FLEABAG star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has announced a new £100,000 fund to help performers put on new shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Most of the money will come from the award-winning actress’s own charity and will provide £2000 bursaries for artists who want to put on shows at the festival.
The Bafta and Emmy award-winning writer won acclaim at the 2013 Fringe with her one-woman show Fleabag which was later developed into a successful BBC comedy series.
She described the festival as “one of the most unique places on the planet” for showcasing new talent.
“For me, today’s announcement is incredibly personal”, she said.
