THE ARTS GO ON SHOW IN EDINBURGH!

The arts go on show in Edinburgh.
By Charles Pamment BBC News.

Each August the population of Edinburgh swells as thousands of visitors take in a wealth of theatre, comedy, music, art and film in the Scottish capital.
Commonly referred to as "the Edinburgh festival", the annual celebration of the arts incorporates several different festivals.
Six of the key figures preview their programmes for this summer, and explain how their festivals have evolved.

ART FESTIVAL
One of the newest festivals, highlighting the visual arts

BOOK FESTIVAL
Audiences with award-winning poets, authors and writers

FESTIVAL FRINGE
An array of comedy, theatre and music

FILM FESTIVAL
New and classic movies, championing independent cinema

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The best in classical music, ballet, theatre and opera

JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
With musicians from around the world

BBC NEWS REPORT.