August in Edinburgh and the Arts world enjoys its annual renaissance. Old stage hands and budding fresh talent mingle in the world's largest artistic melting pot - and those who come to the Fringe Roadshows will have the chance to be part of it all.

The Fringe is the world's largest arts festival and stars like Emma Thompson, Graham Norton and Johnny Vegas got their big breaks here. It is a completely open festival so anyone can take part and stake their claim for stardom, but it isn't easy.

How do you get to Edinburgh? Will you get a suitable venue? Where will you stay? And where will you get the money to pay for it all, which is why Fringe organisers will be hosting these talks in Edinburgh and London.

Budding stars will find answers to the above questions and any others they have. The talk is a free event where everyone is welcome and is followed by an informal chat between groups and Fringe organisers. Previous Fringe performers will also be on hand to talk about their own experiences.

After the talk groups can also register with the Fringe free of charge.

• Edinburgh Roadshow: Saturday 12th February, 2pm at Reid Hall, Bristo Square Edinburgh
• London Roadshow: Saturday 19th February, 2pm at Pleasance London, Carpenters Mews, North Road
• Leicester Roadshow: Sunday 20th February, 2pm at Arts Training Central, 16 New Street, Leicester

For any further info on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe or the roadshow please call us 0131 226 0026 or visit the website: www.edfringe.com