Buxton Fringe has unveiled the entertainment line-up for a social event at the town’s Green Man Gallery designed to mark the changing season and promote this year’s festival.
The event, known as Springboard, will see tasters of what’s to come in July, and is open to all.
It takes place at one of the Fringe’s managed venues, the Green Man Gallery at Hardwick Square, on Saturday 1st April (7-9pm).
Singer song-writer Hannah Brine and pianist George Acquah will be bringing folk-pop inspired by the great artists of the late 60s and early 70s.
There will also be a performance featuring music and mime from innovative singer Egriega, plus comedy from Sarah Carratt and Chrissy Dawson of the popular northern sketch group I’ll Have What She’s Having Productions.
Food and drink will be provided (donations welcome) and there will be plenty of opportunity for performers, audience members, Fringe Friends, supporters and volunteers to mingle and chat.
In honour of the changing season, the Green Man stage will be decorated with orange flowers and the performers have been invited to incorporate the theme of spring into their acts.
There will also be an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the gallery’s new Spring Gathering exhibition.
Fringe marketing officer, Stephanie Billen said: “We have about 100 entries already so it’s looking as if it will be a lively festival.
“Our free Springboard event offers a chance to enjoy a sneak preview of some of our acts and to meet some of the team in a relaxed evening of entertainment.”
As a charity run entirely by volunteers, Buxton Festival Fringe is always looking for help and hopes that new people may want to get involved or become Fringe Friends.
For more information about Buxton Fringe, please visit www.buxtonfringe.org.uk or use the free-to-download Buxton Fringe app.
The final date for Fringe entrants wishing to be featured in the printed programme is 16th April 2023.
