Performers' Page

Getting Started and Getting Re-Started

Whether you are performing at the Fringe for the first time, returning after a successful first year, or are a seasoned campaigner, here you'll find a range of resources to help produce your show effectively, promote it, and ensure your production achieves as many reviews as possible.

Getting Your Show Reviewed

IMPORTANT! In 2010, FringeReview is reviewing in Edinburgh, Brighton, Oxford, London, Amsterdam and some parts of the UK. We aren't at other Fringe Festivals this year but still provide coverage and recommendations. So do send us your press releases and fill out our online interview form.

The first place to start is our unique Reviews Policy. You'll need to agree to our Terms and Conditions in order to have the possibility of one of our Review Team coming to see your show.

Then you'll need to fill in our simple, online Review Request Form.

FringeReview doesn't publish reviews of less than three stars. Find out more about why we don't.

One of the most popular pagea among performers and audience alike on FringeReview is our Reviews Jump Station. Here we have provided links to just about every publication on and offline that reviews Fringe Theatre in the UK. Bookmark it to find out who has reviewed your show.

Is it possible for a reviewer to be objective? What standards does FringeReview adhere to a review publication? What's our template?

How do you deal with a poor review if you get one, especially early in your run? Here's our humorous look at writing a terrible review which should give you some insight into bad reviewing.

How do I get five stars? Take a look at this perspective about ensuring your show is original.

Promoting Your Show

Here is some of our collected wisdom about producing your Fringe show.

There are some vital and innovative tips for writing your press release in this priceless article!

If possible you should preview your show. These are one more more performances in advance of the official start of a Fringe festival or tour. If your show is ready, then invite the press, possibly to a specific Press Night. If the show isn't ready, DON'T INVITE REVIEWERS! (well, private reviewers possibly, but not public domain reviewers). We've seen shows that have been poor on preview nights and much better even just a few nights later. Find our more about the role of preview nights in staging a Fringe show.

And, of course, flyering you show needs to be done properly and to maximum effect. The mystique of flyering is revealed here with some excellent advice. And you might enjoy our eclectic ten strange flyering tips.

And, beware of Fringe Cynics!

Getting in, Getting On, Getting Out

How do you hit the ground running with a Fringe Show? This article contains a lot of useful advice.

Your venue "get in" is critical to the success of your production. Find out why, find out how.

A significant criticism of many fringe shows is that they feel "studenty". This might offend a lot of students but read the humorous and serious article to see what we mean.

So, why do people walk out of shows? Here are a few fun and serious quotes. Much to learn from here.

Finally, have a read of our Guide to Having a Depressing Fringe. It's a good wake-up call to remind you not to fall into a downer during your run.

Success and Failure

Intimism - here we suggest a way to rescue an over-elaborate Fringe show.

And what do you do if your show flops. Paul Levy offers tips on turning around disaster.

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