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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

What a wonderful community of artists we created... 😊

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Expect some posts about all this over the next few weeks, once we've let Arts Council England know how things went. 😎

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We took a much-needed breather when this year's #MidlandsFringe finished, but these last few days we've been going through feedback from audience *and* performers, and... well... it's really rather good. Thank you. Thank you for all your support and your incredibly wonderful performances.

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Lovely review of my show #ficklepuck at @midlandsfringe.bsky.social. Thanks Anne Ryan-Thomas, @pandemonialists.bsky.social & @artscouncilengland.bsky.social. Now to think where else I can take it, do comment if you have any ideas! Photo: Erica Longfellow. www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/reviews2026/...

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Most of the show reviews for #MidlandsFringe are now up on the website. Read what our reviewers thought of the shows you saw – and the ones you missed out on! www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/reviews2026

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

More brilliant shows from Alex Vann, Emma Clowsley, and Imrpov Wolves to finish off the festival yesterday 🎉

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Three poets, one show - three diverse voices in one! Gary Longden, Saida Chowdhury, and Kupid the King. Thanks to Waterstones for being perfect hosts.

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

A brilliant round of shows yesterday across three venues 🥳

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Waterstones Wolverhampton @waterstoneswton.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Today at 12pm we welcome the @midlandsfringe.bsky.social back to Waterstones #Wolverhampton! We'll be hearing from 3 poets; Saida Chowdhury, Gary Longden and Kupid the King. Do join us for an hour if poetry today!😊

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

This afternoon, PPP pulled 'Pass the Poetry Parcel' out of a dusty cupboard at 20 minutes notice when we learned one of our acts had written the wrong date in his diary and wasn't going to make it to #MidlandsFringe. Fashioned a show by the seat of our pants with all donations going to charity. 😊

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

A lovely reading of Cherry Doyle's Wolverhampton Wagtails from Jane Salmons as part of the Black Country Women show last weekend - beautiful poems from great female writers in the Midlands is exactly what we like to see at #MidlandFringe 💪 This brilliant video was shot by Graham Stubbs 🎥

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

He's hilarious, proudly black country, and owns the best shirts... It's Brendan Hawthorne with a one man show this afternoon in The Wheatsheaf 🎭 @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Black Country legend Brendan Hawthorne warming up for today’s opening show at #MidlandsFringe. Come see him in The Wheatsheaf. 12.30pm start.

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Alans_Planet @alans-planet.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Think i might have a go at @midlandsfringe.bsky.social next year. What could possibly go wrong?

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Come and see Fickle Puck! 5m45pm Sat 25 July at The Pack.

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Today #MidlandsFringe is bringing SEVEN brilliant shows to THREE excellent venues across Wolverhampton city centre. You'll find all the details here: www.midlandsfringe.co.uk

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Tomorrow! #ficklepuck at @midlandsfringe.bsky.social funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social Saturday 25 July 2026 5.45pm, The Pack (Perfect Ale, Cask and Keg), 25-26 Queen Square, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TQ. Just turn up, pay-as-you-feel www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/shows/25thju...

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Fantastic performance from Behind The Headlines covering the possible first draft of scenes for A Midsummer Night's Dream - very witty and enjoyable! 🎭 @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This Is Not Therapy by Tina Sederholm was certainly therapy for the audience this evening, discussing her career in performance poetry, her love for Indiana Jones, Hitchikers Guide and its meaning of life, as well as finding our own meaning. Phenomenal performance 🥳 @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A sublime show from storyteller Janet Crouch for her hour of Stories From Staffordshire, including tales of love, loss, trees, shillings, and more, taking on us an emotional journey. @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Shazia’s joy at bringing her work in progress to Wolverhampton was clear to anyone who watched the show. Scheduled to run for one hour, Shazia Mirza stayed with us for a further 40 minutes, sharing a back-and-forth with the audience. An absolutely electric show ⚡ @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A great artistic show from Mike Venables retracing the iconic classical music of Beethoven at Arena Theatre yesterday evening. 🎭 @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

While on Thursday, we look forward to Shazia Mirza treading the boards at Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. 8pm start, tickets on sale here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Wow. Phil Ellis was so unbelievably good at #MidlandsFringe this evening. We laughed, laughed, and laughed some more. Comedy genius. Thank you to everyone who came. 🙏

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We've then got the final headline show for this year's #MidlandsFringe. Shazia Mirza brings her glorious comedy to the Arena Theatre. 8pm start. Tickets still available here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

This evening, at 6pm, #MidlandsFringe welcomes 'Beethoven – Edge of Silence' to the city's Arena Theatre. This event will be in the Tilstone Studio space, and it's a PAYF event. We're really looking forward to it! 😊

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

After Work by Anne Babbs in the shared performance entitled Black Country Women. Celebrating the Black Country through the female perspective was an absolute joy to us and the audience 💪 This brilliant video was shot by Graham Stubbs 🎥

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Last night with Phil Ellis 👌 Side-splitting comedy from Phil in the Arena Theatre last night, where he treated us to a work-in-progress show, so if you enjoyed it you should definitely see him again later this year for his tour. Incredible wit; we didn't stop laughing! 🤣

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The Punkawallah's Rope with Chrys Salt and Richard Ingham was a beautiful, richly written voyage through India with haunting musical accompaniment and artistic renderings. 🎭 @pandemonialists.bsky.social @chryssalt.bsky.social

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Suzanna Fitzpatrick @suzannafitzpatrick.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

My poetry burlesque fantasia Fickle Puck is at @midlandsfringe.bsky.social THIS WEEKEND! Thanks @tessafoley.bsky.social for the pic. Saturday 25 July 2026 5.45pm, The Pack, 25-26 Queen Square, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 1TQ. Turn up, pay-as-you-feel www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/shows/25thju...

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Phil Ellis will be heading the stage at the Arena Theatre tonight with a special work in progress comedy show... This new Taskmaster resident will surely bring the laughs to Wolverhampton, not one to miss! Have you booked your tickets yet? Check out our bio link to find them!

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

They were both great and we love the message they were sending... Hug those trees folks, we need them now more than ever 🌿🌳

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Neil's show was fantastic and we highly recommend it! 👌

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Cretan Lemon Chicken from Kuli Kohli during the show Hugging Trees 🌳 🎥 Graham Stubbs @pandemonialists.bsky.social

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A fantastic reading from Simon Fletcher of Offas Press of his poem Blossom Forecast, as a part of his duo show with Kuli Kohli entitled Hugging Trees (very important especially in our rising climate), which appeared in their recent anthology Seeing the Woods and the Trees. 🎥 Graham Stubbs

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Improv Wolves have appeared at venues around the UK including Bath Fringe Festival, Birmingham Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Beardy Folk Festival and Guildford Fringe Festival.

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Every show is different! We might see a film noir detective pastiche, hear surprising confessions from some of the most famous names in history or have the dubious honour of being present for the debut of a brand-new improvised song.

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Improv Wolves Sunday 26th July 2026, Lych Gate Tavern, 6pm, Pay-As-You-Feel, Rating: Universal The fearless Improv Wolves create completely new comedy characters, scenes and stories on the spot from audience suggestions.

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Brilliant night with Co-Directors Dunstan Bruce and Sophie Robinson, rediscovering yourself after fame with I Get Knocked Down, having been a part of Chumbawumba. The film was wonderfully received, and the Q&A could have gone on for a fortnight! Big thanks to them and the Arena Theatre for tonight.

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Steve Pottinger @bigstevepoet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Nice work, Wolverhampton. 🙏

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poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

More show reviews up on the #MidlandsFringe website. Check em out at www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/reviews2026 😊

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"When you listen to Alex Vann's songs you immediately begin to smile. Melodies and hook lines are infectious. Then, the words begin hit home and you feel yourself go ‘wow!’” “There are some sharp observations of life experiences, some have a 60s feel about them - but with a contemporary twist.”

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Alex Vann is an out and proud singer-songwriter who started playing in rock bands in the early 1990s. His most recent album, ‘You Shine,’ is a deeply personal collection and was recorded at Mad Hat Studios, who have also worked with the likes of Robert Plant, Magnum, Slade and Wonderstuff.

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Singer-songwriter Alex Vann will perform an acoustic set about the people and places that have touched him and at the same time solve a Rubik’s Cube to demonstrate the puzzle solving nature of songwriting. Feel free to bring your unsolved cubes to the show, and he’ll put them right for you!

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Thoughtful Tunes & Solving Cubes - Alex Vann Saturday 26th July 2026, Lych Gate Tavern, 4.45pm, Pay-As-You-Feel, Rating: Universal www.midlandsfringe.co.uk/shows/26thju...

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Midlands Fringe @midlandsfringe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Together they present a playful and surreal guide to life, the universe and everything through poetry, storytelling, low-tech props, bubbles and dynamic vocal performance.

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