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26 ON THE ARTS MAP GRAVESHAM FRINGE FESTIVAL
Taking place from 1 to 9 June 2024 , this year will be the fifth Gravesham Fringe Festival – a celebration of all the amazing creativity and inventiveness that thrives in Gravesham taking place in multiple venues in the town centre and beyond .
We have an all-new take on a classic tale with Maybe Dick by Hambledon Productions ; onboard our resident Lightship LV21 , Herman Melville ’ s classic tale of revenge and retribution is retold in this inventive , comedic adventure on the high seas . The ship will also be open on Saturday 8 June for Open Decks , a workshop introducing young people to vinyl and the art of turntable mixing .
Music from ukulele masterclasses to a fullon rock out with an amazing lineup of bands will be taking place at our own buzzing micropub , The Mole Hole on the High Street . And this is in addition to the many other music events going on around the town during the week !
A number of new venues are on board this year including Blake ’ s Nightclub who will be presenting two pre-club shows – bottomless opera and musical theatre !
Iron Pier Brewery in Northfleet is hosting an exhibition of the work of Duncan Grant and there will be a limited run of special ‘ fringe ’ beer for visitors to Iron Pier as well as many other watering holes in the borough . Round the corner from Iron Pier , the recently opened Clubbs Yard studios will be open for fringe visitors to see the work by the many resident artists .
Pre-Edinburgh standup comedians have made Gravesham fringe a regular stopoff on their way north and this year we are looking forward to seeing Phil Green and Dylan Dods among others in our comedy lineup performing at The Woodville Studio .
Also at the Woodville , GTown Talents will be presenting their urban music showcase , giving emerging artists the opportunity to perform alongside established professionals in an evening buzzing with energy and talent .
The Brick People will be taking up residence in the Kent Room at The Woodville with LEGO ® activity tables including timed speed and tower builds .
TJ ’ s pub will be hosting workshops , performances and music throughout the week , and local artists will be exhibiting at St George ’ s Arts Centre on the quayside and at other venues throughout the borough .
The programme is emerging daily so check out the website and our socials for all the latest news .
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