
The Playground theatre is proud to present...
Pre-Edinburgh Preview Fest

Are you taking work to the Edinburgh Fringe this year?
Or developing a piece that deserves to be seen before it heads north?
The Playground Theatre invites artists to present their work as part of our Pre-Edinburgh Festival Showcase: a curated season designed to support artists in the crucial lead-up to the Fringe.
This is your opportunity to share your show with a live London audience, refine your performance, and build momentum before the festival begins.
Why Take Part?
Preparing for Edinburgh is exciting and demanding. Our showcase offers a professional, supportive environment where you can:
Test new material in front of a live audience
Refine structure, pacing, and performance
Build early word-of-mouth and audience buzz
Invite industry professionals and press
Strengthen your marketing assets with live photography and audience feedback
Step into the Fringe with confidence and clarity
Whether your piece is an early work-in-progress or a near-finished production, this platform is designed to help you sharpen and strengthen your show.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome bold, original work across disciplines, including:
Theatre
Comedy
Cabaret
Spoken Word
Music
Dance
Genre-defying and interdisciplinary performance
If your work is heading to Edinburgh, or deserves to be, we want to hear from you.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking work that is:
Artistically ambitious
Engaging for a live audience
Ready to benefit from a preview platform
Excited to be part of a dynamic, collaborative season
The showcase is curated to ensure a vibrant and varied programme that reflects the spirit of discovery at the heart of festival culture.
Apply Now
Applications are now open.
If you’re ready to test, refine and launch your show with confidence, we invite you to submit your project and join us for an exciting season of discovery and celebration before Edinburgh begins.