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Stephanie Kercher says Meredith wouldn’t find Amanda Knox’s Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel funny and urges consideration for the family, while Knox defends the show as honoring Meredith’s memory. A petition against the show has gathered thousands of signatures, though Knox argues those signing haven’t seen it. The Fringe venue defends freedom of expression as the controversy continues.
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.
The article highlights the growing popularity of bubble art performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, featuring acts like Louis Pearl and Graham Maxwell, who use innovative techniques and acrobatics to entertain audiences with bubbles, blending science, magic, and meditation.
Issy Knowles, a Brit List winner and playwright, is creating a one-woman Edinburgh Fringe show called 'Body Count' that explores the world of OnlyFans stars and their viral stunts, aiming to provide a compassionate and theatrical perspective on sex, objectification, and societal reactions, with previews starting in July 2023.