The LET Award

What is the LET Award?

Are you just starting out as a theatre company? Do you have new work you want to take do Edinburgh Fringe, but need some extra support?

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is where it all began for us as a theatre company and we want to pay it forward! The winner of the LET Award receives mentorship and guidance around venue, finances, production, marketing and more from us and experts throughout the industry to help you reach your full potential at the fringe.

This award is brought to you in collaboration with the wonderful people at The Pleasance and Chloé Nelkin Consulting to give you the kickstart you need to let your company thrive.

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We’re taking a break to look at what this initiative offers and how we can provide lasting impact for emerging artists as the industry continues to evolve. More updates coming soon so sign up to our mailing list and keep your eyes on our social media to be the first to know what’s happening for the LET Award.

The 2023 Prize

Winners of the LET Award will receive:

  • £1300 cash injection to go towards production costs
  • A guaranteed slot at Pleasance for the Edfringe
  • Venue deposit covered*
  • Producing & dramaturgical mentoring from Les Enfants Terribles in the full run-up to Edfringe
  • 3 x 45 minute Edfringe PR mentoring sessions with Chloé Nelkin Consulting
  • Social media & press promotion from Les Enfants Terribles & The Pleasance
  • 1-2-1 marketing sessions with Les Enfants Terribles’ Marketing Manager
*To secure your venue slot at the fringe, you would usually be required to pay a deposit. We’ll pay this cost upfront and after the deposit has been repaid, the remaining box office money will be split between you & The Pleasance either 60/40 for VAT registered companies or 55/45 for non-VAT registered companies. A venue deposit can cost between £470 and £1750.
Previous LET Award Winners

Skelpie Limmer | 2023

Scaredy Fat

Alex Roberts & Co | 2022

No Place Like Home

Bleeding Nora | 2020

Bloody Mary

Perhaps Contraption | 2019

Nearly Human

Wildcard | 2018

Electrolyte

Rendered Retina | 2017

Form

SharkLegs | 2016

The Inevitable Heartbreak of Gavin Plimsole

Fine Mess | 2015

Divas

Zoo Co | 2014

The Hive

New Diorama | 2013

Kubrick3

LET Award Showcase 2022

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