Call Out: Edinburgh Fringe Preview Shows in Preston – All Genres, WIPs Welcome!

#edfringe preview show opportunity

Lydias Baines’ new play He Said, She Said performed by Matthew McGivern and Naomi Cook at The Ferret, Preston, part of Lancashire Fringe Festival 2024.

Are you heading to Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with a brand new show? Looking for a supportive space to preview or test out your work before August?

I’m on the lookout for performers across all genrescomedy, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, clowning, music, experimental, solo performance – to take part in our Fringe Preview Season in Preston this June and July.

I’m particularly interested in stand-up comedy.

Whether your show is polished and ready to go or still a Work-In-Progress, I’m interested in platforming you!

🌟 Why perform in Preston?

  • Road-test your show with a real audience
  • Receive constructive feedback
  • Build your fanbase in the North
  • Perform at a welcoming, indie venue with tech support
  • Be part of a growing, vibrant performance scene

🌟About me: I’m the producer of Lancashire Fringe Festival, who also programs individual shows in Preston and across the UK. I’ve produced shows and programmed UK-wide tours for a number of performers and shows. #lancsfringe is the UK’s biggest free fringe festival outside of Edinburgh Fringe.

My work in Preston has given the unfashionable city a cult status amongst performers due to the regular audiences who attend and the way performers are welcomed and looked after while they are in the city.  

📍 Location: Preston, Lancashire
📆 Dates: June-July 2025
💸 Fees: Payment via ticket split (plus feedback and promo photos)

We welcome performers at all stages – emerging voices and established acts alike. It’s a chance to experiment, refine, and connect. Our only limitations are tech heavy shows – contact us if this is you to discuss in detail.

📩 Interested?
Fill in the Google Form here.
📧 Any questions? gazcook[at]googlemail[dot]com
🌍 Website: https://enjoyshow.co.uk/
📱 Socials: @EnjoyTheShowUK

Let Preston be your launchpad to Edinburgh!

TO APPLY: Fill in the Google Form here

The deadline is Weds, April 30, 2025 (11.59pm).

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