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Episode 11 - Stephen Smith

Season 1, Ep. 11

We talk to Stephen Smith artistic director of Threedumb Theatre and the performer/director/producer of the OffFest Award winning show Dog/Actor which was part of the 2022 Camden Fringe. He's not doing a Camden Fringe show this year, and altruistically Stephen shares his insights into putting on a one man fringe show, how to get rights to put on an existing play and the best ways to promote your work.


Threedumb Theatre http://www.threedumbtheatre.com


Camden Fringe info www.camdenfringe.com


Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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