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Grapple
Are Musical Comedians a Chinese Psyop?
A mild-mannered Mandarin tutor by day, The Kev was a satirist in China. After writing two albums of Chinese-language songs...
Rachel Creeger: “Queen Of The Jews!” (WIP)
A while ago, someone sent her a poisonous message on social media that concluded with “and who do you think...
lovemaking to an inappropriate soundtrack
Welcome to an unexpected exploration of love, ‘lovemaking to an inappropriate soundtrack’, by Jenny Bushell, is a theatre production that...
Est. 2011
The Party of
The Party of
The Decade
15 Years of Fringe
Get ready to celebrate! 2026 marks our massive 15th Anniversary and we are planning the biggest month long birthday party Greater Manchester has ever seen.
From comedy legends to theatre rebels, join the celebration. This is a party across the entire borough and you are the guest of honour.
Limited Edition
Liza 2026 Pin
Collector's black nickel hard enamel pin. A small piece of festival history to wear with pride.
£2.50
plus Postage & Packaging
2025 Winners
Best in Fringe
Railway 200
Congratulations to all 2025 participants
Best Performance
The Big Things
Jennifer Jordan O'Neil
Audience Choice
Nuns of Fury
Best Play
Elysium
Best Comedy
The Mourning After
Best Stand Up
Crisp Review
Best Newcomer
Boys We Knew
Emilia Chinnery
Best Ensemble
Outhaus
Best LGBTQ Show
Varnish
Jonathan Mayor
Writeforthestage
Leeches
Kieran ScottAdult Orphans
Becca Ashton
Best Spoken Word
Under the lamp post
Ilaria Passeri2024 Highlights
Flickr Photo Galleries
Relive the moments from our 2024 festival season.
