Last week saw the launch of the Camden Fringe Festival - which will run until Sunday 28 August. And if you're a lover of the arts, there is plenty to catch over the next four weeks. Ticket prices start as low as just £5 - and you'll find everything from comedy performances to drama productions; music to dance and opera. So why not check out this simple guide of our top picks from each category and be sure to enjoy a few nights out at Fringe...
Comedy: Craig Murray's Really Honest Travel Show - The UK The Camden Head 6:30pm (60 mins)
Ever been driving and seen a sign to 'Gnome World', 'National Space Centre' or 'Big Fountain'? Maybe even thought “one day I'll go and have a look”? Well, now you don't have to. Guided by his routes to gigs all over the country, Craig Murray presents a frank & hilarious account of his visits to some of the UK’s most intriguing tourist attractions.
Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Upstairs at the Gatehouse 8:00pm (60 mins)
Delicious all-female theatre ensemble Get Over It Productions return for a fifth year running with a no-holds-barred production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This year the girls are turning Japanese with a veritable feast of neo-geisha delights, bringing umbrellas, hilarity and sumptuous fun to Shakespeare’s farce. As ever, this eclectic troupe brings a refreshing and vibrant take on a Bard classic using original text, an exciting new musical score, choreography and incorporating minimal staging for maximum effect...all in one hour’s magical entertainment!
Opera: The Beggar's Opera Upstairs at the Gatehouse 7:30pm (90 mins)
A titillating adaptation of The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay. The show embraces the opera’s bawdy humour and satirical commentary, presented by a company committed to producing both innovative and intriguing performances.
Dance: Insights GBS Theatre, RADA 9:15pm (60 mins)
'Insights' is a choreographic platform, which showcases the work of graduates within dance and physical theatre from around the world. This platform also includes collaborations with live music and drama. This postgraduate playground of performing art showcases the work of 8 UK based artists, giving you an insight into their creative minds.
Music: Sirens & Songs The Black Heart 7:30pm (45 mins)
Sirens & Songs is a journey through WWII, inspired by a true story -performing songs in their original language, marching Cabaret back to its roots and taking you with it! Created, devised and performed by dynamic duo - Marika Rauscher and Paul Engers.
More details are available here: http://camdenfringe.com/
