At the end of Edinburgh Fringe '24, our Sunset reviewer posed the tantalising question, "Just how many Fringe shows can we fit into a single day?" The Sunrise Sunset Fringe Challenge was born from our attempt to discover the answer.
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The Fringe Challengers
Our Sunrise reviewer first attended the Fringe over 15 years ago. From their show "long list", it seems they have a penchant for Oscar Wilde, country and western, political satire, and absurdism. Over the years, they've seen nearly every genres of shows in most of the venues, but this is a first, even for them.
"Just how many shows can we cram into our Sunrise to Sunset challenge? And what kind of state will I be in by the end? l’ve no idea. Our 5 day cultural quest will definitely test our stamina and probably our friendship too!" - Sunrise reviewer
While our Sunset reviewer is relatively new to the Fringe experience, they have already taken it upon themselves to push it to new extremes. Though they take great care to select the perfect balance between different show types, this reviewer has a soft spot for wholesome queer shows, thought-provoking cultural questioning, and Shakespeare.
"I see the Sunrise to Sunset Challenge as my concentrated boost of cultural capital. It's the tonic I've been craving for almost a year. Rest assured we're taking this seriously. From sunrise to sunset we'll be on our feet, reviewing and reporting on the shows as it happens."
- Sunset reviewer
