Fringe flash mob to launch 2018 programme

Brighton Fringe will launch this year's programme with a flash mob performance in the city.
Drummers performed at last year's Fringe flash mob event at Brighton Station (Photograph: Stephen Lawrence)Drummers performed at last year's Fringe flash mob event at Brighton Station (Photograph: Stephen Lawrence)
Drummers performed at last year's Fringe flash mob event at Brighton Station (Photograph: Stephen Lawrence)

The event, featuring some of this year's Fringe City performers, takes place at Brighton Station on Thursday, March 1, from 5pm to 7pm.

The Brighton Fringe team will also be on hand to distribute the 2018 brochure.

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At last year's launch, unsuspecting commuters were treated to West African drumming, a samba band, folk music and storytelling performances, and this year promises to be a similarly diverse snapshot of the month-long event.

Last year's Brighton Fringe was a record-breaker, with over half a million people attending, bringing an estimated £15.8 million to the local economy. There were more than 4,500 performances, covering theatre, comedy, dance, cabaret, music, visual arts and more.

This year, widening access to the arts will be a major theme for Brighton Fringe, with more than 300 free events, and the Freedom Season specifically devoted to inclusivity. The season showcases and supports the work of deaf and disabled participants as well as accounting for a range of audience access needs such as BSL interpreted events, hearing loops, touch tours, audio described and relaxed performances.

Other programme highlights include seasons of Dutch, Flemish and Finnish work, as well as a host of family friendly events and an impressive slew of world premieres.

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Julian Caddy, managing director of Brighton Fringe, said: “As Brighton Fringe grows, so do expectations, and if you are England’s largest arts event, the bar is set extremely high. The bottom line for us remains the same though: for the arts to be open to everyone.

"Many of our events are free, all are low cost, and we’re working to improve diversity and access in every way that we can. This year marks the first ‘Freedom Season’, showcasing and supporting the work of Deaf and disabled participants, and taking into account the needs of audience members with physical and invisible disabilities.”

“We work year-round to help people produce creative work through the extensive, free, Fringe Academy workshops, an open access programme and over £25,000 in financial support available to local, national and international artists. We’re proud of the vibrant and inclusive community that we’re a part of, and are excited to share it with you.”

Brighton Fringe runs from May 4 to June 3.

To find out more, visit: {http://www.brightonfringe.com|www.brightonfringe.com

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