Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh © M J Richardson ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Britain and Ireland
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh © M J Richardson ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Britain and Ireland . The fringe festival started in 1947 as an alternative to the edinburgh international festival (eif). Tim walker's acclaimed bloody difficult women played to packed houses at riverside studios in london earlier this year and its run was extended because of popular demand. BBC Arts BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals How to find us in Edinburgh from www.bbc.co.uk Now in its 18th successful year in the cabaret bar, this is the best way to start the day for comedians and festival comedy fans alike. 'incredibly intelligent and ultimately hilarious' ***** (shortcom.org). The fringe festival started in 1947 as an alternative to the edinburgh international festival (eif).