Performers face sky-rocketing accommodation costs and many have little chance of breaking even.
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But the winnings didn't even cover the full cost of basic accommodation for his four cast and three crew.The sky-rocketing costs of performing at the Fringe - and the slim chance of breaking even - is one that is shared by many artists who have spoken to the BBC.Thousands of performers have descended on Edinburgh for the annual Fringe festival
"Without the prize money, I would not be here," he said. "It's really expensive but it's a great place to be, so it's a Catch 22." He is trying raise an additional £7,000 by crowdfunding but it's an uphill task and he knows family and friends do not have the resources to help. "The people who do come and see the show enjoy it - I had a comment today saying it was probably the best thing they had seen at the Fringe - and that's really rewarding to hear.Rachel Creeger says she uses the Fringe to hone her skill as a comedianAlthough she insists they have a good deal, the rent for her room is two-thirds of the monthly rent she pays for her entire family home in Hertfordshire.
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