International Women’s Day – A Quick Blog by Charlotte
Today is International Women’s Day and the theme this year is #EmbraceEquity. Equity is important to anybody involved in the performing arts and entertainment, after all it’s the name [...]
A love letter to John Godber
In May, Guildford Fringe will be producing ‘Shakers’, by John Godber and Jane Thornton. It is a play set in a cocktail bar, we will be staging it at [...]
Casting Breakdown – Shakers by John Godber
Hello there We are currently casting all roles for the upcoming production of "Shakers" and are specifically seeking female identifying actors. The play takes place in a cocktail bar, [...]
Promotions are for life, not just for Christmas
Christmas is Coming! Well, that’s just a great big fib isn’t it…although I suppose it’s not really, Christmas is coming but not for ages yet. So why even mention [...]
Sometime the planets align…
Sometimes… There are times when things just seem to make sense, the planets align, and everything clicks into place. Like when Harry met Sally, Rock met Roll and Bananas [...]
Why Should any Business Support the Arts?
The halcyon days of corporate hand-outs are largely long gone, and at the risk of sounding controversial or incurring the wrath of my fellow producers, performers, venues and theatrical [...]
A little bit of Grit in the Oyster
A little bit of Grit in the Oyster 2023 is a big year for Guildford Fringe, it’s our tenth birthday (we did think of calling it our anniversary, but [...]
The power of Pantomime
The power of Pantomime The history of pantomime can be traced back to ‘Commedia dell'Arte', a 16th century Italian comedy entertainment based on improvisation and featuring recognisable stock characters [...]
Meet the cast of Throbbin’ Hood
Meet the cast of the 2022 Adult Panto, Throbbin' Hood and his Little John Please consider becoming a Friend of the Fringe to support what we do. Full information [...]
It’s a Christmas Cracker!!
I would like to share a little-known fact about Christmas with you. Do you know why Christmas cracker jokes are often so bad? It’s all to do with shared [...]
