Guildford Fringe Theatre Company announces 2023 programme including Festival’s 10th birthday plans

Guildford Fringe Theatre Company has announced its 2023 line up, including plans for the 10th birthday of Guildford Fringe Festival.

From 15-18 May and 21-25 May, Guildford Fringe Theatre Company presents Shakers, by John Godber and Jane Thornton, at the company’s year-round cabaret and theatre venue, The Fallen Angel.

Every town has its Shakers, the oh-so-trendy cocktail bar where everyone wants to be seen. Shakers gives a wickedly funny glimpse of this world as seen through the eyes of the four long-suffering waitresses, offering a fascinating view of the reality that lurks behind the plastic palms and the Pina Coladas.

Guildford Fringe Festival, Guildford’s largest independent multi-arts festival will return from 24 June – 15 July, with some special surprises planned for its 10th year. This open-access celebration featuring theatre, comedy, poetry, music, visual arts, family-friendly shows, talks and free events, promises a packed programme of more than 100 events. Applications to take part are currently open from www.GuildfordFringeFestival.com.

Looking ahead to the festive period, Guildford Fringe Theatre Company will return to Godalming’s Borough Hall with a production of Dick Whittington (9 – 31 December), while two adult pantos will run this summer (24 June – 15 July) and winter (23 November – 6 January) at The Fallen Angela and Star Inn respectively.

Charlotte Wyschna, Managing Director of Guildford Fringe, said: “It’s wonderful to see our creative year laid out in front of us. There will, no doubt, be a few add-ons along the way but I am very proud of what we have booked in.

“I am particularly excited about producing our third John Godber play, Shakers. After working on both Teechers and Bouncers by the same playwright I know there is lots of fun to be had once we get into rehearsals!

“And of course, Guildford Fringe Festival’s 10th birthday – I just can’t believe it has been going this long, growing each year. It’s a complete pleasure to see new (and old!) acts coming to the festival, this is going to be a good’un!”

For more information and tickets, visit www.guildfordfringe.com