A company looking to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2003 could
do much worse than play at Diverse Attractions, one of the warmest and
most comfortable venues. Here's what Coordinator Alison Reeves has to
say:
Diverse Attractions is a unique Fringe venue funded by the City of
Edinburgh Council to provide an affordable, supportive and inclusive
performance space for Edinburgh based artists. Too often, small local
companies are prevented from performing at this prestigious event
because of escalating costs and commercial artistic policy. We rent
space and provide a full range of services to encourage these groups
to gain the valuable experience of performing at the Fringe for themselves.
We are currently programming for the Fringe 2003 and would welcome
applications from groups and individuals looking for an affordable,
helpful and welcoming service, especially amateur and community work.
Edinburgh companies are given priority in the booking process but
we expect to programme up to 50% of our performers from outwith the
Edinburgh area. We have two performance spaces which are rented by
the week with technical, front of house, box office and marketing
services included.
If you are a first time performer, an unfunded company, a community
organisation or an artist who would benefit from our financial and
practical support and advice and would like to participate in one
of the world's largest arts festival, contact Alison Reeves for all
the info and an application form. You can be a part of it!
The initial closing date for applications is 7th February, but applications
may be received for available spaces after this date.
Alison Reeves
Project Coordinator
Diverse Attractions
Riddles Court
322 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PG
email: diverse.attractions@lawnmarket.freeserve.co.uk
