Hot ticket: UK’s first sauna theatre draws swimwear-clad audiences

The Guardian reports that the Edinburgh fringe's newest venue is literally the hottest — a purpose-built, 80-seat sauna theatre at Summerhall. It's drawing swimwear-clad crowds for shows that blend sauna rituals with theatre, music, and storytelling. The venue has become a popular stop at the world's largest performing arts festival, even if some visitors wonder if it's just a gimmick — but at a fringe known for absurd and experimental acts, it fits right in.

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