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What to Include in a Technical Rider for International Touring

A technical rider is a working document that tells a venue, promoter and suppliers what a performance needs in order to load in, build, operate and load out. For international touring, it should open with control information, separate non-negotiable requirements from preferences,…

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Touring, Festivals & Mobility

Questions to Ask a Host Venue Before Taking a Show Abroad

Before taking a show abroad, ask the host venue for written confirmation of booking status, a named decision-maker, the venue contract, technical responsibility, AV supply, customs arrangements,…

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Editorial stock photographs illustrate themes; they do not document the productions discussed on this site. Used under the Pexels licence.