Current Opportunities

We are delighted to be working with the Pleasance Theatre as part of their Edinburgh National Partnerships programme to support one Midlands artist or company who want to take work to Edinburgh Fringe in 2025.

The Pleasance is working with partner theatres across the UK to identify and support exceptional artists and companies local to them who want to take work to the Fringe. Each partner is a leading national producing house, with a commitment to supporting and developing new artists.

For 2025 Curve is delighted to be one of the partner organisations. Working with The Pleasance we will identify dynamic artists at different stages in their careers, with the primary aim of the scheme to uncover and support the best companies and artists from the Midlands, and across the UK, to present work at the Fringe!

What do you get? 
· Guaranteed inclusion in the Pleasance’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival programme.
· £2000 financing towards the costs of presenting your show at the Fringe.
· PR Support.
· A package of marketing and advertising to support your show specific campaign.
· Edinburgh Fringe registration fee covered.
· One-week minimum of in-kind rehearsal and development space at Curve.
· Support offering accessible performances as part of your Fringe run.
· Mentorship, support and advice from both Curve and The Pleasance leading up to, and during the Fringe.
· A programming option in our London transfer season following the Fringe.
· Support to build new touring relationships.

To apply for the Curve’s opportunity please fill out the Application Form here and Equality and Diversity Monitoring form here.

Deadline: 7th February at 12pm (noon)   Interviews: w/c 24th February