PRESS RELEASE for immediate release May 2025
A variety of shows aimed at appealing to younger audiences will be showcased at this summer’s Buxton Festival Fringe. From karaoke-style gag-sharing to tales of traditional folklore and even a bee hunt, children will be entertained and involved in equal measure.
A past award winner at both Morecambe and Buxton Fringe, School’s Out Comedy Club with Philip Simon at the helm encourages budding stand-up comedians to take the mic and tell their jokes. Preparation for taking part in this show could easily begin a week earlier when Nik Coppin hosts his Comic vs Kids Show which aims to establish who is funnier – the comedians or the kids!
Our next generation of medics may well end up with a developed sense of humour thanks to Jeannie Jones and her Dr Jones Funny Bones show . Divulging interesting facts about the human body but tailored to amuse primary school children, this award-nominated show will hopefully prove to be just what the doctor ordered!
Based in the Pavilion Gardens playground and back for their 16th year, Fringe favourites Stone and Water, creators of Tiny! Houses in Tiny! Worlds, will let “tiny” people use their materials to create whatever their imagination desires - be that an earth-based house, a forest or a creation from outer space.
Fans of folklore can get back in touch with traditional stories now with a contemporary twist as interactive storyteller Eden reimagines classic tales by the Brothers Grimm. Grimm’s Fairer Tales promises to absorb children and adults alike as the audience has an opportunity to take part in these classic tales. Continuing with the storytelling theme, Neysa Killeen offers bespoke age-appropriate Irish Storytelling with stories suitable for two age groups (7-9 years and 10-12 years). All set on the Emerald Isle, these legends and tales promise to delight and inspire.
Completing the storytelling theme, Tall Tales, as performed by The REC Youth Theatre, promises to entertain audiences from the age of four with a selection of stories full of lowly heroes, magical beings and generally cheeky characters.
Finally, why not collect a free map from the Pump Room and embark on a prize-winning woolly bee shop hunt? The Great Buxton Bilberry Bumblebee Hunt is organised by the Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust and Friends of Buxton Station to celebrate our wonderful bees and to highlight their pivotal role in our survival.
Fringe Marketing Officer Stephanie Billen adds: “It’s exciting to see how much is on offer for young people with children taking part as well as being in the audience”.
Parents should also be aware that across all the Fringe categories of entertainment performers have put smiley faces against events they believe to be family-friendly. The Fringe’s own child-friendly promotions including Fringe Sunday and its carnival float.
For further information, audiences should see www.buxtonfringe.org.uk, download the free Fringe App or visit the friendly Fringe Information Desk in the Pavilion Gardens’ Octagon Lounge, open daily from 10-5pm!
The Fringe wishes to thank High Peak Borough Council, its Fringe Friends and the town’s many Fringe supporters and venues.
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