Three theatre and dance productions from Northern Ireland will be profiled at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on 18 August 2026 as part of the Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland event.

Now in its eighth year, the industry development and networking initiative is delivered by Theatre and Dance NI (TDNI) in collaboration with the Belfast International Arts Festival. It is supported by British Council Northern Ireland and the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

The works selected for 2026 are The Pitch by Philip Catherwood, produced by Moya Jane Productions; Good With Faces by Oisín Kearney, produced by Gina Donnelly with support from Culture Ireland; and ALIENS by Alessandra Celesia and Dumbworld.

The event provides a platform for Northern Ireland-based artists to connect with international arts industry figures, with the aim of securing national and overseas touring, as well as fostering media engagement, artistic development, and future collaborations.

In addition to the productions, four artists will travel to Edinburgh as part of the Fellowship Programme. The fellows are Una NicEoin of Prime Cut Productions, Stephen Kelly of c21 Theatre Company, Heather Martin of Belfast Playwrights, and multidisciplinary artist Mar Decena. The programme offers access to the festival, networking opportunities, and industry insights for those exploring future Fringe participation.