The Insane Guide To The Edinburgh Fringe (eBook)

£20.00

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS AN INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE eBOOK

Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby, and Luke Osey have a combined experience of over 28 years running shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

They’ve done Free Fringe shows, they’ve done PWYW shows, and they’ve done (and sold out) ticketed shows in venues ranging from 40 seats - all the way up to 310 seats!

In 2023, they joined forces to create Insane Productions Ltd with a view to expanding using their knowledge and experience. At the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, they brought together a team of nine to deliver their biggest year yet (over 11,000 tickets sold!). In 2026, that team has grown to over 15 with an estimated 20,000 tickets to be sold!

In this book, for the first time, they share the secrets on everything EdFringe.

It includes:

  • Getting To The Fringe

    • why are you taking a show, and what can you get out of it?

    • what you need to take a show to the fringe

    • how to secure a venue

    • differences between paid and free fringes

    • securing accommodation, including options available for differing budgets

    • your pre-fringe checklist

  • During The Fringe

    • Teching and rehearsing the show

    • Feedback & collaboration

    • Tips for surviving

    • Tips to stay healthy

    • A Free Fringe Bucket speech that could double your bucket (with tips!)

  • Marketing, Networking, and Flyering

    • How to design an effective poster

    • Dissecting our posters

    • Navigating purchasing physical marketing

    • Flyering and how to do it effectively

    • Maximising word of mouth opportunities

  • Tips & Tricks

    • 6 other tips we had to include - as they’ve helped us massively

Whether this is your first EdFringe, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we’re certain you’ll find loads of value in this and that you’ll love what we have to say about the biggest (and in our opinion, the best!) arts festival in the entire world!

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS AN INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE eBOOK

Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby, and Luke Osey have a combined experience of over 28 years running shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

They’ve done Free Fringe shows, they’ve done PWYW shows, and they’ve done (and sold out) ticketed shows in venues ranging from 40 seats - all the way up to 310 seats!

In 2023, they joined forces to create Insane Productions Ltd with a view to expanding using their knowledge and experience. At the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, they brought together a team of nine to deliver their biggest year yet (over 11,000 tickets sold!). In 2026, that team has grown to over 15 with an estimated 20,000 tickets to be sold!

In this book, for the first time, they share the secrets on everything EdFringe.

It includes:

  • Getting To The Fringe

    • why are you taking a show, and what can you get out of it?

    • what you need to take a show to the fringe

    • how to secure a venue

    • differences between paid and free fringes

    • securing accommodation, including options available for differing budgets

    • your pre-fringe checklist

  • During The Fringe

    • Teching and rehearsing the show

    • Feedback & collaboration

    • Tips for surviving

    • Tips to stay healthy

    • A Free Fringe Bucket speech that could double your bucket (with tips!)

  • Marketing, Networking, and Flyering

    • How to design an effective poster

    • Dissecting our posters

    • Navigating purchasing physical marketing

    • Flyering and how to do it effectively

    • Maximising word of mouth opportunities

  • Tips & Tricks

    • 6 other tips we had to include - as they’ve helped us massively

Whether this is your first EdFringe, or you’re a seasoned veteran, we’re certain you’ll find loads of value in this and that you’ll love what we have to say about the biggest (and in our opinion, the best!) arts festival in the entire world!