PERFORMER INFORMATION PACK - Edinburgh Festival Fringe 3 - 27 August 2018 - Gilded Balloon
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PERFORMER
INFORMATION PACK
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
3 - 27 August 2018
(Previews 1 - 3 August 2018)
2 (1F4) Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JA
Tel: 0131 622 6555 | email: admin@gildedballoon.co.uk | web: www.gildedballoon.co.uk
Performer Information Pack - Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018
CONTENTS
This booklet can only be a guide. Plans are not to scale. It is worth reading
this booklet carefully, particularly if you have not been to the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe before.
If you have not already done so you should contact the Fringe Society
(details on page 4).
The Edinburgh Festival .................................................................................................3
The Fringe Society..........................................................................................................4
About the Gilded Balloon............................................................................................5
Staff Contact Details ......................................................................................................5
Venue Policy .....................................................................................................................6
Services & Operating Info ............................................................................................7
Box Office Deal ............................................................................................................. 10
Budgeting Your Show ................................................................................................ 11
Mandatory Costs.......................................................................................................... 12
Discretionary Costs ..................................................................................................... 14
Our Venues .................................................................................................................... 15
What To Do Next .......................................................................................................... 19
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THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL
FRINGE
“The Edinburgh Festival is to festivals what
Wimbledon is to tennis not always the most
star studded but certainly the one with the
most atmosphere.”
THE STAGE
Edinburgh is recognised as the home of festivals and each summer sees
the city become host to:
• The Edinburgh International Festival
• The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (The Fringe)
• The Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• The Edinburgh International Book Festival
• The Edinburgh International Jazz Festival
• The Edinburgh International Television Festival
Over sixty years on from its humble beginnings as a spontaneous addition
to the first Edinburgh International Festival, the Fringe still operates under
its core founding principle, that anyone with a story to tell and a venue
willing to host them can take part.
Now recognised as the largest arts festival in the world, theatre, comedy,
cabaret, music, dance, physical theatre, spoken word, musicals, opera and
exhibitions all have a place at the Fringe. It thrives on the initiative and
enthusiasm of those who continue to bring their shows from all over the
world.
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THE FRINGE SOCIETY
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is co-ordinated by the Fringe Society, which
is an administrative organisation with three major distinctive roles:
• To provide advice and information on all aspects of participation for
companies wishing to appear on the Fringe.
• To publicise all Fringe Events by a variety of methods, but most
importantly through the distribution of the free Fringe guide and
the official Fringe website.
• To operate a central Public Box Office selling tickets for all Fringe
shows.
The Festival Fringe Society produces a range of online booklets to help
anyone interested in participating in the Fringe Festival from finding a
venue to running a venue and not forgetting the definitive handbook
“How to do a show on the Fringe”. All of these can be found at www.
edfringe.com/participants
The Fringe Society is staffed by very knowledgable, friendly staff who can
be contacted at:-
The Festival Fringe Society,
180 High Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1QS
Tel: +44 (0) 131 226 0026
Fax: +44 (0) 131 226 0016
Email: admin@edfringe.com
www.edfringe.com
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ABOUT THE GILDED BALLOON “One of the most
The Gilded Balloon has experienced a dramatic evolution from its
creative venues on
modest origins of one theatre and 7 shows per day in 1986, to operating the Fringe”
15 venues in 2017, with over 170 shows from across the globe, all THE GUARDIAN
encapsulating the very essence of the Fringe.
In early December 2002 the Cowgate venues of the Gilded Balloon
were destroyed by fire. Since then the Gilded Balloon has operated out
of Teviot Row House.
“The in - place for
The Gilded Balloon’s position as a premier venue is based on its
intriguing, imaginative, adventurous and international programming
the comedy crowd”
covering exciting dance and physical theatre, new writing, challenging THE TIMES
drama, children’s shows and the cream of stand up, improvisation
and character comedy. The Gilded Balloon’s reputation continues to
thrive, attracting worldwide television, radio and press coverage and
selling over 190,000 tickets for its performances in 2017, continuing its
dominance on the cutting edge of the Fringe. “A venue with a
YEAR ROUND OUR FESTIVAL VENUES touch of class”
THE EVENING NEWS
OFFICE ADDRESS GILDED BALLOON AT TEVIOT
Teviot Row House
GILDED BALLOON
13 Bristo Square
2 (1F4) Commercial Street,
Edinburgh EH8 9AJ
Edinburgh, EH6 6JA
Box Office: 0131 622 6552
Tel: 0131 622 6555
Box Office: 0131 622 6552 GILDED BALLOON
admin@gildedballoon.co.uk AT THE MUSEUM
www.gildedballoon.co.uk Lothian Street
Edinburgh EH1 1HB
Box Office: 0131 622 6552
GILDED BALLOON
AT ROSE THEATRE
204 Rose Street,
Edinburgh, EH2 4AZ
Box Office: 0131 622 6552
STAFF
Artistic Director: Karen Koren
Communications Manager: Katy Koren
General Manager: Rowan Campbell
Sales Manager: Georgia Royes
Touring Producer: David Dey
Sales & Marketing: Daniel Smith
Production Manager: Dan Cunningham
Venue Manager: Emily Tucker
Finance Manager: Alex MacDonald
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JOINT VENUE POLICY
Gilded Balloon, Assembly, Pleasance & Underbelly
For the past 9 years the Gilded Balloon, Assembly, Pleasance and Underbelly
have jointly marketed themselves by producing a joint brochure. This
alliance is designed to develop the following aims and objectives:
• To nurture, generate and produce the best possible programme of
events, including all the arts, with a reasonable balance between
comedy and theatre. The focus of the programme being on the new
innovative, unusual and international.
• To maintain and develop relationships with visiting companies.
• To develop better recognition from funding bodies and sponsors.
• To maintain and build on the individual character of each venue.
• To provide a platform for visiting companies to get the best possible
recognition from the press, radio, television, promoters and other
International Festivals.
• To run a linked computerised ticketing system to allow the public to
buy tickets for Gilded Balloon, Assembly, Pleasance and Underbelly
shows.
• To maximise marketing and publicity
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SERVICES & OPERATING INFORMATION
Festival Fringe Dates
The official dates of the Fringe are 3rd - 27th August 2018
The Gilded Balloon will run previews from 1st - 3rd August 2018
Performance Spaces
We provide basic theatre facilities, most with raked seating, general lighting and sound equipment. All our
theatre spaces are temporary, built especially for the Festival, so the details may vary from year to year. The plans
of our performance spaces can be found on our website www.gildedballoon.co.uk. These plans will be frequently
updated as additional information becomes available. This will also apply to spaces that are still in the process of
being confirmed so keep checking the website regularly or call the main office for further details.
Duration & Run Length
Most shows chosen are available to play the full 3 weeks of the Festival, with previews in “Week 0”. Occasionally
a show plays for week 1 & 2 only, but you should be aware that opening a show midway through the festival can
sometimes be difficult.
Most shows run between 50 minutes and 75 minutes without an interval. Obviously we do not disregard the epic
project but the audience expectations are for short shows as well as having time to see many shows in a day.
Scheduling
Performances at the Gilded Balloon run from 10am—5am the following morning and each of the theatre spaces
may present up to ten shows a day. However, despite the technical restrictions and tight turn around times, we
can meet most requests if given advance warning. Some slots during the day and evening are perceived as better
than others, however, it is also important to programme the right show at the right time and we will always
provide you with our advice in relation to programming your show. Most importantly, you should know that the
success of your show primarily depends on its quality, not its scheduled time.
Rehearsal times are also constrained, so it is essential that you return your technical questionnaire promptly if
your needs are to be met. While we encourage new work at the Festival we must stress that we can only allocate
each company enough time to familiarise themselves with the space. This is also why we stress that you must
ensure your show is fully rehearsed and prepared for its first performance before you arrive in Edinburgh.
Staff
Our technical crew are responsible for the efficient running of the space. It is not their direct responsibility to
operate shows, although our technicians are qualified to do so if required (subject to an additional per show cost).
Please see under ‘Discretionary Costs’ for further details. Front of House staff are provided for each venue.
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SERVICES & OPERATING INFORMATION
Box Office
The Gilded Balloon Box Office is part of a wide network of Box Offices across Edinburgh. We provide a counter
service within the venue, an external box office adjacent to the venue, telephone sales and 24hr ticket sales
through our website. Being part of this wider network allows your tickets to be sold at numerous outlets
throughout Edinburgh.
Ticket Prices & Days Off
The Gilded Balloon set these after consultation with you. Generally tickets are split into 3 pricing bands. Preview,
mid-week and weekend. Most shows also opt for a concession price which is available for students, pensioners,
unemployed and disabled customers. This structure is not set in stone but our advice would be to keep it simple.
Further advice is available from the Box Office Manager.
Publicity
We produce a joint brochure with Assembly, Pleasance and Underbelly publicising all our events. We co-ordinate
local, national and international distribution of 400,000 copies and direct mailing to our extensive data base,
including major Festivals, organisers and promoters. Each visiting company is charged a fixed rate for entry into
our brochure, which includes your show details, copy and an image. We will register your show on an online
Portal which will then be used as a basis for your Fringe brochure and web entry. More detail will be provided
with your offer to perform.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Brochure Entry
All groups and performers with the Gilded Balloon are required to place an entry in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
brochure. The Gilded Balloon will collate the information about your show required for this entry and submit it
to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society on your behalf. The cost of this entry will be charged to the group or
performer by the Gilded Balloon who will then pay this charge to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Placing
this entry automatically allows the Fringe to sell tickets for your show from their Box Office.
Public Relations
Our dedicated PR team promotes all Gilded Balloon venues, artists and companies who make up our programme
as well as collaborating with the Fringe Office. The Gilded Balloon has its own Press Office and a compliment of
Press Staff that will assist you and provide you with information on how to best publicise your show. However,
the services of our Press Office should not be seen to replace strenuous promotional activities by the Visiting
Company.
Film and Audio Recording
All television recordings during the festival must be cleared with the Gilded Balloon first and facility fees agreed
upon. We would appreciate discussions concerning the first option on developing any performance presented
for television, radio or recording purposes. If an independent producer gains a commission to film a production
as a direct consequence of it being performed at one of our venues, then we expect to take a percentage of the
production fee.
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SERVICES & OPERATING INFORMATION
Sponsorship
The Gilded Balloon relies heavily on sponsorship. This does not prevent individual companies carrying sponsorship,
but it does need to be cleared and approved by us. You should note that our sponsors usually include exclusion
causes in relation to competitive branding. Drinks companies, for example, are sensitive about competitive
brands. In the event that this is a problem we have the right of veto for visiting company sponsorship. If we raise
sponsorship which is directly attributed to a visiting company production we expect to take 40% of the money
raised as commission.
Visas and Work Permits
You currently do not need to hold a work permit to perform at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe if you are paying
to come to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival or are a member of the EU. The Fringe Office applies for Permit Free
Status, which means that overseas performers are permitted to work during the festival without a work permit.
To make your entry into the UK as smooth as possible, we advise that you travel with an official letter from our
General Manager, Rowan Campbell and one from the Fringe Society confirming that you are performing at the
Gilded Balloon during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2018. It is very important that you check to see whether you
are required to hold a visa to enter the UK under the Permit Free Festivals scheme. Please be aware that UKVISAS
have introduced biometric collection for everyone applying for a UK visa. Biometrics (10 digit fingers scans and a
digital photograph) will be collected upon visa applications. The immediate impact is that, whereas applications
for visas were previously able to be done by post, online or through a travel agent without having to come to a
visa section, now you will have to go into the nearest offices of the British mission overseas to enrol biometric
data. The roll out of biometric data collection is an ongoing process and whilst not implemented in all countries
at present it is enabled in quite a few with more countries being added to that list regularly. It is very important
that you keep up to date with the requirements at the Embassy/High Commission in your country of residence for
visa and biometric requirements. The websites below can supply all the information that you require about visa’s,
work permits and biometric collection.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk
www.edfringe.com/participants/planning-your-show/international-performers
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BOX OFFICE DEAL
We Provide
• The performance space for an agreed period of time in a specific time slot
• General lighting rig and PA sound rig (exact details for each performance space available on request)
• Box Office and Front of House staff
• Venue Production Staff
• Public Liability Insurance for the building
You Provide
• A show that is rehearsed and ready, complete with set, props, costumes etc
• Your own cast and crew
• Your own promotional material
• You own Insurance and Public Liability Insurance. We reserve the right to refuse to store equipment,
instruments, props etc if you do not carry adequate insurance cover.
Facility Fee
Facility Fee – 40% of the total Box Office Receipts or the Fixed Fee Guarantee (whichever is higher).
Fixed Fee Guarantee – the minimum amount due for the hire of the venue.
We will charge you a Facility Fee for the hire of the performance space and our services.
We charge VAT registered companies 40% of the Net Box Office income as a Facility Fee. If this 40% is not met the
Fixed Fee Guarantee is charged.
We charge non VAT registered companies 40% of the Gross Box Office income as a Facility Fee. If this 40% is not
met the Fixed Fee Guarantee is charged.
We calculate the Fixed Fee Guarantee by working out what our split (40%) of the total Box Office income would
be if you sold an average of 40% capacity over the full run based on average ticket prices.
Deposits & Value Added Tax
We charge a deposit at the time of confirming your inclusion in the programme. This is 40% of the Fixed Fee
Guarantee (due in 2 instalments) plus brochure entry and publicity fee costs (see mandatory costs for further
details). This deposit secures your performance space and performance time at the Gilded Balloon. All charges,
both mandatory and discretionary, facility fees, services and equipment are supplied subject to VAT at the current
rate.
Settlement
The percentage split is calculated using the total Box Office income from both the venue and the Fringe Box
Office, before any deductions are made. The Fringe Society deduct 4% commission before the Fringe Box Office
income is passed onto the Venue. The combined Venue and Fringe Box Office income, less all deductions are
then paid to the Company. The Gilded Balloon requires the Fringe Box Office income (less deductions) to be paid
directly to them prior to distributing to Visiting Companies.
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BUDGETING YOUR SHOW
Calculating Your Facility Fee
Follow these steps as a guide to calculating your approximate Fixed Fee Guarantee that you will need to pay to
the Gilded Balloon out of your final Box Office income:
1. Choose a performance space, note its capacity.
2. Work out your average ticket price.
3. Multiply the capacity by the average ticket price then multiply the result by 27 performances to give your
potential gross Box Office income.
4. Take your expected minimum attendance (this is normally 40% of the total capacity) and multiply by your
potential gross Box Office income.
5. Calculate 40% of this figure and this is the Fixed Fee Guarantee which Gilded Balloon will expect as a
minimum return.
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MANDATORY COSTS
Venue Box Office Commission
We charge 4% +VAT commission on gross Box Office sales made through our Box Office to cover the cost of ticket
printing and credit card charges.
Fringe Box Office Commission
The Fringe Society charge 4% +VAT commission on gross Box Office sales made through their Box Office to cover
the cost of ticket printing and credit card charges.
Gilded Balloon Publicity Fee (These costs may be subject to change for 2018)
There is a charge towards the cost of publicity, which covers an entry in the joint venue brochure. The publicity
fee varies, depending on the size of your entry into the brochure.
The publicity fees (which include entry into the Joint Venue brochure) for 2016 were:-
• Single Entry (limited run) - £300 (£250 excl VAT)
• Single Entry (full run) - £600 (£500 excl VAT)
• Double Entry - £1080 (£900 excl VAT)
• Quad Entry - £1920 (£1600 excl VAT)
Fringe Brochure Entry (These costs may be subject to change for 2018)
The Fringe Brochure entry fees for 2016 were:-
• Full run - (6 or more performances - discount rate) - £295.20 (£246.00 excl VAT)
• Full run - (6 or more performances - full rate) - £393.60 (£328.00 excl VAT)
• Limited run (3 to 5 performances) - £204.00 (£170.00 excl VAT)
• Limited run (1 or 2 performances) - £96.00 (£80.00 excl VAT)
PRS (Performing Rights Society)
If you use music during any point in your show including the audience get in/out, whether live or recorded
(including film and video), you are liable for PRS royalties. Every show must complete and online PRS form for the
Fringe Society. This applies even if you are not playing music. The Fringe and Fringe venues have an agreement
with the Performing Rights Society on the calculation of PRS. The Gilded Balloon will provide each group or
performer with the appropriate form and indicate when the form must be completed and returned by.
Full details can be found at: www.edfringe.com/participants/music-licensing
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MANDATORY COSTS
Foreign Entertainers Tax
If any members of your company are not resident in the UK for tax purposes, then you may be liable to pay
Foreign Entertainers Tax. To see how much tax, if any, you will pay you need to submit an FEU8 (Reduced Tax
Application) form to HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs).
If this paperwork has not been processed, the Fringe Society and the Gilded Balloon are legally required to
withhold the Box Office takings until the tax has been calculated. Any claim for a repayment of tax withheld must
be made directly to HMRC.
Further to this we are legally obliged to deduct tax at the basic rate unless an arrangement has been made with
the Foreign Entertainers Unit and they have issued an amount other than the basic rate tax.
Speak directly to us for assistance or write to:
• Foreign Entertainers Unit, 2nd Floor, Royal House Princes Gate,
Homer Road, Solihull, West Midlands B91 3WG
• Website: www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-tax-in-the-uk-as-a-foreign-performer
It is your responsibility to send the application to the HMRC and we recommend that you do so by early July.
Applications sent after 31st August 2018 may be refused.
Internal Revenue will then inform us of any reductions and we will take that into account when we do your final
Box Office settlement.
Insurance
Visiting Companies must arrange their own insurance for public liability, company members and equipment,
as well as any damage to the venue building and its contents or injury to the venue staff caused by the Visiting
Company members or equipment.
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DISCRETIONARY COSTS
Technical Staff
Each performance space is maintained by technical crew who help with the get in and changeovers. You can
bring your own operators or pay an additional charge for use of one of our crew if you need more technical help.
Technical Staff Charges:
• £20 for initial member of technical staff required to operate your show (charged per show)
• £5 for each additional member of staff required to operate your show or assist with turnaround (charged
per show)
• £15 if you only require a member of technical staff to do ‘lights up/lights down’ for your show, not fully
operate it (charged per show).
Shows in the Debating Hall are subject to further charges, depending on how many members of staff are required
to operate your show (LX, SX, SM & ASM all available). Details of exact costs are available from our Production
Manager.
Sales Commission On Merchandise
All merchandise sold from our Box Office will be charged commission at 25%. All merchandise sold within the
premises after the show by a member of your company will be charged at 15%. Arrangements for the selling of
goods outside your venue must be made with the General Manager/Box Office Manager prior to the start of the
Festival.
Office Use
There is a charge for the use of photocopiers, personal computers and the printing of documents.
Internet Access
Internet access in available in the Cafe area at the Gilded Balloon Teviot, wifi is also available throughout the
building.
Please Note
That all charges both Mandatory and Discretionary, facility fees, services and equipment supplied are liable to
Value Added Tax (VAT) at the current rate.
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OUR VENUES
Full Technical Specs and Plans can be found on our website
GILDED BALLOON AT TEVIOT
From the grandeur of the Debating Hall and the atmosphere of the
Nightclub to the intimacy of the Wee Room. Teviot offers a wide range of
performance spaces supplemented by great bars and cafes and a central
Box Office.
DEBATING HALL Capacity 350
The largest of Teviot Venues. The venue is based in the Debating Chamber
with the stage area being 11m x 5m, height 1m and a grid height of
approximately 6m. The Debating Hall has a full moving lighting rig, full PA
system with at least 4 ways monitoring and a large storage and dressing
room area.
Just over half of the seating is on the flat with the back rows raked. There
is approximately 20 seats on the upstairs balcony. This venue has housed
a wide range of show genres including children’s shows, physical theatre,
comedy, impro comedy, music, dance, theatre, the final of ‘So You Think
You’re Funny?’ and the infamous flagship show Late ‘n’ Live.
DINING ROOM Capacity 120
Perhaps the most formal performance space within Teviot Row House. The
stage area is 6m x 4m and flat on the floor, the height from the stage to
the lighting grid is 4m. The Dining Room lighting rig has a warm and cold
wash and a down stage centre special, some moving lights and LED colour
changers, vocal PA, complete with microphones and CD player. The Dining
Room has a large dressing and storage area.
All seating is raked. This venue has played host to children’s shows,
international and UK theatre as well as top rate comedy.
NIGHTCLUB Capacity 145 seated/300 standing
The Nightclub (which includes a balcony), has an irregular shaped stage,
is approximately 3.6m x 3m, 0.4m high with a stage to lighting grid height
of 5m. This venue has both moving light profiles and LED colour changing
wash light fixtures, as well as a warm and cold wash and downstage center
special. There is a vocal PA complete with microphones and a CD Player. A
storage and dressing area is available.
There is seating on the flat at both ground and balcony levels. This venue
also has standing as part of the capacity and is suitable for theatre and
comedy.
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OUR VENUES
WINE BAR Capacity 150
The stage area is approximately 5m x 3.75m, 0.6m high, the lighting rig has
a warm and cold wash and a a down stage centre special, some moving
lights and LED colour changers. This room has a more substantial PA
system with a base bin and three way monitor mix, making it suitable to
music as well as comedy and theatre. Storage space and dressing room
area is available.
Seating on the ground floor and upstairs balcony is on the flat. The venue
lends itself to either formal arrangement or can be transformed to cabaret
style.
BILLIARD ROOM Capacity 106
The Billiard Room is a favourite room amongst new performers, as it is a
low capacity and has a great atmosphere. The stage is 6m x 3m, height
approximately 100mm, in a formal black box. The lighting rig in The Billiard
Room is made up entirely of colour changing LEDs from the front, sides
and template wash from a 3/4 back position. The sound system is complete
with vocal PA, microphones, and a CD Player. There is a small amount of
storage and dressing space back stage in this venue. Depending on the
needs of the season, there is also a crossover backstage.
Seating is on the flat, apart from the back rows, which are on a small rake.
BALCONY Capacity 60
The Balcony is one of the smallest of the Teviot venues. The stage height is
100mm with an area of 4.8m x 2.4m, in a formal black box. The lighting rig
in the Balcony is made up entirely of LED lighting fixtures; front and side
lights as a 3/4 back template. The sound system is complete with a vocal
PA, microphones, and a CD Player.
Seating is on the flat and raked at the back. This venue is fully air conditioned
with available storage and dressing room space.
SPORTSMANS Capacity 90
This superb theatre space has raked seating and a raised stage. The stage
height is 450mm approximately with an area of 5m x 2m. The lighting rig
has a warm and cold wash, a down stage centre special and LED colour
changers. It has a vocal PA, complete with microphones and CD player.
Dressing area and storage space is available.
The Sportsmans has hosted small theatre productions, comedy and
physical theatre.
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OUR VENUES
WEE ROOM Capacity 50
The Wee Room is an intimate performance space with flat seating. The
stage dimensions are approx 4m x 2m, in a formal black box format and
the lighting rig has a warm and cold wash with a down stage centre
special and LED colour changers. It has a small vocal PA, complete with
microphones and CD Player. Dressing area and storage space is available.
THE TURRET Capacity 50
The Turret is almost identical to the Wee Room but is on the top floor of
Teviot. The stage dimensions are approx 4m x 2m, in a formal black box
format and the lighting rig has a warm and cold wash with a down stage
centre special and LED colour changers. It has a small vocal PA, complete
with microphones and CD Player. Dressing area and storage space is
available.
Both the Wee Room and The Turret are perfect for standup comedy and
small theatre productions with minimal set and props.
GILDED BALLOON AT THE MUSEUM
AUDITORIUM Capacity 210
This superb theatre space has raked seating and a raised stage. The stage
area measures 7m long x 3m deep x 300mm high. The lighting rig has a
warm and cold wash with a down stage centre special and LED colour
changers. It has a vocal PA, complete with microphones and CD player.
There is a dressing room and storage area for larger sets.
There is a projector and back cyc in house for use, with the ability to
project from the ops box onto a wall cyc. Please note that the cyc is NOT
floor to ceiling - it is more like a movie screen
There is no capability to fly anything over head in the Museum auditorium.
There is a free standing truss box frame over the stage which can take
additional LX fixtures and light weight scenery on either the front cord or
back cord.
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OUR VENUES
GILDED BALLOON ROSE THEATRE
The Rose Theatre was founded by esteemed ballet dancer and director
Peter Schaufuss. The completed venue will bring four brand-new, mid-
scale theatre spaces to Edinburgh’s city centre, with its Main Theatre space
housing 300 seats. For the Fringe the Gilded Balloon take over the entire
building to present an eclectic programme of over 40 productions.
ROSE THEATRE Capacity 300
Accessibility: Please be aware this venue can only be accessed by 40 stairs up.
The largest and most spectacular performance space at The Rose Theatre.
Fully refurbished with built in church style pew seating and a stage area
of approximately 6m by 6 under a proscenium arch. Suitable for musical
theatre, theatre, comedy and cabaret, however here are no flying facilities
in this theatre.
BASEMENT Capacity 120 seats
Accessibility: Please be aware this venue can only be accessed by 12 stairs
down.
The second largest space at The Rose Theatre, a versatile underground
space perfect for music and cabaret shows with a small bar at the back of
the room. With a stage area of 5m by 4m with a low ceiling height of only
2m above the stage.
Studio Capacity 100 seats
Accessibility: Please be aware this venue can only be accessed by 73 stairs up.
On the top floor of the Rose, next door to the Attic, our Studio space has
been designed to host theatre, m,usical theatre and cabaret shows. With a
stage area of approximately 3.5m by 3m.
Attic Capacity 50 seats
Accessibility: Please be aware this venue can only be accessed by 73 stairs up.
On the top floor of the Rose, our second studio space designed to house
intimate immersive theatre, comedy and cabaret shows. With a stage area
of approximately 2.5m by 2.5m under a small proscenium arch.
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WHAT TO DO NEXT?
GILDED BALLOON AND FRINGE FIRST WINNER, MORAG FULLARTON PRESENTS...
SECRETS, SONGS AND THE LOVE LIVES
If you would like to be considered for the Gilded Balloon 2018 Festival OF FIVE LEGENDARY DIVAS IN 5 STAR SMASH HIT
programme please collate all the relevant information below and fill in the
online application form.
• Name of Your Company
• Title of your show
• A hundred word summary of the production
• Contact name, address, telephone numbers, e-mail address
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• Three choices of venue and performance space "Witty, impressive, rapturous”
GLASGOW HERALD
"Genuine showbiz magic”
BROADWAY BABY
8.45PM
• The dates would you like to perform 2 - 28 AUG (NOT 14, 21)
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• Your preferred performance time
• Running time of show e of
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• Information on your show: reviews, scripts, videos, photo, press
packs, CDs, DVDs GILDED BALLOON & AVALON PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
• Dates and Venues of any planned performances by your company
before 31st March 2018 1.30PM
14-16 & 20-27 AUG
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Receiving full details of proposed productions as soon as they are available
will help us to make programming decisions as early as possible. Because LIVE
the final programme depends on the overall artistic and technical balance
of the shows in each space, it cannot be finalised until April. We will do
our best to keep you informed about the state of the programme in the GILDED BALLOON & REDBEARD THEATRE PRESENT
venues, but it must be stressed that no performance slot is final until a
Contract has been signed by both parties and we have received your
deposit and publicity fees. 6.00PM
Reviews for Angel:
by HENRY NAYLOR Awarded to
Echoes & Angel:
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ADELAIDE THEATRE GUIDE
You should be aware of the special considerations and idiosyncrasies «««««
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of putting a show on in Edinburgh. It is quite different from what most
BAREFOOT REVIEW
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companies experience elsewhere. Although our venues receive enormous «««««
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media coverage, we cannot guarantee an audience. There is, therefore an
ENTERTAINMENT HIVE
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element of risk, which we share with you. You should do a budget for your GLAM ADELAIDE
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show and pay special attention to publicity in your budgeting. Aim to do
THREE WEEKS
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THE TIMES
no more than a break even. DIRECTED BY MICHAEL CABOT STARRING AVITAL LVOVA
««««« “Henry Naylor is emerging as one of our best new playwrights” THE TIMES
The festival is a unique event with an enormous forum for the Arts, a trade 4.30PM
2 - 28 AUG (NOT 16)
GILDED BALLOON TEVIOT - DINING ROOM
fair that can be both a hard nosed market place in which to see and be
seen and the largest, maddest, most entertaining experience many people
have in their lives.
10.45PM
7-11 & 14-18 AUGUST
GILDED BALLOON AT ROSE THEATRE - MAIN THEATRE
192 (1F4) Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JA
Tel: 0131 622 6555
email: admin@gildedballoon.co.uk
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