Welcome

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival returns in 2026, and Theatre Village is getting ahead of the curve. We are now accepting submissions from artists, companies and PR teams who would like to be considered for our Fringe 2026 Features Programme

Each year, thousands of shows arrive in Edinburgh hoping to make an impact. Theatre Village aims to shine a light on work that deserves a brighter platform. If you are preparing a show for Fringe 2026, this page outlines how to share it with us and what you can expect from our coverage.

What Our Theatre Village Features Programme Offers

Selected productions may receive one or more of the following ( no cost):

Early Show Spotlights
In-depth previews published between January and July, giving your show visibility long before the festival opens.

Interviews
Thoughtful conversations with writers, directors, performers or creatives, exploring the heart behind the work.

Feature Articles
Profiles, early insights and thematic explorations for productions that offer something particularly intriguing.

Behind-the-Scenes Stories
Pieces that explore process, rehearsal rooms and the creative journey.

Festival Coverage in August
Highlights, observations, discoveries and on-the-ground features.

Social Media Mentions
Select pieces shared to spread the word further.

Our focus is always work that feels fresh, ambitious, heartfelt or inventive.

Who Can Apply

This programme welcomes shows from all disciplines, including:

Theatre
Comedy
New writing
Dance and physical theatre
Musical theatre
Cabaret and variety
Solo shows
Spoken word
Family and children’s theatre
Experimental, cross-genre and site-specific work

Whether you are performing on a traditional stage, in a converted shopfront, a tiny basement, a lecture hall, a cafe, or somewhere entirely unexpected, we are interested.

How to Submit Your Show

You do not need a form to apply.
Please send your show details to Theatre Village by email.

Include the following where possible:

• Show title
• Company or performer name
• Venue (or preferred venue if not yet confirmed)
• Performance dates and times
• A short show description
• A press release or longer synopsis if you have one
• Images or poster artwork
• Social media links and website
• PR contact or best contact person
• Any angles or themes that make this production special

Early submissions received between November and February have the best chance of being selected for winter and spring spotlights.

What We Look For

Theatre Village gravitates towards productions with:

Fresh writing
A strong creative identity
Emotional honesty
Bold artistic choices
Underrepresented voices
A clear vision or theme
A sense of curiosity, humour or heart

We champion artists telling stories with sincerity, purpose and personality.

Why Submit to Theatre Village

You will be part of one of the UK’s steadily growing independent theatre platforms.
Our readership continues to expand across the UK, Ireland and overseas, and our Fringe content consistently attracts long-term search traffic.

With hundreds of indexed articles, returning visitors, and ongoing recognition from artists and PR teams, your feature will have a home that values high-quality storytelling and supports emerging talent.

Theatre Village is built on enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine love of theatre. We aim to give thoughtful attention to every story we feature.

A Word From Grace Hatchell

Grace insisted on having her say, so here it is:

Hello from inside my satchel, where scripts, secrets and programmes somehow multiply overnight. If you’re bringing a show to Edinburgh in 2026, feel free to drop your details into the satchel. I’ll be sorting through everything with the grace of a postie juggling fan mail, coffee, and a slightly dramatic sense of purpose.

If your show has spark, heart, cheek, or even a little chaos, trust me — I’ll find it. I’ve got a knack for sniffing out the good ones.

See you in Edinburgh. I’ll be the one power-walking up the Royal Mile with too many flyers and not enough sleep.

Grace x

Submissions Are Now Open

If you are bringing a show to the Edinburgh Fringe 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Send your details to Theatre Village and we will review every submission carefully.

We look forward to discovering the stories you are preparing for next summer.

Email us via our contact us page directly with a synopsis.