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WELCOME Hello and welcome to Guildford Fringe Festival 2018! We are incredibly excited about this year’s Guildford Fringe Festival, but we aren’t going to use the words ‘bigger and better’ as it feels like we say that every year! So, let’s go with larger and even more luxurious! The 6th Guildford Fringe Festival, who’d have thought it eh?! When sitting down to write this welcome note Charlotte and I decided to have a talk through previous years, even before Charlotte was part of the team and see what had changed and, perhaps, what hadn’t. The first thing both of us came out with was that we couldn’t believe the number of acts, performers and producers that wanted to be involved each year, it really is baffling how much talent there is out there. Other than the size and scale of the festival we couldn’t really think of many changes, it’s always been a place for people to try out as well as the top pros doing their thing, we’ve always managed to keep ticket prices low so we can make it as accessible to as many people as possible and the support from you guys, the audience, has always been immense. So… let’s do more of the same this year! You’ll notice, as you start looking through the brochure, that we have a couple of new venues, The Guildhall and Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. It is so rewarding when venues as iconic as these two decide they want to be involved and we are incredibly excited about the events we are presenting with them. As last year’s opening show was such a success, we are back at G Live on 29 June to kick the Guildford Fringe Festival doors open with Gag House Comedy Superstars with Andy Parsons as our headliner! Joining Andy will be Zoe Lyons, Matt Richardson and Ivo Graham - so as you can see, it’s one not to be missed. We want to say a massive thank you to our sponsors, partners and to our Friends of the Fringe. Without all of these people and organisations we simply wouldn’t be able to continue. If you love what we do, and you’d like to ‘join the team’ then please do check out our Friends of the Fringe scheme. It’s just £9 per month but means that we can continue to bring all these wonderful events to Guildford. Finally, Guildford Fringe Festival is for us all to enjoy, so we hope you do just that. If you have any questions about any of the events then you can contact us via our website, through our various social media platforms or come in and see us at our Box Office and Exhibition in White Lion Walk from the end of June. We can’t wait to see you all soon! Happy Fringing, Nick Wyschna and Charlotte Bateup

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VENUES White Lion Walk – Fringe Box Office

The Britannia Pub

The Back Room The Star Inn

The Stoke Pub & Pizzeria

The Keep

The Electric Theatre

White Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Guildford, GU1 3DW Box Office opens on 25 June

103 Stoke Rd, Guildford, GU1 4JN 01483 504296

2 Quarry Street, Guildford, GU1 3TY 01483 532887

29 Castle Street, Guildford, GU1 3UW 01483 450600

Onslow Street, Guildford, GU1 4SZ 01483 501200

The Guildhall

The Mill Studio at Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

131 High St, Guildford, GU1 3AA

Millbrook, GU1 3UX 01483 792300

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Guildford Harbour Hotel

The Bellerby Studio

Clandon Wood Natural Burial Reserve

G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA 01483 369 350

Epsom Road, Guildford, GU4 7FN 01483 479614

G Live, London Road, Guildford, GU1 2AA 01483 369 350

Epsom Rd, Guildford, GU4 7FN 01483 479614

Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Millbrook, Guildford, GU1 3UX 01483 440000

9 Millmead, Guildford, GU2 4BE 01483 572160

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As some of our venues are pubs here is a rough guideline for those public house venues. If you areunsure please contact the venue directly. Friday and Saturday strictly 18+ from 7pm. Sun-Thurs 14+ but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

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COMEDY

Gag House Comedy Superstars LOCATION: G Live DATE & TIME: Friday 29 June, 8-10:30pm BOOKING: Glive.co.uk 01483 369350 £22.50 /£20.50

29 June

Gag House Comedy Superstars is back to open Guildford Fringe Festival 2018 after their sell-out show in 2017! The all star line-up includes: Zoe Lyons - Live at the Apollo & Mock the Week, Matt Richardson - Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice & host of The Xtra Factor, Ivo Graham - Live at the Apollo & Mock the Week, Andy Parsons - Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, QI & They Think It’s All Over.

FREE FRINGE

The Big Free Fringe Weekend LOCATION: Town Centre DATE & TIME: Saturday 30 June, All DAY BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

30 June

Part of the Free Fringe Weekend which is supported by Experience Guildford, there is plenty of fun, fabulous and free events going on! From 1pm Guildford Fringe will take over Guildford High Street! Entertainment will include youth theatre group Street to the Point, Surrey Fringe Singers and Pleb Theatre Company who will all be performing throughout the afternoon. There will be an arts and crafts area where children can let off some steam and get creative. Children must be accompanied at all times. OPERA

Opera on the Balcony LOCATION: The Guildhall DATE & TIME: Saturday 30 June, 6:30-7:30pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE An exciting start to Guildford Fringe Festival and end to National Armed Forces Day as the balcony of The Guildhall becomes the stage for a free evening of ‘Opera on the Balcony’. The cast includes Anthony Flaum (Scottish Opera and English National Opera) and Katie Bird (Opera North and English National Opera) accompanied by Kelvin Lim. Expect to hear arias from some of the most well-loved operas including Puccini’s La Bohème, Verdi’s La Traviata. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this unique, free event on Guildford’s High Street. There will be a bar available inside the Guildhall.

FREE FRINGE

The Big Free Fringe Weekend LOCATION: Town Centre DATE & TIME: Sunday 1 July, All DAY BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

1 July

Part of the Free Fringe Weekend which is supported by Experience Guildford, here is another day full of fun, fabulous and free events.Rock Choir are returning to Guildford Fringe Festival with a jam-packed day of performances up and down the High Street and all over the Town Centre from 11am-4pm. Joining Rock Choir, Pleb Theatre Company will be presenting some of their most exciting pieces of street theatre. There will be an arts and crafts area where children can let off some steam and get creative. Children must be accompanied at all times.

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POETRY

The Poetry Parlour LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Sunday 1 July, 5pm-7.30pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE Join stand-up comedian and burlesque artist, Miss Glory Pearl, and friends for a night of literary fun. The Poetry Parlour is a brand new open mic poetry night with a karaoke vibe – read your own poetry, a childhood favourite or a modern classic. Just turn up, put your name down to read and cheer on your friends as they regale the room with the best words in the best order.

COMEDY

Alistair Williams: Great White Male LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 1 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101FREE FRINGE People have never been more scared to say what they really think. It’s time to tell the truth. Join award winning Williams as he presents his own brutally hilarious interrogation of the most dividing subjects today; race and gender. Expect razor sharp content from one of stand up’s most exciting rising stars. As seen on Live from the Comedy Store. Note: This is a FREE FRINGE event but you must reserve your place. Reservations require a fully-refundable £5 deposit per ticket

COMEDY

Masud Milas: Masud Abides LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 1 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101FREE FRINGE Masud Abides is the exciting follow up show to Masud’s 2016 debut Edinburgh show: Routes Now. Living in the UK, this fly half-Kenyan, half-English, leather jacket wearing cat has found his place but what does he abide? “Consistently charming & funny” ★★★★ - Three Weeks “Delivers an hour of quality stand-up” ★★★★ - The Skinny “One to watch” - Time Out Note: This is a FREE FRINGE event but you must reserve your place. Reservations require a fully-refundable £5 deposit per ticket.

TALK

Guildford: The Rock ’n’ Roll Years LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Monday 2 July, 7:30-10:30pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

2 July

Looking at the live music scene in Guildford from the late 1960s into the 1970s. The illustrated talk is by David Rose, with additional memories and stories by local musicians Mick Douglas and Johnny Kelly. All three will be then joined by guest musicians to round off the night with songs from the era.

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THEATRE

Area Belle: An Original Farce LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 2 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 Bacchae Theatre Company presents its debut at Guildford Fringe Festival, performing Andrew Halliday and William Brough’s rarely seen Area Belle. This audacious 19th century farce introduces you to the eponymous Area Belle; a young cook named Penelope, who has a string of admirers and a bulging diary in which she lists the visitations of her gentlemen callers. If there is a change of plan, Penelope leaves a pepperbox in the window to let her admirer know that there is potential danger. The suitors shunt off accordingly when the ‘Mrs’, the heavy luggage train of a housekeeper, makes an appearance.

COMEDY

Ben McCarthy: Nevermind LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 2 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 One of Australia’s finest Comedians brings his brand new 1 hour show, Nevermind, which features plenty of storytelling of his life on the road as a stand up comedian, tales of his latest tours and current tour of Europe, growing up in the land down under, dark, observational and relatable humour and personal stories in… Well, Nevermind that. The show has something for everyone so join Ben on the road to Nevermind.

THEATRE

Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams

3 July

LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 3 July, 7:30-8:45pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12 Kenneth Williams was one of the most unique and beloved figures in British comedy history. From show stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne to twenty years of Carry On films, Williams was a rare talent. Celebrated actor Colin Elmer, who played Kenneth Williams in the 50th Anniversary Tour of Round the Horne, reprises his role in this brand-new production by Apollo Theatre Company, telling the great man’s story in his own words, using anecdotes, writing and some of the material for which the comedy legend was so well-known. SPOKEN WORD

Terry Victor: Well Thumbed LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 4 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

4 July

Well Thumbed is stand-up literature – a mischievous and very rude celebration of the dirty bits in classic books. Conceived and performed by Terry Victor. “Cry-your-make-up-off hilarious…” - Edinburgh Fringe Review “So if you’re aged 14 and up and want to laugh your a*se off, this show is definitely for you” - Fringe TheatreFest

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COMEDY

Robyn Perkins: 10,000 Decisions (Preview) LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 4 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Everyone makes bad decisions, right? But let’s be honest, those lead to the best stories. Comedian Robyn Perkins uses a series of hilarious anecdotes, family drama and even some neuroscience to make a well thought out decision for a random audience member. It’s a fun and upbeat journey, leading to a decision which could change someone’s life. Don’t miss this show about why we make the decisions we do, and whether we can decide to be happy.

EXHIBITION

Yvonne Arnaud Art 2018 LOCATION: Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre DATE & TIME: Wednesday 4 July, 10am-5pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE Guildford Arts’ 23rd summer exhibition Yvonne Arnaud Arts 2018 at the Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, is an exciting display of contemporary paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics and glasswork from local and nationally renowned artists. Why not call in and browse - all work is for sale, and on Saturdays there is also an opportunity to meet the Artist. There is also an art quiz for younger visitors. The Exhibition runs until 19th July (closed on Sundays).

FILM

Movie and a Meal: A Street Cat Named Bob LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Thursday 5 July, 7-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12

5 July

Based on the international bestselling book, this film tells the true, feel-good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat. Included in the ticket will be chicken curry and rice (vegetarian option available). Dinner will be served from 7pm and the film will start at 8pm.

THEATRE

Talking Heads: Bed Among the Lentils and A Lady of Letters LOCATION: Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground DATE & TIME: Thursday 5 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 Enjoy Alan Bennett’s sharp writing and masterful observation of humanity in two of his Talking Heads, presented by Creaction Theatre Company, with Audrey Hofmeyr as the frustrated and nervous vicar’s wife Susan with a taste for communion wine and other pleasures in A Bed Among the Lentils, and Jules Hall as the obsessive letter writer Irene Ruddock who imagines she’s a public-spirited guardian of morals but overdoes the accusations of misconduct in A Lady of Lentils, directed by Keith McDonald.

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CABARET

The Return of Reuxberre Bereré LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 5 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Careering from his glittering ex-career as an incomparably successful composer-performer on Broadway, Reuxberre Bereré spends just one preciously distilled hour showcasing his greatest hits in an attempt to restore his former resplendence whilst reminiscing on a life both thwarted and triumphant in equal measure.

COMEDY

Katie Pritchard: Tsunamiramirami LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 5 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Like the most watery of weather conditions, Katie Pritchard is washing over the surf boards of comedy, crashing into the sandbanks of genre and dropping a sturdy wave onto the beach house of musicality. Expect music, mayhem, chaos and carnage in this whirlwind of a show. “Sometimes surreal, often unusually perceptive, and always original and entertaining” ★★★★ - Female Arts Magazine

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THEATRE

Talking Heads: Bed Among the Lentils and A Lady of Letters LOCATION: Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground DATE & TIME: Friday 6 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com 01483 361101£10

6 July

Enjoy Alan Bennett’s sharp writing and masterful observation of humanity in two of his Talking Heads, presented by Creaction Theatre Company, with Audrey Hofmeyr as the frustrated and nervous vicar’s wife Susan with a taste for communion wine and other pleasures in A Bed Among the Lentils, and Jules Hall as the obsessive letter writer Irene Ruddock who imagines she’s a public-spirited guardian of morals but overdoes the accusations of misconduct in A Lady of Lentils, directed by Keith McDonald. THEATRE

Sex is Another Language LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday 6 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 Love, loyalty, betrayal, tragedy, hatred and adulation. Elizabeth Taylor knew them all. From child star to sex symbol and from conspicuous consumption to dedicated AIDS campaigner, this compelling show explores the contradictions and consistencies that run through her life as she reminisces with her close friend, Michael Jackson - an unlikely but close relationship. Who was she really? The girl next door or the imperious star? Join us as we explore the conundrum that was Elizabeth Taylor.

COMEDY

Gag House Comedy @ The Stoke LOCATION: The Stoke Pub and Pizzaria DATE & TIME: Friday 6 July, 8-10.30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£13.50 Join Gag House Comedy Club as they present a special Guildford Fringe Festival line-up at The Stoke Pub and Pizzeria. Line-up includes: Eddy Brimson, Abi Roberts, Stephen Williams and Maggie Kowalski. Gag House Comedy reserve the right to change the line-up without any notice.

COMEDY

Julie Jepson: Randomonium LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday 6 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Julie Jepson is a bubbly, vivacious bundle of fun. Her brilliant, fast-moving character comedy show has glad rags and gags galore. Catalonian radio DJ, Juanita Martinez Conchitez Fernandez joins Irish-ish Mermaid Shannon Crabsticks and Pearl in an utterly silly show, from an engaging and multi-talented comedienne. Julie will have the audience hooked throughout. Nominated for the Comedy Award at Brighton Fringe Festival 2017. “Exceptional. 5 stars” - Latest 7 magazine

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EXHIBITION

Yvonne Arnaud Art 2018 LOCATION: Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre DATE & TIME: Saturday 7 July,10am-5pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

7 July

Guildford Arts’ 23rd summer exhibition Yvonne Arnaud Art 2018 at the Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, is an exciting display of contemporary paintings, prints, photography, sculpture, ceramics and glasswork from local and nationally renowned artists. Why not call in and browse - all work is for sale, and on Saturdays there is also an opportunity to meet the Artist. There is also an art quiz for younger visitors. The Exhibition runs until 19th July (closed on Sundays).

FREE FRINGE

The Potato Puppet Playground LOCATION: Town Centre DATE & TIME: Saturday 7 July, 11am-4pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE Join interactive theatre vagabonds 6FootStories for a spud-tacular mash-up of arts, crafts and potato performances as they take you and your potato on an incredible improvised adventure story (potatoes provided!). Learn how to make a potato puppet and join the storytellers in the Potato Puppet Theatre! Improvise a spud story from scratch, travel to new lands, drink from magical cauldrons… but beware of the Potato-Eye-Eating-Man, the resident villain who will purée any potato in his path! Children must be accompanied at all times by parent or guardian.

COMEDY

Juliette Burton: Butterfly Effect LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 7 July, 5-6pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Award-winning comedian Juliette Burton returns with her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show exploring the power of kindness. When most of us find it hard being kind to ourselves – let alone others – is being nice outdated? Or can kindness change the world? Join Juliette for her one-woman revolution! Would you #DareToBeKind? Winner: Voice Mag Pick of the Fringe 2017. Sold out 2015/2016/2017 As seen on The One Show (BBC), BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals (BBC), This Morning (ITV) ‘Huge talent’ ★★★★★(Daily Mirror) ‘Hilarious’ ★★★★★ (EdfestMag.com)

COMEDY

The Committee: An Improvised Comedy Show LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 7 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 London’s hottest improv group present an hour of hilarious, fast-paced improvised comedy. All of it made up on the spot by performers as seen on BBC One, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4. “A great hour packed full of laughs” - The Scotsman “Off beat brilliance” - The Times

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Paul Kerensa: Work In Regress LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 7 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Guildford’s own British Comedy Award-winner, writer for Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear, TFI Friday and The Royal Variety Performance, winner of ITV’s Take the Mike... has no Work in Progress this year. So instead, let’s regress! Featuring bits of Paul’s festival shows from 2005-2017 – from Back to the Future to Genesis, from power ballads to exhaustively researching every world nation’s neighbourly stereotypes. Expect gear changes, jokes, the odd song, and reminiscences of that pub that’s now an estate agents.

COMEDY

Alphabetti Carbaretti LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 8 July, 5-6pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

8 July

1 hour, 26 sketches stretching chronologically through 26 letters of the alphabet. A full costume, character fuelled sketch comedy show that thrives on silliness and an escape from the modern world. With the sharpness of a TV sketch show such as Armstrong and Miller, The Alphabetti Cabaretti seamlessly weaves in and out of sketches as if changing sets on screen. This high energy, high intensity show includes the audience in parts and is 100% original.

COMEDY

Better LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 8 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Two Women. One Objective. To work out how to be Better. Rebecca is floundering through her thirties, attempting to balance her feminist ideals with getting a boyfriend. Pauline’s into her fifties, juggling husband, kids and career; to her, floundering through your thirties without any responsibility looks like a lot of fun. In one hour they’ll take you from horses, handshakes and horrendous dates to marriage, mansplaining and the menopause. No really, it’ll be fun! “Fabulous, funny and brilliant!” - Fitzroy Club

MUSIC AND BANDS

UkeJam LOCATION: The Britannia Pub DATE & TIME: Sunday 8 July, 8-10:30pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE A large acoustic session in a friendly pub. Everyone plays and sings along. Books and ukuleles lent out, bring your own acoustic instrument or borrow one of ours. Easy songs will be taught from a special system so absolute beginners can play alongside professional musicians. Bring a smile and your best singing voice too.

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THEATRE

The Death of Nancy and Doctor Marigold LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 9 July, 7:30-9:15pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10

9 July

The Death of Nancy was the last, and most dramatic, of the readings which Charles Dickens included in his repertoire of Public Readings that he gave in the latter part of his career. Many believe the exertion of performing it contributed greatly to his early death. Doctor Marigold is perhaps the most poignant of his readings, guaranteed to pull at the heartstrings, and make even the strongest weep. You can be assured of an emotional roller coaster, as the words and characters of Dickens are brought to life on the stage before your very eyes. Be warned! COMEDY

Zahra Barri Is Zahra: Warrior Not Princess LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Monday 9 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Zahra has never stood in front of a mirror and taken a Selfie. She’s more likely to stand in front of the mirror and ask herself to make a change. From Kim Kardashian’s Career to Kim Jung Un’s Korea, the world is a constant mix of War and Priss and Zahra really wants to be a Warrior, not a Princess. After all, Mohammed Ali arguably the greatest warrior in the world said, “My way of joking is to tell the truth, that’s the funniest joke in the world.”

COMEDY

The Bosun’s Delight: Walking the Plank LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 10 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

10 July

Walking the Plank, the latest show from Sketch group The Bosun’s Delight is a quick fire sketch attack on the central theme of death. And not just any death, but a warm and cuddly cartoon death featuring instant resurrection for the next sketch. This wry walk on the dark side features characters from Pirates to Poirot with the Grim Reaper as compere. It’s dark, surreal but above all funny so come walk that plank.

CABARET

Going South LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 11 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10/£8

11 July

Join us for a very special evening of musical frivolity, as this fabulous duo unleash upon you their zany mix of comedy and stunning harmonies. An act unlike any other, where Opera meets West End, and topical and irreverent humour abounds. Their incredible vocals and musicianship are guaranteed to make you leave wanting more. Put simply, a class act - utterly loveable.

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COMEDY

Joe Sutherland: Toxic LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 11 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Masculinity - isn’t it, like, so totally over? Or are there new ways to model manliness? For Joe Sutherland, butch never was his style. Growing up he felt less like a boy, more like a Spice Girl. Now he’s sort of grown up, and is technically a man. This is a show about embracing your girl power to create a new brand of manhood. “Takes to the stage like an old pro, oozing star power from every pore” - The Mirror

FILM

Movie and a Meal: The Hitchcock classic ‘Vertigo’ LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Thursday 12 July, 7-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12

12 July

A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend’s wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Included in the ticket will be a Ploughmans dinner (vegetarian option available). Dinner will be served from 7pm and the film will start at 8pm.

CABARET

An Evening with Sinatra LOCATION: The Guildhall DATE & TIME: Thursday 12 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£15/£14 Frank Cognoscenti, aka So Sinatra, takes a night off from his theatre show That’s Life, The Sinatra Story and hot from his sell-out show at Ronnie Scott’s, performs a special cabaret performance for the Guildford Fringe. Sit back and relax whilst Frank and his pianist take you through the highlights of Sinatra’s repertoire with the voice, style and wit of the man himself. Includes: Come Fly With Me, Moonlight in Vermont, Old Man River and many more…

COMEDY

Juliet Meyers: This Flipping Rescue Dog Has Ruined My Life LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 12 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Juliet Meyers (writer on the Sarah Millican TV prog, 8/10 Cats, Mock The Week) presents stand-up and storytelling about loving and cursing her overly-sensitive rescue dog, canine pee, second chances and being a wolf! The bloomin’ dog will be there too as he frets without her and likes to upstage her (mostly by cleaning his bits while she bitches about him).

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THEATRE

Medea Electronical LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Thursday 12 July, 8-9.30pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350£17/£12 Medea Electronica is a wild and imaginative retelling of the ancient Greek tragedy, set in the technological turbulence of 1980’s England. With the discovery of her husband’s deceit and betrayal, Medea is driven to embark on a journey of savage revenge and destruction. This intense drama plays out amidst the brilliant chaos of a live gig; an all original mash up of contemporary electronica and 80’s inspired progressive rock.

COMEDY

David Callaghan: Dead Man’s Chest LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 12 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Comedian David Callaghan brings his newest interactive technological comedy adventure to Guildford Fringe. Bring your smartphones and stupid heads. “One of my highlights of the Fringe” ★★★★ The Scotsman “Far more original than many big comedy names” ★★★★ - EdFest Mag “He really hits the mark, and scores” ★★★★ - TheReviewsHub.com “Callaghan does an excellent job... very funny routines” Chortle “Smart, rich, hilarious storytelling, underpinned by some fantastic jokes, give the really gifted comedian a rightful place as one of the freshest emerging talents” - Narc Magazine

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COMEDY

Mark Dolan: Asking for a Friend LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday 13 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8

13 July

In his hilarious new stand up show for 2018, Mark Dolan asks the big questions no one else dares to ask. Is infidelity acceptable? Is war good? And most importantly, is it ok to use those big blue IKEA bags just for everyday use? Armed with a thick skin and no shame, Dolan explores relationships, sex, politics, religion and whether taking lots of free pens from the bank is actually stealing. Strap yourselves in for an hour of wit, charm, intelligence and a free recipe for shortbread. This is Mark Dolan’s funniest and most personal show to date – don’t miss! SPOKEN WORD

Dapper Rapper: Freedom of Expresso LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: : Friday 13 July, 8-9pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Freedom of Expresso is a fusion of spoken word, satire and improvised audience participation. It is loosely themed around the hot topic of Free Speech – and that’s not Fake News. As Norman observes – “anyone who says they don’t agree with Free Speech should be locked up.” Norman aka the Dapper Rapper is the alter ego of one-time TV satire writer Nelson David. Nelson wrote satirical gags and vignettes for Radio 4, Spitting Image, Rory Bremner and many more.

MUSICAL COMEDY

Jon Long: Troubadour LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday13 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Debut hour from award-winning new comedian Jon Long (Musical Comedy Awards Audience Favourite 2016, Winner of the Comedy Store King Gong). Jon is out to entertain you, and to do so he’ll be employing all the tricks of the Troubadour trade. “Clever gags and witty songs... delivered with laser-guided timing” - Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke “Very warm audience spiel, very complicated musical rhythms and tsunamis of words... Well worth seeing anywhere” - John Fleming, So It Goes

EXHIBITION

Yvonne Arnaud Art 2018 LOCATION: Mill Studio, Yvonne Arnaud Theatre DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 10am-5pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

14 July

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CHILDREN’S SHOW

Puss in Boots LOCATION: Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 2:30-3:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Grab your boots and join Jack and Puss on their adventure, seeking fame and fortune, defeating the fearsome ogre Snapheels and winning the heart of the brave Princess Joy! Award-winning storytellers Bard & Troubadour bring this classic tale to life with songs and laughs ideal for all the family. Expect performance, puppets - and plenty of audience participation! Great for all ages between 4-12 and their families.

MUSICAL COMEDY

The Dirty Carols present A Donkey Called Keith LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 Remember that song you like? The Dirty Carols have ruined it for you forever. Be prepared for guffaws and perhaps a damp gusset (you, not us) as four Guildford gals sing about things that matter: pie fights, Woolworths’ pic’n’mix and why you should never keep mince in the bathroom. Bring your best laughing teeth and a change of pants.

SPOKEN WORD

Dapper Rapper: Freedom of Expresso LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 8-9pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Freedom of Expresso is a fusion of spoken word, satire and improvised audience participation. It is loosely themed around the hot topic of Free Speech – and that’s not Fake News. As Norman observes – “anyone who says they don’t agree with Free Speech should be locked up.” Norman aka the Dapper Rapper is the alter ego of one-time TV satire writer Nelson David. Nelson wrote satirical gags and vignettes for Radio 4, Spitting Image, Rory Bremner and many more.

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The High Octane Club, Burlesque & Cabaret LOCATION: The Electric Theatre DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 8-10pm BOOKING: Electric.Theatre 01483 501200 £18/£15 An evening of Burlesque and Cabaret. Hosted by burlesque diva Divine Miss Em and starring International burlesque dynamo Giddy Heights, award-winning mime artist Pi the Mime, the hilarious, dark cabaret star Dusty Limits and the classic Neo burlesquer Miss Bonnie Fleur. This is a night full of glamour, glitz, sauciness and sassiness! Over 18s only, adult themes employed and embraced! No dress code, but glamorous, vintage attire rewarded with prizes! Picture of Pi the Mime by Eddie Adams

COMEDY MAGIC

Griffin and Jones: Homemade Miracles LOCATION: The Top Bar @ Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 8-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12 The pioneers of slapdash magic are back on their home-turf with their brand new show, Homemade Miracles. Griffin and Jones are back in Guildford after four sell-out years performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. You can expect another evening full of mishmash, magical mayhem! These award-winning idiots have become famous for their fast banter, tight chemistry, contagious energy and show-stopping wizardry. “You must see the show!” - Broadway Baby “Very funny magicians” - Paul Zenon

COMEDY

Olaf Falafel: There’s no I in Idiot LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 14 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Critically acclaimed idiot, Olaf Falafel is back with another hour of surreal stand-up. Who knows what it’ll involve; so far ouija boards and workplace morale-boosting dolphins feature heavily although this is all subject to change. Following on from his award nominated debut solo hour Olaf Falafel and The Cheese Of Truth, comes a third hour of inventive jokes, audience participation and the very loosest of themes. You will laugh, you will be confused, you will enjoy most of it.

CABARET

Laurie Black’s Bad Luck Cabaret LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 15 July, 8-9pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8

15 July

Dark and dangerous, Bad Luck Cabaret showcases the best in alternative cabaret. Laurie Black taunts the gods of bad luck to bring you the best in alternative cabaret! Joined by a variety of performers including music, comedy and cabaret, this is a glitzy, glam night out. Get ready to smash some mirrors with us! As seen at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Perth Fringe World and Brighton Fringe. “Bad luck if you miss out on this unique style of cabaret” ★- Weekend Notes, 2017

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Romina Puma: It’s All My Mother’s Fault! LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Sunday 15 July, 8-9pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Romina Puma comes to Guildford for her first time with her third show which is darker than ever! It’s a show about love, or the lack of it, a show about a child longing to be cared for by her mother while having to care for her, and about selfishness as a last means of survival… What’s not to laugh about?

THEATRE

The Travesty of Richard III LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 16 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10

16 July

The Wars of the Roses have ended! Peace reigns in England! Unfortunately this is most disagreeable to the scheming Richard of Gloucester who plans to stir up trouble and seize the Crown. Meanwhile old Queen Margaret is generally cross about everything and is only consoled by the promise of free booze. A fast-paced hour-long romp through Shakespeare’s Richard III featuring all your favourite goodies and baddies from this thrilling tale. With a cast of two…

COMEDY

Kirsty Mann & Jen Wakefield LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Monday 16 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Two comedians, one hilarious hour. Kirsty Mann - Funny Women Awards finalist and star of BBC Brit’s Socially Awkward Situations has performed at Glastonbury and all over the world. “A smart character comic” - The Scotsman. “Excellent” - The Metro. Jen Wakefield is the host of BBC Radio 1’s new comedy podcast and star of Channel 4’s Riot Girls. Her Edinburgh Fringe show, Girl in Da Corner, was “pick of the fringe” in The List.

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Sonia Aste: Made in Spain LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 17 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

17 July

Have you ever been to Spain? Did you think things were… interesting? Sonia Aste is a Spaniard living in the UK who believes ‘Cultural differences are like Sangria – a happy mix that leaves a headache’. Join her as she guides us through the flip flop culture and our British/Spanish connections. A night of foot-stomping laughter! Ole! As heard on BBC Radio Surrey and Soho Radio. Winner TMI Contest Divisional 2017 “Had the audience in stitches, hilarious and imaginative” - RT Times COMEDY

Viv Groskop: Vivalicious LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 17 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 A brand new show from Viv Groskop, star of BBC1’s This Week and BBC Radio 4’s It’s Just a Joke, Comrade. In this age of therapy and re-invention, Viv’s latest workin-progress is about being the very best version of yourself. And, really, when is it time to accept you’re just never going to be that person? “Fresh and original” - Sara Pascoe “Viv is brilliant” - Jo Brand “Completely compelling” - Chortle

THEATRE

The Hound of the Baskervilles LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 18 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10

18 July

The British Comedy Company (The 39 Steps, Guildford Fringe Festival 2017) presents another ripping yarn, with ‘live’ sound effects and full piano accompaniment. Be transported back to the golden age of radio comedy! This review, from The Sherlock Holmes Society itself, says it all: “This extremely accomplished production, written with superb comic judgement and delivered with pace, kept the laughs coming. A marvelous, witty evocation, full of gentle British humour that merits great praise. Not to be missed.” COMEDY

Bright Club LOCATION: BBC Surrey Radio Studios DATE & TIME: Wednesday 18 July, 8-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 The one and only Bright Club is performing at Guildford Fringe for the very first time! Are you ready for a night like no other? The thinking person’s variety night with comedy, science, research and music. Bright Club Guildford is the smartest show in town. At Bright Club comedians and musicians share the stage with Surrey University scientists and researchers who have prodded and probed their work, extracted the humour and are ready to share the results with a friendly crowd at BBC Surrey Radio studios!

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FILM

Movie and a Meal - Legends Of Silent Comedy Double Bill LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Thursday 19 July, 7-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12

19 July

A double bill of silent comedy genius with Buster Keaton in the classic The General followed by the equally brilliant Harold Lloyd masterpiece Safety Last. Included in the ticket will be a sausage and mash (vegetarian option available). Dinner will be served from 7pm and the film will start at 8pm.

THEATRE

Three Wise Men: A Christmas Play by Paul Kerensa LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 19 July, 7.30-8.30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 1843: An Englishman, a German and an American walk into a cabin – and create the modern Christmas. Charles Dickens, Prince Albert and Washington Irving are Queen Victoria’s three wise men, but can they bring trees, turkey, snow and Santa in from the cold? Who’s dreaming of this white Christmas? And why have a Christmas play in July? This world premiere, presented as a radio play, is from the award-winning Guildford-based writer of TV’s Miranda, Not Going Out and TFI Friday.

MUSICAL COMEDY

Kyle D Evans: Born to Sum LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 19 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Born to Sum is a musical comedy show about mathematics and pop music. Yes, really. Kyle D Evans is a folk singing mathematician, comedian and teacher who was recently crowned UK winner of Famelab, an international competition to find the most exciting new voices in science communication. He has talked and sung about maths and pop at various festivals including Manchester Science Festival and Edinburgh Fringe, and has appeared on BBC Radio 4’s cult numbers show, More or Less.

COMEDY

Chris Young: Cereal for Dinner LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday 20 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

20 July

“What’s for Dinner mum?”“Cereal son.” Chris Young’s debut show Cereal for Dinner recalls the life of a young boy desperately trying to escape the clutches of an unforgiving 90’s council estate; the kind where to get caught wearing cheap trainers was essentially a death sentence. This show is not to be missed, unlike the entry to ‘Father’ on his birth certificate. “A fresh type of observational comedy has just been seen” - The laughter lounge

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The Big Group Sing LOCATION: The Harbour Hotel DATE & TIME: Friday 20 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12 The Big Group Sing was established in 2015 and is a weekly group singing class for both local amateur and professional singers. Under the brilliant guidance of Musical Director and vocal coach Peter Roberts, they cover a wide range of musical genres ranging from Musical Theatre to Jazz, Pop and Classical. This concert will include songs from their ever growing repertoire and guarantees a night of musical memories featuring songs from many wonderful musicals... and more!

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Robert Garnham: In the Glare of the Neon Yak LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Friday 20 July, 8-9pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 A sleeper service on a cold night. Rumours of a Neon Yak stalking hapless circus performers in the dark, dark woods. Comedy and spoken word collide head on in this new show from the Professor of Whimsy, Robert Garnham.

COMEDY

City Impro: Improv Deathmatch LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Friday 20 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 An epic improvised comedy battle. Who wins? You decide! What happens when two teams of improvisers go head to head to see who can make the audience laugh hardest in the ultimate improvised comedy battle? You get an adrenalinefuelled comedy show like no other where scenes, sketches and songs based on suggestions provided by the audience are made up right before your eyes. Who wins? You decide! ★★★★ “Incredibly good” - Voicemag.uk

MUSICAL COMEDY

The Dirty Carols present A Donkey Called Keith LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME:Saturday 21 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10

21 July

Remember that song you like? The Dirty Carols have ruined it for you forever. Be prepared for guffaws and perhaps a damp gusset (you, not us) as four Guildford gals sing about things that matter: pie fights, Woolworths’ pic’n’mix and why you should never keep mince in the bathroom. Bring your best laughing teeth and a change of pants.

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COMEDY

Thunderclap LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 21 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Nick Hall and Max Dickins perform a two person, multi-character story - all of it made up on the spot! Taking one word from the audience, Nick and Max create hilarious, fast-paced improvised comedy. Both trained improvisers and established comedians, Nick and Max have been on BBC One, Channel 4, BBC3 and BBC Radio 4, as well as performing across the UK and America. “A great hour packed full of laughs” ★★★★ - The Scotsman “Off beat brilliance” ★★★★ - The Times ★★★★★- Time Out ★★★★★ - The Skinny

MUSIC AND BANDS

Music in the Meadows LOCATION: Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground DATE & TIME: Sunday 22 July, 2-5pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

22 July

A charity afternoon of live music in their beautiful wildflower meadows. Invite friends and family, bring along a picnic and settle down for a few hours on a sultry, sunny Sunday afternoon of magical melody. Entrance is free – all funds raised through a raffle and contributions will be donated to The Rainbow Trust and Shooting Star Chase. There will be a paid bar available including beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks.

THEATRE

Talking to the Dead LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Sunday 22 July, 7:30-8:30pm and 9:30-10:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 Is it possible to communicate with the dead? Magicians Griffin and Jones intend to find out. Using techniques from Victorian séance rooms, they invite you to join them on an unforgettable journey into the unknown. Will you face your fears and join them as they peer into the great beyond and ask the question, “Is anybody there?” Sceptics and believers welcome. Not for the faint hearted. Sold out Brighton Fringe 2016 and 2017.

COMEDY

Glenn Glenn Glenn - How Do You Like It, How Do You Like It LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 22 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Glenn Moore (Mock the Week and Absolute Radio) puts his A-levels to good use and works up a flurry of distinctive jokes and short, sharp gags for your benefit. It’ll be odd, fast-paced, and full of lines that you’ll try to remember to tell your colleagues the next day, but they won’t really work out of context and you’ll sort of resent Glenn for it. “Glenn Moore is tipped for great things” - GQ “Relentlessly silly and gag-laden – a potential comedy great” - The List “A class act, undoubtedly bound for greatness” - The Herald

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The Risquettes: For Your Viewing Pleasure

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LOCATION: The Stoke Pub and Pizzaria DATE & TIME: Sunday 22 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£10 In their Guildford Fringe debut, join The Risquettes for an eclectic evening of dance inspired by their favourites from both stage and screen. From classic to current, these lovely ladies sizzle and sparkle their way through some of Hollywood and Broadway’s finest, with a burlesque flair! So sit back, grab your popcorn (and a cocktail) and enjoy the show!

Jim Campbell: Trampoline COMEDY

LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 22 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Award-nominated comic Jim Campbell has been busy with a chart-topping podcast, an acclaimed book and his personal life exploding. Now he returns with a new show in which he attempts to find love… and destroy it. “Charmingly fresh... Campbell’s company will leave you entertained and enlightened” - The List ★★★★ “A superb example of how to craft a technically accomplished, winningly performed piece of comedy” - Fest ★★★★ “Exquisitely written, punchline-driven material... Quirky yet accessible stuff from a future star” - Chortle

The Goose and The Crow

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LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 23 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101 £8

23 July

After 167 years of entertaining gentlefolk on all corners of the globe, The Goose and The Crow invite you to join them for an evening of dark, twisted musical musings on humanity. Be warned, their lyrics are certainly not for the faint hearted or easily offended. They have performed to huge acclaim to audiences around the UK. They present themselves in authentic Victorian dress and transport their captivated audiences into a distorted, disturbing and highly entertaining world where The Goose and The Crow are undoubtedly in charge. Strictly for over 18s only.

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COMEDY

The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Monday 23 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350 £14.50 A starring role is up for grabs at the local am dram and both Raymond and Mr Timpkins are determined that they shall prevail, sparking a competition that is likely to test their relationship to breaking point. Come cheer them on as their journey to stardom descends into conflict at their caravan home and meet Maureen from the village, the vicar and a panoply of international stars* (*not real).

SPOKEN WORD

Conflict of Interest LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Monday 23 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 When stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford decided to research his family tree he uncovered some seriously interesting stories of ordinary people caught up in world wars - on BOTH sides. With the centenary of the 1918 armistice looming, this show focuses on two of his serving relatives who died that year, how they got caught up in the conflicts, the far-reaching effects of the war on their families’ lives, and considers how such conflicts of interest still resonate today.

COMEDY

Jarlath Regan: A Few Good Men LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Monday 23 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350 £14.50 Award-winning Irish comedian Jarlath Regan returns with a brand new show. Expect thought provoking, on the money observational stand-up with “more laughs in the first 15 minutes than most comedians can manage in an hour” (Edinburgh Festivals Magazine). As seen on Live at the Palladium, Comedy Central and the global hit Irishman Abroad podcast.

MUSICAL COMEDY

Andy Quirk’s Got First World Problems LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 24 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

24 July

East London’s premier rapper of first-world problems Andy Quirk and his backup dancer Anna J bring fist-pumping therapy for modern living to the masses. Join their crew in railing against the inconsequential irks of modern living! “Delivers with infectious enthusiasm... demolishing any walls of self-consciousness... he’s even got a backing dancer with moody sass to help build the atmosphere” - Chortle

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Richard Pulsford: Uns-Pun LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Tuesday 24 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Enjoy an hour of stand-up from the master of wordplay Richard Pulsford (Leicester Comedy Festival’s UK Pun Championships runner up 2016) as he tours his fourth solo show. “Like a well-oiled machine of mirth… a likeable stand-up comedian with great material” - Buxton Fringe, 2017 “A congenial showman… the audience loved him… you will not be disappointed” - Prague Fringe, 2017 “Richard’s experience shone through as he delivered a series of solid top quality puns” - Gigglebeats “Ruthlessly economic nuggets” - The Guardian

MUSICAL

Perfectly Ordinary: A New Musical LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Tuesday 24 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350 £15/£14 Addiction and mental illness are growing problems in our ever-changing world. Perfectly Ordinary, a brand new British musical, examines these issues and asks what all of it really means. In a Psychiatric Ward somewhere in the UK, we meet a range of unique, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious characters all striving to be ‘normal’. Based on real life events and inspired by real people, this show is a touching exploration of the human condition.

COMEDY

Sleeping Trees: World Tour LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Tuesday 24 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 The Sleeping Trees are a multi-award winning comedy trio, they have worked together for ten years and lived together for five. Last year the boys decided they needed a break from one another, so decided to go travelling around the world for a little while, separately. This is the story of what happened. Combining fastpaced, physical comedy with their unique brand of surreal and twisted narrativesketch, join the trio on their strangest and most colossal adventure yet.

COMEDY

John Brakenridge: You’re Nicked You Slag!’ LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 25 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7

25 July

John Brackenridge is a bent cop. He loves it. John is woken by a phone call. His application to join the police has been successful. He accepts. The last honest move of his career. This is the story of our bent hero through the world of undercover mayhem and murder squad carnage. “John really is a copper? Not like one you have ever been arrested by. Deranged, strange and uproarious, he is a total original” - Arthur Smith.

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COMEDY

Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg! LOCATION: The Guildhall DATE & TIME: Wednesday 25 July, 7:30-8:30pm (SOLD OUT) and 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£18/£16 They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip makes his Guildford Fringe Festival debut with his new one-man show Break A Leg! This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he’s known and the theatre stories that have made him laugh – and, occasionally, cry. Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping. “Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet” - Daily Mail

MUSICAL

Perfectly Ordinary: A New Musical LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Wednesday 25 July, 7:30-9:30pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350 £15/£14 Addiction and mental illness are growing problems in our ever-changing world. Perfectly Ordinary, a brand new British musical, examines these issues and asks what all of it really means. In a Psychiatric Ward somewhere in the UK, we meet a range of unique, sometimes tragic, sometimes hilarious characters all striving to be ‘normal’. Based on real life events and inspired by real people, this show is a touching exploration of the human condition.

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MUSIC AND BANDS

GT Live Session at The Britannia LOCATION: The Britannia Pub DATE & TIME: Wednesday 25 July, 8:30-11pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE The GT Live Sessions run a hugely popular “Showcase Night” at The Britannia every Wednesday night (but not the first week of the month). The evenings are hosted by local musician and promoter Gavin Thomas, who presents six local acts every week. There is always a wonderfully eclectic mix of musical styles, and the quality of song writing and musicianship is always first class. Come and see what the fuss is all about. [All slots are pre-booked].

COMEDY

Peter Abrams: Life Is A Joke LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Wednesday 25 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 Life Is A Joke is the first tour of nineteen-year-old Peter Abrams, who after touring with Russell Brand last year brings his musical comedy, close to the mark wit and sarcastic, self-aware observations to make fun of the society we live in... From poetry about politicians to songs about society’s weirdest habits, Peter brings a unique show which blurs the lines of stand-up, theatre and music to deliver a hilarious set.

FILM

Movie and a Meal: Chilli Chiller The Devil’s Backbone LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Thursday 26 July, 7-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12

26 July

Before The Shape of Water and Pans Labyrinth, Guillermo Del Torro directed The Devil’s Backbone. After Carlos - a 12-year-old whose father has died in the Spanish Civil War - arrives at an ominous boys’ orphanage, he discovers the school is haunted and has many dark secrets that he must uncover. *This is a subtitled movie. Included in the ticket will be a Chilli and Rice (vegetarian option available). Dinner will be served from 7pm and the film will start at 8pm

COMEDY

Matt Stellingwerf: W.I.P LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 26 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 What’s the point of university? Is it worth those crazy fees? What do you actually learn? Matt Stellingwerf has been a student and a professor, he has four degrees and the student loan to prove it, and he has condensed everything important into a kickass stand-up show that “...much like great sex, this brilliant hour of stand-up boasts intense foreplay and mind-blowing release” - (Wee Review). Join 2-time Billy T Award nominee that critics have hailed as “A natural comedian...deserving a full house every evening!” - (Edinburgh Student Newspaper) as he saves you a s**t load of time and money.

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COMEDY

Beached - An Evening With Abi Roberts LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Thursday 26 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£7 BBC Radio 4’s Abi Roberts brings her new work-in-progress show to Guildford Fringe. Expect belly laughs, impressions and a little bit more than your average stand-up. “True comedy genius… on our top ten list of newer stand-up comedians to see” - GQ Magazine “Ground-breaking and outrageously funny…not to be missed” - The Independent “Raucous and just very, very funny” - The Daily Telegraph “Hysterically funny… definitely got the moves and she does it all with genuine charm and character and big laughs” - Chortle

MUSIC AND BANDS

Academix A Cappella LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME Friday 27 July, 7:30pm-9:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£12

27 July

Academix are delighted to be back for a third season at the Guildford Fringe, following sell-out shows! This close harmony contemporary a cappella band sing well-known pop and jazz hits, covering several decades. Their unique style comes from their diverse talents, which are reflected in the arrangements that are written almost exclusively by two of the band members. Experience the magic of unaccompanied voices, as seen on the Pitch Perfect movies, the BBC’s Pitch Battle and Sky TV’s Ultimate A Cappella. But live and in person! COMEDY

The Gin Chronicles in New York LOCATION: The Guildhall DATE & TIME: Friday 27 July, 8-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£15 The Gin Chronicles is a multi-5-star reviewed, vintage, radio-style comedy series performed by four actors with a foley artist creating live sound effects. The comedy is fast-paced, clean and with the actors performing many different characters. In this adventure, amateur detectives John Jobling and Doris Golightly are in New York to enjoy the city’s restorative bustle, but hoodlums, dancers and a tricky situation in Hell’s Kitchen ensure the need for derring do is never far away. The ticket includes a G&T upon arrival.

THEATRE

The Big Awkward Family Sketch Show LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Friday 27 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GLive.co.uk 01483 369350 £14.50 Blank Tin Productions are back after a sell-out show at Guildford Fringe 2017! This time they’d like to introduce you to their big awkward family, a family so big and awkward you’d scarcely believe they were related (they’re not, it’s acting; sorry that felt aggressive, they’re really nice - honest). Come with them on a journey back through their past: there’ll be laughs, there’ll be tears and there’ll be lots of very tenuously linked sketches about unicorns and iPhone storage. (This show is not suitable for children)

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The Secret Life of Danny Buckler

COMEDY

LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Friday 27 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: Glive.co.uk 01483 369350 £14.50 Danny Buckler returns to the Guildford Fringe with this year’s show, The Secret Life of Danny Buckler, for another roller coaster ride of improvisation, sleight of hand, stories, dreadful impressions and massive belly laughs that only Danny can deliver! Join us for a deep dive into the subconscious of a unique entertainer Russell Brand described as “A Hancockian Treasure” “Buckler has it all - he’s funny as hell” ★★★★ - The Skinny

CHILDREN’S SHOW

Thumbelina

July LOCATION: The Bellerby Studio, G Live DATE & TIME: Saturday 28 July, 2:30-3:30pm BOOKING: Glive.co.uk 01483 369350 £10.50 or £36 Family Ticket Join Thumbelina in her magical journey through the seasons, meeting beautiful butterflies, sinister moles and plucky sparrows along the way. Will the girl the size of a thumb be able to find someone just like her? Award-winning storytellers Bard & Troubadour bring the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale to life in this adaptation perfect for all the family. Expect music, puppets - and plenty of audience participation! Suitable for all ages from 4-12 and their families.

THEATRE

‘I’ll be your baby tonight..?’ LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 28 July, 7:30-8:30pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 ‘I’ll be your baby tonight..?’ is an Interactive, clowning show where audience and performer ‘date’ and explore the different stages of a relationship through a series of games. A light hearted look at our perception of the ‘perfect relationship’ and the potential pressures of the digital age. Involves stimulated conversations on some of the key issues we experience with dating today, and our associations surrounding love and vulnerability, in a playful striped back manner.

MUSICAL

The Barricade Boys LOCATION: G Live DATE & TIME: Saturday 28 July, 8-10pm BOOKING: Glive.co.uk 01483 369350 £21/£19 Do you hear the people sing? Fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, good looks and fantastic personalities! The Barricade Boys showcase some of the world’s finest male voices from the West End, Broadway, International Tour and Hollywood movie of the world’s longest running musical – Les Misèrables. The Barricade Boys have played nearly every major role in musical theatre from The Phantom of The Opera, Wicked and Billy Elliot to Jersey Boys, The Sound of Music and of course Les Misérables. As seen on ITV’s This Morning and The Paul O’Grady Show.

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COMEDY

Glory Pearl: Body of Verse LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Saturday 28 July, 9-10pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com 01483 361101 £10 Join The Naked Stand Up, Miss Glory Pearl, for a provocative and hilarious night of stand up and comic verse as she returns to her first love, poetry. Glory rides roughshod over the literary cannon in search of self-acceptance and a decent rhyme to explore the complex and frankly ridiculous ways we relate to and treat our bodies. ‘Funny and genuine, feel-good comedy at its best’ - Broadway Baby

FREE FRINGE

Guildford and Godalming Jazz Choir LOCATION: Town Centre DATE & TIME: Sunday 28 July, 11am-5pm BOOKING: FREE FRINGE

29 July

Godalming and Guildford Jazz Choirs will be performing on Guildford High Street in order to raise money for local charities. Come and see them perform all sorts of genres from Jazz to Pop and Rock, and many more.

THEATRE

The Fire Stack LOCATION: The Back Room of The Star Inn DATE & TIME: Sunday 29 July, 5-6pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com 01483 361101£10 The Fire Stack is a brilliant play, written by the award winning playwright Jamie Lakritz. On the night of The Fire Stack festival, during a record-breaking heatwave, a stranger enters a bar. When he tells the barman he needs to forget someone and a woman arrives for a blind date that never shows, none of them realise the events that will unfold. A drama about secrets and lies, the people we become when consumed with guilt and the lengths we’ll go to for retribution.

MUSIC AND BANDS

Majella Yorston: A Pocket Full of Songs LOCATION: The Keep Pub DATE & TIME: Sunday 29 July, 7:30-9:00pm BOOKING: GuildfordFringeFestival.com or 01483 361101£8 Following a sell out show at last year’s Fringe, Majella is delighted to be back again to close the 2018 Guildford Fringe Festival. Join Majella for a relaxed evening of songs, old and new, in the intimate setting of the Keep. Discover new material and enjoy revisiting some favourites too. With Majella’s velvety voice and trademark guitar “A Pocket Full of Songs” is the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

ONE VENUE. FOUR UNIQUE EXPERIENCES Guildford Harbour Hotel. Oﬃcial Hotel Partner of the Guildford Fringe Festival If you’re hungry for something new in the Guildford Fringe Festival you should pay us a visit. You’ll ﬁnd one superb venue hosting four unique experiences all day, every day. The Jetty | HarBAR Kitchen & Terrace | The Long Bar & Long Bar Late | HarSPA

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