Alright lovelies, Grace here — your theatre postie with ink-stained fingers and a satchel bursting with secrets. Now, let’s talk turkey (or tofu, depending on your diet). Everyone wants a Theatre Village review, but here’s the truth: we’re not just popping along to anything with a stage and a spotlight. Oh no — we curate. Carefully. Curiously. And with a bit of mischief.
Here’s how to win our hearts (and our pen):
1. Build a Relationship, Not Just a Review
We’re not here to fling out stars and disappear. We want connections, lovelies. If you’re just looking for a quick quote to slap on a poster, that’s fine, but if you want Theatre Village magic, chat to us, keep us in the loop, let us follow your journey. We love the long game.
2 Give Us Originality
We’re magpies for fresh ideas. It could be a bold new script, a reimagined classic, or something that makes us go “Ooh, never seen that before.” If your show is just the same old with a different hat, it’s unlikely to land in the satchel.
3. Send a Press Release with Purpose
Don’t just tell us what your show is. Tell us why. Why did you create it? What’s its heartbeat? What’s its purpose in the world? That’s the kind of detail that makes us lean in. Practical bits matter (title, dates, venue, ticket link), but the passion behind it is what seals the deal.
4. Look for Clues on Our Blog
Here’s a secret — we drop hints. Fringe 2025, most of the shows we reviewed had something in common: women’s stories, female creators, female-led companies. That wasn’t an accident. We’d been signalling it. Keep an eye on what we’re championing, because every year has its flavour. Next year, the theme will shift. (But shh… I’m not telling you what it is yet.)
5. Respect the Satchel
We can’t carry everything — it’s just me, a notebook, and far too much coffee. If your show doesn’t make it in, it doesn’t mean it’s bad. It just means we only have so much room. But if you do get a slot, know you’ve been chosen with care.
The Final Envelope
At Theatre Village, we’re not about numbers. We’re about stories, relationships, and sparks that make theatre magical. If we’re at your show, it’s because something about it whispered to us and demanded space in the satchel.
So send us your ideas, your passion, your “why.” Drop us a line early, keep an eye on the clues, and maybe — just maybe — we’ll be in your audience, scribbling away with a grin on our face.
With love (and stamps),
Grace