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Greater Manchester Fringe Greater Manchester Fringe 1-31 July - drama, dance, comedy, live music, poetry, spoken word, vis The Greater Manchester Fringe is now in it's 11th year.

A truly grass roots Fringe that takes place across July in tiny theatres and rooms above pubs across Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Fringe allows anyone to take part so long as they can find a venue for their performance (which we help with). It's great for audiences too, with no tickets more than £15 and many under a fiver or FREE. To contact The Greater Manchester Fringe please email us [email protected]

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Gmfringe Team x

23/09/2026

Writers of all disciplines, WriteForTheStage is running a one-day workshop on Saturday dedicated to finding a starting point of your next play/book/poem.

Feedback from the last workshop:
“Having been in a creative wilderness for a while, this course has been such a vital kick-start to develop a new piece of writing. At 10am I was staring at blank page, by 2pm my fellow participants were reading out a scene I had written from scratch, discussing character arcs, themes and next steps. In addition to being a talented playwright, Mike is also a fantastic teacher who has the innate ability to bring out the ideas we didn’t know we had. Such a great and productive way to spend a Saturday; I’d recommend this to all writers and creatives at any stage of your career.”
Jayne Marshall

“I really enjoyed Mike’s one-day workshop! As a musician and songwriter who is relatively new to playwriting, I found it friendly, relaxed and practical, with a great balance of instruction, writing exercises and feedback.
Mike explained everything clearly and gave thoughtful, specific feedback that helped me see new possibilities in my work. I came with the beginnings of an idea and left with a new scene and plenty to develop!
I’d definitely recommend Mike’s workshops to anyone looking for an encouraging and productive space in which to develop their writing.”
Kelly Dolan

So, if you fancy joining in, there’s space! All online and from the comfort of your armchair.
10am-2pm Saturday 26 Sept.
Link in the comments

21/08/2026

Last chance to sign up for the WriteForTheStage one-day writing workshop, designed to get you developing the starting point for your next play/novel/poem. By the end of the session, you'll have characters, a conflict, and the first pages of a brand new script. This tried-and-tested will help get your ideas out of your head and onto the page—perfect if you're in the midst of the dreaded writer's block.
10am-2pm on Zoom, tomorrow (Saturday 22nd Aug). Link in comments.

10/08/2026

Congratulations on winning Best Stand Up for The Middle (Work In Progress)

See Mat 11-16 August 2026 at Las Vegas at Laughing Horse Comedy

Also nominated for this award were…
Queen of the Jews (WIP)
Rachel is at Edinburgh Fringe until 31 August with…
Ultimate Jewish Mother at 11.20am Hoot 5 at The Apex and Queen of the Jews 2.30pm at Hoot 4 at The Apex.



and

10/08/2026

Winner Best Spoken Word for Condoms and Cucumbers - also known as The Pavement Poet- Greater Manchester Fringe Awards 2026.

Billy Currid (right) of Third Floor Theatre with James Richardson talking about The Probability of A Dog Becoming A Rece...
10/08/2026

Billy Currid (right) of Third Floor Theatre with James Richardson talking about The Probability of A Dog Becoming A Receptionist?

🎉 IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! The 2026 Greater Manchester Fringe Award Winners are officially here! 🎉What a phenomenal festi...
10/08/2026

🎉 IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! The 2026 Greater Manchester Fringe Award Winners are officially here! 🎉
What a phenomenal festival it has been! We are absolutely blown away by the talent, dedication, and passion that lit up our stages this year. A massive, roaring congratulations to all our outstanding winners and nominees. Your performances were truly off the charts! 🏆✨🥂
Let’s raise a glass and make some noise for this year’s incredible champions:
* Best in Fringe: Flight: One Man’s Journey by Pricking Thumbs Theatre Company
* Best Play: Wilder! by Wilder Productions
* Best Comedy: Bad Habits by No More Dramas Productions
* Best LGBTQ+ Show: The Probability of a Dog Becoming a Receptionist by Third Floor Theatre
* Best Ensemble: Pub? by The Great Bear Productions
* writeforthestage: The Birds of Grave River by Scott Cameron (The Halcyon Room)
* Best Stand Up: Mat Smith - Middle
* Best Performance: David Degiorgio in East by Stir Crazy Productions
* Best Spoke Word: Condoms and Cucumbers by The Chubby Northerner
* Audience Choice: Lo******ng to an Inappropriate Soundtrack by Peripeteia Theatre
* Best Newcomer: Will Danes in Will Danes Presented By Mental Illness
* Off Fest Nominee: One Man Poe: The Black Cat and The Raven by Stephen Smith (Threedumb Theatre)
Finally, we want to send a huge, heartfelt thank you to EVERYONE involved. To the artists, the crews, the venues, and our amazing audiences: thank you for bringing your unforgettable energy, creativity, and incredible work to the festival. We couldn’t make this magic happen without you. Here’s to an unforgettable 2026! 🐝💛👏

Greater Manchester Fringe awards Steve Titley Social Refuge
09/08/2026

Greater Manchester Fringe awards Steve Titley Social Refuge

Winner of Best Ensemble The Great Bear Theatre for Pub? Pictured writer keira Social Refuge University of Salford Arts, ...
09/08/2026

Winner of Best Ensemble The Great Bear Theatre for Pub? Pictured writer keira Social Refuge

University of Salford Arts, Media & Creative Tech UoS Performance alumni

Greater Manchester Fringe Awards third floor theatre Theatre On Draught 🍻 Social Refuge
09/08/2026

Greater Manchester Fringe Awards third floor theatre Theatre On Draught 🍻 Social Refuge

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