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Stand-up against the gig economy
Conrad Landin chats with award-winning comedian ED NIGHT about precarious work, socialism and the difficulties of being a performing artist
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A STAND-UP routine at Edinburgh might not seem the most obvious front in the battle against gig economy exploitation.
But perhaps it’s exactly where the fight needs to be. The summer festivals and the massive fringe of comedy, theatre and music are notorious for the exploitation of venue staff desparate to get a break in the arts.
Now comedian Ed Night, nominated for the Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2017, is putting precarity at the heart of his show.
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