Edinburgh absolutely buzzes this month. There is a real atmosphere. The streets round the Town Centre are packed with tourists and actors from every part of the world.
Some are well known, others are unknown. The unknown are out on the street pushing their own shows. The shows run from morning till after midnight. At each venue, as one show ends, the cast clear the stage for the next show.
It is vibrant, exciting, a place to be to experience it all. The colour, the noise, the live street theatre, everyone plugging for their chance of glory.
There is so much on offer, something for every taste. From the sublime to the ridiculous, from the Sacred to the downright blue.
It would be impossible to see it all. So you have to choose. Fliers are thrust into your hand with every step you take. There are places to eat and drink every few paces too.
Right now it is the Fringe Festival, but shortly the Festival will begin with world famous presonalities and events both literary and banaal.
Then it will be the turn of the stunning Military Tattoo, performed each night in the Dark at the floodlit Edinburgh Castle.
If you have never experienced this event, you are missing something special. People come from the 4 corners of the globe to perform, or to watch. And they return each year for more.
Yesterday, we were there. The sun shone, the sky was blue and colourful costumes everywhere.
We took in 2 shows, both with input from John.
The first was a show by students from Pepperdine University in Malibu. John was musical director, and author of the words and music of the songs.
The second was written by John and Gerry, with John performing too.
More about both shows to follow.
http://www.edfringe.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Festival_Fringe
http://www.edintattoo.co.uk/
http://www.eif.co.uk/
Here are a few photos to give you a flavour of the Festival!
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