"There was a tangible sense of what “live” really meant, and to feel and see the energy feedback loop between performers and audience members was incredible"

David Carberry reflects on programming Sideshow West End Fringe and providing a platform for local artists to get back in front of audiences after the COVID-19 lockdown. “The first event we had on July 31st, just a week after restrictions had lifted was incredible … I think everyone was feeling it, and pretty much all of our events were sold out from July onwards. I feel like generally people missed it, and there was a renewed sense of appreciation, and I sincerely hope it can continue.”

Note this interview was completed before the Sideshow needed to cancel the events of the closing weekend of the Fringe Program due to ongoing noise complaints.