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Pop over to the festival website to see reviews of all the shows which were part of #MidlandsFringe... 😊 sites.google.com/view/midland...
A colourful poster, in yellow/pink/orange. Text reads: Midlands Fringe, Wolverhampton city centre, 25th-27th July. 15 Fringe shows, 2 headline comedy shows, 4 venues. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
August 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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:
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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
And.... relax.
#MidlandsFringe #DoneAndDusted
A colourful poster, yellow/pink/orange on a blue background. Text reads: Midlands Fringe, Wolverhampton city centre, 25th-27th July. 15 Fringe shows, 2 headline comedy shows, 4 venues. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
July 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
You'll find details of all six shows here, on the #MidlandsFringe website: bit.ly/midlandsfrin...
July 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Sunday. Day 3 of the first ever #MidlandsFringe, and we've just six fantastic shows left for you to enjoy! We're in the Lych Gate Tavern all day today, starting at 1pm with "Fire, 90s indie music" by Sarah L Dixon. Come along – we'll see you there!! 😊
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 27, 2025 at 9:08 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Venue no.3 is ready and waiting. First #MidlandsFringe show in The Qattery starts at 4pm. Date Night Improv - always a winner! 😎
An image of a cafe venue set up with chairs and sofas. The performance area is at the far end of the room
July 26, 2025 at 2:45 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
And a review from Amanda Barrett about the opening show of #MidlandsFringe, 'Once Upon A Time' sites.google.com/view/midland...
Midlands Fringe 2025 - Once Upon a Time Review
Welcome to the First of Firsts And what a great start it was. The opening show of the inaugural Midlands Fringe 2025 was hosted at KTeas Café in St George’s Parade, Wolverhampton, where the audience ...
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July 26, 2025 at 2:21 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
That moment when you discover that the venue ceiling is just too low for the festival roller banner. 😂 We have a plan, though. A plan as cunning as a weasel. #MidlandsFringe
July 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
3/ Qattery and Lych Gate shows are pay-what-you-can-afford events.

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Midlands Fringe is supported using public funding by Arts Council England

#MidlandsFringe
Stephen K Amos poster Midlands Fringe Midlands Fringe Ay It graphic
July 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Finally, we close Day Two of #MidlandsFringe with the second of our headline comedy shows: Stephen K Amos at Wolverhampton's Arena Theatre. This is a ticketed event, and you can get yours here: wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
A picture of a laughing Stephen K Amos against a yellow background. He is wearing a jacket and trousers. 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 8:55 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
We start Day Two of #MidlandsFringe with three shows in the Lych Gate Tavern in Wolves city centre. In the tradition of Fringe, each of these is free to enter – you just throw some money in the hat when it's over, and all that money goes to the artist. 😊 All show info here: bit.ly/midlandsfrin...
A woman with long red hair is looking up and to one side. A cartoon crown is on her head. Text reads: Queen of Spades, Sat 26th July 12.15pm Lych Gate Tavern. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England. A photo of a man's forehead with the words 'BAD FATTY' stencilled on it. Text reads: Bad Fatty, Sat 26th July 1.30pm Lych Gate Tavern. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England. A bearded man in a red jacket is pointing at the camera. Text reads: From Tower Blocks... Sat 26th July 2.45pm Lych Gate Tavern. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England. 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.
July 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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
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
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Show number 2 at #MidlandsFringe, and it’s Dressing Them Up! We are laughing like drains here. It’s brilliant!!
A packed room with an audience watching a man in glasses, wig, and cravat.
July 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Fantastic story-telling from Maria Credali in our first #MidlandsFringe show at KTeas Cafe in Wolverhampton. Spellbinding. ❤️
A woman in a long purple dress is standing before an audience seated at tables
July 25, 2025 at 3:26 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
bigstevepoet.bsky.social
The first-ever #MidlandsFringe kicks off this afternoon. Three days of Fringe in the heart of the West Midlands. Come along! All the info about all the shows is here: bit.ly/midlandsfrin...
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jul 25
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 9:24 AM
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
Starts tomorrow!! #MidlandsFringe
pandemonialists.bsky.social poets and prattlers @pandemonialists.bsky.social · Jul 18
One week today, #MidlandsFringe will be up and running! 15 Fringe shows and 2 headline comedy shows across 4 venues over 3 days. All the info here: bit.ly/midlandsfrin... Supported using public funding by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
A colourful poster, in yellow/pink/orange. Text reads: Midlands Fringe, Wolverhampton city centre, 25th-27th July. 15 Fringe shows, 2 headline comedy shows, 4 venues. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
July 24, 2025 at 10:18 AM
pandemonialists.bsky.social
72 hours from now, we'll have marvelled at the first three shows of #MidlandsFringe and we'll be sitting back watching @lucyportercomic.bsky.social smash it out of the park at the Arena Theatre. Come and join us! wlv.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
An image of FIVE exuberant Lucy Porters. They are each wearing black-and-red hooped tops.
July 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
emmapurshouse.bsky.social
9/ The shows at K Teas, Qattery and Lych Gate are pay-what-you-can-afford events.

To see what else is on check out the link...
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 Sex Pistols at the Lafayette Club. Text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. Looking for Wolverhampton's Latin Quarter. Sun 27th July – 7.15pm. 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 5:35 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 check out the link...
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 comedian Prateek Kohli. Text reading Midlands Fringe 2025. Denial. Fri 27th July – 6.00pm. 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 5:09 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
pandemonialists.bsky.social
Three days from now we'll be enjoying the first of our #MidlandsFringe shows at KTeas cafe in central Wolverhampton. Friday sees 3 fringe shows (all in the cafe) and 1 headline comedy show (over at the Arena Theatre). Come and join us! 😊
July 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM