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The Honey Pot Show Finder is your comprehensive directory listing for all registered Honey Pot shows. It's designed to help you detail your programming, touring, and contact information, along with unique selling points and the opportunities you're seeking. This resource provides delegates with a complete overview of your show and creative rationale, helping them identify suitable shows to see and artists to meet. The Show Finder will launch in December, alongside the main program launch.

Contents

What the Show Finder Displays Exactly

The Show Finder pulls key information from your main show listing with Fringe, including images, synopsis, duration, premiere status, and social media links. In addition to this, it also includes the following crucial details:

  • Touring Party Details: How many people are required to present your show (number of cast and number of crew).
  • Where the Show Has Performed Before: (Optional) List previous performance locations.
  • Main Booking Contact Details: Tell our delegates who they need to direct questions or programming interest to.
  • Unique Selling Points: What makes your show stand out from others? This is your time to talk the talk!
  • Considerations & Special Requirements: Does your show contain adult humour or do you perform with fire? List anything that might impact a booking or spark interest!
  • Types of Opportunities Sought: Tell our delegates your specific goals and aims for being in Honey Pot. For example, are you looking for a producer or bookings in theatres and major venues?
  • Types of Venues: What venues do you typically play? Name as many as suitable – black box theatres, outdoor, in the round, stages with specific dimensions, or aerial rigging.
  • Seeking Partners: Are you looking to grow the show or extend your networks? List any collaborations you're seeking here.
  • Regional Touring: Interested in regional touring? Let us know.

If you've prepared a Passion Pitch, you have the option to host your 90-second video on your Show Finder profile too.

Types of Documents You Can Include

In addition to the information above, you have the option to upload PDFs for the following, which can provide delegates with a more comprehensive understanding of your show:

Touring/Presenter Packs

A Touring/Presenter Pack (sometimes called an EPK or Electronic Press Kit) is a crucial document for pitching your show to potential venues and presenters. It should provide all the essential information they need to consider programming your work. Key elements often include:

  • Show Synopsis: A more detailed description of your show, its genre, key themes, and target audience.
  • Company History & Background: An introduction to your company, previous shows, and artistic approach.
  • Technical Rider/Requirements: Detailed information about the lighting, sound, staging, and any specific equipment your show needs. This should also note what equipment you can provide.
  • Marketing Materials: High-resolution images and videos of your show, press quotes, and audience testimonials.
  • Cast and Crew Biographies: Brief bios of the key artistic and production team members.
  • Additional Elements: Details on any post-show discussions, workshops, or educational components you can offer.
  • Past Touring History: A record of where your show has performed before, including any notable successes or reviews.
  • Contact Information: Clear contact details for the booking agent or main contact person for touring enquiries.

Marketing Packs

A Marketing Pack provides a venue's marketing team with all the assets and information they need to effectively promote your show to their audience. This helps ensure consistent and compelling messaging. It typically includes:

  • High-Resolution Images: Professional photos of your show (landscape and portrait, minimum 300dpi) suitable for print and digital use.
  • Show Copy: Various lengths of promotional text, including short, medium, and long versions of your synopsis, tailored for brochures, websites, and social media.
  • Company and Show Logos: High-resolution versions of your logo and the show's title treatment.
  • Video Trailer: A short, engaging video trailer for your show.
  • Press Releases & Media Coverage: Any significant press releases or articles written about your show.
  • Social Media Handles & Hashtags: Your preferred social media channels and hashtags to ensure consistent online promotion.
  • Audience Demographics: Information about your target audience to help venues tailor their marketing efforts.
  • Quotes & Reviews: Strong quotes from critics or audience members.

Touring/Budget Costs

A detailed Touring/Budget Costs document provides transparency on the financial requirements for presenting your show. This helps delegates understand the investment involved in booking your work. Key cost categories often include:

  • Artist Fees/Salaries: Compensation for performers, crew, and any other personnel involved in presenting the show.
  • Travel Expenses: Costs for flights, train tickets, vehicle hire, fuel, tolls, and local transportation for the touring party.
  • Accommodation: Expenses for lodging, including hotels, apartments, or other accommodation options.
  • Per Diems/Subsistence: Daily allowances for food and other living expenses for the touring party.
  • Freight & Excess Baggage: Costs associated with transporting props, costumes, set pieces, and any specialised equipment.
  • Visa & Work Permit Fees: Any costs related to obtaining necessary visas or work permits for international touring.
  • Production Running Costs: Ongoing costs during the tour, such as prop repairs, costume cleaning, and small consumables.
  • Technical Costs: Any specific technical hire costs not covered by the venue, or costs for bringing your own technical equipment.
  • Contingency: A percentage (e.g., 10-15%) of the total budget set aside for unexpected expenses or emergencies.

This Is Your Chance to Shine and Stand Out

The Show Finder is an important tool for delegates. Providing key information and concise programming considerations plays an invaluable role in helping delegates decide which shows to contact. Make sure you provide an alluring and upfront snapshot of your show to draw delegates in.

Summary

  • The Honey Pot Show Finder is a vital directory for all registered Honey Pot shows, launching in December.
  • It expands on your main Fringe listing by including touring details, contact information, unique selling points, and specific opportunities you're seeking.
  • You can highlight special requirements, preferred venues, and whether you're seeking partners or regional touring.
  • The Show Finder allows for the inclusion of PDF packs and your 90-second Passion Pitch video.
  • Utilise the Show Finder to make your show stand out and attract delegate interest.

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