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The Fringe Five | Sam Woof

Long ReadsAug 25, 2023

Sam Woof, artistic director of Goya Theatre. Photo: Alex Brenner

Sam Woof, artistic director of Goya Theatre. Photo: Alex Brenner

The Stage’s team of critics saw 180 shows across the Edinburgh Fringe. They have selected five theatremakers who really made an impact, including Sam Woof, artistic director of Goya Theatre and behind shows Four Felons and a Funeral and Actually, Love

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