Edinburgh fringe unaffordable for many young performers, says Brian Cox

Succession star warns cost of rental accommodation is squeezing the lifeblood' out of festival

The Succession star Brian Cox has warned the Edinburgh fringe risks cutting off the lifeblood" of young talent at the festival if action is not taken to lower soaring accommodation costs for performers.

The 76-year-old actor, who plays Logan Roy in the hit HBO show, said the festival, which starts on 5 August, is the only one like it in the world - and it is a conduit for young talent".