Jul 28, 202627 min
This week we welcome Toronto writer and performer Lisa Randall , whose critically praised solo show Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit comes to Venue 13 this August. It's a dark and hilarious night of the soul about an aging...
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At the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Venue 13 has always been more than just a stage—it’s a launchpad for bold voices, boundary-pushing performances, and international exchange. Podcast 13 extends that spirit into the digital space, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes journey into the world’s largest arts festival and the global creative networks it inspires.Each episode features conversations with artists, producers, and cultural leaders who have made Venue 13 their home, exploring how theatre, performance, and live art intersect with community, technology, and climate consciousness. From intimate stories of artists’ first Fringe experiences to deep dives into the future of sustainable cultural production, the podcast captures the energy and experimentation that define the venue.Whether you’re a festival-goer, an emerging artist looking for insight, or simply curious about how performance can shape the way we understand our world, Podcast 13 opens the doors to one of th
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What is Podcast 13 about?
At the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Venue 13 has always been more than just a stage, it’s a launchpad for bold voices, boundary-pushing performances, and international exchange. Podcast 13 extends that spirit into the digital space, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes journey into the world’s largest arts festival and the global creative networks it inspires.
Who hosts Podcast 13?
Podcast 13 is hosted by Venue 13. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
What has Podcast 13 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 14 - Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit, with Lisa Randall" (28 July 2026, 27 minutes), "Episode 13 - The Drum 'n' Bass Aerobics Experience, with Emma Smallman" (25 July 2026, 26 minutes), and "Episode 12 - AI Campfire Returns, a Festivals Research Mention and an Ecoscenography Residency in Argentina" (16 July 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does Podcast 13 publish?
Podcast 13 publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 15 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Podcast 13?
Booking probability for Podcast 13 is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Podcast 13 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Podcast 13's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Podcast 13 are Event & Concert Promoters and Artists, Writers & Performers. Podcast 13 has a society audience.
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Jul 25, 202626 minThis week we kick off a new run of episodes where we hand the guest chair over to the artists coming to Venue 13 this August. First up is the brilliant Emma Smallman , founder of Drum n Bounce and the mind behind The...
Jul 16, 202644 minThis week the guest speakers are us!. We turn the microphone on ourselves to talk about our own Venue 13 show, AI Campfire: Return, coming to the 2026 Fringe. Be ready for a more casual, conversational episode, with the...
Jun 7, 20261h 8mS1<p>This week on Podcast 13 we welcome Philadelphia solo performer Chris Davis to Venue 13. Chris brings us the world premiere of The 40 Year Old Ballerino this August, his first new Fringe show in seven years, and his...
May 27, 20261h 9mS1<p>This is the big one. Episode 10 of Podcast 13, and Ian and Vanesa use the milestone to reveal the full 2026 Venue 13 programme: eleven shows across theatre, comedy, musical theatre, dance fitness, immersive digital...
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May 16, 20261h 16mS1<p>Venue 13 is joining forces with Soft Serve Cartel and Renewable Energy Vendors to bring the Edinburgh Fringe's first carbon-conscious vegan food trailer to the festival this August 2026—and we are launching a...
May 8, 202629 minS1<p>In this episode, Ian and Vanesa return from the Prague Quadrennial Symposium, Performing Exhibitions, Curating Scenographies, held at ARCHA+ in Prague from April 13–15, 2026. Gathering more than seventy speakers from...
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May 1, 202636 minS1<p>In this episode, Ian and Vanesa return from two international conferences held at opposite ends of the world, both exploring the rapidly evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and the arts.</p><p>They...
Mar 24, 202653 minS1<p>After a winter break, Podcast 13 returns with renewed energy as Ian and Vanesa reconnect with listeners and look ahead to the next phase of work at Venue 13.</p><p>In this episode, they reflect on the early stirrings...
Dec 24, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this special end-of-year episode of Podcast 13, hosts Ian Garrett and Vanesa Kelly reflect on the revival of Venue 13 and the ideas shaping its future, using the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future as a...
Dec 5, 202544 minS1<p>In this episode, Vanesa and Ian focus on sustainable theatre practice after Vanesa’s visit to the National Theatre event on the 14th November in London, where the Theatre Green Book took centre stage in an incredible...
Nov 20, 202543 minS1<p>In this episode, Ian and Vanesa take you on the next stage of their UAE adventure! After World Stage Design 2025 in Sharjah, Ian delivered a talk at NYU Abu Dhabi, exploring “Somewhere in Time: Ghosts, People, Sites...
Oct 27, 202537 minS1<p>In Episode 2 of Podcast 13, Ian and Vanesa take you inside World Stage Design 2025, an international gathering of scenographers, artists, and researchers shaping the future of performance.</p><p>Ian shares his...
Sep 20, 202530 minS1<p>In our very first episode, we celebrate the launch of Podcast 13 by completing the Climate Change Theatre Action 2025 project with the final three plays: SCARY-Scary by Klae Bainter, UNDERTOW by Keith Barker, and...
Podcast 13
Introducing Podcast 13
Sep 18, 20252 minS0<p>Podcast 13 launches with a special teaser episode, completing Venue 13’s ambitious presentation of all fifty plays from Climate Change Theatre Action 2025. Recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe, this debut captures the...
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