Lee joins Edinburgh fundraiser

Lee Evans is to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe.

He is the first big-name comic to be confirmed for the festival's biggest fundraiser, the Stonewall Gala.

The show, staged at the Festival Theatre on August 16 and 17, raises thousands of pounds for the gay rights group every year. Evans is appearing on the first night.

Last year's bill included Graham Norton, Phill Jupitus, Julian Clary and Johnny Vegas, and more stars will be added to this year's event nearer the time.

The dates comes in the midst of Evans's mammoth 118-date tour of the UK (dates), which culminates in a gig at Wembley Arena in October.

For tickets to the gala, call the fringe box office on 0131-226 0000.

Published: 15 Jul 2002