Led by Theatre and Dance NI (TDNI) with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI), British Council Northern Ireland, and Belfast International Arts Festival, the Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland programme champions Northern Irish artists at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Fellowship Programme provides a small financial contribution to support three early to established artists, directors, or producers from Northern Ireland who are planning to take work to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in the future. The programme is designed to support participants to develop relationships and promote their work to international arts industry presenters and promoters with the opportunity to network and see high quality work.
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is a great celebration of arts and culture, a major arts marketplace and gateway to international opportunities and taking your career to the next level.
Eligibility Â
Applications will be assessed on the following:
- Must be a member of Theatre and Dance NI. Sign up here.Â
- Currently based and working in Northern Ireland.
- The impact you feel attending the festival will have on you and/or your work.
- The capacity of the artist/company to avail of international opportunities.
- Future aspirations and the work you’re making.
- Must be available to be in Edinburgh on Tuesday 19th August 2025 to attend the Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland networking event.
Applicants may be freelance or affiliated with an organisation; however, if applying through an organisation, only one individual from that organisation can apply. The fellowship will provide a small financial contribution that can be used towards travel, per diems, accommodation, tickets, or expenses while at the festival.
PLEASE NOTE: You cannot apply for this programme if you already have a show running during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2025. Â
To apply, click the link below:
Fellowship Programme Application Form
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 20th June 2025. Please send the completed application form to apply@theatreanddanceni.org.
Applicants may answer all questions using video or audio if they prefer. Please attach the link to video or audio footage within the application form and submit this to the email address above.
The Spotlight event will take place on 19th August 2025 at Dance Base, where works created by some of Northern Ireland’s leading makers of theatre and dance. This event provides international programmers and presenters the opportunity to engage directly with the artists and industry colleagues and share their work.
The fellowship programme has been supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and British Council Northern Ireland.
