? Well, how many
books have been written about wild fowers, the Second World
War or Princess Diana? And yet still they come, each one claiming
to offer the reader something that their predecessors didn’t: be it a
fresh format, a newly discovered detail or simply the same tale
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4. told from another perspective. Rather than replacing that which
has already been said, each new take should build on what has
gone before, adding to the subject, making it more accessible to
different readers.
If you’re looking for expert, insider knowledge on how to write
a hit Fringe show, then this is not the book for you. That book has
already been done. If you want to peruse an in-depth history of
the Fringe, to look at lists of past performers and award winners, if
you want a guide to what’s on and where to see it, then, again, this
is not the book for you.
What I’m about to show you is far simpler. Let this book be
your guide to performing at the Fringe without being ripped off,
getting stitched up or having a nervous breakdown. It’s told from
the point of view of people who have been there, done that and
have the scars to prove it. If you want to know how many fyers to
print up, how to get them up to Edinburgh on public transport or
whether it’s a good idea to pay somebody else to do your publicity
for you, then this is the book for you. If you’re confused about the
relative benefts of going with the paid Fringe or one of the free
facilitators, are wondering whether it might be worth booking
your accommodation in advance or leaving it to chance once you
get there, then this is the book for you. If you’ve never done the
Fringe before and you just want to know whether you’re up to the
task or not, then this is definitely the book for you!
This is not the defnitive word on the subject, nor does it claim
to be; how could it be? The Fringe is an ever-evolving beast and
there will doubtless be many more words written and published
on the subject as it continues to change.
In common with my previous book, Quaking in Me Stackheels: a
beginner’s guide to surviving your first public performance (published
by Desert Hearts), this guide’s remit is to present the salient facts
in a succinct and easy-to-reference, pocket-sized formula that you
can keep with you throughout your visit: a checklist to help you to
get the most out of the experience.
So buy it, use it, then, once you’ve put all the advice within to
good use, write your own tips inside the back cover and give it to
somebody else.
Paul Eccentric, August 2014
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5. ‘There’s a wonderful frisson in the air and everybody’s much
more relaxed and enjoying life a bit more... To be part of it is not
only a thrill, but a privilege.’
National treasure Nicholas Parsons speaking to Lucy Anna Gray, posted
on the British Comedy Guide website, August 2013.1
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http://www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2013/features/nicholas_parsons_interview
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6. A Brief History of the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival
‘The Fringe’, as it is now more commonly known, came into being
in August 1947 as a pre-emptive response to the perceived
shortcomings of the impending ‘Edinburgh International Festival’:
a post-war ‘feel-good’ event that had been billed as a celebration
of eclectic artistic endeavour with an audaciously pompous
mission statement of ‘providing a platform for the fowering of the
human spirit and the enrichment of the cultural life of Scotland’.
However, not everyone was convinced that it would live up to
these grandiloquent claims and so a group of eight enterprising,
independent theatre companies decided to test its advertised ethos
of ‘freedom of expression and inclusivism’ by rocking up to the
party unannounced and uninvited to form their own ‘festival
within a festival’, and thus a true and enduring legend was born.
Riding high on their joint critical and public acclaim, what
would become known collectively as ‘the Edinburgh Festival’
(EIF) became an annual event, with both the main attraction and
its bastard son expanding exponentially over the ensuing decades
to make it the biggest arts festival of its kind anywhere in the
world. And as the EIF celebrated its anticipated reputation for
highbrow exclusivity in the city’s hallowed halls, theatres and
ballrooms, so its low-rent counterpart revelled in its culture of
‘come one, come all’ DIY arts, commandeering pub cellars, church
halls and backstreet cafés as makeshift venues; borrowing what
sound, light and seating requirements it could muster, and rapidly
acquiring a distinction of its own as the place to break exciting and
unique new talents, in the process fulflling the spirit of the EIF’s
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7. original remit much more closely than the monster that had
spawned it ever would have done!
Although the city of Edinburgh is reputed to boost its coffers
by an estimated £142 million through its annual hosting of the
festival, not all of the city’s residents are so keen to welcome the
sudden infux of people (an average of two million extra visitors
each summer), nor to embrace the added noise, litter or congestion
that it naturally generates. Many prefer to skip town altogether for
the duration of those infamous three weeks, funding their
holidays by renting out their homes to festival comers for ever-
infating prices. As with any runaway success story, someone will
always fnd a way of exploiting the situation for their own ends!
The cost of hotel rooms and guest houses in the city also began to
rise out of all proportion as the festival’s fame spread and the demand
for lodgings grew ever higher, not only squeezing the international
audiences that came to witness the spectacle, but also impacting
heavily on the often self-funding Fringe performers themselves.
In 1951 a group of students from Edinburgh University sought
to help the situation by organising cheap food and lodgings for
visiting Fringe performers at the city’s YMCA and a couple of
cheap ’n cheerful hostels also appeared, to alleviate the strain. The
university itself even chipped in by offering vacant halls for
reasonable rent, and so on the beast expanded.
By 1958 it had become apparent that this ragtag, headless
enigma needed some form of central consolidation and so the
Festival Fringe Society (FFS) was formed, a board of directors
elected and a new era begun. The FFS was to provide for the frst
time a proper centralised box offce and an information hub as
well as the frst Fringe programme, listing together all of the
various independent productions that made up the Fringe, to the
beneft of performers and punters alike. But despite this new face
of apparent conformity, there was to be no change to the central
tenet of the festival, that productions would be neither vetted nor
censored and that anybody would be free to perform anything
they wanted, provided they could fnd somewhere to perform it
and a way to fund it.
Between 1976 and 1982 the number of shows travelling to the
Fringe doubled, buoyed in part by the headline-grabbing successes of
former shows such as Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Alan Bennett and
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8. Jonathan Miller’s Beyond the Fringe (which, incidentally, was not a
Fringe show, contrary to popular myth and legend, but a full-blown
EIF production). Beyond the Fringe went from humble beginnings on
the streets of Edinburgh in the early sixties to sell-out runs in London
and Broadway, inciting ever more bright young hopefuls to food in,
expecting to be springboarded to superstardom by mere association.
By the mid-1990s word on the street was that the Fringe was
becoming exactly what it had been created to ensure against. It
was becoming increasingly expensive to hire venues through the
professional bodies that had appropriated their use for the
duration of the festival, some of which had even begun to audition
the acts that they would be ‘promoting’. A revolution was required
to champion the Fringe’s core values; to facilitate the return of
power to the truly independent innovators.
In 1996 this revolution arose in the form of the PBH Free
Fringe. Participants of this new element of the Fringe would not
be expected to pay the huge upfront fees to secure their venues,
nor would they have to pay out in advance for aided publicity, nor
even for a tiny, forty-word advert in the mammoth, telephone-
directory-like tome that the Fringe programme had by now
become, as the Free Fringe would produce its own. And as a two-
fngered salute to escalating ticket prices, these shows would also
be free to the public! Nobody was likely to make any fnancial
gain from this approach, but then who ever had at the Edinburgh
Fringe anyway? It isn’t about making money; it never has been.
It’s about learning your craft as an artiste, building a reputation
among your peers, trying new things that you may never get the
chance to try anywhere else. But the Free Fringe’s status as ‘a
fringe within a fringe within a festival’ was to be short-lived when
in 1998 the Fringe fnally broke away from its parent to become an
offcial Edinburgh event in and of itself.
The Edinburgh Fringe is a truly unique experience and one
that really does have to be seen to be believed, with events being
staged in every nook and cranny of the city throughout the days
and nights of the run. I’ve personally come across shows being put
on in a confessional booth, a caravan, and even a lift in a building
going between foors. But the Fringe and its estranged partner, the
EIF, are not the only events happening in Edinburgh during the
summer months. Get yourself up there and prepare to be blown
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9. sideways by the sheer scale of what is collectively known as ‘the
Festival’ but is in fact a confuence of several separate festivals,
each coexisting in the same space at the same time. As well as the
EIF and the Fringe, Edinburgh also plays host to a jazz and blues
festival in late July, and the Edinburgh International Book Festival,
Edinburgh Art Festival, a flm festival, a comedy festival, a festival
of politics, the Mela festival and the world-famous Edinburgh
Military Tattoo all run simultaneously throughout August!
If you want to know more about these festivals, then there are
a plethora of books, blogs and websites out there charting their
histories in much greater depth than I have room to do here. If
you’d like to know how to survive the experience of putting on a
show without going bankrupt or having a nervous breakdown in
the process, then lead on, Macduff; that’s what I’m here to explain!
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10. Why Do You Want to Go to the Fringe?
So, you’re an artiste. You’re a comedian, a poet or a playwright; a
singer, a contortionist, a dancer or a fre eater; a fre walker, a
puppeteer, an underwater escapologist; you do a bit of mime;
you’re a naked snake charmer or simply a teller of tall tales (delete
as applicable). But you could do any of that in your own home
town; why do you want to go all the way to Edinburgh to do it?
(Unless, of course, Edinburgh is your home town.) It’ll be a
nightmare; you do realise that? You’ll lose a lot of money. At the
very least you’ll end up with blisters and a sprained ankle from all
those cobbles and stone steps, or a severe case of ‘fyerer’s
fashback’: a mental condition similar to a recurring dream, caused
by too many hours spent forcing a smile whilst standing in the
rain delivering the same tired old spiel to the thousandth
uninterested tourist of the day in order to convince them to be
your sole audience member for your middle-of-nowhere, middle-
of-the-night, must-be-seen-to-be-believed-show. You know this
because you’re not the frst fre juggler, chainsaw swallower or
speciality drag act to make the trek to the biggest, most famous
gathering of talents (fair and dubious) on the planet.
There has been a hell of a lot written about it over the years
that should really have put you off, but no; you’re going to do it
anyway, aren’t you? You’re going to do it despite everybody’s best
advice. You’re going to do it because it’s considered an artiste’s
rite of passage, that’s why: because you want to be able to say that
you did it, because you think that maybe people will take you
more seriously if you do. (Nothing wrong with that; that’s why I
did it the frst time.)
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11. If it doesn’t matter what anybody says to you because your
mind is already made up, then there are a few things that you
need to know: tips from those who have gone before you and who
learnt them the hard way; advice that may just help you to make a
success of your show, despite the odds.
It is a serious question, though, and one worth dwelling on
now before you start the process of applications and show
planning.
Why do you want to do this?
Are you going because you want to get spotted by an agent
and catapulted to unmitigated success, or are you just doing this
for the experience? It makes a difference, you see, in how you
approach it.
If the answer is the former and you’re serious about that, then
this may just be a bigger venture than you realise. Can you afford
what it might cost you to advertise your show properly and to
really compete with ‘the big boys’? Where are you going to fnd
the money, and can you afford to gamble that much?
Taking a show to the Fringe is a daunting endeavour, whatever
your answer. You may have spoken to people who have been
before you, heard their doom-laden tales of debt and stress-related
eczema, and may already (even just this far into the book) be
reconsidering your options. But don’t forget: you are never truly
alone at the Fringe. There will be thousands of old lags on hand
willing to help you through and to offer experienced advice, and
yet thousands more who will be going through exactly the same
frst-timer problems at the same time as you! And it would be
remiss of any guide to the Fringe not to mention the work of the
Fringe Offce, whose dedicated and experienced staff are on hand
all year round to offer advice on all aspects of the festival, whether
you’re a paid-up member of the society or just a worried
participant.
The best advice that anybody can give you at this stage,
though, is if you haven’t yet been to the Fringe as a punter, then
get yourself up there and experience it from that angle before
you even consider taking your show! The experience will be
invaluable in both your planning and your preparation.
Once you’ve been there and had your ‘it’s bigger on the inside’
moment, the next thing you have to do is decide what kind of a
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12. show you intend to present. This may sound a bit patronising; this
is, after all, unlikely to be your frst ever performance, and by the
time you’re considering a trip to the Fringe you should already
have a reasonably honed act with a fairly clear idea of what you
want to achieve with it, but it’s worth reiterating the enormity of
the event that you have chosen to participate in and it’s important
that you choose the best method of conveyance for both your
show and your budget. If you have already been to the festival,
then you will have a clearer idea of the relevance of this statement;
if not, book your ticket and go next time.
Done that? Fun, wasn’t it? And it didn’t put you off? Fair play.
So here we go, then...
There are three ways to take your show to the Fringe. Each
has its merits and its disadvantages.
Without knowing exactly what you intend to do, all I can do
here is lay out your options in a factual and unbiased way, as I
intend to do throughout this book.
These are:
To align yourself with one of the ‘paid’ promoters.
To align yourself with one of the ‘free’ promoters.
To go it alone.
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of life at the Fringe, let me
introduce you to some of the characters that you’ll be meeting
with a genuine excerpt from my 2013 Fringe diary.
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