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Graham Norton unveiled as new ambassador for Fringe
Edinburgh Evening News
|October 30, 2025
Graham Norton has said he is "delighted" to be the newest ambassador for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - where he started his career as a comedian more than 30 years ago.
The television presenter, author and comedian takes on the role alongside previously announced ambassadors Brian Cox, Suzy Eddie Izzard and the Fringe Society's honorary president, Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Norton's connection with the Fringe dates back to 1991 when he was honing his craft as a stand-up, performing 'Mother Teresa Of Calcutta's Grand Farewell Tour' in the Pleasance Attic, a newly opened 60-seat venue at the Pleasance.
He went on to work in television, including appearing as priest Father Noel in Father Ted, while continuing to perform at the Fringe, where he was shortlisted for the Perrier Award in 1997.
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