7 - 25 July 2010
2009 Fringe
Over 140 entrants made this special 30th anniversary year a record-breaking Fringe. Check 2009 Fringe for full details of everything that took place and enjoy the lively photos on our Gallery pages.
2009 Fringe Survey
Once again we have carried out an extensive survey of our audience and entrants. Results include:
Managed venues report increased ticket sales
91% of audience rate Fringe very good or excellent
43% of audience members attending the Fringe for the first time
Economic benefit to local area estimated at over ?50,000
Learn more about the survey.
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2010 Fringe - Gone but not forgotten!
The 2010 Fringe is now over but we have some great memories and will be updating our Gallery pages over the next few weeks.
The Fringe Awards were announced on Sun July 25th. Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part in the Fringe.
As a charity run entirely by volunteers we are always looking for new blood. See how you can help.
Our Fringe Friends recruitment drive has really taken off and we now have over 150 Friends enjoying ticket discounts during the festival as well as special events throughout the year. Why don't you join us? You can join at the Fringe information desk or simply fill in the form on the back of the Fringe Programme.
We are very grateful for the key financial help we receive from our supporters who are acknowledged on our Links page. Would your company be interested in raising its profile and helping the Fringe at the same time? Contact our Fringe Chair.
Why not contribute to our Discussion Board? Tell us what you are enjoying at Fringe 2010.
Stop Press
Pavilion Care Home: Residents unveiled a special wall display to celebrate Fringe 2010. Fringe chair Stephanie Billen said: "This is the first time we have involved a care home in this way and I'm delighted with the result. It is great to think that the Fringe is relevant to all ages".
Club Acoustic: Buxton Festival Fringe chair Stephanie Billen and Press Officer Robbie Carnegie sang Surrey with a Fringe on the Top from Okhlahoma! accompanied by John McGrother in celebration of the launch of the Fringe programme at Club Acoustic, Eagle Hotel, June 9 2010. Listen to it here
Want a Programme? These are now widely available both in Buxton and in neighbouring towns and tourist information centres. To receive a free Fringe programme in the post, please send an A5 stamped address envelope to:
Fringe Programme
High Gables, Elnor Lane
Whaley Bridge
High Peak
Derbyshire
SK23 7EX
NB If you become a Fringe Friend, an early programme will be sent automatically to you.
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Discounted rates for Buxton Film programme at the Railway Hotel. Find out more.
Can't wait for the Fringe? Check out the Buxton Opera House's on-going Fringe Season at the Paupers Pit, Old Hall Hotel, and the Pavilion Gardens. See http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/fringe/coming-soon for details.
Keith Savage's excellent blog is back, courtesy of the Buxton Advertiser. Contact Keith if you have news for him.
Want to be kept in touch with our news? We plan to send occasional emails to all registered users so simply go to our Online area and follow the simple instructions. If you already have an account (because you entered the Fringe last year) then just check that our contact details are correct by logging in and clicking on the My Profile link.
See About Us for details of the dates and times of all our Committee meetings in 2010.
Writing about the Fringe? See new press releases or contact our Press Officer.