Digital Nomads on stage

If you are looking to put it on work across the globe, but want to do it on a budget have you tried creating online work?

Here’s a list of virtual theatre fringe festivals and platforms that either specialize in or support online-only performances — ideal for immersive, interactive, or experimental shows:

🎭 1. Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Online Shows

Website: edfringe.com Details: Still supports online-only performances via their digital platform. Features: Global visibility, searchable by audience, listed as “online performance.”

🌐 2. Thornhill Theatre Space – Worldwide Virtual Fringe

Website: worldfringe.com Details: Known for fully virtual festivals including rehearsed readings and performances. Highlights: Table reads, script showcases, and “Festival of Shorts.”

🎥 3. Melbourne Digital Fringe

Website: digitalfringe.com.au Details: A curated offshoot of Melbourne Fringe dedicated to digital performance. Features: Accepts pre-recorded, livestreamed, and interactive online works.

🎟️ 4. Greater Manchester Fringe – Hybrid & Online

Website: gmfringe.co.uk Details: Supports a mix of in-person and online work. Notes: Artists can register online-only events via their partner Eventotron.

🗓️ 5. Tampa International Fringe Festival – Virtual Programming

Website: tampafringe.org Details: Offers digital events during or adjacent to their in-person festivals. Past Feature: Online theatre events streamed live with artist Q&A.

🧵 6. On The Edge Fringe (Canada) – Digital Submissions

Website: fringetheatre.ca Details: Accepts digital submissions, especially new experimental work.

🧩 7. San Diego International Fringe – Digital Content Supported

Website: sdfringe.org Details: Open-access and fringe-friendly. Artists can propose digital offerings.

📡 8. Hollywood Fringe Festival – Online Participation Option

Website: hollywoodfringe.org Details: Has supported online content (especially during COVID), with tools for video links and virtual event setups.

🧬 9. MINDFRINGE – Science Meets Theatre (Virtual)

Website: mindfringe.org Details: A newer fringe focused on experimental and science-infused performances, all virtual.

🕸️ 10. UpStage Festival

Website: upstage.org.nz Details: A platform and festival for cyberformance—live online theatre using their unique stage interface. Tools: Custom avatars, audio, text, visual effects — perfect for interactive shows.

🧳 BONUS: Create Your Own Festival Using Eventotron

Website: eventotron.com Use Case: Submit to multiple fringe festivals, including digital-friendly ones.

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