“We are looking for innovative and experimental works that not only have high audience value but also high quality production values,” says Rob Murray, the guest artistic director of the 2016
Cape Town Fringe.
The Cape Town Fringe seeks work that is bold and unconventional, socially aware, relevant and challenging but also rewards audiences for their adventurous spirit and gives them a broad diversity of experience. “We are looking for any form of live performance – from theatre, to dance, to comedy and music, and for work that will help us reach new audiences and build audiences for the future” says Murray.
A selection panel will review all proposals received and build the Fringe programme. “The business model is one of shared risk between the Fringe and the artist. We build the venues, market the event and sell the tickets; the artist brings their work to the stage. The box office is split with the artist, who gets around 70% of the takings,” says Tony Lankester, chief executive of the
Cape Town Fringe.
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The Cape Town Fringe gives a platform to performers from Cape Town and beyond who may not otherwise find a space to present their work,” Murray explains. “We will also draw from critically acclaimed works performed at the
National Arts Festival, giving Cape Town audiences the chance to discover some of these gems. Continued relationships with theatre projects such as the Baxter’s
Zabalaza Theatre Festival, ASSITEJ, PANSA and others will ensure that the exciting work coming out of these initiatives reaches new audiences and stages.”
The Cape Town Fringe programme encompasses theatre, dance, comedy and music. All entries are due by Tuesday, 31 May 2016.
For more information, visit
www.capetownfringe.co.za or email
[email protected]. Alternatively, connect with them on
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Twitter using the #CTFringe hashtag.