Leap into the undiscovered!
Wandsworth Arts Fringe (WAF) is celebrating its 15th birthday, and you’re invited to the party of the summer. From 7th – 23rd June 2024, leap into a world of brand-new theatre, experimental dance and music, works-in-progress from the next big names in comedy, and nights of cabaret. With over 130 events taking place across more than 40 venues ranging from parks, streets, churches, estates, libraries, pubs and dedicated venues, WAF presents bold conversations from exciting artists and creative risk-takers as it gears up for London Borough of Culture 2025.
Whether you’re a festival fan, a family, or just looking for something fun to do near you, WAF has something for everyone, with 17 brilliant days and nights of performances, exhibitions and things to do happening all over the borough.
Highlights:
Burlesque Brunch (8th June) an afternoon of decadence, laughter and undeniable charm where you can indulge in a delectable brunch and let the enchanting world of Lulu's Black Market burlesque unfold! Boyz Night (15th June) brings you genderbending comedy, drag, poetry and more!
The comedy programme offers the chance to check out incredible new shows as well as work in-progress (WIP) from some of comedy’s biggest names including Harriet Kemsley and Ania Magliano (10th June), Taskmaster's Sophie Duker and Live at the Apollo's Celya AB bring their brand newest shows (WIP) and put them right in front of your eyes (11th June).
Wandsworth is set to transform, as the theatre and dance programme offers an incredible array of shows. An immersive adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Shakesqueer set a Midsummer Night's Rave (8th – 9 th June) to some of the most iconic dance music of all time.
Historic women are taking centre stage at this year’s Fringe. Most Notorious: A New Musical (9th – 12th June) celebrates the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, female pirates in the Caribbean of the early 1700s.
The Fringe is a celebration of all art forms. The visual art programme brings together an incredible array of media from crafts to sculpture to emerging showcases. And that’s not all. There’s film too! Full(y) English (19th June) considers what it means to be migrant-British, in the context of the Great British Caff.
Live music brings us sounds and song from across the world and there’s fun to be had for all the family. Treasure Island: A Musical Advench-Arrr (22nd – 23rd June) follows young Jim as he finds a treasure map to a mysterious island. On The Clouds Kids Yoga offers free creative yoga experiences for children, young people and families. There are also plenty of free activities for everyone to indulge in.
Wandsworth’s 2025 London Borough of Culture programme will deliver a year to remember – using the power of culture to transform lives, spark joy, connect people, improve wellbeing and supercharging an already vibrant, diverse cultural scene.
Further Information: Wandsworth Arts Fringe (wandsworthfringe.com)