Event Descriptions 2025
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Comedy
ABC OF ONE-LINER JOKES - Kevin O'Brien
An hilarious one-hour alphabetical journey in the medium of quick fire one-liner jokes. The material is both insightful, clever and funny from one of the best emerging one-liner comics in the North of England.
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 11, 12 Jul 7pm to 7:55pm Free, Contains some mildly adult themes., Ages 18+ Comments
ME TIME - The Feather Fixer
An hour of hilarity from the winner of the Buxton Fringe Comedy Stand-Up Award 2024. A look at the daft ways we relax and unwind and how far we will take it. (New Writing)
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 17, 18 Jul 7pm to 8pm £5 (Child £0), Swearing and adult themes , Ages 18+
Bookings via www.trybooking.com/uk/DFON Comments
STUART THOMAS: BAD FATTY (WIP) - Stuart Thomas
Welshman Stuart Thomas embraces body positivity whilst grabbing diet culture by the scruff of the neck. British Comedy Guide Poster Award Shortlist. Frog and Bucket World Series Finalist. 'A big fat star in the making' Sofie Hagen. 'Made me laugh a lot' Scotsman (New Writing)
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 26 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm Free, Adult themes, Strong language, Ages 18+ Comments
Music
BIG BAND BREWERY BONANZA - High Peak Big Band
High Peak Big Band return to the Fringe with an evening of jazz, swing, Latin and the classic big band sound. The popular 20 - piece ensemble presents music ranging from favourites of the ballroom and musical theatre to exciting arrangements of contemporary compositions.
Trackside @ Buxton Brewery SK17 9RZ (133) Map 21 Jul 7:45pm to 10pm £10 (Child £5, Conc £8)
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments
CHAMBER DELIGHTS - Cheshire Chamber Collective
An evening of chamber performances from the strings and winds of Cheshire Chamber Collective, previous winners of the Buxton Fringe Large and Small Ensemble Awards. We are exploring American influences including pieces by Gershwin and Charles Griffes, and then combining forces for a chamber rendition of Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll.
The Palace Hotel – Cavendish Room (32e) Map 11 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £12 (Child £0, Conc £10)
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or cheshirechambercollective@outlook.com Comments
CHRIS MILNER - JOURNEYMAN - Chris Milner
Folk star singer-songwriter Chris Milner-Journeyman brings two great shows back to Buxton URC. Expect another flawless performance of songs and stories . On the Saturday night he will be joined by another great artist Beth Burrows who performs a cappella at it's best. Not to be missed!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 18 Jul 6pm to 8pm, 19 Jul 8pm to 10pm £6.60 (Child and Conc £5) Gallery
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments
DESTINATION MOON - Basin Street Jazz & Blues
Let yourself be transported to a musical heaven on an intimate time-travelling planetary voyage. An evening of the very best of jazz and blues in the company of this renowned much loved quartet featuring the velvety vocals of Jules M Scott.
Trackside @ Buxton Brewery SK17 9RZ (133) Map 11 & 18 Jul 7:30pm to 10pm £12 (Child £6, Conc £10)
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments
GIFTS FROM CROWS - Gifts From Crows Trio
Returning for their third Fringe appearance with new music and a surprise or two, composer Richard Laurence's hypnotic piano motifs, Helen Southall's soulful saxophone and Garfield Southall's jazz-influenced percussion conjure 'Echoes of minimalist composers such as Ludovico Einaudi and Philip Glass'. 'Three very talented and consummate musicians' Buxton Fringe Reviews
The Pump Room (84) Map 17 Jul 7:30pm to 9:30pm £10 (Child £5, Conc £8)
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 or garfield.southall@mac.com Comments
HANNAH BRINE LIVE AT THE BUXTON FRINGE - Hannah Brine
Singer-songwriter Hannah, Buxton Fringe Solo Vocal Award 2024, brings gorgeous songs from her new album Blue Sky Now to share with you. Inspired by the Great American Songbook, and likened to Carole King and Rumer, Hannah performs lush ballads and lively jazz anthems, all destined to be modern classics. (New Writing)
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 13 Jul 6pm to 7pm, 24 Jul 8pm to 9pm £14 (Child and Conc £10)
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments
JOE BAYLISS DUO - Joe Bayliss
21st-century, folk inspired music.
Influenced by John Martyn and Damien Rice.
Weaving humorous back-stories with sensitive, thought provoking songs, soothing melodies and imaginative metaphors, interspersing carefully crafted lyrical pictures.
You will be laughing at the intro and crying 3 minutes later from the beauty of an emotional experience.
Beer & Bean Café Bar (135) Map 24 Jul 7:30pm to 8:30pm Free, Ages 30+, Donations: bucket - pay what you want Gallery Comments
SIMPLY A CAPPELLA - Ordsall Acappella Singers
Join us for an hour of a cappella singing, with a repertoire that ranges from classical to classic rock, upbeat pop and lullabies, traditional and newly composed pieces. We’ve performed at the Fringe since 2010. It’s our highlight of the year. Come and share the joy!
United Reformed Church – Purple Room: Church (55a) Map 19 Jul 11am to noon. St Mary's Church (41) Map 19 Jul 3pm to 4:30pm £5 (Child and Conc £3) Gallery
Bookings via www.ticketsource.co.uk/ordsallsingers Comments
A WALK THROUGH VERSAILLES GARDENS WITH LOUIS XIV - Mr Simpson's Little Consort
In 1704 Louis XIV wrote, 'How to show the gardens at Versailles'.
We follow in Louis' footsteps through this manuscript, and have selected music appropriate to the deities, shady groves and fountains. 'They perform at a professional standard, all being seasoned experts' Buxton Fringe Review
Eyam Parish Church, Eyam S32 5QH (97) Map 13 Jul 3pm to 5pm £10 (Child Free) Gallery
Tickets on the door. Comments
Spoken Word
DOCTOR COPPELIUS - Chris Neville-Smith
Everyone knows of the doll Coppelia, but few speak of the creator. Now, hear his tale of the sinister wandering people. With dehumanisation and humanity, scaremongering and understanding, revenge and forgiveness, despair and hope, it is time for the tragic villain to give his side of the story. (New Writing)
Scrivener's Bookshop (11) Map 9, 10 & 15, 16 Jul 5:30pm to 6:30pm £8 (Child and Conc £6) Gallery
Bookings via Opera House 01298 72190 Comments
