Sam Bain

Head of Programming & Producing @NorwichTheatre. Notts lass, Scottish roots. Fuelled by wine, chocolate and Morecambe & Wise. Views my own.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

Hello people taking shows to #edfringe. I'm a venue programmer. For years I'd post here before & during the Fringe about what I'm looking for, how to reach me, opportunities to chat, etc. Last year I got 95% fewer views. This year I'm still doing it, but on Insta. Find me there.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

Obligatory post-Fringe stats:

🎭 49 performances of my shows
👀 58 shows seen
☕️ 47 planned meetings
🍺 untold impromptu ones
⭐️ 9 x 5 star reviews
🌟 82.5 stars in total so far
💡 Herald & Times recs
🏆 an award nomination
🚶‍♀️ 284 miles walked

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@JonGracey Definitely will say hi next time. That's very kind of you - we'll definitely find time to make it along to your show

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@JonGracey Thank you for coming to Joe Tracini's show! I was thinking about saying hello but it's always a bit weird when people from social media meet in real life.

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@With1V We'd love to have you at Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me. It’s about hope. Also: mental illness, bad ideas, good liars, Lorraine Kelly... But mostly hope. Joe lives with Borderline Personality Disorder. This is a joyful tale of trying to understand it without exploding.

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@stronggirlplay Hi Dark Skies, you're on our list so one of us should hopefully get along to see you. Have a great festival.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

I will be at #edfringe to programme shows and connect with artists/companies. A bit about what in particular I’m looking for :🧵
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.

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@tomcforeman Hey Tom, lovely to see you're back at the Fringe. I'll try to get to you once our 2 shows are settled.

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@MKMindReader Hi Mason, nice topic link. I'll try to make it along if I can.

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Giving this a little amplification.
If you have a show at #edfringe and want to tour it afterwards, read on to see if we might be a match...

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

I will be at #edfringe to programme shows and connect with artists/companies. A bit about what in particular I’m looking for :🧵
I programme 3 theatres in Norwich (more info below). We also produce, with ability to support development of new work, commission and co-produce.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

@PassStrangerTC Sounds great - I'll try to make it along.
PS - you know your venue is next to a mortuary, right?

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@cuttysarktheat Thanks CS - I'll take a look

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@RobinPaleyYorke Of course

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@AndreaColemanBK Hey Andrea, it sounds great. I'll find some time to make it along.

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@NotATestTheatre Hello! You can tell me and anyone else reading about your show right here or look up Linktree sambain
(I think the mighty megalo banned direct tree links)

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@PassStrangerTC Hey Passing Strangers! This sounds great - I'll add it to my list.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

If you think your work is a good fit please do let me know. I tend to get flooded with suggestions so may not respond to every one (though I do try!), but I do read them all and I frequently change up my diary if something looks like it has potential for us.

[Sam Bain @Sam_Bain]

This year we are producing:
Spy Movie: The Play! At Pleasance Courtyard
Joe Tracini: Ten Things I Hate About Me at Underbelly Bristo Square
https://t.co/kxqKMu11Aq