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pandemonialists.bsky.social
So much great entertainment, and we're only halfway through the day.... Time, perhaps, to take a break and remind you that the Lych Gate Tavern serves excellent ales and cobs. Perfect refreshment before diving back in to the second half of #MidlandsFringe offerings... 😊
June 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
6/ The shows at K Teas, Qattery and Lych Gate are pay-what-you-can-afford events.

To see what else is on visit the website...
sites.google.com/view/midland...

Midlands Fringe is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

#MidlandsFringe
A bright blue poster, with a picture of the performer Laura Liptrot and text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. Weight off my Chest. Sun 27th July – 4.45pm. Lych Gate Tavern. It also has an Arts Council funding logo. A bright blue poster, with a jazzy, summery feel to it. Lettering on an orange strip reads MIDLANDS. Lettering on a pink strip reads FRINGE. The I of the word Fringe is an acid yellow microphone with a yellow cable running to a yellow oblong which contains the words AY IT! written in hot pink.
July 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
5/ The shows at K Teas, Qattery and Lych Gate are pay-what-you-can-afford events.

Midlands Fringe is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.

For more information
sites.google.com/view/midland...

#MidlandsFringe
A bright blue poster, with a picture of a forehead stamped with the words 'Bad Fatty', and text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. Bad Fatty. Sat 26th July – 1.30pm. Lych Gate Tavern. It also has an Arts Council funding logo. A bright blue poster, with a jazzy, summery feel to it. Lettering on an orange strip reads MIDLANDS. Lettering on a pink strip reads FRINGE. The I of the word Fringe is an acid yellow microphone with a yellow cable running to a yellow oblong which contains the words AY IT! written in hot pink.
July 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
If you came along to #MidlandsFringe last weekend and want to read about what you saw – or if you didn't, and want to see what wonderful shows you missed – then (almost) all the reviews from our volunteer reviewers are now up here:
sites.google.com/view/midland...
A yellow background with text reading "Midlands Fringe Ay it!" Midlands is black text on an old gold background (it's a Wolves thing); Fringe is white text on hot pink background with the 'i' in yellow in the shape of a mic. 'Ay it!' is hot pink text in a yellow box.
August 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
You'll find tickets for both of the #MidlandsFringe headline comedy shows here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Get 'em while they're hot!!
The Midlands Fringe logo against a blue background. 'Midlands' is black on an old gold background (Wolves colours, geddit?) 'Fringe' in white on a pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in yellow An image of five Lucy Porters, all of whom are wearing red/black striped tops. An image of comedian Stephen K Amos against a yellow background. He's wearing a jacket and jeans, and is laughing.
June 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
bigstevepoet.bsky.social
Get yourself along to either or both of these comedy shows, brought to Wolverhampton by #MidlandsFringe in collaboration with the city's Arena Theatre. 😊
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jun 20
You'll find tickets for both of the #MidlandsFringe headline comedy shows here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/... Get 'em while they're hot!!
The Midlands Fringe logo against a blue background. 'Midlands' is black on an old gold background (Wolves colours, geddit?) 'Fringe' in white on a pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in yellow An image of five Lucy Porters, all of whom are wearing red/black striped tops. An image of comedian Stephen K Amos against a yellow background. He's wearing a jacket and jeans, and is laughing.
June 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
T-10, and counting... 😊
#MidlandsFringe
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jul 15
A reminder that #MidlandsFringe is getting closer... 😎
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jul 12
We'll post all the info about our fifteen Fringe shows soon. In the meantime, you can read up about everything that's happening at #MidlandsFringe by heading over to our website: bit.ly/midlandsfrin... Our sincere thanks to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social for supporting this using public money.
July 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
bigstevepoet.bsky.social
Over the final weekend of July, #MidlandsFringe will be bringing 15 Fringe shows and 2 comedy headline acts to 4 venues across Wolverhampton city centre. It's going to be amazing! All the details here: bit.ly/midlandsfrin...
The words 'Midlands Fringe Ay It!' on a blue background. 'Midlands' is black text on an old gold background (that's for you, Wolves fans), 'Fringe' is white text on a hot pink background, with the 'i' being a microphone in yellow. 'Ay it!' is in hot pink in a yellow box. It all looks great.
July 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
5/ The shows at K Teas, Qattery and Lych Gate are pay-what-you-can-afford events).

Midlands Fringe is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

#MidlandsFringe
A bright blue poster, with a picture of the performer Brendan Hawthorne pointing at the camera, and text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. From Tower Blocks... Sat 26th July – 2.45pm. Lych Gate Tavern. It also has an Arts Council funding logo. A bright blue poster, with a jazzy, summery feel to it. Lettering on an orange strip reads MIDLANDS. Lettering on a pink strip reads FRINGE. The I of the word Fringe is an acid yellow microphone with a yellow cable running to a yellow oblong which contains the words AY IT! written in hot pink.
July 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
bigstevepoet.bsky.social
All set up and ready at KTeas cafe for the #MidlandsFringe 4pm start 😎
Pandemonialist Emma Purshouse standing by a banner that reads midlands Fringe
July 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Our local volunteer reviewers have started sending in their pieces about yesterday's shows at #MidlandsFringe. Here's David Price's response to watching The Tanner... sites.google.com/view/midland...
Midlands Fringe 2025 - The Tanner Review
The Tanner – a tour-de-force If you are offended by strong language, that’s a shame because you will not be able to enjoy the wonderful and intimate production of ‘The Tanner’, as performed and writte...
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July 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Whoop! #MidlandsFringe starts today. Three great Fringe shows from 4pm at KTeas Cafe in Wolverhampton. Art, cake, and coffee*. What more do you need from a Friday? 😊

*or a selection of teas
A woman's smiling face at the centre of a collage of flowers, leaves, insects. Text reads" Once Upon A Time, Fri 25th July 4pm KTeas Cafe. supported using public funding by Arts Council England. A man is looking at the camera and raising one eyebrow. Text reads: Dressing Them Up, Fri 25th July 5.15pm KTeas Cafe. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England A man's dimly lif face peers at us from the darkness. Text reads: The Tanner Fri 25th July 6.30pm KTeas Cafe. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England. A blue background with text reading "Midlands Fringe Ay it!" Midlands is black text on an old gold background (it's a Wolves thing); Fringe is white text on hot pink background with the 'i' in yellow in the shape of a mic. 'Ay it!' is hot pink text in a yellow box.
July 25, 2025 at 9:22 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
A lovely morning spent at @blackcountryradio.co.uk yesterday morning, chatting with Billy Spakemon about #MidlandsFringe. Catch up with what @emmapurshouse.bsky.social and @bigstevepoet.bsky.social had to say this Wednesday at 6pm on Black Country Radio Xtra. 😊
June 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Next Saturday, we'll be into Day Two of #MidlandsFringe, with seven shows across three different venues. We start at 12.15pm in the Lych Gate Tavern, and finish at about 9pm in the city's Arena Theatre. For all the info about Saturday's shows, nip over to our website: bit.ly/midlandsfrin....
A blue background with text reading "Midlands Fringe Ay it!" Midlands is black text on an old gold background (it's a Wolves thing); Fringe is white text on hot pink background with the 'i' in yellow in the shape of a mic. 'Ay it!' is hot pink text in a yellow box.
July 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
There's still three days to send in your application to perform at the first ever #MidlandsFringe. Just fill in our form and send it over... Deadline, June 7th. forms.gle/s1cZFMPfRhcW... 😎
Yellow, pink and orange logo which says 'Midlands Fringe, Ay It!' The letter i of the word Fringe is a yellow microphone. The background is blue.
June 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
On Saturday 26th July, we welcome Stephen K Amos to the Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton as part of #MidlandsFringe 2025. Tickets on sale here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
An image of comedian Stephen K Amos against a yellow background. He's wearing a jacket and jeans, and is laughing. The Midlands Fringe logo against a blue background. 'Midlands' is black on an old gold background (Wolves colours, geddit?) 'Fringe' in white on a pink background. The 'i' of Fringe is a microphone in yellow
June 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
A change of pace for our fourth show of the day. Laura Liptrot's Weight Off My Chest is an autobiographical piece about a 29-year-old woman’s experience of breast reduction surgery. Cathartic, touching, humorous and – above all – honest. #MidlandsFringe
A poster with a yellow background. A woman is looking out towards the camera. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2025.Weight Off My Chest. Sun 27th July, 4.45pm Lych Gate Tavern. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
June 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
We round off our Fringe shows for the day with Renfield, which offers the chance to follow the descent into madness of Dracula's disciple, Renfield. A dark and disturbing solo show from @corinrj.bsky.social. Winner, Best Performer, 2024 Spookies - Horror at the Edinburgh Fringe. #MidlandsFringe
A poster with a blue background, and a b/w picture of a man with manic stare and blood dripping from his mouth, looking out towards the camera. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2025. Renfield Sat 26th July, 6.30pm The Qattery. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
June 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Next up is @melaniebranton.bsky.social who brings us her show Full English. "If you thought you knew everything about the English Language and where it comes from you need to see this. Her mix of witty spoken word, quirky facts and physical comedy is a winning combination.” #MidlandsFringe
A poster with a yellow background. A woman wering a horned helmet is looking out towards the camera. Text reads: Midlands Fringe 2025. Full English Sun 27th July, 2.15pm Lych Gate Tavern. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
June 29, 2025 at 1:32 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Huge thanks to everyone who was part of #MidlandsFringe yesterday, and helped make Day One such a success. The venues, the performers, the audiences – especially the ones who took the time to fill in feedback forms – and the reviewers. 🙏
All your Day Two info here bit.ly/midlandsfrin...
A blue background with text reading "Midlands Fringe Ay it!" Midlands is black text on an old gold background (it's a Wolves thing); Fringe is white text on hot pink background with the 'i' in yellow in the shape of a mic. 'Ay it!' is hot pink text in a yellow box.
July 26, 2025 at 8:29 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
We're not finished yet, though. From 7.30pm we head over to the Arena Theatre for the second headline comedy event of #MidlandsFringe. Comic Stephen K Amos brings his show to Wolverhampton. Tickets for this are on sale here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
A picture of a laughing Stephen K Amos against a yellow background. He is wearing a jacket and trousers.
July 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
And we’re all set for our final show of the opening #MidlandsFringe. Lucy Porter at the Arena Theatre.
A picture of a microphone in front of a Midlands Fringe banner
July 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
The shows at K Teas, Qattery and Lych Gate are pay-what-you-can-afford events.

Midlands Fringe is Supported using public funding by Arts Council England
#MidlandsFringe
A bright blue poster, with a picture of the actor Paul Cleveland and text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. Dressing Them Up. Fri 25th July – 5.15pm. K Teas Café. It also has an Arts Council funding logo. A bright blue poster, with a jazzy, summery feel to it. Lettering on an orange strip reads MIDLANDS. Lettering on a pink strip reads FRINGE. The I of the word Fringe is an acid yellow microphone with a yellow cable running to a yellow oblong which contains the words AY IT! written in hot pink.
July 19, 2025 at 9:43 AM
hplatts.bsky.social
Delighted to be back in Wolves next weekend for the first ever #MidlandsFringe!

Come join m’colleague and I on a journey through time, in an actual CAT CAFE 🤩
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jul 19
We then move over to The Qattery (formerly Cafe Royale) on Victoria Street for three more shows. 😊 First up there is Date Night Improv. We've hosted these before as part of Wolves Lit Fest, and they never fail to make us howl. History as you've never seen it before! Highly recommended!
Two people wielding ancient weapons: Dagger, sword, pistol, club. One has blue hair and is wearing a top hat. The other is wearing a metal helmet. Text reads: Date Night ImprovSat 26th July 4pm The Qattery. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
July 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
The two headline comedy shows at #MidlandsFringe are selling very nicely with one week to go. Get a wriggle on if you want a ticket! 😎
July 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM