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The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, once a symbol of alternative and experimental performance, is facing criticism for becoming more mainstream and expensive, which threatens its original free-spirited vibe as rising costs deter some performers and audiences, despite remaining one of the world's largest and most diverse arts festivals.
Yvonne Hughes, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby and once planning her funeral, has experienced a life-changing breakthrough with the drug Kaftrio, allowing her to live beyond her mid-40s and perform comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe, turning her health struggles into inspiring material.
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival continues to be a major platform for artists, but financial challenges and venue issues, exemplified by Summerhall's recent struggles, highlight the economic risks performers face, with many struggling to break even despite the festival's popularity and career opportunities.