Camden Fringe announces 20th anniversary season

Camden Fringe will celebrate its 20th birthday year with a vast programme of shows, including true stories, retellings of classic tales and interactive shows. The programme will include over 400 shows across 30 venues in Camden and North London.

Established in 2006 as an affordable alternative to Edinburgh Fringe, Camden Fringe is dedicated to offering both highly experienced artists and emerging newcomers a platform to showcase their talent.

Held at over 30 venues across north London throughout August, the festival programme boasts theatre, comedy, dance and music.

Season highlights include:

BAFTA winner Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat, Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging) premieres her solo show Baby Brain.
3 Phone Calls, based on real calls made between a queer child and their mother, will also be performed by real mother and son.
The Old Red Lion’s annual SHAKEFEST, which will feature a new musical adaptation Shakespeare’s Pericles
Rossini’s comic opera The Barber of Seville will be reimagined in the swinging 1960s.
Abigail reimagines The Crucible through the lens of sexual violence victims.
Sofar Sounds’ will present a comedy takeover featuring exciting emerging comedians.

The programme will offer theatre, comedy, dance, magic and music, from one-off performances to longer runs. Head to Camden Fringe to see the full programme.

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