STREET theatre, aerialists, comedians, drama, drag and dance will be part of the first Durham Fringe Festival, it has been revealed. There are expected to be 30 acts from across the region and beyond at four venues across the city from July 28 to August 1. The event is the brainchild of local paediatrician Stephen Cronin and three of his friends, who live or work in the city. They have formed a Community Interest Company to keep Fringe going for years to come. Their interests in community arts brought them all around the virtual table to organise this year s event and they have been working with local partners such as Durham BID, Durham Markets, The University Theatre and Durham School.
Durham City will have its first own Fringe Festival this year, taking place from 28 July to 1 August 2021.
The Festival will include over 30 different shows from acts across North East England and beyond, being performed at a variety of venues in Durham. Performers will be announced soon according to the organisers of the Festival.
Among these venues are Durham Market Place, Fabios Bar, The City Theatre, The Assembly Rooms, and the gardens of St Chad’s College.
“After months of lockdown, we all thought it would be great to get together and enjoy some home-grown entertainment and give trade in the City a boost too”