Kirkcudbright Fringe is back for its fourth year: bigger, better and more diverse with an even more impressive array of performers and venues across the town.
Kirkcudbright Fringe runs from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th September and contains 50+ events in 20 venues across the town. Venues include St Cuthbert Parish Church, Greyfriars Church, Kirkcudbright Galleries, Station House Cookery School and many more.
Highlights include 1980s new wave musical legends the Skids; lead singer Richard Jobson reflects on music and creativity with actor Jessica Fox; Andrew Lownie tells us about the scandals of disgraced royals Andrew and Sarah; Peter Oborne explains Israel, Palestine and Gaza; Len Pennie performs some of her current writings and poetry celebrating the Scots language; Mhairi Black takes people on a tour of life beyond politics; Erin Farley tells stories of Scotland’s lighthouses; Lord George Robertson looks at the uncertain state of the world and asks how the UK should respond drawing on experience as Defence Secretary and head of NATO; while armed forces expert Ben Barry looks at the rise and fall of the British Army after wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
The four-day Fringe concludes with a landmark event on Sunday evening commemorating women wrongly labelled witches. With Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell, best-selling authors of the internationally acclaimed ‘How to be a Witch’, this will include music and a discussion with DJ McDowall and Ros Ollin about local women accused of being witches, such as Elspeth McKewan.
We have a host of new formats and additions: Richard Oram will give the first History Society-Fringe Annual History Lecture on the Galloway Lords; while there are two Breakfast Fringe discussions – one on the condition of the UK and Scotland with ex-BBC journalist and presenter Douglas Fraser and broadcaster and writer Joyce McMillan; the other on Kirkcudbright and contemporary culture with actor Gary Lewis building on the town’s recent bid to become UK Town of Culture. Besides this will be a three-day beer festival with live bands, and two-day Farmer and Producer market in conjunction with Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities.
Co-founder Chris Walker said:
Kirkcudbright Fringe Festival provides something unique and enjoyable in an intimate setting in a town which knows how to welcome and host. Our Fringe goes from strength to strength, building on the goodwill and interest of local people as well as visitors, all with the aim of being fun and stimulating.
Co-founder Gerry Hassan said:
Kirkcudbright Fringe builds on our town’s stellar reputation for arts, culture and creativity. It does so by showcasing local artists, talents and voices, alongside established, successful national and international performers. We love the mix, diversity and dynamism this produces – showcasing new talents and voices alongside well-kent and much loved acts.
This year’s Fringe has received generous support from a variety of sponsors who are fully listed on the Fringe website: details below.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Kirkcudbright Fringe website
www.kbtfringe.co.uk. Physical tickets are available from Rhubarb, 25 St Mary Street, Kirkcudbright and Samphire Gallery, 149 King Street, Castle Douglas from 1 July.
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