EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2022:  CALL FOR THEATRE AND DANCE COMPANIES

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2022:  CALL FOR THEATRE AND DANCE COMPANIES

EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2022:  CALL FOR THEATRE AND DANCE COMPANIES

Applications are invited for inclusion in
Culture Ireland’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival Showcase

Culture Ireland invites applications to support the presentation of work in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of Culture Ireland’s 2022 Showcase Programme.

The Edinburgh Fringe continues to offer an important and unique platform for Irish theatre and dance artists to gain international recognition for their work and further international touring opportunities.

The objectives of Culture Ireland's 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Showcase Programme are:
• to showcase high quality Irish performances to international audience
• to build Irish artists' connections with festival and venue presenters, producers and promoters
• to generate further international touring opportunities

Applications will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
• high quality innovative production and presentation
• evidence of positive independent critical recognition
• demonstration of partnership with an established Edinburgh Fringe venue
• how it fits within the overall objectives of Culture Ireland Showcase Programme at Edinburgh Fringe
• capacity of the artist or company to avail of opportunities arising from inclusion in the Edinburgh Showcase

Culture Ireland Support:
Culture Ireland will offer funding to successful applicants towards expenses in presenting their work as part of Edinburgh Fringe, including travel, accommodation, subsistence, freight and registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that all participants (artists, technicians etc) are being remunerated.

All successful applicants will be promoted by Culture Ireland as part of Culture Ireland’s Showcase Programme and involved in networking with international presenters.  A representative from the production team must be available to be involved in Culture Ireland’s networking plans.

How to Apply:
Applicants must complete and submit a Showcase application online. Click here to submit application.  Supporting documentation MUST include:
• a detailed project budget including all sources of projected income and expenditure
• copies of reviews received to date
• invite from the venue, including outline details of the contractual agreement
• high quality production images
• if work is already recorded, please include link

Applications must be submitted online before the deadline of midnight on Tuesday 1st March 2022.

Applications will be assessed by Culture Ireland with the assistance of external panellists.

Any Questions?

Culture Ireland will host a zoom information session on its Edinburgh Showcase programme on Friday 11th February at 12 noon – session will last about 45 minutes. To register for this session please mail: aleksandra.kotarzewska@cultureireland.gov.ie

Posted: 02.02.22