The Worcester Fringe is back and ready to bring you lots of fun this July!
30 June 2023
The Worcester Fringe returns for its third year, with even more exciting performances and things to do with family and friends than before. Similar to other Fringes in the UK, like the hugely popular Edinburgh Festival, the Worcester Fringe takes place from Wednesday 12th to Sunday 30th July at several different venues in the city, who will host a variety of events from Theatre and comedy to music and workshops!
The Fringe kicks off with outdoor theatre at The Commandery, with The Importance of Being Earnest in the beautiful gardens. Theatre lovers will be pleased there’s also plenty to enjoy at the Swan Theatre and Swan Studio, including a screening of the famous Fleabag, exclusive pieces of new writing such as The Young Rep’s production The Unknown, Back To Life by Yaz Haroun, Diary of a Badminton Player by Steve Wilson and many more.
Comedy fans won’t want to miss “The world’s most famous blagger” Simon Brodkin and other TV regulars Matt Forde, Josh Weller, Luke Kempner and Heidi Regan who are performing at Huntingdon Hall before they head to the Edinburgh Fringe. There is also a huge number of up-and-coming comedians performing at Arch 38, with over 20 of the most talented comedians on the circuit performing throughout the Fringe for only £5 per event!
There’s lots of music too, from original artists such as folk group Fairport Convention, country and hip-hop band Gangstagrass and a special evening with the legendary Bob Harris and Martyn Joseph. Plus, a chance to hear the songs you love, from rock anthems in The Guitar Icons Show, Fleetwood Mac favourites in Dreams of Fleetwood Mac and songs from the King himself, Elvis Presley, in One Night With You.
And it doesn’t stop there, there’s lots of fun activities for families and kids too! Send your kids on daring adventures to space, ancient castles and secret missions in the Escape and Create Workshops, or join in the fun with the We’re Going On A Bear Hunt Workshop, a journey parents and kids can go on together.
If you’re looking for variety, there will also be a new writing showcase, The Debut, from Crave Arts, a scratch night of new work in Taster Pots @ the Swan and an LGBTQ+ variety performance night, Saucy @ the Fringe, at Henry Sandon Hall. Or perhaps you’re looking for an interesting take on the role of sexuality in art, the state of modern journalism and psychedelia in the 60’s and 70’s then don’t miss the Talks at Henry Sandon Hall.
Plus, FREE events from a Short Film competition, Dog Days & Bad Luck, the Worcester Fringe Poetry Slam at the Swan Theatre, to outdoor theatre from renowned Birmingham Based Theatre Company Stan’s Café, The Commentators, and Rhubarb Theatre’s The Bombardiers at Huntingdon Hall.
Worcester Fringe organisers, Worcester Theatres said “There’s so much to see and do across the city, so try something new or try something you love, but definitely try the Worcester Fringe”.
This year’s events will be held at the Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall, Arch 38 (between The Arch Rivals and Sangers Deli on Infirmary Walk), The Commandery and Henry Sandon Hall at the Royal Porcelain Works.
A full programme of all the Worcester Fringe events is available to pick up in any of the venues mentioned above or you can view a digital version here: https://bit.ly/FRINGE23. To book and find out more, visit www.worcestertheatres.co.uk.