For the first time the Fringe held a special reception in the wonderful setting of the University of Derby College, Buxton's Dome in order to encourage more people to support the Fringe as Friends. 30 new people signed up on the night.
Brand new Fringe photographer Haroun Al-Shaater was present to take these atmospheric pictures.
Splendid setting
Chair John Wilson explains how the Fringe works
Guitarist Tony Smith provides the music
Orange is the colour
Rapt attention
Questions are taken from the floor