If you’re watching the countless Instagram stories from Edinburgh Fringe with a twinge of jealousy, you should start preparing for Dublin Fringe! We’ve compiled a list of shows that you might not have heard as much about which are coming this way starting on the 9th of September.
Each show is titled under the section they belong to in the brochure (link below): ‘Big Nights Out’, ‘Some Place New’, ‘In Stitches’, ‘Rhapsodies’, ‘Bodyscapes’, ‘Young Radicals’, ‘Limitless’, and of course ‘Plays.’
Fringe Festivals are meant to showcase experimental and innovative theatre that highlight inclusive themes and topics that resonate with their audiences. Fringe also acts as a stepping stone for many up-and-coming theatre-makers and performance artists. It is a festival filled with pieces the likes of which you’ve never seen before – including circus acts, acrobatics, immersive theatre, abstract soundscapes, drag cabarets, intensive dance, hilarious comedy, and moving plays.
We’ve listed a few of the many many many things we’re looking forward to and hope that everyone will get a chance to catch a show or two.
It is seriously not to be missed!
Link to the Brochure: https://issuu.com/dublinfringefestival/docs/dublin_fringe_festival_-_digital_brochure_2023_2_?fr=xIAE9_-yEwQ
Big Nights Out:
Egg: The Proclamation of the Irish Republegg
This cabaret which combines drag and nationalism is intent on dissolving binaries and promoting eggs. Pioneers Aoife O’Connor and Pea Dinneen are set to put on quite the show on the 16th of September in the National Stadium. Nuff Said.
Tickets: 13/15 euro.
Some Place New:
Blue Theatre – Padraic Walsh
This immersive theatre experience takes place on a minibus in a city centre location. It follows the story of a taxi driver and an unpleasant experience with his drunken son. If you’re yet to experience the compelling uncomfortability of immersive theatre this show could be a great start. Previews on the 9th of September and performances running on the 11-16 and the 18th of September. Meeting at 10-13 Thomas Street.
Tickets: 11 euro.
In Stitches:
B.S Incorporated – Broad Strokes Improv
Missing Improv, She Wrote at the Fringe? Well, today is your lucky day. Another all-female improv troupe will be performing improvised business pitches based on your suggestions and some other shenanigans. All My Friends 11-14th and the 18th-21st of September.
Tickets: 11/13 euro.
Rhapsodies:
Black Jam – Fried Plantains Collective
The Fried Plantains Collective and their radical celebrations of queer, punk, African and Irish musicians return to the Fringe for the fourth time. With a line-up including LIONSTORM, Coolgirl, and DIAxDEM (Renn & Sal), this event sounds like an absolute must see for everyone wanting to get involved with the Fringe. 15th September 20:00 – Late BelloBar.
Tickets: 11/13 euro
Bodyscapes:
MOSH – Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
This deep dive into the art of the mosh pit is an explosive look at one of concert’s most life affirming activities. With live music, interviews, and a lot of sweating and headbanging, this show is for anyone who has ever questioned why anybody actually moshes? And why is it so much fun?
Preview 13th September: 14 euro.
Show 14-17 September: 18/16 euro.
Audio Described Performance 17th September: 18/16 euro. Project Arts Centre (space upstairs).
