Greater Manchester Fringe

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]

Thanks

Gmfringe Team x

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

Bad Habits won Best Comedy. Written by Stu Meevens (pictured). Directed by Dale Vicker and Stu Meevens No More Dramas Pr...
10/08/2026

Bad Habits won Best Comedy.
Written by Stu Meevens (pictured).
Directed by Dale Vicker and Stu Meevens No More Dramas Productions
👏👏👏

Stu is pictured with Greater Manchester Fringe Director and Co-Founder Lisa Connor, who is also landlady The Kings Arms

📷 Craige Barker Craige Barker
Social Refuge

Will Danes and Barbara Duesel of Red Line Theatre at Greater Manchester Fringe Awards Social Refuge Will won the award f...
10/08/2026

Will Danes and Barbara Duesel of Red Line Theatre at Greater Manchester Fringe Awards Social Refuge

Will won the award for Best Newcomer.

Red Line theatre was shortlisted for Best In Fringe for supporting other shows with interviews Salford City Radio and .mr attending other shows and even sharing videos of them learning their lines in Bruges - thanks Barbara and Olí.

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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