CLEAN : Referendum inspires artists at Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The transcript discusses the significance of the Fringe Festival, highlighting its open nature and the large number of performances it hosts. It also delves into a play set in the Fairy Kingdom, which satirizes the Scottish independence referendum. The play uses magical creatures to explore the referendum's impact, particularly focusing on the 'no' campaign. The transcript concludes by emphasizing the importance of theater in addressing societal issues, especially during significant events like the referendum.

What is the significance of the fringe festival mentioned in the text?

How do artists and writers choose the topics they cover according to the text?

What is the central theme of the play 'The Pure, the dead and the brilliant'?

In what way does the play satirize the no campaign regarding the referendum?

Why is it important for Scottish theater makers to address the referendum in their works?