I'd emailed The Fringe in November 2011 asking what the chances were of them doing a roadshow in Cardiff and sending details of potentially interested parties. Response was friendly but "don't have the budget" Then an email in Nov 2012 said a Roadshow was coming to Cardiff! Just had an email in from Edinburgh Fringe with the following info... Isn't it great to know they sat up and listened:-)

Roadshows

Now that 2013 is here, we’re hitting the road to bring information about the Fringe to a town near you. Our roadshows are a great opportunity to meet Society staff, venue managers and other Fringe experts, and get lots of details about the festival. We are also happy to give you one-to-one advice. The roadshow calendar is:

Saturday 12 January – New York City – Barrow Street Theatre – doors open at 10:00 for an 11:00 start. Fringe Society staff will also be in New York for a few days after the event, so if you would like to arrange a meeting, please email participants@edfringe.com

Saturday 26 January – Dublin – Fringe Lab – doors open at 12:00 for a 12:30 start.

Saturday 2 February – Manchester – Contact Theatre – doors open at 12:30 for a 13:00 start.

Saturday 9 February – London – Shaw Theatre – doors open at 12:30 for a 13:00 start.

Wednesday 13 February – Edinburgh – Summerhall – doors open at 18:30 for a 19:00 start.

Saturday 16 February – Edinburgh Open Day – Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society – drop in sessions from 11:00 and a chance to visit venue spaces from 14:00.

Saturday 23 February – Cardiff – Welsh College of Music and Drama – doors open at 12:30 for at 13:00 start.

Thursday 7 March – Adelaide – Fringe Club – 14:00. Fringe Society staff will also be in Adelaide for a few days around the event, so if you would like to arrange a meeting, please email participants@edfringe.com.

All roadshows are free and we hope you will be able to come along. If you are interested in attending, please email participants@edfringe.com and let us know which location you are coming to.