Fleabag creator and star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has hailed the glorious return of the world s largest arts festival - after being appointed in an honorary role for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. The position, which is the first of its kind, will see Waller-Bridge act as a representative and advocate for the Fringe Society, the charity that exists to support everyone who wants to participate in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The 2020 Fringe was cancelled for the first time in the event’s 73-year history due to the coronavirus crisis. In her capacity as President, Waller-Bridge will attend select events and speak on behalf of the Society where appropriate.
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Fleabag Creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge Becomes First President of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star of smash hit “Fleabag,” will take on the role of the first president of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Waller-Bridge performed her successful one-woman play “Fleabag” at popular venue Underbelly during the 2013 Fringe. The show earned an Olivier Award nomination and a special commendation from the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, and was subsequently adapted into a hit series for BBC and Amazon.
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The newly created role is an honorary one and will see Waller-Bridge act as a representative and advocate for the Fringe Society, the charity that exists to support everyone who wants to participate in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.