WHAT: house southeast theatre network’s Venues & Artists’ Networking Breakfast

Supporting theatre artists and venues to build stronger relationships

WHEN: Tuesday 19 August, 10am to 12pm

WHERE: Summerhall Café

This August, the house team will be at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with over twenty venue programming representatives from across our network of members in the South East of England.

We’re more excited than ever to meet with artists and companies during the final week of the Festival.

We know how difficult it can be for artists and companies to juggle the demands of touring work. Finding the time to network and make connections can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help make it easy.

On Tuesday 19 August, we’ll be hosting another of our informal Networking Breakfasts at Summerhall. Think of it more as meeting new friends than networking; we are here to help spark intentional relationships and meaningful conversations between artists and venues.

We will kick off with a relaxed welcome over tea, coffee and Vitamin C, followed by a panel discussion on touring and making work within the South East. You’ll then have plenty of time to recharge with coffee and pastries, as we introduce artists and companies to venue representatives, giving you the space to chat about your work and ambitions, and to make friends and connections.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for theatre artists who are specifically interested in touring their work in the South East or East of England, or in developing a working relationship with venues in the region. You do not need to be producing a show at Edinburgh to eligible to apply.

Who is house?

house is a venue network and touring initiative based in the South East of England. It is delivered by Farnham Maltings, with support of Arts Council England, to improve the range, quality and scale of theatre presented across the region and exists to develop audiences for contemporary theatre.

Which venues will be there?

• Farnham Maltings, Surrey
• The New Wolsey, Ipswich
• The Garage, Norwich
• The Seagull, Lowestoft
• Worthing Theatres & Museum
• artsdepot, London
• The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre, Havant
• The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury
• Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
• BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade
• The Woodville, Gravesend
• The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
• Stanley Arts, Croydon
• Old Fire Station, Oxford
• South Street Arts Centre, Reading
• The Horton, Epsom
• The Alex, Faversham
• Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
• Corn Exchange, Newbury
• The Corn Hall, Diss
• Revoluton, Luton

How do I apply?

Please complete our short online form. You can either write your answers or attach an audio or video file to answer the brief questions.

The application deadline is noon on Friday 01 August 2025.

Who will attend?

The event will only be open to successful applicants. Please note we will not have capacity for any drop-ins on the day. We carefully curate an informal but targeted session so that the successful artists and companies get the very most from their time with us.

Successful applicants will be notified by by Friday 08 August 2025

More information

If you have any questions, or fancy a chat about whether you think the session is right for you and your company, please contact our Senior Producer Harriet Bolwell at harriet.bolwell@housetheatre.org.uk