Buxton Festival Fringe 2022 at The Green Man Gallery
Online booking links are listed below. Shows are listed alphabetically by category:
Children's, Comedy, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre, And More...
Our Visual Arts events are free to enter and are listed on a separate page (coming soon).
Venue 86a is our Ground Floor Gallery which is fully accessible by wheelchair and can seat up to 60 people.
Venue 86b is our Workshop Room on the mezzanine floor. It is only accessible via one flight of stairs and can seat up to 25 people.
If sold out online, there may still be tickets left at the gallery.
Phone 01298 937375 and pay by card during opening hours - see foot of page.
Concession tickets are available for students, anyone in receipt of benefits and seniors (60+).
The Fringe Friends' discount is only available at the gallery in person.
Children's, Comedy, Music, Spoken Word, Theatre, And More...
Our Visual Arts events are free to enter and are listed on a separate page (coming soon).
Venue 86a is our Ground Floor Gallery which is fully accessible by wheelchair and can seat up to 60 people.
Venue 86b is our Workshop Room on the mezzanine floor. It is only accessible via one flight of stairs and can seat up to 25 people.
If sold out online, there may still be tickets left at the gallery.
Phone 01298 937375 and pay by card during opening hours - see foot of page.
Concession tickets are available for students, anyone in receipt of benefits and seniors (60+).
The Fringe Friends' discount is only available at the gallery in person.
CHILDREN’S SHOW
Wilbur, the Worst Explorer – 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th July
9-year-old Wilbur wants to be a famous explorer just like his heroes from history and fiction. The problem is he doesn’t feel very brave yet and needs your help to survive his first overnight expedition. Packed with facts, friendships and fun, this is a show to delight all ages and ideal for children aged 5 to 11.
Tickets: £8 Conc & Child: £5 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Saturday 9th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547170/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547172/
Saturday 16th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547174/
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547177/
COMEDY
A Comedy Tapas Jesters Ireland - 8th & 9th July
AComedyTapas is comics rapidly sampling material. Some of them will have shows at the festival. It is a fun show for any audience but there may be brief mentions of controversial issues and occasional rude words may be uttered. 16+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Friday 8th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547179/
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547181/
A Political Breakfast Jesters Ireland – 9th July
A Political Breakfast is a panel show for those with an interest in politics in the UK, Europe and the US. It is a bit like Mock The Week blended with Question Time with a twist of Have I Got News for You. It is family-friendly and fun. 12+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 11am to 12pm (Doors 10.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547183/
Angela Bra: Life Lessons – 8th & 9th July
Singer/Songwriter, rising star on social media and part-time primary school music teacher, Miss Angela Bra, invites you to share in her words of wisdom as an international online super sensation in the making.
Essex through and through, Angela is 32 and has been for many years. Living with her cats Pinot and Grigio, she styles herself as the authentic voice of real people, tackling such heady subjects as minimalist cooking (good), crafting (bad) and local board game groups (could go either way.) Linking these, and their effectiveness in establishing her as a global mega-brand, she shares her reasonably priced all-you-can-eat buffet of life stories: the highs, the lows and the ones that only make sense when the punchline comes at the end.
For age 14+. An hour of pop, parodies and puns, it’s a shower of silliness in a world all too consumed with what other people think. Speaking of which...
“A cheerily endearing persona...wordplay is enjoyably convoluted...Crowd pleasing” - Chortle.
“Spontaneous wit and humour” - Buxton Fringe Review
“You won’t begrudge the hour spent in her company” - North West End UK
“Hilarious” - Comedy Crowd TV
+ Over 100,000 Likes on TikTok!!!
Tickets: £7 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £6.30
Friday 8th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547185/
Saturday 9th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547187/
Annie and Angela’s Disco Divorce Party – 15th & 16th July
Forty, single and ready to mingle; join lifelong friends Annie Sup and Angela Bra for a drag-infused comedy of musical mirth celebrating friendship and new beginnings on a bar crawl full of O M gosh moments you’re unlikely to forget. With original tracks influenced by everything from hip hop to early nineties rave you’ll visit a cocktail bar, meet the local DJ and witness this try-hard party pair’s vision for the future. Age 18+.
A new production from the creators of Andy Quirk and Anna J’s First World Problems.
“You should be first in the queue for this” - Fringepig
“A sure-fire Edinburgh hit” - Lancashire Post
Tickets: £7 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £6.30
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547190/
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547192/
The Depression Cure Show Jonathan Winfield – 16th, 17th & 18th July
Anti-depressant! Ever lost your way, your mind, or your will to live? Jonathan Winfield brings his comedy show about family trauma, mental illness and depression from his lived experience with his own cure suggestions: therapy puppets, silly dancing, the royal family, and Lycra! (Mental health themes.)
Tickets: £8 Conc: £6 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm-3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547195/
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm-7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547197/
Monday 18th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm-7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547199/
Despite Everything… Naomi Paul - 15th, 16th & 17th July
Back in Buxton, despite everything! Satirical solo show with original songs, topical tales and Jewish humour. Price may include biscuits. Set sail on a surreal journey - sometimes poignant, always funny, ultimately uplifting. ‘Fine comic celebration of modern Britain.' **** British Theatre Guide. **** Edinburgh 49. **** Ludlow Fringe. Age 14+.
Tickets: £9 Conc: £7 Fringe Friends £8.10
Friday 15th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547202/
Saturday 16th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547204/
Sunday 17th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547206/
Do It Thissen! I’ll Have What She’s Having – 18th, 19th & 23rd July
I’ll Have What She’s Having are back at The Green Man. This new production of monologues and sketches showcases our unique brand of quirky northern humour. Come and see us! 'Poignant, bittersweet, sad, outrageous, funny... This is a show not to be missed. I loved it.' Buxton Fringe Review, 2021. 12+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £6 Fringe Friends: £9
Monday 18th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547208/
Tuesday 19th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547211/
Saturday 23rd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547215/
Laugh 4 Life Comedy: Compilation Show for Mental Health Henry and friends – 23rd July
Join Henry Churniavsky and his comedy friends Roland Gent, Richard Pulsford, Kat Molinari and Hitul Unadkat for an hour of laughs and entertainment. At the same time we hope to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health Charities: YoungMinds and Jami UK. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Saturday 23rd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30pm to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547218/
Louise Atkinson: Mates (Work In Progress) – 10th & 20th July
Love your mates but they’re a drunken liability on a night out? Same, mate. Come and listen as Louise tells us about her mates. The good, the bad and the ugly – although the less said about Pete the better. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £3.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Sunday 10th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547220/
Wednesday 20th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547222/
The Poetry Teacher: Advanced Class Andy Gilbert – 8th & 9th July
The UK’s number one poetry teacher returns with a masterclass of advanced techniques. Gilbert also uses poetry to conduct a ground-breaking social experiment. The content is new, but the delusion remains the same. (Age 16+. Strong language and adult themes)
Tickets: FREE but booking recommended via the gallery, in person or by phone on 01298 937375
Friday 8th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
Saturday 9th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
Voices in my Head Something Wicked Theatre Company – 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st & 22nd July
In this comedy-romp, audiences will meet a colourful cast of characters who are certain to tickle those funny bones. From Elle, the bolshy yet vivacious exercise instructor to Mika, a cabaret singer whose lovable, salt-of-the-earth approach to life is sure to leave audiences wanting more. 16+.
Tickets: £12 Conc: £10.50 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547224/
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547226/
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547228/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547230/
Friday 22nd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547232/
Will Preston Can’t Face Reality – 7th & 8th July
Will Preston, self-confessed geek and gaming addict, explores his love of geek culture, as well as his normal life that he tries to escape from. "Slick, surprising, and acutely aware" - Objectively Funny "Energetic and lovable" - Joey Page “Very funny geezer. Guaranteed laughs!" - Lenny Sherman. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Thursday 7th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547234/
Friday 8th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547236/
With All Jew Respect Henry Churniavsky – 23rd July
This show is about me growing up with an 88-year-old Jewish Mother, with no filter, which makes me 'Jewrotic' (neurotic and Jewish). The family don’t help either! Growing up, midlife crisis and getting old are only part of an hour-long show. Many topics will be covered in detail. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Saturday 23rd July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547238/
MUSIC
Music of Water and Stone Henrietta Hill & friends – 12th July
Two linked classical concerts curated by local violist Henrietta Hill in collaboration with The Green Man Resident Artists’ exhibition Dancing Water, Weathered Stone. Welcoming international violinists Chris Jones, Martin Cropper and cellist Ben Michaels. Exploring art-inspired music including Bach’s Goldberg Variations, plus Kodály, Piazzola and improvisations. Expect the unexpected!
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £5 Fringe Friends £9
Tuesday 12th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547240/
Tuesday 12th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.15 to 9.15pm (Doors 8pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547243/
Put A Lid On It Basin Street Jazz and Blues – 14th & 24th July
An eclectic mix from the award-winning, popular band. Acclaimed dynamic five-piece - sax, piano, guitar, double bass and smooth vocals. From timeless melodies of the greatest jazz and blues artists of the 20th century to modern classics and Basin Street originals.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £5 Fringe Friends: £9
Thursday 14th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 10pm (Doors 7pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547246/
Sunday 24th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 10pm (Doors 7pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547249/
Rare Occasion in Concert Rare Occasion – 6th July
Rare Occasion combines Judy Dunlop's rich vocals and wicked sense of humour, Jon Scaife's mastery of arrangements for guitar and cittern, and Nigel Corbett's fine fiddle accompaniments. Together they deliver traditional and contemporary songs with harmonies, many a good chorus, and some beautiful instrumental pieces.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Wednesday 6th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547252/
Telling Tales Four Tell – 20th & 22nd July
Folk quartet Four Tell return with new songs together with some existing favourites, all linked by strong stories. Traditional and contemporary songs, all with some relevance for today, or simply for the joy of the music. Even some opportunities to join in yourself. 16+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £6 Fringe Friends: £9
Wednesday 20th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547254/
Friday 22nd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547256/
Trio Siabod - Shapely Jazz – 21st July
Clarinet and guitar embrace the subtle traditions and depth of their musical ancestry, intensified by dynamic percussion, merging and blending musical styles in new and exciting formats. (triosiabod.co.uk)
Tickets: £8 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 21st July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 7pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547258/
SPOKEN WORD
The Raven and the Sleeper in Dreamland Buxton Spoken Words – 11th July
Three poems by Edgar Allan Poe performed by local writers combined with readings and performances of their own original poetry and short stories. All those involved are part of the local Buxton Spoken Words group which meets monthly at The Green Man Gallery.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4 Fringe Friend: £4.50 Child: FREE
Monday 11th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7pm to 9pm (Doors 6.30pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547260/
Sir Orfeo Michael Gibson – 17th, 21st & 22nd July
The early 14th-century romance, Sir Orfeo, is a subtle and sinuous 'Englishing' of the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but one which has a happy ending. Fringe Award nominee, Michael Gibson presents his own translation alongside extracts in Middle English, accompanied by original music on the Anglo-Saxon harp.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £9 Fringe Friends: £9
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547264/
Thursday 21st July -86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547266/
Friday 22nd July -86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547268/
Whirlpool People: Deconstructing the Self-Illusion Ben Moores – 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd July
This life-affirming one-man show and book talk invites you to the core of spiritual and scientific debate to experience a journey of life, death and transcendence. Eastern philosophy, shamanism, quantum mechanics and meditation are explored on a search to reveal tantalising alternative ways of loving, feeling and thinking.
Tickets: £5 Child: £3 Fringe Friends £4.50
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547271/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547275/
Friday 22nd July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547277/
Saturday 23rd July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547279/
Saturday 23rd July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547281/
THEATRE
Fotheringhay: An Audience with Mary, Queen of Scots Jane Collier – 7th & 14th July
An intimate view of this gifted, charming, fun-loving and intensely loyal queen, who after 18 years of captivity and her descent into despair, faces imminent execution at Fotheringhay Castle. Question and answer session to follow. 12+.
Tickets: £12 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Thursday 7th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3.30pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547283/
Thursday 14th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9.30pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547284/
Report: An Enquiry into Inquiries Institute of Managing Performance – 9th & 10th July
Ben and Barney explore major historical events, the inquiries that follow and the conspiracy theories that they inspire, perhaps unaware that their own friendship is really being explored. Inspired by Reckless Sleepers, Tom Stoppard and the Two Ronnies, a new work from Buxton Fringe Award-winning writer Mark Reid.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4 Child: FREE Fringe Friends £4.50
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547285/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547287/
Sylvia vs the Fascists Breathe Out Theatre – 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th & 15th July
1930s England. As the British government strikes bargains with Hitler and Mussolini, the nation’s own fascists are on the march. While the authorities turn a blind-eye to the threat, one person is ready for battle. Sylvia Pankhurst. Feminist. Activist. Champion of Justice. From the writer of ‘The Riot Act’. Age 12+.
Tickets: £8 Conc: £7 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 7th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547289/
Sunday 10th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547291/
Monday 11th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547293/
Thursday 14th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547295/
Friday 15th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547297/
Twist J45 Productions – 7th, 10th, 11th, 18th & 19th July
The Liverpool docklands, 2022, two boys get into a brutal scrap over a packet of cigarettes, one of them a young boy called Oliver. Watching on, Dodger who’s been trapped into the world of county lines drug dealing, Dodger introduces Oliver to Fagin and his many dark secrets. (Age 16+)
Tickets: £8 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 7th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547300/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547301/
Monday 11th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547302/
Monday 18th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547303/
Tuesday 19th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547305/
ZAV - PJV Studio – 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 24th July
ZAV is a comedy/drama, one-person show, about a Welsh road-worker who becomes a millionaire photographer. Set over 20 years, ZAV tells of how all his dreams came true, except one. 14+.
Tickets: £12 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Tuesday 19th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547306/
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547308/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547310/
Friday 22nd July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547312/
Sunday 24th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547314/
AND MORE…
Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World The Great Baldini – 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th July
Legendary magician, the Great Baldini leads the sinister ILLUSIONATI - elite magicians controlling the world through magical dark arts. Baldini demonstrates how the ILLUSIONATI infiltrate politics, rig elections, and orchestrate assassinations. An (im)plausible conspiracy theory…Tommy Cooper meets Blofeld. 'Incredible' Front Row, Radio 4. 'Charming, engaging and charismatic. A pleasure.' FringeReview. Age 7+. References to Russian Roulette.
Tickets: £8 Conc/Child: £6 Fringe Friend £7.20
Monday 11th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547316/
Thursday 14th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547318/
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547320/
Saturday 16th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547322/
Sunday 17th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547324/
An Introduction to Philosophy Darren Harper – 10th & 18th July
Two talks on philosophy.
1. Stoicism and the Art of Living will address the question: How should we live? and supply us with pragmatic ways in which to flourish.
Tickets: £4 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends £3.60
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547326/
2. What is the Value of Philosophy? will consider the difference between wisdom and knowledge, then briefly explore the beautiful possibilities of philosophy.
Tickets: £4 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends £3.60
Monday 18th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547328/
Wilbur, the Worst Explorer – 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th July
9-year-old Wilbur wants to be a famous explorer just like his heroes from history and fiction. The problem is he doesn’t feel very brave yet and needs your help to survive his first overnight expedition. Packed with facts, friendships and fun, this is a show to delight all ages and ideal for children aged 5 to 11.
Tickets: £8 Conc & Child: £5 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Saturday 9th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547170/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547172/
Saturday 16th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547174/
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547177/
COMEDY
A Comedy Tapas Jesters Ireland - 8th & 9th July
AComedyTapas is comics rapidly sampling material. Some of them will have shows at the festival. It is a fun show for any audience but there may be brief mentions of controversial issues and occasional rude words may be uttered. 16+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Friday 8th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547179/
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547181/
A Political Breakfast Jesters Ireland – 9th July
A Political Breakfast is a panel show for those with an interest in politics in the UK, Europe and the US. It is a bit like Mock The Week blended with Question Time with a twist of Have I Got News for You. It is family-friendly and fun. 12+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 11am to 12pm (Doors 10.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547183/
Angela Bra: Life Lessons – 8th & 9th July
Singer/Songwriter, rising star on social media and part-time primary school music teacher, Miss Angela Bra, invites you to share in her words of wisdom as an international online super sensation in the making.
Essex through and through, Angela is 32 and has been for many years. Living with her cats Pinot and Grigio, she styles herself as the authentic voice of real people, tackling such heady subjects as minimalist cooking (good), crafting (bad) and local board game groups (could go either way.) Linking these, and their effectiveness in establishing her as a global mega-brand, she shares her reasonably priced all-you-can-eat buffet of life stories: the highs, the lows and the ones that only make sense when the punchline comes at the end.
For age 14+. An hour of pop, parodies and puns, it’s a shower of silliness in a world all too consumed with what other people think. Speaking of which...
“A cheerily endearing persona...wordplay is enjoyably convoluted...Crowd pleasing” - Chortle.
“Spontaneous wit and humour” - Buxton Fringe Review
“You won’t begrudge the hour spent in her company” - North West End UK
“Hilarious” - Comedy Crowd TV
+ Over 100,000 Likes on TikTok!!!
Tickets: £7 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £6.30
Friday 8th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547185/
Saturday 9th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547187/
Annie and Angela’s Disco Divorce Party – 15th & 16th July
Forty, single and ready to mingle; join lifelong friends Annie Sup and Angela Bra for a drag-infused comedy of musical mirth celebrating friendship and new beginnings on a bar crawl full of O M gosh moments you’re unlikely to forget. With original tracks influenced by everything from hip hop to early nineties rave you’ll visit a cocktail bar, meet the local DJ and witness this try-hard party pair’s vision for the future. Age 18+.
A new production from the creators of Andy Quirk and Anna J’s First World Problems.
“You should be first in the queue for this” - Fringepig
“A sure-fire Edinburgh hit” - Lancashire Post
Tickets: £7 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £6.30
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547190/
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547192/
The Depression Cure Show Jonathan Winfield – 16th, 17th & 18th July
Anti-depressant! Ever lost your way, your mind, or your will to live? Jonathan Winfield brings his comedy show about family trauma, mental illness and depression from his lived experience with his own cure suggestions: therapy puppets, silly dancing, the royal family, and Lycra! (Mental health themes.)
Tickets: £8 Conc: £6 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm-3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547195/
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm-7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547197/
Monday 18th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm-7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547199/
Despite Everything… Naomi Paul - 15th, 16th & 17th July
Back in Buxton, despite everything! Satirical solo show with original songs, topical tales and Jewish humour. Price may include biscuits. Set sail on a surreal journey - sometimes poignant, always funny, ultimately uplifting. ‘Fine comic celebration of modern Britain.' **** British Theatre Guide. **** Edinburgh 49. **** Ludlow Fringe. Age 14+.
Tickets: £9 Conc: £7 Fringe Friends £8.10
Friday 15th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547202/
Saturday 16th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547204/
Sunday 17th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547206/
Do It Thissen! I’ll Have What She’s Having – 18th, 19th & 23rd July
I’ll Have What She’s Having are back at The Green Man. This new production of monologues and sketches showcases our unique brand of quirky northern humour. Come and see us! 'Poignant, bittersweet, sad, outrageous, funny... This is a show not to be missed. I loved it.' Buxton Fringe Review, 2021. 12+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £6 Fringe Friends: £9
Monday 18th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547208/
Tuesday 19th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547211/
Saturday 23rd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30pm to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547215/
Laugh 4 Life Comedy: Compilation Show for Mental Health Henry and friends – 23rd July
Join Henry Churniavsky and his comedy friends Roland Gent, Richard Pulsford, Kat Molinari and Hitul Unadkat for an hour of laughs and entertainment. At the same time we hope to raise awareness and funds for Mental Health Charities: YoungMinds and Jami UK. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Saturday 23rd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30pm to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547218/
Louise Atkinson: Mates (Work In Progress) – 10th & 20th July
Love your mates but they’re a drunken liability on a night out? Same, mate. Come and listen as Louise tells us about her mates. The good, the bad and the ugly – although the less said about Pete the better. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £3.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Sunday 10th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547220/
Wednesday 20th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547222/
The Poetry Teacher: Advanced Class Andy Gilbert – 8th & 9th July
The UK’s number one poetry teacher returns with a masterclass of advanced techniques. Gilbert also uses poetry to conduct a ground-breaking social experiment. The content is new, but the delusion remains the same. (Age 16+. Strong language and adult themes)
Tickets: FREE but booking recommended via the gallery, in person or by phone on 01298 937375
Friday 8th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
Saturday 9th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
Voices in my Head Something Wicked Theatre Company – 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st & 22nd July
In this comedy-romp, audiences will meet a colourful cast of characters who are certain to tickle those funny bones. From Elle, the bolshy yet vivacious exercise instructor to Mika, a cabaret singer whose lovable, salt-of-the-earth approach to life is sure to leave audiences wanting more. 16+.
Tickets: £12 Conc: £10.50 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547224/
Saturday 16th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547226/
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547228/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547230/
Friday 22nd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547232/
Will Preston Can’t Face Reality – 7th & 8th July
Will Preston, self-confessed geek and gaming addict, explores his love of geek culture, as well as his normal life that he tries to escape from. "Slick, surprising, and acutely aware" - Objectively Funny "Energetic and lovable" - Joey Page “Very funny geezer. Guaranteed laughs!" - Lenny Sherman. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Thursday 7th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547234/
Friday 8th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547236/
With All Jew Respect Henry Churniavsky – 23rd July
This show is about me growing up with an 88-year-old Jewish Mother, with no filter, which makes me 'Jewrotic' (neurotic and Jewish). The family don’t help either! Growing up, midlife crisis and getting old are only part of an hour-long show. Many topics will be covered in detail. 16+.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4.50 Fringe Friends: £4.50
Saturday 23rd July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547238/
MUSIC
Music of Water and Stone Henrietta Hill & friends – 12th July
Two linked classical concerts curated by local violist Henrietta Hill in collaboration with The Green Man Resident Artists’ exhibition Dancing Water, Weathered Stone. Welcoming international violinists Chris Jones, Martin Cropper and cellist Ben Michaels. Exploring art-inspired music including Bach’s Goldberg Variations, plus Kodály, Piazzola and improvisations. Expect the unexpected!
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £5 Fringe Friends £9
Tuesday 12th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547240/
Tuesday 12th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.15 to 9.15pm (Doors 8pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547243/
Put A Lid On It Basin Street Jazz and Blues – 14th & 24th July
An eclectic mix from the award-winning, popular band. Acclaimed dynamic five-piece - sax, piano, guitar, double bass and smooth vocals. From timeless melodies of the greatest jazz and blues artists of the 20th century to modern classics and Basin Street originals.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Child: £5 Fringe Friends: £9
Thursday 14th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 10pm (Doors 7pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547246/
Sunday 24th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 10pm (Doors 7pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547249/
Rare Occasion in Concert Rare Occasion – 6th July
Rare Occasion combines Judy Dunlop's rich vocals and wicked sense of humour, Jon Scaife's mastery of arrangements for guitar and cittern, and Nigel Corbett's fine fiddle accompaniments. Together they deliver traditional and contemporary songs with harmonies, many a good chorus, and some beautiful instrumental pieces.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £9
Wednesday 6th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547252/
Telling Tales Four Tell – 20th & 22nd July
Folk quartet Four Tell return with new songs together with some existing favourites, all linked by strong stories. Traditional and contemporary songs, all with some relevance for today, or simply for the joy of the music. Even some opportunities to join in yourself. 16+.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £6 Fringe Friends: £9
Wednesday 20th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547254/
Friday 22nd July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 8.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 8.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547256/
Trio Siabod - Shapely Jazz – 21st July
Clarinet and guitar embrace the subtle traditions and depth of their musical ancestry, intensified by dynamic percussion, merging and blending musical styles in new and exciting formats. (triosiabod.co.uk)
Tickets: £8 Conc: £5 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 21st July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7.30 to 9.30pm (Doors 7pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547258/
SPOKEN WORD
The Raven and the Sleeper in Dreamland Buxton Spoken Words – 11th July
Three poems by Edgar Allan Poe performed by local writers combined with readings and performances of their own original poetry and short stories. All those involved are part of the local Buxton Spoken Words group which meets monthly at The Green Man Gallery.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4 Fringe Friend: £4.50 Child: FREE
Monday 11th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 7pm to 9pm (Doors 6.30pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547260/
Sir Orfeo Michael Gibson – 17th, 21st & 22nd July
The early 14th-century romance, Sir Orfeo, is a subtle and sinuous 'Englishing' of the classical myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, but one which has a happy ending. Fringe Award nominee, Michael Gibson presents his own translation alongside extracts in Middle English, accompanied by original music on the Anglo-Saxon harp.
Tickets: £10 Conc: £9 Fringe Friends: £9
Sunday 17th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547264/
Thursday 21st July -86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547266/
Friday 22nd July -86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547268/
Whirlpool People: Deconstructing the Self-Illusion Ben Moores – 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd July
This life-affirming one-man show and book talk invites you to the core of spiritual and scientific debate to experience a journey of life, death and transcendence. Eastern philosophy, shamanism, quantum mechanics and meditation are explored on a search to reveal tantalising alternative ways of loving, feeling and thinking.
Tickets: £5 Child: £3 Fringe Friends £4.50
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547271/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547275/
Friday 22nd July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547277/
Saturday 23rd July - 86b Workshop Room – 12pm to 1pm (Doors 11.45am) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547279/
Saturday 23rd July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547281/
THEATRE
Fotheringhay: An Audience with Mary, Queen of Scots Jane Collier – 7th & 14th July
An intimate view of this gifted, charming, fun-loving and intensely loyal queen, who after 18 years of captivity and her descent into despair, faces imminent execution at Fotheringhay Castle. Question and answer session to follow. 12+.
Tickets: £12 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Thursday 7th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3.30pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547283/
Thursday 14th July – 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9.30pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547284/
Report: An Enquiry into Inquiries Institute of Managing Performance – 9th & 10th July
Ben and Barney explore major historical events, the inquiries that follow and the conspiracy theories that they inspire, perhaps unaware that their own friendship is really being explored. Inspired by Reckless Sleepers, Tom Stoppard and the Two Ronnies, a new work from Buxton Fringe Award-winning writer Mark Reid.
Tickets: £5 Conc: £4 Child: FREE Fringe Friends £4.50
Saturday 9th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547285/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547287/
Sylvia vs the Fascists Breathe Out Theatre – 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th & 15th July
1930s England. As the British government strikes bargains with Hitler and Mussolini, the nation’s own fascists are on the march. While the authorities turn a blind-eye to the threat, one person is ready for battle. Sylvia Pankhurst. Feminist. Activist. Champion of Justice. From the writer of ‘The Riot Act’. Age 12+.
Tickets: £8 Conc: £7 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 7th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547289/
Sunday 10th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547291/
Monday 11th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547293/
Thursday 14th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547295/
Friday 15th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547297/
Twist J45 Productions – 7th, 10th, 11th, 18th & 19th July
The Liverpool docklands, 2022, two boys get into a brutal scrap over a packet of cigarettes, one of them a young boy called Oliver. Watching on, Dodger who’s been trapped into the world of county lines drug dealing, Dodger introduces Oliver to Fagin and his many dark secrets. (Age 16+)
Tickets: £8 Fringe Friends: £7.20
Thursday 7th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547300/
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547301/
Monday 11th July - 86b Workshop Room – 8pm to 9pm (Doors 7.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547302/
Monday 18th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547303/
Tuesday 19th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm)
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547305/
ZAV - PJV Studio – 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd & 24th July
ZAV is a comedy/drama, one-person show, about a Welsh road-worker who becomes a millionaire photographer. Set over 20 years, ZAV tells of how all his dreams came true, except one. 14+.
Tickets: £12 Conc: £8 Fringe Friends: £10.80
Tuesday 19th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547306/
Wednesday 20th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547308/
Thursday 21st July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547310/
Friday 22nd July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547312/
Sunday 24th July - 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547314/
AND MORE…
Dirty Tricks: How the Illusionati Rule the World The Great Baldini – 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th July
Legendary magician, the Great Baldini leads the sinister ILLUSIONATI - elite magicians controlling the world through magical dark arts. Baldini demonstrates how the ILLUSIONATI infiltrate politics, rig elections, and orchestrate assassinations. An (im)plausible conspiracy theory…Tommy Cooper meets Blofeld. 'Incredible' Front Row, Radio 4. 'Charming, engaging and charismatic. A pleasure.' FringeReview. Age 7+. References to Russian Roulette.
Tickets: £8 Conc/Child: £6 Fringe Friend £7.20
Monday 11th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547316/
Thursday 14th July – 86b Workshop Room – 6pm to 7pm (Doors 5.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547318/
Friday 15th July – 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547320/
Saturday 16th July – 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547322/
Sunday 17th July - 86a Ground Floor Gallery – 6.30 to 7.30pm (Doors 6.15pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547324/
An Introduction to Philosophy Darren Harper – 10th & 18th July
Two talks on philosophy.
1. Stoicism and the Art of Living will address the question: How should we live? and supply us with pragmatic ways in which to flourish.
Tickets: £4 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends £3.60
Sunday 10th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547326/
2. What is the Value of Philosophy? will consider the difference between wisdom and knowledge, then briefly explore the beautiful possibilities of philosophy.
Tickets: £4 Conc: £3 Fringe Friends £3.60
Monday 18th July - 86b Workshop Room – 2pm to 3pm (Doors 1.45pm) https://www.wegottickets.com/event/547328/