FRINGE
SEMINARS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING PART OF THE BIGGEST ARTS FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD
Our online Fringe seminars are designed for artists, companies and producers who are thinking about taking work to Edinburgh and want a clear, practical introduction to how the festival actually works.
THE NEXT SEMINAR IS COMING SOON
We're currently putting together the next
Fringe Knowledge seminar for artists planning ahead for Edinburgh Fringe 2027.
DATE AND BOOKING DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
WHAT WE'LL COVER:
A CLEAR PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE FRINGE
WHY EDINBURGH?
Learn about the history of Fringe and Work out what you actually want to gain from performing at the world's largest arts festival.
ACCOMMODATION
When to book, what to expect to pay and why leaving it until too late can be an act of financial self-harm.
VISAS & PAPERWORK
The practical and legal considerations for international artists and necessary documentation required by venues
BUDGETING
Realistic details on what Edinburgh really costs and where artists most often underestimate the numbers. Plus where to save when you can.
MARKETING & PR
Understanding your audience, building a campaign and competing for attention amongst thousands of other productions.
INVITING INDUSTRY
How to bring the right industry people to your Fringe show, without begging, spamming, or burning out.
CHOOSING A VENUE
Blunt honesty about what venues matter. Room size, location, venue models and finding somewhere that actually suits your production.
WORKING WITH PRODUCERS
What a good Fringe producer does, why and when you might need one and what you should expect from the relationship
LIFE AFTER FRINGE
Thinking about touring, programmers, future development and what happens after the final Edinburgh performance.
EXTENSIVE Q&A
This isn't just two hours of watching somebody talking at you.
Every seminar includes a substantial Q&A, so you can ask about your own show, your plans and the parts of Edinburgh that currently make absolutely no sense.
We'll answer as many questions as we can during the session.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The seminar is particularly useful if:
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you're considering your first Edinburgh Fringe:
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you've done the festival before but want a better plan next time;
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you're producing your own show;
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you're trying to work out whether Fringe is actually right for your project.
You do not need to be an RwP client to attend.
CAN'T WAIT?
If you already have a show in development and need help making decisions now, you can book a one-to-one Fringe Consultancy session instead.
Or, if you're considering more substantial support:
