Here we go again...! Yep.

Another year another Fringe! I seriously can't believe we're embarking on this journey a second time, but there's no doubt that this time round we've got our heads much more firmly screwed on, and geared in the right direction. We know where we're going. We know what we're doing. And because of this boundless certainty and confidence, we've allowed the madness to sway us towards taking yet another thoughtless leap - this year we're returning not with one, but with TWO shows, AND we're running a specialised yoga for performers workshop at Fringe Central! That's THREE things. Please note: the number of events we're taking to the Fringe Fest 2012 does indeed exceed the number of nutters running them, as this year, it's just me and Korina. Yep. Ratio - 3:2. We're outnumbered.

Of course, I'm on an organisational high at the moment to actually make it all happen; the only way to handle this kind of pressure is to create as many charts and lists as humanly possible. To be honest I think this part might just be more fun than actually going. Helps if you're a Virgo though.

This year has really been a fantastic one for us; we've managed to stage two shows, as well as our very first workshop production with both adults and kids. Our workshop groups are constantly growing, and we're so happy to be attracting such wonderful, creative individuals to work with.

We took a big leap with our show, 'Here's what I know about Humans, by Lulu the Dog', by not charging an entrance fee and allowing audiences to donate whatever they wanted. And the leap undoubtedly paid off; we were overwhelmed by the number of people willingly supporting us, and the generous amounts they were giving.

Furthermore, while we'd originally written this production solely for the purpose of raising money, 'lulu' quickly proved herself a powerful gem in its own right, and one that we believe could do very well as part of the festival. Especially as we had the extraordinary luck of meeting Angeliki Kouali, who coloured the production with her original music score. 


As a last-minute decision, we signed it up for the 'Free Fringe', a program which gives you a space for free, provided that you don't charge a ticket. (You're allowed to hold a bucket and ask for donations though). The rent we pay for a venue is one of our biggest expenses, and it is unlikely that the amount of tickets we sell will cover this expense, let alone allow us to make a profit. Therefore (theoretically, but we'll let you know in a couple of months), 'Lulu' probably has more chances of making money than 'Jhiva'.

But in any case, we were well warned that Fringe is not the place to go and make money, and that's not why we're going. Something about expanding horizons, gathering inspirations, that's much more up our alley. We're artists, what can I say?

And health-freaks too, so when we're stone-broke.... we'll live off sprouts!

COUNTDOWN: 23 DAYS TILL FRINGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!