New venue for Fringe Programme Party
PRESS RELEASE 8th June 2026 - For immediate release
A host of performers attended Buxton Festival Fringe’s Programme Party on Saturday June 6th, this year held in the spacious location of Buxton Working Men’s Club, soon to be a venue for Underground acts during the Fringe itself (July 8th-26th).
Amid orange balloons and bunting, an enthusiastic crowd applauded extracts and tasters from multiple acts whilst taking the opportunity to pick up the newly published, bumper 64-page printed Fringe programme and learning more about the festival including the chance to offer support by becoming a Fringe Friend. Comedy, theatre, spoken word and engaging music were all represented at this lively evening full of surprising moments with characters ranging from a dominatrix to a yoga teacher and stage antics including a dangerous flirtation with virtual reality and a nostalgic urge to lie on a bed of nails.
Bookings are now open for Fringe shows with details to be found on www.buxtonfringe.org.uk or by downloading the free Buxton Fringe App. Fringe Chair Ian Bowns comments: “With such a huge Fringe it is a great idea to start planning now and book shows before they sell out!”
Anyone wishing to sign up as a Fringe reviewer should meanwhile contact reviews@buxtonfringe.org.uk
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Picture shows: back row from left to right: Angela Buttrill, Helen Bates and Josie Kelly (Chapel Players), comedian Dom Hutchins, singer-songwriter Will Hawthorne, actor/writer Siobhán Healey, actor Stewart Taylor, singer Taylor Giacoma, middle row: actor Nathan Dowling, spoken word performer Skye Lilly, front row: variety star Charles Lloyd and actor Jan Brennan (credit: Stephanie Billen)
