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Ever since we announced our plans for this year's Edinburgh Festival, we've been inundated (ish) with questions about how to join in. So we've put together this list of FAQs...

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This year, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio, TV and Online comedy, Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, 5 live, ´óÏó´«Ã½ Northern Ireland and Radio Scotland will join forces along with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Learning for a string of live shows and acts in a special pop-up venue on Potterrow, near Bristo Square.

What is ´óÏó´«Ã½ @ Potterrow?

´óÏó´«Ã½ @ Potterrow is a new pop-up venue dedicated to bringing ´óÏó´«Ã½ comedy and entertainment to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. For 16 days - 12 to 27 August - a wide range of ´óÏó´«Ã½ shows will take place on site and this is your chance to come along and get involved. And don’t miss the free workshops and masterclasses giving behind-the-scenes advice and experience.

How can I apply for tickets?

Please click here to register.

Alternatively, you can register by phone by calling freephone 0370 901 1227, calls are free from a landline. Some networks and mobile operators will charge for these calls.

A limited number of tickets are also available on a first-come-first-served basis from the Edinburgh Fringe Box Office by calling 0131 226 0000 or visit

When is the closing date for registering for tickets?

The closing date for registering for tickets is 15 July 2011.

Does registering for tickets guarantee me a place?

No. there is limited capacity and the shows may be oversubscribed. Tickets will be allocated at random after the closing date and registration does not guarantee that you will be allocated a place.

If you are successful in the random draw you will be emailed after the registration closing date with a confirmation e-ticket. You will need to bring your confirmation e-ticket with you to the venue.

When will I find out if I’ve been allocated tickets?

You’ll be contacted by email after the registration closing date and will be sent an e-ticket. Please make sure that you’ve given us your correct email address.

I’ve been allocated tickets but I can’t come.

If you’ve been allocated tickets for a show, but are unable to attend please let us know by calling 0370 901 1227 we can then reallocate your ticket to someone else.

Is there a charge to attend?

No. The shows are free to attend.

Does my ticket guarantee me a place?

We anticipate that the shows will be oversubscribed and as with any free ´óÏó´«Ã½ show we will over-issue tickets in case of cancellations. Please make sure you arrive at the venue a minimum of 30 minutes before the start time to stand a good chance of getting a place. If there are any empty places 15 minutes before the event, these places will be made available to people without e-tickets.

I don’t have a ticket – can I turn up on the day?

Priority will be given to people who have an e-ticket. However, 15 minutes before the events, any remaining seats will be opened up to people who don’t have an e-ticket.

Do I need to bring anything?

You need to bring your e-ticket to enter the venue. You may also be asked to provide proof of age or photo identification. You don’t need to bring anything else.

Can I bring my children?

Some of the shows have content that is specifically aimed at adults and may be unsuitable for children. Where this is the case it will say so on the booking page on the website. Where we’re recording the show for broadcast the minimum age will be stated and for U or PG rated shows any children who attend must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them at the event. If your child becomes disruptive we will ask politely that you take them out of the event.

Can I leave my children at a show?

No. Every child who attends must be accompanied by an adult who will be responsible for them at the show. The ´óÏó´«Ã½ can’t take responsibility for any children unaccompanied at the show.

Will the show be recorded and broadcast?

The ´óÏó´«Ã½ will record many of the shows for broadcast on radio and online. There may also be filming for television. Where possible we will try to make it clear before the event whether the show will be recorded or filmed.

I can’t come to any of the shows – how can I get involved?

You'll be able to listen to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ @ Potterrow across ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio – visit bbc.co.uk/comedy for full listings of programmes coming from the site. You'll also be able to join in with regular online updates and watch live streaming of some shows...

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