Worcester Fringe Festival is BACK!
19 July 2022
Last year Worcester Theatres launched the first ever Worcester Fringe Festival; a festival of arts and culture that took place all over the city with over 50 performances and over 1600 people that took part. This year they’re doing it again and it’s even bigger than before! With over 70 performances taking place at the Swan Theatre, Huntingdon Hall, Vesta Tilley Studio (Swan Studio), Royal Porcelain Works and two new venues The Arch Rivals and Paradiddles from Friday 22nd – Sunday 31st July.
The Worcester Fringe has something for everyone of all ages and interests. Love theatre? Don’t miss part live stand-up show, part film Apartness featuring the legendary former Doctor Who Sylvester McCoy and Linda Marlowe. Plus, award winning theatre maker Hattie Snooks, who’s had sell out performances at both Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe will be performing her musical comedy The Geek Shall Inherit at the Vesta Tilley Studio (Swan Studio). With special performances from Robert Gee in Kevin, King of Egypt, and a performance from Worcester Theatres own Young Rep company CTRL DEL, commissioned exclusively for the Worcester Fringe Festival and many more.
Music and Comedy what you’re looking for? Professional comedians Hal Cruttenden, Milo Edwards, Justin Moorhouse and Will Duggen are all performing their special PREVIEW shows, so you can get a sneak peek at the material no one has heard yet. Other heavy hitters appearing at the Worcester Fringe include Gary Delaney, from Mock the Week, and Rupaul’s Dragrace UK star Ginny Lemon, in Lemon Sauce. There will be music all across the city from excellent bands playing at Paradiddles, performances from Kringo Blue and Sam Ross at The Arch Rivals and a host of talented musicians will be gracing the outdoor stages at the Royal Porcelain Works and outside Huntingdon Hall.
There’s plenty for the family too! A magical story telling bike with props and more at the Royal Porcelain Works, family favourite Fireman Sam will be performing Live at the Swan Theatre, and the Story Knights will take you to a world filled with castles, giants, spirits, vampires and a talking forest. Plus, the hilarious Spontaneous Potter for Kidz; an entirely improvised comedy play set in the world of Harry Potter!
And if all that wasn’t enough there’s special events from a dementia friendly Afternoon Tea party, a one-to-one immersive experience Jury Room of Souls at The Arch Rivals and another smashing Poetry Slam event hosted by Litfest in the Swan Theatre. All of these special events, and a lot of the ones mentioned above, are completely FREE to attend - so it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to take yourself to the Fringe for an exciting day of entertainment.