BBC NEWS 24 141 08 Aug 14:01/30 ************ ************************** * *** *** ** ************** ************ ************** 3/7 FESTIVAL FANS GATHER FOR FRINGE OPENING More than 14,000 performers are converging on the Scottish capital for the start of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Acts from the UK and around the world are taking part in the event, the largest part of the Edinburgh Festival.
Shows from South Africa, Zimbabwe and the multi-national Theatre Thalipot will ensure a strong African presence.
Organisers say a programme of live acts relayed over the Internet will become the longest ever live broadcast.
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