Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Get ready for glitter, sweat and tears! Showcase an excerpt of your show or try out new ideas in our late night cabaret night, find new audiences and
test out ideas. Pollyanna is an intimate late-night testbed cabaret night at Paradise Palms bar off Bristo Square in the centre of Edinburgh. Like our last
year, we shall be filling our shows each night with different performers, and we'd love to hear from you and your show. We blend performance art and
drag with live music, comedy, theatre, dance and an array of experimental live acts and fresh, messy talent. We love experimentation, so the wierd and
unusual, or queer or alternative is very welcome. The night is hosted by the Pollyfilla, an alt-drag queer creature. We are situated right in the centre of
things so its a great location to promote your show, we have a good audience every night. You can bring along flyers to give to the audience and our
host Pollyfilla will ensure the audience know all the details they need to catch your full Fringe show. All performers will get a free drink and use of our
backstage green room. Not only should it be a great way of promoting your show and playing with ideas but its always a fun night for all involved! Sadly
we cannot pay performers. The venue is not accesible. The bar is level access ground floor with a single ramped entrance step but the toilets are down
a flight of stairs.
We are open to hearing from all types of performers and shows. We are particularly interested things that are unusual, experimental, risk-taking but we
showcase a wide range. it is a late night, wild messay cabaret vibe so mostly we showcase acts more suited to this vibe, but we do also host 'more
gentle' acts also. Drop us an email with a brief description of who you are, what your show is and what you'd like to showcase. We like to see video
links, photos and a description are important. We can discuss whether you would perform on a single night or on a number. Paradise Palms has a
approx 2m x 4m stage with curtains, lights, full sound system and smoke machine. If you have any question or want more info then drop us a line or
look a our website www.anightwithpollyanna.com or our facebook www.facebook.com/pollyannalive and see Pollyfilla's facebook page at
www.facebook.com/pollyfilla.pollyfilla
Event/Venue
Pollyanna, intimate testbed
cabaret at Paradise Palms bar
Date(s)/Time
Performances between 11pm - 1am.
August 3rd, 4th, 7th-11th, 14th-1tht,
21st-25th
Contact Name
Annlouise Butt (producer)
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
Send us an email with a brief description of who you are and what you do. Please include video links, if you do not have them then please
send photos. We reply to all emails, however receive a lot of applications so it may take a number days to receive and initial reply
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
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fit within this space.
Event/Venue
MUSICIANS sought for JOE'S NYC BAR. Joe's NYC Bar is an interactive, improvisational, immersive theatre
experience in which the audience is transported to a bar in Brooklyn, New York City. Hot from a sell out run
at Orlando Fringe, this piece relies on a rotation of musical guests who provide the soundtrack for the night.
We're looking for self sufficient bands/singer songwriters who could realistically be playing in a bar in
Brooklyn. Think Ramones, Bowie, Floyd, Blondie, Ani di Franco, Emilianna Torrini. Guest musicians provide
an average of 6 tracks over 3 sections of the show.
Date(s)/Time
Joe's NYC Bar, Just the Tonic at 5-28 excluding 15th, 22:00-23:30
the Caves
Contact Name
Barry Church-Woods
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
Email Barry on [email protected] with 'Joe's Musician' in the title. Send an expression of interest, dates available and samples of
work Soundcloud/YouTube URLs preferred
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
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Event/Venue
GUEST ACTORS sought for JOE'S NYC BAR. Joe's NYC Bar is an interactive, improvisational, immersive
theatre experience in which the audience is transported to a bar in Brooklyn, New York City. Hot from a sell
out run at Orlando Fringe, this piece relies on a rotation of guest acotrs who provide support within the
theatrical structure of the show. We're looking for great actors into improvised drama with great
knowledge of current affairs. You'll be joing a team of word class practitioners in creating a fluid show that
changes every night. We're particularly keen to hear from actors from diverse backgrounds across a broad
age range. Under 18's are unable to apply.
Date(s)/Time
Joe's NYC Bar, Just the Tonic at 5-28 excluding 15th, 22:00-23:30
the Caves
Contact Name
Barry Church-Woods
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
Email Barry on [email protected] with 'Joe's Actor' in the title. Send an expression of interest, dates available and any supporting
material you may be able to proved.
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Solo/Duo singers and bands - free performance, collection at the end
Event/Venue
The Wee Pub, Grasmmarket
Date(s)/Time
Contact Name
Daily Aug 4-28, Midday to 8pm - 45 min Alex Petty
slots & 15 minute turnaround
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
Email
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Solo/Duo singers and bands - free performance, collection at the end
Event/Venue
Espionage, Victoria
Street/Cowgate
Date(s)/Time
Daily Aug 4-28, 11am - 3pm - 45 min
slots & 15 minute turnaround
Contact Name
Alex Petty
Application Method
Email
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Busking - Family Friendly - Free Performance/collect at the end
Event/Venue
The Three Sisters, Cowgate
Date(s)/Time
Contact Name
Daily Midday to 8pm - 45 min slots & 15 Alex Petty
minute turnaround
Application Method
Email
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
The Wild Cabaret variety show is looking for guest performers to fill 7-10 minute slots (we can also
accommodate slightly shorter or longer acts). We are particularly interested in circus, magic and dance acts,
but as long as you feel it can be, even if loosely, tied in with the theme, it can be anything from mentalism
to burlesque, to singing, comedy, original genre and other acts of interest. We have two fantastic
atmospheric venues with high ceilings - both very centrally situated. It is an exellent opportunity for
showcasing an exerpt from your show or trying out new ideas. You can bring along flyers for the audience
and our hostess Shantisha will make sure you have a chance to promote your show.
Event/Venue
Date(s)/Time
Wild Cabaret (late night) at the Liquid
Rooms Warehouse (venue 276) and
Wild Cabaret (dance and music edition)
at the Thunderroad Emporium's
Bootleggers Bar on Bristo Place
23:30-00:30 at the Liquid Rooms on Thurs 18th,
Sun 21st, Tues 23rd, Wed 24th, Thurs 25th, Sat
27th, Sun 28th + at Bootlegger's Bar at 17:00-17:50
on 18, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30 August, and at
16:00-16:50 on 19, 28 August
Contact Name
Miroslava (Shantisha)
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
Please send us a short description along with any videos or images you have of your act and the dates and times you will be available to perform. Applications with videos (or at
least audio recordings in case of music) will be given preference. The show in the Liquid Rooms (late night) is suitable for all acts apart from music (unless very high energy:
comedy songs, drums etc. are ok). Bootleggers Bar is excellent for music, dance, circus and other high energy physical acts, but not for spoken word/comedy/magic (these go well
at the Liquid Rooms).
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
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fit within this space.
Event/Venue
Spiegelterrace Stage - St
Andrews Square.
Musicians wanted - promo stage on St Andrews Square. Bands, Acoustic, Solo - Funk, Jazz, Soul, Blues,
Opera, Folk, Classic, Vintage, Rock, etc. No fee, can flyer and sell merch.
Date(s)/Time
full fringe run 5th - 28th Aug. Spots
available daily from 1pm - 9pm.
Contact Name
Julie-ann Laidlaw
Application Method
email only.
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
We are looking for performers for our showcase cabaret show. Circus performers, magicians, mentalists,
musical comedy, sketch, burlesque, boylesque etc..
Event/Venue
Date(s)/Time
Ettieboo's Cabaret Boonanza/ 4th-28th inclusive/ 11pm
Frankenstein Pub (Venue 304)
Contact Name
Gemma Coles
Application Method
Please e-mail [email protected] with a description of your act and video if possible.
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Acoustic, solo & small bands of various genres wanted. DJ’s for later sessions are welcome and spoken word
performers also wanted. No fee, can flyer and sell merchandise.
Event/Venue
Sportsters Bar, Market Street
Date(s)/Time
Contact Name
5th – 29th August, midday- 1am. 45 min Samantha Barnett
slots & 15 min turnaround
Application Method
Email [email protected]
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
The Pick of the Fringe for dance, physical theatre and circus with the occasional song too, Cafe Baile is now
in its fourth year of bringing the best of the fest to a warm and welcoming audience that wants to see your
show. Previous years have seen a wide range of acts, with many award winners coming along and boosting
their audiences - if you impress they will come! We’re after people who can do a 5-10 minute slot. We have
a large dance floor/performance area which is wooden and a small stage which is carpeted. Headroom is
several metres.
Event/Venue
Café Baile / Lauriston Hall
(Venue 163)
Date(s)/Time
Tuesdays only (9, 16, 23 August) 7pm 11pm with performances roughly
between 7:30 and 10:30
Contact Name
Brian Moretta
Application Method
Send us an email, preferably letting us know your show and if you have any video links they help too.
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
Feeling Nostalgic? Dave Benson Phillips returns with GET YOUR OWN BACK! LIVE 2016 and a selection of
completely new games and loads more gunge for his second year presenting this live version of the fastpaced, slapstick game show based on the long running classic children's TV series. AND WE WANT YOU! We
are looking for pairs of contestants. You must be a part of another Edinburgh Fringe Show and be over 18.
Event/Venue
Date(s)/Time
Contact Name
Get Your Own Back: Live! 2016 3rd August - 28th August (excluding
Jennifer
at the Assembly George Square 15th). MUST be available from 16.15 on
Studios (Venue 17) ​ay 17.15
your chosen day for a pre-show briefing.
Application Method
Please email Jennifer to register your interest. You will then be emailed an application form.
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
We have two Fringe of the Fringe events this year. Free entry.
Performing Artists of the Fringe are warmly invited to preview their shows along with the locals.
Poetry-Prose-Spoken Word-Comedy-Drama-Music
Everyone welcome to perform at the open mic and be part of the audience. Welcome the performing artists at the Fringe to showcase
and preview their shows at Fringe of the Fringe 2016.
Event/Venue
FRINGE OF THE FRINGE
Constitution Bar, 48 Constitution Street
in Leith, Edinburgh
http://allevents.in/edinburgh/fringe-ofthe-fringe-preview-inleith/1632860570362922
Merlin, 168 Morningside Road,
Morningside, Edinburgh
http://allevents.in/edinburgh/destinyand-fringe-of-thefringe/524584237733117
Date(s)/Time
The first one is being held at the Constitution Bar,
48 Constitution Street in Leith, Edinburgh on the
3rd August 2016, 7.30 pm – 11 pm.
Contact Name
Rose Ritchie
There is another one on the 15th August in the
Merlin, 168 Morningside Road, Morningside,
Edinburgh also with an open mic, 7.30 pm – 11 pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/524584237733
117/
Application Method
Book a slot to confirm your 5 minute open mic slot. You can also just show up on the night.
Contact Info
Book a slot or enquiries to
[email protected].
You can also just show up, which
we love.
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
The Glitter & Doom Salon is seeking expressions of interest from performers at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
We are looking for unique talents from the fields of cabaret, burlesque, music, comedy, circus and
performance art, who are able to perform 5-10 min sequences that fit into the themes of ‘Glitter’ and
‘Doom’ – however you may wish to interpret this is up to you! Bonus points if you can channel both.
Fee structure is a profit share
arrangement. A major part of the Salon's purpose is to provide promo opportunities for artists, with opport
unities to flyer the crowd and talk about their show on the night. The host will also be promoting
guest artists' shows onstage and via social media.
We are also seeking writers/poets, visual artists and roving performers to participate in creating an
immersive environment, so if you’re more the shy creative type who likes to hide behind a glass of absinthe
while you scribble down overheard conversations onto a cocktail napkin, or sketch artists and audiences
from the corner booth while wearing a beret, do get in touch xx
Event/Venue
The Glitter & Doom Salon, C
Scala (cabaret theatre), St
Stephens Stockbridge
Date(s)/Time
Contact Name
4-28 August (Thurs-Sun only), 10:30pm- Jennifer Kingwell
midnight
Contact Info
[email protected] |
[email protected]
Application Method
Please fill out the Artist EOI form at http://goo.gl/forms/0JfJon2uemPqExVD3 to register your interest
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
For eleven years, Nobody Likes Onions has been making audiences laugh at the absurd, the obvious, and the
wrong. Comedian Patrick Melton, along with other entertainers from around the world, gather around
microphones three times a week to present their unique observations and opinions about current events,
pop culture, and real-world experiences in their personal lives. If you have an opinion too, join Patrick for a
taping of an NLO podcast and be part of one of the most popular and fastest growing internet comedy radio
programs in the world.
Event/Venue
Date(s)/Time
Nobody Likes Onions/Patrick Completely flexible.
Melton podcast taping. Studio
is mobile (various locations).
Contact Name
Patrick Melton
Application Method
Tell us about yourself and send links to any content.
Contact Info
[email protected]
Showcase and Performer Opportunity Listing
Description and Special requirements
This year’s inaugural WestFest will run from August 5th-28th on the most westerly block of George Street (between Castle
Street and Charlotte Square). The event features two official festival venues, the Hopscotch cafe & bar and a unique
Edinburgh-themed 9-hole mini golf course on the street. Most of the George Street restaurants will be offering outdoor
seating and service during the event for a relaxed and summery atmosphere. The performance space available is a large
pedestrianised part of george Street that doesn't have a stage or equipment.
Event/Venue
Date(s)/Time
George Street WestFest
5th to the 28th August 2016
Pedestrianised most westerly block
of George Street
Performance space available 11am to 5pm
each day
Contact Name
Vanessa Patinioti
Contact Info
[email protected]
Application Method
To apply or for more info please email Vanessa using the contact details above, stating the dates and times you are interested and a little
info about your performance.