Strong winds in Edinburgh have forced the Underbelly to postpone the opening of one of their new tented Circus Hub venues. The following statement has just been issued. 

"Due to issues with strong wind gusts in Edinburgh today and with further winds forecast over the next couple of days, we have been prevented from putting the cover on Lafayette, the larger tent structure, on schedule. As a result we have made the decision to delay the opening of the shows in Lafayette until Monday next week (10 August). The smaller tent, Beauty, will open as planned on Friday.

The Underbelly and Fringe box offices are contacting all customers with tickets for shows in the Lafayette tent this weekend and we very much hope they can come to performances from Monday onwards and throughout the Fringe. Everybody is also able to come and enjoy the variety of shows in the Beauty from its opening on Friday. However those who cannot reschedule their visit to Circus Hub will be given a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience and customers requesting a refund or with any other queries about their ticket should contact the point of sale from which they bought their tickets.

All other Underbelly venues will open as planned on Wednesday and Thursday.

We and all our performers very much look forward to welcoming you to Circus Hub in all its full glory."