Edinburgh Fringe unveils record number of shows

Chart-topper Dizzee Rascal, Britain's Got Talent dance act Flawless and Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson are among the big names featuring in this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, organisers have revealed.

The world's largest arts festival boasts its biggest-ever programme with a record 2,453 shows, a 17 per cent increase on last year.

An estimated 21,148 performers will take to the stages in this year's run of the annual event, which is now in its 64th year.

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Announcing the programme yesterday, chief executive Kath Mainland said: "Edinburgh in August will be bursting with the most talented artists from every area of the arts world.

"Nowhere else can you see such a variety of world-class talent and range of shows that are guaranteed to engage, enthral, excite and delight."

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