Sole audience member at Georgie Grier’s Fringe show says actor ‘smashed it’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The sole audience member who saw actor Georgie Grier’s performance at Edinburgh Fringe Festival said the actor “smashed it”, after an upset post from Ms Grier went viral on social media. Ms Craig, an actor and comedian who is performing her first show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, said: “Georgie and I had connected on Instagram, because I think she asked a question about the industry or something like that, and then we were like, ‘oh, we’re both taking shows up ’.” “We were like, ‘yeah, we’ll come and support each other’. Bringing a show up to the Fringe on your own, especially as a female and a new writer, is incredibly hard and she just smashed it.” Ms Craig said the two actors hugged and chatted after the performance, and added: “We’re going to hopefully meet for a little drink.” A spokesperson from the Gilded Balloon told PA that the actor performed to a near-sold out crowd the day after her post went viral, with only a few tickets left unsold. “The reaction and support from everybody including my family, friends, the staff at my venue, Gilded Balloon, people online and other performers has lifted my spirits, but I know there are still no guarantees.” Karen Koren, artistic director of Gilded Balloon, said: “The Edinburgh Fringe has a wonderful spirit of community and it was heartwarming to see everybody rally around Georgie online, and then by turning up for her show today.