Gail Porter hits out at Edinburgh Fringe Festival bosses as she claims she ... trends now
Gail Porter says she is unable to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year as it is too expensive.
The television presenter and actress, 53, has put on a number of sold-out stand-up comedy shows at the festival held in her home town in the past but this year claims she has been 'priced out'.
Venues can cost up to £10,000 per week and artists must also find money for Fringe registration fees, ticket commission, marketing and advertising, equipment hire and transportation, public liability insurance, and accommodation for themselves.
It is estimated total costs for a theatre show in a 150-capacity space could be £25,000 for 23 performances, while a comedy show in a 30-capacity venue for 23 afternoon performances may be £2,000.
Gail took to Instagram to share a picture of herself in the Scottish city and wrote: 'Edinburgh… you have priced me out the market. I can’t afford to do a gig at the festival.
Gail Porter says she is unable to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year as it is too expensive (pictured in the city)
The television presenter, 53, has put on a number of sold-out stand-up comedy shows at the festival held in her home town in the past but this year claims she has been 'priced out'
'All these new lovely hopeful humans that want to perform, make people think, smile, cry, laugh… they can’t afford to stay in my home town.
'I’m so so incredibly gutted. Greed is never nice.'
She added on Twitter: 'Was so excited to go the @edfringe this year. But I have been priced out by the soaring costs of B&Bs. My home town.
'I feel so sorry for new young performers that won’t be able to afford accommodation.
'I’m gutted Edinburgh has done this. Greed is awful.'
A response from the festival's official Twitter account read: 'Totally understand your frustration, Gail - please know
