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75 anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR75

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Our celebration of ECHR75 at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025

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In August 2025 we brought David Maxwell Fyfe's story home to his birthplace with performances of Dreams of Peace & Freedom.

'A love letter to Edinburgh as well as the values of peace, freedom, and remembrance... Beautiful vocals... Extraordinary'

One of Laura Pollock's top five shows
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'This show was brilliant, the singing was blissful, the film and narration excellent, I learnt a lot which I will not forget. I highly recommend it as a marvellously constructed history of the ECHR.' 

Tessa, EdFringe Audience Review

'Through an incredibly crafted blend of imagery, beautiful song, and poetry alongside the story of

David Maxwell Fyfe, I was able to journey in time from the past and into futures'

Kirsten, EdFringe Audience Review
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'A deeply moving song cycle... beautifully performed. It is both a tribute to the best of humanity, a remembrance of the worst of humanity and a celebration of David's unwavering vision and commitment to human rights' 

Charlie McMillan
Director of Human Rights Consortium Scotland

'Maxwell Fyfe's reflections remind us that social realities change, but what must remain constant is the right to dignity and respect for all. It seems that Maxwell Fyfe's reminder is necessary as... the rights to peace and freedom of many people are increasingly marginalised.' 

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Professor Angela O'Hagan
Chair of the Scottish Human Rights Commission
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'A remarkable story'

MSP Ben Macpherson was at our opening show to an invited audience of activists, educators, and faith leaders

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'Keir Starmer backs Edinburgh Fringe show celebrating 75 years of the ECHR'

Our letter of support from the Prime Minister's Office for our ECHR 75 celebration was covered by Irish Legal News
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