@theianfox thinking of going up next fringe Ian & just read your blog. Great read, looking forward 2 your view on this years fringe.— Peter McCole (@PeterMcCole) August 28, 2011 I spotted this on twitter a few days ago before and thought I’d spend some time putting my thoughts about this years fringe when I … Continue reading »
I can’t help it. I like nutters. This is somewhat handy, since I attract them. I don’t know why, but the disenfranchised see something in me that they can relate to. I am approachable to the veritably bonkers. Just over 4 years ago (almost to the day), I had quite an odd encounter with a … Continue reading »
It’s Sunday afternoon and I’m sitting in a coffee shop in Chester waiting for the rain to pass off so as I can do some street photography. Cheshire features in my show Ian Fox Exposes Himself because that’s where I’m from. While I wait this is the artwork I’ve done so far for the 2011 … Continue reading »
If you’re designing posters for the fringe it’s important that you create the right feel for a fringe show and comedy. Following on from the popularity of the compilation of posters from the 2010 programme, these posters are my favourite ones from the 2009 fringe. (Again I’ve not included posters that I’ve designed or posters by people … Continue reading »
Two seasoned promoters with a history of producing shows at the fringe give their input on the best ways to list your show in the fringe guide. Listings from the 2010 guide are discussed highlighting their opinions on good and bad entries. Lee Martin from Gag Reflex Management first went to the fringe in 2002 … Continue reading »
If you’re designing posters for the fringe it’s important that you create the right feel for a fringe show and comedy. These posters are my favourite ones from the 2010 fringe. (I’ve not included posters that I’ve designed or posters by people I know well, so don’t be offended if yours isn’t here) Not really … Continue reading »
40 words, not many to describe a whole show but that’s the maximum you can have in the fringe programme. People complain it’s not enough. I think it’s fine if you think about it and spend some time editing it. (that’s exactly 40 words) To quote an audience member in the audience feedback article “if … Continue reading »
I have added this as a comment to the main article but just to make it more obvious, I’ll add this post. Full instructions on applying for Free Festival shows are on the Free Festival website. The application process starts roughly in January and carries on through to final deadline for the fringe programme in … Continue reading »
One of the reasons people choose to go to the fringe is to network with other acts and agents. Every year before the fringe starts I’ve received emails and phone calls from agents and acts looking for a spot in my show “The Great Big Comedy Picnic” even though we don’t have guests spots. When … Continue reading »
Interview piece with Ivor Dembina, Bob Slayer and Lynn Ruth Miller on promoting a Free Festival show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Continue reading »
After producing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the last 8 years, Ian Fox has produced a helpful guide on how to produce a Free Festival show. Continue reading »
