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PANEL DESCRIPTION If you're an emerging producer, playwright, director or theatre creative looking for insight on how you produce work at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this panel discussion is for you. In this panel we will be demystifying Edinburgh Fringe - what it is, how it came to be, why it's important, & in what circumstances you should consider bringing a show there. We will then be diving deeper, with our expert panelists covering how to choose a venue, how to budget for an Edinburgh run, and how you market your show once you're there. With Producers Simon Castle (Grey Castle Productions), The Project People, and Benjamin Alborough (Liebenspiel), hosted by Drayton Arms Theatre Artistic Director Audrey Thayer (Lost Girl Productions). Bring a notebook, pen and your questions. PANEL DETAILS This panel will run 11am-2pm, including opportunities forQ&As as we go along. YOUR PANELISTS Simon Castle [https://www.instagram.com/ simoncastle/] is a queer, new writing producer. Through his production company, Grey Castle Productions, he develops and stages original new work which platforms bold LGBTQIA+ talent, on and off stage. Producing credits include: Is the WiFi Good in Hell? (Underbelly, Off West End Award finalist) Dead Dad Show (Soho Theatre/UK Tour); Two Tribes (Leeds Playhouse, Shortlisted for both the Tony Craze and Charlie Hartill Awards); lenny. (Omnibus Theatre, Fringe Theatre Award-nominated) Simon was also the engagement producer on Positive (Southwark Playhouse) and on All Of Them, Dead (Everyman Cheltenham, Pegasus Theatre, Prime Theatre). Currently developing: DYBBUK (artsdepot). Simon is an alumnus of The National Theatres Playwriting Programme, Soho Theatres Writers Lab and Soho Theatres Alumni Group, The PappyShows Mentoring Programme and The North Wall Arts Centres Catalyst Residency. The Project People [https://www.theprojectpeople.co.uk/]produce creative projects with a difference. We produce theatre, shows and events with artists, creative organisations and creative agencies. Our approach is collaborative, sustainable and creativity led. Our model is built to be financially viable and mindful for everyone involved. We advocate for better practices, pay and priorities within the creative industries. The Project People was founded by artists and Creative Producers, Millie Wood-Downie and Molly McGeachin. Recent projects include Smalltown Boy (Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Pleasance Theatre), English Kings Killing Foreigners (Soho Theatre), GISELLE: REMIX (Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe) and HIGH STEAKS co-produced with ELOINA & Beth Sitek (New Diorama, Bristol Old Vic, Edinburgh Fringe). Benjamin Alborough [https://benjaminalborough.com/] is a theatre producer and programmer and recipient of the 2022 Stage One bursary award. As a freelancer he manages tour bookings and general management for a wide range of clients across both the subsidised and commercial sectors. Recent shows include a sell-out national tour of The Pirates of Penzance, opening at the Chichester Festival Theatre. With his company Liebenspiel, he helps develop new comedy and cabaret formats and programmes seasons of work in existing venues and acts as a consultant for venue programmers and live promoters, in addition to programming comedy and cabaret for international music festivals - seasons include at the Brighton Spiegeltent, Bedlam Theatre, King's Head Theatre and music festivals like Camp Wildfire. Liebenspiel is a recipient of the Keep it Fringe fund and a nominee for a Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. Previous work includes Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story at Jermyn St Theatre (6x Offie noms, 2x Offie wins), a national tour of hit Fringe show ...Earnest?", touring improvised comedy Locomotive for Murder and avant-garde interactive theatre show The Faustus Project. Benjamin has been producing since 2014, acting as Associate Producer for Islingtons Hope Theatre and Head of Programming for RED Entertainment. Over the course of the last five years, Benjamin has placed over 800 performances of just over 60 productions in approximately 300 venues around the UK Audrey Thayer [https://www.thedraytonarmstheatre.co.uk/team.php] is a freelance producer, dramaturg, playwright and Artistic Director of the Drayton Arms Theatre. She graduated in 2015 from Chapman University after earning degrees in both Theatre Studies and English Literature. Previously Audrey worked as a Resident Assistant Producer at Theatre503, after which she began freelance producing before taking over as Artistic Director of the Drayton Arms Theatre in November 2016. Since then she has programmed over 500 productions, with roughly 83% of those productions being brand new work. Over the past several years, productions at the Drayton Arms Theatre have achieved 9 Off West End Award nominations, 5 finalists for the London Pub Theatre awards as well as 1 win, plus countless additional nominations over the past several years. Works produced by Audrey's theatre companyLost Girl Productions [https://www.instagram.com/lostgirl prods/] include The Lesson (Theatre503), Midnight Tattoos (Drayton Arms Theatre). Works produced freelance or in association include A Sacred Place (rehearsed reading, Drayton Arms Theatre), Tenderfoot (Drayton Arms Theatre), The Laundry (Drayton Arms Theatre), You're Human Like the Rest of Us (Finborough) and Top Trumps (Theatre503). Spaces are limited! For any further questions please email [email protected] All attendees get 50% off a meal downstairs in the Drayton Arms pub

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Wednesday - Saturday 7:30pm Friday - Sunday 2:30pm Come early for the interactive pre-show experience; enjoy close-up performances, curious characters and savour delicious food and drink. Then take your seats in a 700-seat Big Top where circus meets musical theatre in an epic Spectacular featuring a brand-new story inspired by the 20th Century Fox Motion Picture and featuring all the hit songs by Pasek and Paul including ‘This Is Me’, ‘Rewrite the Stars’, ‘A Million Dreams’, ‘Tightrope’ and ‘The Greatest Show’. ‘COME ALIVE!’ will feature the finest international circus stars (Cirque de Demain Medal Winners, Cirque du Soleil) and musical theatre talent from the West End. At the helm of the production is Drama Desk award-winning Creative Director Simon Hammerstein. As co-founder of The Box and the mastermind behind Usher’s sold-out ‘My Way’ Las Vegas Residency and producer of Queen of the Night, Hammerstein brings his unique flair and live experience expertise to ‘COME ALIVE!’.

Discover the roots of Queen with their first London gig at the iconic Beit Quadrangle. Step into Freddie Mercury's life at Garden Lodge, his London sanctuary and hear touching stories. Relive Freddie's fashion legacy with a visit to the site of Kensington Market and BIBA shop. Professional Guide, English speaking, Queen fan. Itinerary Imperial College Union Cinema Garden Lodge Queen, Londra - Admission not included Kensington Church Street. Service animals are permitted. Nearby public transportation options are accessible. Not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. A moderate level of physical fitness is required for travelers. Experience supplied by London Walks&All All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.

Travel back to World War II on an exciting walking adventure! Walk in the path of Churchill and Roosevelt, checking out must-see spots like Big Ben and the House of Commons. Get ready to dive deep into the past with knowledgeable guides and your very own audio headset. This is a one-of-a-kind historical journey you won't want to miss! Additional info Make sure you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early for the tour kickoff! All you have to do is flash your ticket to the guide and you're all set to start this awesome adventure through history. And hey, don't worry - this tour is totally accessible for wheelchairs, so everyone can come along and have a blast!

Artorigus' kingdom is in danger. His once tight grip on his beloved realm is slipping through the gaps between his fingers. He is surrounded from all sides by his shadowy past. Can his loyal knights be trusted? Is his wife hiding a terrible secret? Even his own progeny, Medraut plots to overthrow him. Can he keep his rule intact? Based on the legends of old and inspired by the classical lyricism of Shakespeare, this modern adaptation of King Arthur blends prose with verses to create a unique look into the themes of stagnation, idleness, betrayal and love. There will be a Q&A / feedback session post-show.

A three-day event to enrich every aspect of your daily life and promote healthy living from the inside. There are classes and taster sessions in the Wellbeing Studio while the Live Stage boasts free artistic and musical performances plus interactive demonstrations.