Fringe Guide to Choosing a Venue - Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Glossary of Listing Terms cont’d
Raked seating
Slot
Space
Sprung floor
Straight rental/hire
Studio
Thrust
Seating arranged on a slope going up and away from the stage, in
order to provide a clearer view from every seat.
The allotted time in a venue’s daily schedule during which your show
takes place, often including get-in and get-out.
A room in a larger venue building or complex where your show
takes place.
A type of stage floor that absorbs shocks, giving it a softer feel. It
is a significant advantage to dance and physical theatre shows,
serving to enhance movement and reduce injuries.
A venue rental arrangement in which you pay a fixed fee and keep
100% of the venue box office takings, minus any extras or ticket
commission. You will probably have to pay a portion of this fee as a
deposit when you first book the space and the rest before your first
performance.
A smaller theatre space with flexible stage and audience
configuration.
A stage that projects into the auditorium, with audience seated on at
least two of its sides.
Venue A building, room, space or area where a show is performed.
Wash
A lantern with a soft focus that covers a large spread of the stage in
light.
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Fringe Guide to Selling a Show