Celebrating his 34th year Fringe and Merv has gone al fresco. This year's greatly reduced Covid Fringe doesn't require his legendary Pick of the Fringe showcase so, rather than skip a year, Merv has hit the reset button. This year, he's hosting a much smaller, intimate, Covid-safe show of chat, chuckles, songs and great guests " in a well ventilated tent, with table service; no masks required. Only three shows. Be quick! What a great way to open this year's festival. Pick of the Fringe will of course be back in all it's glory next year.