Fringe Launch Party 2024
The Fringe Launch party on the eve of the Fringe took place in Underground's brand new venue in the former Track and Trail shop in Spring Gardens. An enthusiastic audience enjoyed a host of acts from across the Fringe plus fun and games. Thanks to photographers Darren Jackson and Stephanie Billen.
Ready to go. Underground at Spring Gardens (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
A warm welcome to Underground and the 2024 Fringe Launch Party (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Angela Bra and BFF Annie Sup are waiting in the wings at the Fringe Launch Party (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Underground's Alice De Cent introduces a night of fun (DJ)
Fantastic compere, comedian Rob Rouse (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Great interaction with Rob Rouse (DJ)
Miss Angela Bra takes the stage (DJ)
Joining Angela is her comedy partner, Annie Sup (DJ)
Angela gives us a taste of her performance (SB)
Miss Angela Bra and Annie Sup at the Fringe Launch Party (credit: Stephanie Billen 2024)
Rob Rouse has spotted someone... (DJ)
Lesley Caddy of the United Reformed Church tells us about the acts at that venue (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
All the way from Chicago, On the Spot Theatre company performs an extract from A Mid-Course Correction (DJ)
On the Spot Theatre company featuring sisters Casey and Emma Brayndick (credit: Stephanie Billen 2024)
Casey Brayndick from On the Spot Theatre (DJ)
Caroline Small tells us about the Green Man Gallery's packed programme of Fringe events (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Caroline at the Launch Party (SB)
Maggie Ford and Lewis Hancock from Ava Hunt Theatre's A Slight Ache perform an extract (SB)
Maggie Ford and Lewis Hancock offer a taste of their Fringe show, A Slight Ache from Ava Hunt Theatre (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Underground co-founder, Tom Crawshaw (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Time to give up the stage for... (SB)
Something a little different, physical comedian David Hoskin (DJ)
The mime continues with physical comedian David Hoskin (DJ)
Things get stranger... (DJ)
David lets his hair down (SB)
Just a blur! (SB)
Friends Co-ordinator Jeanette Hamilton offers a calming interlude at the Fringe Launch Party (SB)
It's always a great time to become a Fringe Friend and support the Fringe (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Rob Rouse introduces more performers! (SB)
Polis Loizou from The Off-Off-Off Broadway Company (SB)
Polis tells about his Island of Love (DJ)
Fringe Chair Stephen Walker offers a few words at the Fringe Launch Party (credit: Darren Jackson @Brum_Pix 2024)
Put your hands together for... (DJ)
John Arthur Sweet from Canada tells us how it was Outside, in the Laneway, Under the Stars (DJ)
A rapt audience enjoys Hard Times' John Arthur Sweet (SB)
And now for.... (DJ)
A taste of CSzUK's Totally Improvised Musical (DJ)
It's up to the audience to decide where this goes... (DJ)
The Launch Party offers a chance to meet up with other Fringe supporters like Sessions writer, Sam Bates (DJ)
Officially open - let the Fringe begin! (credit: Stephanie Billen 2024)
