Road to Edinburgh 2026

Selected artists/companies will receive: 

• Four days of free rehearsal space in HOME Arches in July 2026, exact dates tbc.
• Free technical support for tech rehearsal and performance.
• Feedback from HOME’s Artist Development team
• A public performance in HOME Arches (between 22nd and 25th July) for a small audience (max 40 people)
• Social media advice and support
• A micro-commission of £500 per company/artist

Please note: we are not able to sell tickets for events taking place in HOME Arches, so box office income cannot be offered. 

There’s nothing like a real audience to see what your show needs.

Test & Refine Your Material
See what lands, tighten scripts, adjust pacing and sharpen delivery.

Build Confidence & Stagecraft
Step into the space, work the room, find your rhythm.

Get your show Tech ready
Test lighting, sound and staging to arrive at the Fringe technically confident and ready. Work with our technician to problem-solve and leave with a clear technical plan. 

• Be programmed for the Edinburgh Fringe 2026
• Be suitable for performance in a studio space  
• Be no longer than 60 minutes
• Have basic technical requirements (see technical specifications of Arch 1 here)
• Be ready to perform by 22 July 

• Be age 18 and over and not in full time education
• Be based in Greater Manchester
• Be registered self-employed and have a UTR number (Unique Tax Reference number)