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Edinburgh Festival Fringe: A Guide to the World's Largest Fair with Jenny Litster
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- Film Festival (1947)
- Military Tattoo (1950)
- Television Festival (1977)
- Jazz Festival (1979)
- Book Festival (1983)
- Visual Art Festival (2004)
Born and raised in the Scottish Borders, Jenny moved to Edinburgh in the late 1980s to study History and English Literature. She later completed a PhD on the Scottish context of Canadian author L.M. Montgomery at the University of Edinburgh, where she also taught American History. Jenny worked in adult education research and policy at the Institute of Education, London for over a decade, living in Edinburgh and travelling regularly to Europe. Her main interests lie in Scottish literature, culture and folklore and in children's books. She has two daughters.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
It was very interesting to learn the history of the Fringe and to learn how it has grown. It was also helpful that she gave us tips for those of us who will be visiting Edinburgh during August. I can’t wait to be there in person. Thank you Jenny!
Expert knowledge presented with enthusiasm and humor, like all her presentations. I look forward to attending her next one!