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Fringe producer loses venue after exploitation accusations

Arts Professional
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Major producer C Venues has lost the right to use Adam House, its base at the festival for almost 20 years, following accusations that it exploits its staff. The University of Edinburgh has handed the venue to rival outfit Gilded Balloon, after the Fair Fringe campaign claimed that C Venues’ business model was “built on exploitation, underpayment and overworked staff”.