The Mary Dick Award in association with Birds of Paradise

The Mary Dick Award offers a supported run as part of Summerhall’s 2024 Fringe programme for a d/Deaf or disabled artist or d/Deaf or disabled-led company, including a £4k cash award, the Fringe registration fee, a 70/30 box office split in favour of the company, with no minimum guarantee, and in-kind technical and marketing support from Summerhall. Acclaimed disabled-led company Birds of Paradise will offer mentoring and support to the successful applicant and in-kind financial support to make your show accessible for audiences. Please read the following Festival Information Packs and submit a proposal via the Google Form below.

The Mary Dick Award aims to help UK based d/Deaf or disabled artists making Fringe ready work to undertake a festival run.

Summerhall Information Pack 2024 (word)

Summerhall Information Pack 2024 (PDF)

Mary Dick Award 2024 (PDF)

Mary Dick Award 2024 (word)

Mary Dick Award Application Form (google forms)