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alternative spaces application form

All places are now full.

If you wish to join the waiting list, please go ahead and submit this form. We accepting applications until March 1st.

To apply to perform in an Alternative Space, please submit this form.

The information provided in this form will be used to schedule performances and populate the brochure.

If you are unsure about anything, please check back on the information in the perform page (link opens in a new tab) or contact us via office@theatrefest.co.uk.

contact details

exactly as you would like it to appear in publicity

production information

exactly as you would like it to appear in publicity

an outline of the nature of the piece and the kind of activity involved

e.g: set, props or technical equipment you're bringing. note: the festival does not provide technical equipment or support for alternative space performances

12. is your performance best suited to outdoor or indoor venues?
13. alternative spaces venues can either be open access (a space where members of the public move freely) or controlled access (a space to which audience can be admitted). What is your show best suited to?

for more details, please visit the perform page (link opens in a new tab)

please give details.

what is the duration of your performance? (minutes)

note: the festival runs to a very strict schedule. Your show must end within this duration. If you are unsure, don't hesitate to contact us on office@theatrefest.co.uk.

17. days you can be available

select all that apply

what days and times?

20. are there any under 18s involved?

Do we need to be mindful of particular accessibility needs for any of the performers or others involved? If so, please give details

publicity

Between 150 and 180 CHARACTERS that will grab the audience. You will have unlimited space on the website (see below).

0 / 180 characters

Minimum 750 CHARACTERS. If you haven't yet made the piece, write about yourself and/or the company and your ambitions for the piece.

0 characters
24. genre

what age group is it made for?

26. content advisories

select all that apply

particular groups to whom this might appeal

This image will accompany your show's listing in the brochure and on the TheatreFest website. The image must be landscape, minimum resolution 72ppi, approx 25cm width x 18cm height.

public liability insurance

We will need to see a valid PLI certificate ahead of your first performance.

If you have longterm cover that will still be valid for the festival you can provide us with this right away.

Or you may need to renew your policy before then in which case you can provide us with it as soon as you're policy renews.

Or you may wish to get short-term cover which providers don't tend to offer until roughly a month before the activity.

Showtime Insurance (link opens in a new tab) offers long and short term cover.

30. select the option that applies to you:
billeting
31. would you like billeting for the duration of the festival?

we try our best to find free billets for as many performers as we can

confirmation
32. I have read and understand the information on the perform page

if not, please visit the perform page (link opens new tab)

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Before filling in the form
it is vital that you read and understand the information posted in the perform page (opens in a new tab). This is important, even if you've made applications in the past.