They meet with arts professionals to gain insights into the various aspects of the industry, such as technical theatre, performance, hair and makeup, costume design, artist services, customer services, marketing, programming and more.
This project aims to engage and inspire young people, introducing them to parts of the industry they might not have known existed. The group visits Fringe venues and arts spaces around Edinburgh, learning how they can become the artists and arts industry professionals of the future.
Background
- The first cohort of Young Fringe Ambassadors ran from January 2023 until August 2024, with eight young people.
- The second cohort, which began in September 2024, has more than doubled in capacity, with 20 young people taking part.
The groups have visited a mix of Fringe venues – including the Traverse, the Playhouse, the Festival Theatre, the Scottish Storytelling Centre and more – meeting cast and crew from a wide variety of shows, from smaller Fringe shows to big musicals.
We have partnered with Edinburgh College and their Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS) so the young people could experience workshops spanning various areas of the performing arts and try their hand at different skills, all while meeting industry professionals who have forged careers in these areas.
