Trans comedian 'struggled to get replies' when planning Fringe run
Anna Piper Scott said she has faced barriers to taking part in the Edinburgh Fringe as a result of being trans.
Source: breakingnews.ie
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Australian trans comedian 'struggled to get replies' for her Edinburgh Fringe run and moans: 'We all get less coverage than a lonely old man doing his second ever open-mic gig'
Anna Piper Scott (pictured) made her Fringe debut this year and said she and other trans performers have had less coverage and found it difficult to get reviewers to come to shows.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
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Source: chortle.co.uk
Bid to cancel Father Ted creator Graham Linehan's Edinburgh Fringe show over his trans views is branded 'really scary' by ex-SNP hopeful - as she defends comic's right to free speech
Kate Forbes, who lost out to Humza Yousaf in the SNP leadership election and faced criticsm over her gay marriage views, claimed jokes 'with the currency of offence' need to 'be protected'.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Graham Linehan makes "stand", gig canceled due to trans views
"Father Ted" creator Graham Linehan said it was important to "make a stand" and hold an impromptu show on the streets of Edinburgh after his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival was canceled twice due to concerns over his anti-trans views.
Source: irishcentral.com