Knox's Edinburgh Fringe Show Sparks Backlash Over Kercher Memory

Amanda Knox's forthcoming Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel, a personal comedy about motherhood, has sparked controversy over its handling of the Meredith Kercher case. Kercher's sister said the topics wouldn’t be funny, and a petition just over 2,400 signatures argues the show disrespects Kercher's memory and could normalise violence against women. Knox's spokesperson says the show honours Kercher's memory and does not joke about her murder; the 11-day run has prompted public debate about where to draw the line between memory, journalism, and comedy.