British Comedy Guide

Edinburgh Fringe

  • General
  • Performance
  • Free
  • Closed 29th August 2022
Edinburgh Fringe

A summary of the various opportunities open to those taking shows to the Edinburgh Festival this August.

Taking a show to the Edinburgh Fringe? Here's some opportunities from British Comedy Guide, and beyond, that you might want to get involved in...

Mailing list

We have a dedicated mailing list for Edinburgh creators. Make sure you're signed up for it by heading to the Newsletters & Alerts page.

BCG Pro control panel

Use the BCG Pro Edinburgh control panel to check your British Comedy Guide listing, pitch your show to British Comedy Guide's feature team, and more.

BCG Pro members get enhanced listings

If you're a BCG Pro member you can get an expanded listing - all part of our plans to ensure we look after our Pro members. Just email us at contact@comedy.co.uk to find out more.

Comedy Poster Awards

These awards celebrate the best artwork at the festival. You have until 12th August to enter. Submit your poster

Amused Moose Awards

The competition specifically looking for "the most entertaining breakthrough comedy talent who are yet to become well known". To enter, you need to film a preview show and upload it to their website by 21st July. amusedmoose.com/awards

Fringe Central Events

The Fringe Society is putting on a number of free workshops and advice-based events at their Fringe Central venue. You can see the full list via connect.edfringe.com

BCG is running a panel session as part of Fringe Connect called Springboard Your Comedy Career, on 9th August at 11am. Sorry, this has sold out now, but it will be livestreamed.

Other events from Fringe Central include:

5th August: First Time at the Fringe

5th August: How To Network

9th August: Get your show seen by the right people

11th August: How to tour your show

BCG Pro meet-ups...

Stay tuned, we will have dates soon on some plans for networking events in Edinburgh in August.