The Fringe Files

History

The Fringe Files Archive

Launched in 2011, The Fringe Files are a multi-award winning touring theatre company based in the West of England. Occasionally, we pull together a team of volunteer creatives and present a brand new stage play at a major arts event, such as a fringe or a drama festival. The Fringe Files are proud members of the Somerset Fellowship of Drama. Patron: Michael Starr.

Getting Involved

We currently operate as an amateur company which will ultimately suit those looking to jump into an adventure on the amateur scene or those hoping to enhance their own theatre resumes with some impressive credentials.

Social Spaces

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube

Productions

A Tail of Forklure, Blackhaven, Christmas Evie the Panto, Planet of the Zers, Samantha, The Cook Did It!, The Curse of Miss Fortune, The Not so Great Fallout of 1983, Underline

Venue Partners

Backwell Playhouse, Hamilton House, Hen & Chickens Theatre Pub, Memorial Hall, Norden Farm, Rhoda McGaw Theatre, Riverside Arts Centre, Shaftesbury Arts Centre, St Werburghs Centre, Stanchester Academy, Surgeons Hall, The Bear, The Drawbridge, The Place, The Underground Theatre, The Watershed

Rehearsal Spaces

Backwell Playhouse, Bishops Tavern, Long Ashton Centre, St Thomas the Martyr, St Werburghs Centre, The Bear, The Drawbridge, The Griffin, The Hope & Anchor, The Millers, The Nog Inn

Festivals / Fringes

Avon One Act Drama Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Maidenhead Drama Festival, Shaftesbury 24 Hour Arts Marathon, Shaftesbury Drama Festival, Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival, Terry Pratchett’s Hogswatch Festival, Woking Drama Festival

Participants

Adam Holland, Andrew Meadows, Angela Eyton, Arianne Wolodarsky, Brian Paterson, Chantal Bargery, Charlotte Elizzabeth, Charlotte Watkin, Charlotte Wright, Chris Harris-Beechey, Craig Weaver, Daniel Wright, David Hopper, Emma Victoria Loveday, Gordon Watson, Hannah Turner, Ian Tapner, Imogen Greenwood, Jeff Haas, Jenny Ball, Joe Chadney, Jon Attwood, Joshua Phillips, Julie Bennett, Kirsty Elizabeth Johnstone, Lauren Bowen, Lisa Wynne, Louise-marie Bowen, Mark Williamson, Michael Starr, Mickey Berry, Murilo Leite D'Imperio, Nathalie Eeckhout, Philip Sherwood, Pheobe Mulcahy, Quintin Mitchell, Rhian Brimble, Robert Walker, Rozy Watson, Sarah Brady, Seb Webber, Stuart Lyddon, Theresa Roche, Will Leighton, Yasmin Alam

Accolades

History of The Fringe Files theatre company

2017
Best new play category to Michael Starr for The Not so Great Fallout of 1983 as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best female actress category to Emma Victoria Loveday for The Not so Great Fallout of 1983 as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best comedy category to The Fringe Files for The Not so Great Fallout of 1983 as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best technical category to Seb Webber & Will Leighton for The Not so Great Fallout of 1983 as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated)

2016
Best direction category to The Fringe Files for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Shaftesbury Drama Festival (won). Teamwork category to The Fringe Files for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Shaftesbury Drama Festival (won). Best actor category to Jon Attwood for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Shaftesbury Drama Festival (nominated). Best original play category to Michael Starr for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Avon Drama Festival (nominated). Best male actor category to Craig Weaver for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Avon Drama Festival (won). Best sound category to Charlotte Watkin for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Avon Drama Festival (nominated). NDFA playwriting category to Michael Starr for Planet of the Zers as presented at the Avon Drama Festival (nominated)

2015
Technical excellence category to Rhian Brimble & Michael Starr for Samantha as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best new play category to Michael Starr for Samantha as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Stage presentation category to The Fringe Files for Samantha as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). The adjudicator’s choice award category to The Fringe Files for Samantha as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best male actor category to Joshua Phillips for Samantha as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best male actor category to Joshua Phillips for Samantha as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated)

2014
Best new play category to Michael Starr for A Tail of Forklure as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (won). The adjudicator’s choice award category to Quintin Mitchell for A Tail of Forklure as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (won). NDFA playwriting category to Michael Starr for A Tail of Forklure as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best comedy play category to The Fringe Files for A Tail of Forklure as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated). Best female actor category to Chantal Bargery for A Tail of Forklure as presented at the Spelthorne & Runnymede Drama Festival (nominated)

2013
Best lighting category to Gordon Watson for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Best sound category to Gordon Watson for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Best direction category to Stuart Lyddon for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Technical excellence category to Stuart Lyddon for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Best male actor category to Quintin Mitchell for Underline as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated)

2012
Best lighting category to Gordon Watson for The Cook Did It! as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Best male actor category to Michael Starr for The Cook Did It! as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated). Best new play category to Michael Starr for The Cook Did It! as presented at the Woking Drama Festival (nominated)