'I want this to be joyous': Edinburgh fringe's startling shows about depression
In cabaret shows and musicals such as My Beautiful Black Dog, performers at the fringe are breaking the taboo of mental healthAs a nation, the UK has never excelled at talking about its own state of mind. From discussions about depression to frank admissions of unhappiness, such matters have mostly remained taboo in favour of maintaining that very British stiff upper lip.However, at this year's Edinburgh festival fri…