Friends Reception 2005

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

Splendid setting

Chair John Wilson

Chair John Wilson explains how the Fringe works

 
Tony Smith

Guitarist Tony Smith provides the music

Orange is the colour

Orange is the colour

 
Listen up

Rapt attention

Question time

Questions are taken from the floor