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Edinburgh festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as amber wind warning hits Edinburgh
Edinburgh festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Scotsman

time04-08-2025

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Edinburgh festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As I write this, it is late Monday morning and I'm sitting in Assembly's below-ground Club Bar, where I often base myself to work between events. What I hadn't accounted for - or noticed before - was that the roof of this bar, which is adorned with fabric hangings and ornate lighting, is actually a tent. The winds are picking up in Edinburgh and the 60mph gusts are making the structure rock. Staff have been running around picking up bits of (plastic) chandeliers, which are flying off at increasingly regular intervals - and are currently up a giant ladder trying to dismantle the potentially lethal decorations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Today's amber weather warning driven by Storm Floris is the talk of the festivals. The Pleasance cancelled 72 shows on Monday and closed its main hub, not helped by The Green venue in the Pleasance Courtyard resembling a temporary, tent-like structure. Meanwhile, the Edinburgh International Festival scrapped its Ceilidh Sessions event tonight because of the city council's decision to close Princes Street Gardens due to the storm. North Berwick's Fringe by the Sea has also been forced to cancel its entire programme for Monday. The Edinburgh International Book Festival, preparing for a Saturday opening, has had to reschedule some of its planned building work on its outdoor tents, but people there tell me there is 'plenty to be getting on with inside' and there will be no delays to the event. Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. | Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. Other venues are having a more relaxed attitude to the gusts. I've been watching and waiting for Underbelly's purple cow to take off and fly into the Edinburgh skies like some kind of bizarre hot air balloon. But so far it has remained on terra firma, with the venue's PR team repeatedly insisting it is 'business as usual'. Hopefully the collective weight of sell-out audiences looking for an indoor activity on this breezy day will hold it down. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For one Fringe performer, however, there are no problems, just opportunities, as my dad would say. Climate comedian Matt Winning, who has a daily show at Assembly on the climate crisis called Sostalgia, has emailed journalists offering commentary on the extreme weather. Wrong city At the weekend, I met singer Hannah Rose Platt, who is performing her entire album, Fragile Creatures, at Surgeon's Hall. She admitted to me she accidentally booked her gig in the wrong city - but is happy she did. Given the material, about women's fight for bodily autonomy, Ms Platt, from Bristol, was looking for a medical-themed place to perform and online, came across what she believed to be the Royal College of Surgeons in London. 'I was looking for a place to perform and something popped up, saying they were looking for artists at Surgeons Hall,' she explained. 'I filled it in without realising it was in Edinburgh and then got an email offering me a venue for a Fringe show. I can't believe it, I've always had a childhood dream of bringing a show here.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Evacuation

Storm Floris: 72 Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasance as amber wind alert comes into force
Storm Floris: 72 Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasance as amber wind alert comes into force

Scotsman

time04-08-2025

  • Climate
  • Scotsman

Storm Floris: 72 Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasance as amber wind alert comes into force

The Pleasance has cancelled shows and closed its Courtyard and Plaza Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One major Fringe venue has cancelled 72 shows and closed its main hub as the Met Office's amber wind warning for Storm Floris comes into force. The Pleasance said it had shut its Pleasance Courtyard until 6pm, as well as its Plaza site and cancelled all shows on Monday afternoon. It has also cancelled eight show at its Arcade venue, which is in a shipping container. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Earlier, it scrapped seven shows scheduled for The Green, a temporary tent-like structure. An amber weather warning is in place for the majority of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday as Storm Floris batters the north of the UK. A Pleasance spokeswoman said: 'Due to the adverse weather conditions, in line with our safety guidelines, we have now closed the Pleasance Courtyard and the Pleasance Plaza, for the safety of our audiences, companies and staff. The courtyard site is closed until 6pm today. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are dynamically assessing the situation and will make our next assessment at 4pm. The Dome and EICC will run as usual.' The venue said earlier it was 'investigating exchanges' for any audience members who had shows booked at any Pleasance venues, but were unable to attend due to the weather, which has caused widespread transport cancellations. The update comes after Fringe by the Sea also cancelled all shows for Tuesday, while the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has also cancelled its 9.30pm performance on Monday. The Edinburgh International Festival's Ceilidh Sessions event on Monday night is also cancelled because of the city council's decision to close Princes Street Gardens due to the storm. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. | Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. A spokeswoman for Fringe by the Sea said on Monday night: 'With Storm Floris incoming, we have taken the decision to close Fringe By The Sea tomorrow. We will reopen on Tuesday 10am.

Festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as Amber wind warning hits Edinburgh
Festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as Amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Scotsman

time04-08-2025

  • Climate
  • Scotsman

Festivals diary: Flying chandeliers and venue closures as Amber wind warning hits Edinburgh

Amber wind warning causes festivals chaos Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As I write this, it is late Monday morning and I'm sitting in Assembly's below-ground Club Bar, where I often base myself to work between events. What I hadn't accounted for - or noticed before - was that the roof of this bar, which is adorned with fabric hangings and ornate lighting, is actually a tent. The winds are picking up in Edinburgh and the 60mph gusts are making the structure rock. Staff have been running around picking up bits of (plastic) chandeliers which are flying off at increasingly regular intervals - and are currently up a giant ladder trying to dismantle the potentially lethal decorations. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Today's Amber weather warning is the talk of the festivals. The Pleasance cancelled seven shows on Monday in its The Green venue in the Pleasance Courtyard, due to it being a temporary, tent-like structure. Meanwhile, the Edinburgh International Festival scrapped its Ceilidh Sessions event tonight because of the city council's decision to close Princes Street Gardens due to the storm. North Berwick's Fringe by the Sea has also been forced to cancel its entire programme today. The Edinburgh International Book Festival, preparing for a Saturday opening, has had to reschedule some of its planned building work on its outdoor tents, but people there tell me there is 'plenty to be getting on with inside' and there will be no delays to the event. Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. | Pleasance Courtyard, where The Green is situated. Other venues are having a more relaxed attitude to the gusts. I've been watching and waiting for Underbelly's purple cow to take off and fly into the Edinburgh skies like some kind of bizarre hot air balloon, but so far, it has remained on terra firma, with the venue's PR team repeatedly insisting that it is 'business as usual'. Hopefully the collective weight of sell-out audiences looking for an indoor activity on this breezy day will hold it down. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad For one Fringe performer, however, there are no problems, just opportunities, as my dad would say. Climate comedian Matt Winning, who has a daily show at Assembly on the climate crisis called Sostalgia, has emailed journalists offering commentary on the extreme weather. Wrong city At the weekend, I met singer Hannah Rose Platt, who is performing her entire album, Fragile Creatures, at Surgeon's Hall. She admitted to me she accidentally booked her gig in the wrong city - but is happy she did. Given the material, about women's fight for bodily autonomy, Ms Platt, from Bristol, was looking for a medical-themed place to perform and online, came across what she believed to be the Royal College of Surgeons in London. 'I was looking for a place to perform and something popped up, saying they were looking for artists at Surgeons Hall,' she explained. 'I filled it in without realising it was in Edinburgh and then got an email offering me a venue for a Fringe show. I can't believe it, I've always had a childhood dream of bringing a show here.' Evacuation Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad

Storm Floris LIVE: Met Office 'danger to life' warnings as 90mph winds to hit UK
Storm Floris LIVE: Met Office 'danger to life' warnings as 90mph winds to hit UK

Daily Mirror

time04-08-2025

  • Climate
  • Daily Mirror

Storm Floris LIVE: Met Office 'danger to life' warnings as 90mph winds to hit UK

Several Met Office weather warnings are in place across the UK today as Storm Floris makes landfall. Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and England are all impacted by the weather alerts, with winds of up 80mph expected. In some regions, there is a "danger to life". The warnings expire as midnight tonight. As well as the "danger to life", the Met Office says Storm Floris could cause power cuts and damage to buildings. 09:10Anders Anglesey Met Office forecast for Storm Floris The Met Office has shared its forecast before the worst of Storm Floris strikes. #StormFloris will bring unseasonably strong winds and heavy rain for many Here's Ellie with all the details — Met Office (@metoffice) August 3, 2025 09:05Anders Anglesey Edinburgh festival events cancelled Numerous events at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have been cancelled ahead of Storm Floris. The festival said its Ceilidh Sessions event had been cancelled due to the city council's decision to close Princess Street Gardens ahead of the storm, reported The Scotsman. Events at the Fridge by the Sea festival in North Berwick were cancelled today. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society said: "Should a show be cancelled, our customer services team will be in touch with customers who have purchased tickets." 08:52Anders Anglesey Warning to secure items in garden ScotRail has called on people to secure garden equipment ahead of the storm. ℹ We're asking anyone with garden equipment, such as tents, trampolines or furniture, to secure items so that they don't blow onto the tracks and interfere with lineside equipment. #StormFloris — ScotRail (@ScotRail) August 4, 2025 08:45Anders Anglesey Train companies issue 'do not travel' warnings Train companies have warned people not to travel today amid concerns over the impact of Storm Floris. Avanti West Coast - do not travel north of Preston CrossCountry - do not travel to or from Scotland LNER - do not travel north of Newcastle Lumo - do not travel north of Newcastle TransPennine Express - do not travel north of Carlisle / Newcastle 08:40Anders Anglesey Gusts 'unprecedented' for August Meteorologist Scott Duncan said gusts from the storm are set to be "unprecedented" for August. Mr Duncan said in X/Twitter: "Storm Floris today is no joke for Scotland. 90+ mph (145+ km/h) wind gusts possible for some, this would be unprecedented for August. Stay safe." Storm Floris today is no joke for Scotland. 90+ mph (145+ km/h) wind gusts possible for some, this would be unprecedented for August. Stay safe. — Scott Duncan (@ScottDuncanWX) August 4, 2025 08:28Anders Anglesey Storm Floris to bring 'extremely rough' conditions A weather forecaster has warned that Storm Floris will bring 'extremely rough' conditions to coastal areas. Jim Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Monday: 'Remember this is summertime: people are milling around on holiday, bank holiday in Scotland, for example. 'So some 'summer articles', if you like, in gardens, on the beaches, are all going to be there: slides, picnic tables, swings, all ready to be thrown around by the wind. That's the danger that we've got at this moment in time. 'These ones (alerts) are put out for very, very good reason. 'If you are venturing out: keep away from the forest, keep away from the woods, keep off the coastal plain… 'It'll become extremely rough on those coasts as the high tide comes in.' 08:15Anders Anglesey 'Watch your backs,' warns meteorologist A meteorologist has warned people in regions affected by a weather alert to 'watch their backs' as Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds. A yellow warning for wind for northern parts of the UK became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday. The warnings have been upgraded to amber for much of Scotland, lasting from 10am to 10pm. Jim Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, has described the storm as 'serious' and 'unusual' for the summer months. He told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Monday: 'The yellow warning does expand down into northern England, north Wales, Northern Ireland. 'So it's still going to be gusty day – you're going to have to watch your back.' 08:08Anders Anglesey Grey skies set in ahead of storm's major impact A gloomy grey has settled in across much of Scotland as seas turn rough ahead of Storm Floris' major impact. 07:58Anders Anglesey Storm Floris hour-by-hour The Met Office has shared an hour-by-hour breakdown of Storm Floris and its impact on the UK. Weather warnings are in force as #StormFloris arrives on Monday Here's the latest 4cast with the weather details — Met Office (@metoffice) August 3, 2025 07:52Anders Anglesey Grey skies over Blackpool Hopes for a summer getaway in Blackpool have been dashed as grey skies and rain set in over the seaside town. Good Morning Britain correspondent Jonathan Swain highlighted the conditions would be miserable for people who arrived in the town on holiday. There is a yellow weather warning for England and Wales as Storm Floris approaches. Winds of up to 50 mph are forecast. @SwainITV reports from Blackpool. — Good Morning Britain (@GMB) August 4, 2025 07:44Anders Anglesey Speed restrictions on trains in Scotland Scotrail has announced it will put a 50mph speed restriction in place amid concerns over Storm Floris. It added"significantly" fewer services will run and some routes will stop around lunch time. 07:42Anders Anglesey Trains cancelled London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced services will not run north of Newcastle today. It said: "LNER are advising that customers do not travel north of Newcastle until the end of the day. All stations north of Newcastle will not be served." 07:20Anders Anglesey Military Tattoo performance cancelled The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance for today has been cancelled due to weather concerns. Edinburgh Tattoo said in a statement: "We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority." Tickets for the performance have been automatically cancelled and refunded. 06:58KEY EVENT Amber weather warning An amber wind warning is in place for central and northern Scotland and will continue to be in place until 10pm today. The Met Office said people should expect: Injuries and danger to life from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties Some damage to trees and buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, expected Longer journey times and cancellations, as road, rail, air and ferry services affected Some roads and bridges closed Flying debris could lead to Injuries or danger to life Power cuts with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage 06:56Anders Anglesey Yellow weather warning A yellow weather warning is in place for northern England and Scotland until 11:59pm today. In its warning, the Met Office said Storm Floris is likely to bring a spell of unseasonably strong and potentially disruptive winds. The Met Office said people should expect: Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen Injuries and danger to life from flying debris are possible Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage Injuries and danger to life could occur from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties Some roads and bridges may close Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible 06:49Anders Anglesey UK braces for Storm Floris Northern England and Scotland are set to be hit by 85mph winds today. The Met Office issued yellow and amber warnings for parts of the country amid expectations of disruptions and the risk to life and property. Winds in the Scottish mainland pose a "danger to life," it said. 06:47KEY EVENT Today's weather maps Weather maps show torrential rain falling across nothern parts of the UK as Storm Floris makes landfall. The Met Office weather warnings are in place until midnight, impactng England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. UK 5 day weather forecast Monday 4 Aug - Friday 8 Aug Unsettled. Storm Floris arriving on Monday. Quieter by midweek. Today: Storm Floris brings unseasonably strong winds during Monday, accompanied by heavy rain at first, especially in the north. Turning drier from the west later with sunny spells later that will spread eastwards through the day, though still windy. Tonight: Rain in the southeast to begin with but slowly clearing. Clear spells with some shower in the north. Staying windy here but slowly easing by the early morning. Tuesday: Staying blustery across the north with some showers in the northwest to start, becoming more widespread across northern areas. These ease later, but feeling cooler than in recent days. Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Drier and warmer on Wednesday with lighter winds. Generally cloudier again on Thursday with outbreaks of rain for some. Showers continuing in the north on Friday. 04:37KEY EVENT Met Office urges public to keep doors closed The Met Office has issued fresh warnings as Storm Floris prepares to batter parts of the UK with 85mph winds and heavy rain. The forecaster is advising people to only open doors where 'needed' during the storm, warning that the country faces 'unusually windy weather' for this time of year. Other official advice includes opening internal doors only when absolutely necessary and making sure to close them behind you. People are also being told to park vehicles in a garage if possible, secure loose items such as ladders and garden furniture, and stay indoors as much as possible until conditions improve. Storm Floris set to batter UK with winds up to 85mph as Met Office warns of danger to life Storm Floris could pose a serious danger to life as the UK braces for powerful winds of up to 85mph next week, according to the Met Office. Forecasters have issued an amber wind warning across much of Scotland from 10am until 10pm on Monday, while a yellow wind warning is in place across northern England between 6am and midnight. The sixth named storm of the 2024/25 season is expected to bring 'unusually strong' winds, with gusts of between 80mph and 90mph possible in parts of Scotland. The public is being urged to take extra care as Storm Floris moves in. 02:05Michael D. Carroll UK braces for dangerous winds as forecasters predict gusts up to 100mph Britain is set to face a blast of severe winds, with gusts of 50 to 70mph expected even away from the coast. Forecasters warn that exposed coastal areas, hills and bridges could be hit by even stronger gusts of 80 to 90mph, while some weather models are suggesting the possibility of 100mph winds—a level not seen since Storm Éowyn back in January. The most powerful gusts are likely to sweep through western coastal regions in the warning zone, particularly between late morning and early afternoon. Residents are being urged to prepare for disruption as the storm moves in. 01:23Michael D. Carroll How to stay safe as strong winds hit: expert tips for protecting your home and travel plans With high winds forecast, the Met Office is urging people to take action to avoid injury and damage. Homeowners are advised not to risk injury to others or damage to their property by checking for loose items outside and planning how to secure them before the weather worsens. For those who need to travel, windy conditions can cause delays and make driving hazardous. Experts recommend planning your route in advance, checking for any delays or road closures, and listening out for travel updates on your car radio or sat nav. It's also wise to pack essentials in your car if you don't already have them, including warm clothing, food, drink, a blanket and a torch. Don't forget a fully charged mobile phone with an in-car charger or battery pack, just in case you run into trouble on the roads. 23:51Michael D. Carroll Travel chaos as all ScotRail trains in Fife halted and severe disruption hits Scotland Scots are facing travel misery as ScotRail announced that no trains will run in Fife from noon tomorrow amid warnings of severe disruption to services across the country. The rail operator has warned passengers that bus services are also likely to be affected, while bridges could close due to dangerous conditions. Commuters and travellers have been told to expect longer journey times and last-minute cancellations, with road, rail, air and ferry services all set to be impacted. Authorities have also raised concerns that flying debris could lead to "injuries or danger to life" as the severe weather takes hold. 22:56Sam Elliott-Gibbs Drivers warned of treacherous roads Motorists have been warned about the road on Monday with Storm Floris set to batter northern parts of the UK. In an alert issued today, National Highways said: "Storm Floris will bring strong winds across the network through Monday with Storm force winds expected for the North West, Yorkshire and Humber and North East regions. "Many inland areas are likely to see gusts of 40-50mph with 60-70 mph expected along exposed coasts and high ground. "High sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and other vulnerable vehicles are advised to take extra care when travelling due to the increased risk." Their advice for driving in high winds includes slowing down and focussing on the road ahead due to the possiblity of debris, avoiding exposed sections of road, keeping 'good control' of your vehicle with two hands on the wheel. 22:25Michael D. Carroll Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo cancelled as Storm Floris set to bring 95mph winds The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will not take place tomorrow as originally planned, after organisers took the decision to cancel the event due to severe weather warnings. Storm Floris is expected to hit the capital with winds reaching up to 95 mph in some areas. Tattoo bosses announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated event on Sunday night, issuing a statement at around 9.30pm. The statement read: 'We're sorry to announce that due to adverse weather warnings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's performance on 4 August at 9:30 pm. 'We understand this will be disappointing, but the safety of our audience, performers and staff is our top priority. 'All tickets for the 4th August performance will be automatically cancelled and refunded. "Those wishing to rebook will find up-to-date availability at 22:02KEY EVENT When the weather warnings are active An amber weather warning is in place for the majority of Scotland between 10am and 10pm on Monday. The yellow warning for wind is also in place as far south as Manchester and north Wales as well as the entirety of Northern Ireland between 6am and midnight tomorrow. The Met Office has warned of travel disruption when the summer storm hits, with the Scottish Transport Secretary saying the unseasonable weather makes raising awareness even more important. Trains and ferries have already been cancelled, with Network Rail set to close a number of routes at 12pm on Monday. 20:26Sam Elliott-Gibbs Met Office warning as storm creeps closer People in some parts of the UK have been told to keep their doors closed with brutal Storm Floris now just hours away. The Met Office have urged those in the firing line to stay inside, and have told dog owners living near coastal areas to keep their pets on a lead. In a post on X offering advice on how to stay safe in a storm, the Met Office said: 'Storm Floris is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain for parts of the UK from Monday. Stay #WeatherReady and check out some advice from our partners about keeping yourself, your home, and your garden safe.' Other advice includes: 'Opening internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you', parking vehicles in a garage, securing loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows and stay indoors as much as possible. Storm Floris is the sixth named storm of the 2024-25 naming season. Named storms are more frequent in late autumn and winter but are 'not uncommon' for summer, the Met Office has said. 18:31Sam Elliott-Gibbs Where will Floris hit hardest? Western coastal areas are expected to see the highest gusts before early afternoon. The strongest winds arrived in the north-east, including Aberdeenshire, by early evening. An upgraded amber warning has been enforced for parts of Scotland, with a warning coming into effect at 10am on Monday and remaining in place for 12 hours until 10pm. What time will Storm Floris arrive? Storm Floris will begin to batter parts of the UK from 6am tomorrow. A yellow warning is in place for northern England and Northern Ireland until midnight. An amber warning is in place from 10am to 10pm Monday.

The 7 Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasence
The 7 Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasence

The National

time04-08-2025

  • Climate
  • The National

The 7 Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled at The Pleasence

The Pleasance has closed its outdoor venue, The Green in the Pleasance Courtyard, while organisers said they were 'pro-actively monitoring the situation' over further closures. The decsion comes after the Met Office said much of Scotland will be battered by heavy rain and winds of up to 85mph throughout Monday. A yellow warning for wind for the whole of Scotland became active at 6am on Monday and will last until 6am on Tuesday, and warnings have been upgraded to amber from 10am to 10pm in northern and central areas. READ MORE: Storm Floris Live: Latest warnings, transport cancellations and road closures Some trains and ferry services have already been cancelled with more likely to be affected. Seven shows have been cancelled at the venue, after the Fringe by the Sea also cancelled all shows for Monday, and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo cancelled its 9.30pm performance on Monday. The venue said it was 'investigating exchanges' for any audience members who had shows booked at any Pleasance venues. The cancelled Pleasance shows are: toooBKid Always Win Benny Shakes Shame Show Lunchbox LEI – LDN Body Count The Edinburgh International Festival's Ceilidh Sessions event on Monday night is also cancelled as Princes Street Gardens is closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the storm. A spokesperson for The Pleasance said: 'With Scotland on amber warning, the Pleasance Theatre Trust has cancelled shows in The Green in order to ensure the safety of our staff and audiences. The Pleasance has a robust wind management plan and if the wind reaches dangerous levels, we will close our sites or change how we manage our venues. 'We are pro-actively monitoring the situation and have several plans that can be deployed dynamically. If you have tickets booked for a show at Pleasance and can't get to us or we have to close, we still want to make sure you can enjoy our shows on other days and are investigating exchanges and other 2-4-1 moments.' READ MORE: The 7 things you need to know before seeing Chappell Roan in Edinburgh A Fringe by the Sea spokesperson said on Sunday night: 'With Storm Floris incoming, we have taken the decision to close Fringe By The Sea tomorrow. We will reopen on Tuesday 10am. 'Ticket holders for events on Monday 4th August will be notified by email of cancellations or rescheduled events [where possible]. Cancelled events will be refunded automatically – please bear with us while we work with our ticketing agent to process these transactions.'

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