‘Get Your Show On The Road’ Workshop
LONDON | Feb 2026
A one day workshop for independent performers, cabaret artists, and solo creatives looking to take control and confidently, and successfully, self-produce their own small-scale UK show tour. Whether you’re planning your first tour or want to sharpen your strategy, this workshop is packed with insider tips, real-world tools, and candid advice to help you self-produce, promote, and book your show successfully.
Workshop Details
WHEN: Sunday 1st February 2026
WHERE: CabLab Studios, London SW5, Earls Court tube
APPLY/ENQUIRE: Applications will open Autumn 2025, email me to find out more and apply.
Workshop summary
“Get Your Show On The Road’ Workshop is all you need to self-produce a successful UK small-scale tour. Led by Paulus The Cabaret Geek, who has 30+ years in the business & is entering the fifth year with his current production, Looking for Me Friend, this workshop is jam packed full of insights, anecdotes, real-life experience and practical ‘take home and apply’ tips and tools to help you Get Your Show On The Road.
PLUS guest industry speakers.
Who is it for?
If you have an idea for a show, running an already successful show or just off the back of performing at the Edinburgh fringe and want to now take your show to the next phase… then this workshop is for you. It’s ideal for performers ready to bypass traditional gatekeepers, take full creative and logistical control, and carry their own show on the road around the UK.
What will you learn?
The workshop is jam packed with real-world insight, practical tools and know-how about press-packs, venues, self-promotion, touring strategy and more. It offers insider perspectives delivered in a down-to-earth, frank, friendly and entertaining manner, backed by 30+ years of experience from Paulus and guest industry speakers.
- Practical show touring toolkit & the confidence to implement it.
- Dispel show touring myths with someone currently making it happen.
- By-pass the traditional gatekeepers of show and theatre industry & do it yourself.
- Build a support network with fellow industry professionals, artists and performers.
Guest Speaker: Joshua Beaumont
Producer and Founder: The Production Garden- https://www.theproductiongarden.co.uk/
Joshua has produced acclaimed productions across the UK and internationally.
Recent TPG productions include the Tony and Olivier Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza (UK Tour), Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of) by Isobel McArthur (North American Premiere, CAA Toronto), A Shoddy Detective and the Art of Deception (ARTS West End and UK Tour), and Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Arse For England (2025 Offie Award Winner, Southwark Playhouse, UK Tour, and award-winning Australian transfer), Motorhome Marilyn starring Michelle Collins(Edinburgh) and Parody of The Rings (Wilton’s and UK Tour).
Other notable credits include Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks (UK Tour and Alexandra Palace), A Shoddy Christmas Carol (Lichfield Garrick Theatre), Awake My Soul: The Mumford and Sons Story (3 UK Tours) Murder at Midnight starring Susie Blake (UK Tour), The Croft (UK Tour), Jenny Ryan: Out Of The Box (UK Tour), Eric and Ern (Duke of York’s, Curve and UK Tour), and Superstar by Nicola Wren (Southwark Playhouse).
Forthcoming Productions include: Michael Morpurgo’s Private Peaceful adapted and directed by Simon Reade (UK Tour), UK Stage Premiere of Disenchanted! – The Musical (Lichfield Garrick Theatre).
The Production Garden also creates theatrical events including The Garden Theatre Festival; Bath’s only outdoor theatre event, presenting a repertory theatre company bringing classic plays to a bespoke 400 seat theatre every summer to the gardens of the Holburne Museum and Father Christmas’ Grotto, which returns for a record breaking third year.
Joshua is a committed supporter of emerging talent and serves as a mentor on the Stage One Bursary Scheme for new producers and a Trustee of The Lichfield Garrick Theatre.
Don’t take our word for it… read the reviews
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Just wanted to say thank you for an incredibly useful day. It was really good to know that I’m on the right track and, more importantly, I have a clear picture of what to do next and how to move things forward, I shall keep my eye out for the next one!
After getting so far on my own, it was incredibly valuable to have people from all sides of the process in the room and to be able to quiz them. An amazing forum for anyone looking for ways to move their show forward.
This day-long course was exactly what I needed to equip myself for self-producing and self-promoting my solo show. The day was full of content. Paulus gave really practical, relevant and honest advice, with useful handouts and plenty of entertaining anecdotes. Sarah-Louise Young was a brilliant addition, elaborating on some of Paulus' themes from her own extensive theatrical experience. From approaching venues (including a guest venue rep to quiz!) to putting together press-packs, this has given me a really good toolkit. I feel equipped and encouraged to get my show on the road!
GYSOTR is a fabulous one day course. Lots of great insider information, tips, guidance and advice to help boost your career as a producer and/or performer. I like the way the emphasis was on the business and practical side of things plus it was all delivered in a very friendly and entertaining manner. I recommend GYSOTR!
It was fantastic to have an opportunity to discuss issues with touring a show. I have often found touring a solo show a lonely experience as one has to learn as you go , sometimes making time -wasting and costly rookie errors. This workshop is invaluable for answering questions and developing a support system.
GYSOTR was an incredible experience led by Paulus, with special speakers and invaluable insights. What I particularly appreciated was that it was so thorough - my head was reeling in the best way possible with all the information we received. It was also wonderful to hear about other people’s projects and to be building community in what can often feel like a solitary path as an artist. Thank you Paulus for creating such a high-value course - I couldn't believe how much I learned in just one day!
Such a welcoming, inspiring, info-packed day.
Priceless, practical insights into touring from industry pros who've been there, done that, bought the T-shirt (and sold the tea towel)! Plus a lovely bonus to meet fellow theatre-makers looking to tour more. Highly recommended!
I was actually shocked by the impact this day had on me. It was filled with a kind of reality-checking, sobering energy combined with genuine fellowship and compassion. I'm not entirely sure where I'll go with my performances now but my entire worldview has shifted towards something so much more honest. Valuable insights and practical, useful information were shared by Paulus with brilliant clarity, humour and unerring entertainment value. It was wonderful to hear from the other speakers as well as so many of the other participants. I'm very grateful.
I came away from this workshop absolutely buzzing - there aren’t enough stars in the solar system to rate it! The day was so well put together and Paulus shared so much insight, I could visualise what being on the road would actually be like and got a tangible sense of what’s involved in touring. I walked away with a physical toolkit that the day itself made me feel confident I’ll actually be able to use. Not to mention the guest speakers and other participants - I learned SO much from everyone else in the room too. Loved every second of it and can’t recommend it highly enough!
Paulus' GYSOTR workshop is amaxxing. Full of advice gardnered from his comprehensive first-hand experience. It's encouraging and informative and energising. The Whole Event was so welcoming and down to earth and you come away having met wonderful people and extending your network as well. Recommend Highly - a 5 star event! Peta Lily, Performer, Director, Theatre Maker
Thank you Paulus for creating this instructive, down to earth workshop.
It was invaluable to come away with information packs that can to referred to, with lots of practical advice and ideas.
I loved networking with the other creatives, it was smashing to see so many friendly faces, hear their experiences, ideas and hopes.
Paulus’s anecdotes from life on the road were both hilarious and sobering, I learnt loads and had the most exciting and edifying day!
FooFooLaBelle/Stephanie Gawne
