Dominance of the EdFringe solo show poses a problem for the touring market
![Solo Edinburgh Fringe shows past and present, clockwise from top left: Leah Shelton in Batshit (photo by Cecilia Martin), James Akka in Sorry (I Broke Your Arms And Legs), Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag (photo by Matt Humphrey) and Richard Gadd in Baby Re Solo Edinburgh Fringe shows past and present, clockwise from top left: Leah Shelton in Batshit (photo by Cecilia Martin), James Akka in Sorry (I Broke Your Arms And Legs), Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag (photo by Matt Humphrey) and Richard Gadd in Baby Re](/AcuCustom/Sitename/DAM/318/edsolo1.jpg)
Solo Edinburgh Fringe shows past and present, clockwise from top left: Leah Shelton in Batshit (photo by Cecilia Martin), James Akka in Sorry (I Broke Your Arms And Legs), Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Fleabag (photo by Matt Humphrey) and Richard Gadd in Baby Re
Over the past decade, ensemble productions have become increasingly rare at the Edinburgh Fringe, leading to a shortage of mid-scale touring shows. What can be done?
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