The programme has been slimmed but spirits are high as Dublin Fringe Festival returns this weekend.

Newstalk reporter, Sarah Madden got a feel for what's to come as the live arts scene flickers back to life after lock down. 

Dublin Fringe runs from September 5th to 20th and tickets are available at https://www.fringefest.com/

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