PRODUCING FOR THE ARTS MASTERCLASS

Who are we?Civil Disobedience is an artist and event management producing house, with a passion for supporting world class acts in finding their place within the UK market, and internationally.We tailor bespoke service packages – including anything from producing and programming, to PR and marketing – for solo artists and companies of all sizes.Civil Disobedience Productions was established in 2016 by former Fringe Society staffer,Barry Church-Woods, who brings with him eight years of insider experience, and a smorgasbord of producing credits on hit shows.He’s widely regarded for his in-depth industry knowledge, as well as his work in supporting festival-wide strategy in engagement, inclusion and sustainability.For artists though, he was 'Barry, the Venues & Companies Manager, who hosted the Roadshow series and provided pastoral care, as well as crisis support for those in the thick of it'.Since 2009, he chaired national and international panel and information events, presenting everywhere from the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC and Tuxedo Cat in Adelaide, to Barrow Street Theatre in NYC and The Young Vic in London.During this time, he also delivered guest lectures for NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Columbia University (NYC), The Royal Academeny of Performing Arts (Prague) and Napier University (Edinburgh)Barry is a native Scotsman, and has been working in festival, arts and event management for the past 20 years.Prior to his role with the Fringe Society, he worked as a consultant for the Scottish Government, a Cultural Coordinator for Fife Council and an arts manager for local authorities throughout Scotland.As an artist he was one of East Lothian Council’s Artists in Residence and Artistic Director of 'The Art of Love Festival' in Fife. He's also worked as an actor, director and producer since 1995.He’s currently developing 'Unf*ck Yourself', a performance art essay he wrote on equality, and 'Periscope My Suicide', a solo show about cyber bullying.In 2010 he started 'The Big C', responsible for staging the annual 'Big Comedy Gala' in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support at the Edinburgh Fringe.Since leaving the Fringe Society, he’s produced three hit shows and has a current portfolio that includes a number of world-class productions. Check them outhere.Read Barry'stop 3 tips for making the most of your festival expierence.Josef Church-Woodsis a Swedish Kiwi living in Edinburgh.He’s been working in marketing, communications and content creation for over 15 years.He is currently on contract with Yard, an award-winning UK digital agency providing expert consultancy around content, search and innovation.After completing a postgrad in Journalism, Joe started working in PR and project delivery for the UK seafood industry.He then took on a contract as Communications Manager with Stonewall Scotland – a charity promoting equality for the LGBT community.He managed the central marketing function for the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce from 2008-2011, before moving onto marketing, content and digital projects with commercial brands, including TUI Travel and Diet Chef.Joe has extensive experience of writing all sorts of copy; from features, news articles and news releases, to blog posts, search engine optimised website copy and social media content.He’s also spent his fair share of time managing online communities, and mapping out content plans.Guest speakerLouise OliverLouise is an actor, producer, writer, and arts consultant, with over a decade of experience working in theatre and festivals, both in Scotland and internationally. She has a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Glasgow in Theatre Studies and European Civilisation, and also trained as an actor at the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.Formerly, she was the Participant Development Coordinator for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, a role she held for four festival seasons. Louise joined the Society during a significant period of transition and she was integral in developing a new, artist-centric strategy for the Participant Development department.The strategy she devised had a five-year plan for international engagement, and focused on the creative and professional development of the artists that participate in the Edinburgh Fringe. She managed the services provided to promoters, presenters, directors, agents and programmers attending the festival to scout for new talent.She facilitated relevant connections between presenters and artists and offered development advice on fundraising, networking, developing creative practice and touring strategy, with particular focus on international touring.Louise also designed the program of professional development events that take place at Fringe Central. These were delivered alongside a diverse range of high profile partners, including the National Theatre, Cirque du Soleil, the British Council, Playwright’s Studio Scotland and the BBC.Alongside all of this, Louise was the project manager of the Scottish Government’s Made in Scotland initiative, a program of funding and development awarded to the best of Scotland’s theatre and dance artists to assist them with touring their work around the world. During this time, Louise travelled to events such as the CINARS conference in Montreal, the Adelaide Fringe in Australia, the National Student Drama Festival, Brighton Fringe and the Caravan Conference to deliver advice, consult with promoters and artists and act as an ambassador for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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A one-day seminar on producing work for Fringe festivals and beyond – delivered by those in the know.
Have you got international Fringe ambitions? We can help.
Are you a live arts maker interested in creating a platform for your work during some of the largest arts festivals in the world?  
This 6-hour session, delivered by <A HREF="https://civildisobedienceproductions.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Civil Disobedience Productions</A>, will help you prepare to do just that.
With honest advice on the pitfalls of entering some of the most competitive marketplaces in the creative sector, this session will:
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guide you through the pros and cons of venue partnerships
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examine festival ecologies closely, identifying the opportunities for your work – and map out the biggest threats
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offer practical guidance on marketing, PR and promotional activity specifically for the Fringe environment
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explore how to maximise your exposure to arts industry buyers and drill them for the chance to progress your work into the international market
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With a mix of panel discussions, case studies and breakout sessions delivered by industry experts, our crash course in festival producing will empower any artist or organisation to take that first leap, while minimising risks.
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I’m already going to a Fringe Society-run roadshow – should I still book this?
Yes, absolutely. The Edinburgh Fringe Society’s Roadshows are a great route to universal information on how to participate in the Edinburgh Fringe. 
We strongly recommend that you attend these for impartial advice and support.
However, as the Fringe Society is an impartial organisation it's unable to make quality judgements on services provided by third parties, like venues and publicists. We, on the other hand, don't have any such restrictions; we'll help steer you in the most appropriate direction for your work.
In addition, we’ll cover presenting work at the Australian and North American festival circuits in our session.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Rutland Square is as central as it gets. It's situated between Edinburgh Waverly and Haymarket train stations, at the West End of Edinburgh's Princes Street.  As such, it's easily accessible by bus and train from most Scottish routes into Edinburgh.
City centre traffic on Saturdays can be quite busy, so give yourself a bit of extra time if travelling by bus or car. If you're driving, there's a multi-storey car park nearby, at King's Stables Road.
Is lunch provided?
Yes. We'll provide a vegetarian buffet-style lunch, teas, coffees and water for all attendees. Nearer the time, we'll be in touch to ask for specific dietary requirements.
Can I negotiate the price?
No, the price is fixed, but early bird tickets are available to individuals who book their tickets before 15 October.

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