A POWER cut hit multiple postcodes in Edinburgh, affecting shows performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
The EH1, EH3, EH6, EH8, EH9, EH10, EH13 and EH16 postcodes experienced power outages, with SP Energy Networks first reporting the issue at 4.05pm on Friday.
Power was restored shortly before 7pm, the utility company confirmed.
— SP Energy Networks (@SPEnergyNetwork) August 2, 2024
Box office services and catering facilities around Bristo Square - one of the central hubs of the Edinburgh Fringe - were temporarily unavailable, with some food trucks posting messages announcing that they could not serve food.
The infamous Underbelly purple cow - an iconic image from the festival - was deflated as a result of the power cut.
Festivalgoers reported using phone torches to light up venues, including for award-winning comedian Olaf Falafel.
The show will go on!
— Ben Moorhouse (@BenDMoorhouse) August 2, 2024
Power cut across a part of Edinburgh but nothing will stop @OFalafel and his show.
Audience have their torches out.#BlitzSpirit pic.twitter.com/Zz91CEicAw
Performers warned on social media that some shows were stopped altogether amid the blackout, with crowds of people waiting outside while the power was restored.
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