Edinburgh Showcase, the British Council's biennial platform of UK performance, will take place in Edinburgh, alongside the Fringe and International festivals, from 24 - 29 August 2009.
Over 200 leading international presenters and programmers will attend Edinburgh Showcase 2009, to see work selected from the UK’s most outstanding, established and emerging companies working on the small to middle-scale touring circuit. The week also includes a trade fair and networking opportunities for companies.
The programme showcases artists who are exploring contemporary issues in innovative ways and working across the disciplines of new writing, physical and visual theatre, and live art.
We are currently calling for expressions of interest from companies and artists for Edinburgh Showcase 2009. The deadline for expressions of interest is Monday 1 December 2008.
To download further information about how to apply for the Edinburgh Showcase please click here.
The British Council works with an advisory group of leading performing arts professionals from across the UK who are advising on the company selection for Edinburgh Showcase 2009. This is to ensure that the selection process is transparent and broadly based. The advisory group is made up of:
Ben Twist – Freelance Theatre Director and Producer
David Fry – Head of Theatres Programming, The Lowry
Gregory Nash – Director, The Point Eastleigh
Matt Burman – Executive Producer, Norfolk and Norwich Festival
Kerry Michael – Artistic Director, Theatre Royal Stratford East
David Micklem – Co-Artistic Director, Battersea Arts Centre
FIND OUT ABOUT PREVIOUS EDINBURGH SHOWCASES
To read more about the 10th Anniversary Edinburgh Showcase in 2007 please click here.
To download a list of all previous Edinburgh Showcase participating companies click here.
To download the special 10th Anniversary Edinburgh Showcase brochure click here.
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