


Naughty Sock Puppets are creating havoc again at Ludlow Fringe 2023
Naughty Sock Puppets are creating havoc again at Ludlow Fringe! We have a review of Kev F. Sutherlands show that you really must read... Find out more...

A comedian who had a fear of public speaking?
Thao said, “When an obstacle arises in my life I challenge myself to push through. I knew I had a fear of public speaking so I became a member of Toastmasters and the funny thing was that people often came up to me after my speeches and said you should consider doing open mic comedy! - I guess my jokes at that point were a little risque!

Join a Self-Compassion Workshop at Ludlow Fringe
Jess Baker said, "This is my third year running a craft-based workshop at Ludlow Fringe. I’m delighted to be back. As ever, it is going to be very relaxed and informal – you don’t need to bring anything other than a playful sense of curiosity!"

Do you have a GSOH? Learn Humourology at Ludlow Fringe in 2023!?
We have had a chat this week with Paul Boross MBE, who is bringing his show called “Humorology” to the Fringe on the 23rd June. Paul is actually better known as a psychologist and has worked with Sir Richard Branson, Eddie Izzard and Ainsley Harriott!

Ludlow Carnival Featured in the Shropshire Star
Many thanks to the Shropshire Satr for their feature highlighting the imminent Ludlow Carnival - which will parade through the streets of Ludlow on the 17th June.

Macready - Charles Dickens mate!
This compelling new show - written and performed by Mark Stratford - tells the story of the great Victorian actor-manager, Macready - the man to whom Charles Dickens dedicated "Nicholas Nickleby."

Drew Taylor brings a new crew of lively comics to Ludlow Fringe 2023
Many of you will know Drew Taylor as he brings us Friday Night Comedy at Ludlow Brewery. He’s visiting us again this summer 2023 and bringing a lineup with both well-known and up-and-coming comics on the circuit. Find out more...

The best improv comedy shows are at Ludlow Fringe 2023
The best improv comedy shows are at Ludlow Fringe 2023. We have both Sex, Lies & Improvisation and Mates, co-written by the talented lady who writes comedy for BBC Radio 4, including Dead Ringers and The Now Show.

Newly penned folk songs get their first airing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
Ludlow Folk presents a song contest “Write a Folk Song Competition” which aims to keep the folk tradition alive through musical storytelling and enables, not just, new folk songs to come to the fore, but contemporary folk artists too.

More famous than Shakespeare! - See Kemp’s Jig at Ludlow Fringe
It’s true! Back in what we refer to as the Shakespearean times, Will Kemp was more famous than William Shakespeare. At Ludlow Fringe 2023, we have a wonderfully humous account of Kemp’s antics, which have been captured in a show called “Kemp’s Jig”.

It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show about Ludlow!
This week we have had a chat with award-winning stand-up comedian Richard Pulsford who will be the host for "It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show", at this year's Ludlow Fringe Festival 2023 - and the show will be all about Ludlow!

Australian Vietnamese comedian Thao Thanh Cao comes to Ludlow Fringe 2023
The Australian Vietnamese comedian Thao Thanh Cao brings her show "Marmalade" to Ludlow for 2023.

Joe Bayliss is back with provoking lyrics and soothing melodies
From BBC Shropshire, North Lancs Radio, Brum Radio, Black Country radio, the message is the same.... a lovely guy, producing beautifully crafted, evocative songs, and We are delighted to have him back performing songs from his new album.

Marie Lloyd Stole My Life - Scandal, Stardom, Suffrage And Songs!
Meet both Nelly Power and Marie Lloyd in this one-woman show! On Monday 19th June, Lottie Walker will take to the stage playing several characters from the Victorian Music Hall in a show that has scandal, stardom, suffrage and songs!

Susie Dent is appearing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
Susie began working on Countdown in 1992, and is well known as the resident lexicographer and adjudicator for the letters rounds on Channel 4's long-running game show Countdown.

Blue Fire Media company brings history to life in their shows
The Blue Fire Theatre Company are coming to Ludlow with two acts; Marie Lloyd Stole My Life which is set in the Victorian era, and Kemp's Jig from the Shakespearean era.

Ludlow Piano Festival tickets selling fast!
The Fringe wish every success to the Ludlow Piano Festival which is taking place on May 24th-28th and their list of performers includes some of the country's finest pianists.

The Rotundas a bostin' night aht!
Ludlow Fringe is delighted to welcome back, for the third time, by popular demand! The Rotundas to Ludlow Brewery on Tuesday 27th June at 7.30pm.
Come along and enjoy a bostin' night aht!

Carol Robson is back this year by popular demand!
Just before the Pandemic, Carol Robson performed this new show “70 A New Decade of Fun” at Greater Manchester Fringe where she was nominated for best-spoken word show.

Featured on BBC Midlands Today!
Ludlow Fringe and Ludlow Piano Festival have just been highlighted on BBC Midlands Today this week!

Come and see A Midsummer Night's Dream in Ludlow Castle 2023
Flabbergast Theatre are with us again this year, by popular demand, with their version of A Midsummer Night's Dream in Ludlow Castle. Daily performances from: Saturday 17th June – Saturday 24th June

BBC Sports Commentators coming to the Fringe 2023!
Ludlow Fringe was featured in the Shropshire Satr today as we have BBC Sports Commentators John Inverdale and David Davies popping in for "chat style" interviews...

Flowfit Sponsor Ludlow Fringe 2023!
Many thanks to Flowfit for their continuing support of our Festival. Here's what they have to say about being a Sponsor for 2023...

Drew Taylor is coming!
Drew Taylor the much-loved Welsh comedian is coming back to Ludlow next month.

Dame Judi Dench confirmed for Ludlow Fringe Festival
Tickets will soon go on sale for an exclusive opportunity to see Dame Judi Dench at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Thursday 29th June.

Jasper Carrott is coming to Ludlow Fringe 2023!!
Jasper Carrott will be with us on July 1st 2023!
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- Do you have a GSOH? Learn Humourology at Ludlow Fringe in 2023!?
- Ludlow Carnival Featured in the Shropshire Star
- Macready - Charles Dickens mate!
- Drew Taylor brings a new crew of lively comics to Ludlow Fringe 2023
- The best improv comedy shows are at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Newly penned folk songs get their first airing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- More famous than Shakespeare! - See Kemp’s Jig at Ludlow Fringe
- It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show about Ludlow!
- Australian Vietnamese comedian Thao Thanh Cao comes to Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Joe Bayliss is back with provoking lyrics and soothing melodies
- Marie Lloyd Stole My Life - Scandal, Stardom, Suffrage And Songs!
- Susie Dent is appearing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Blue Fire Media company brings history to life in their shows
- Ludlow Piano Festival tickets selling fast!
Archive
2023Hear all the gossip, from the talent scout who discovered Wham!
Naughty Sock Puppets are creating havoc again at Ludlow Fringe 2023
A comedian who had a fear of public speaking?
Join a Self-Compassion Workshop at Ludlow Fringe
Do you have a GSOH? Learn Humourology at Ludlow Fringe in 2023!?
Ludlow Carnival Featured in the Shropshire Star
Macready - Charles Dickens mate!
Drew Taylor brings a new crew of lively comics to Ludlow Fringe 2023
The best improv comedy shows are at Ludlow Fringe 2023
Newly penned folk songs get their first airing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
More famous than Shakespeare! - See Kemp’s Jig at Ludlow Fringe
It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show about Ludlow!
Australian Vietnamese comedian Thao Thanh Cao comes to Ludlow Fringe 2023
Joe Bayliss is back with provoking lyrics and soothing melodies
Marie Lloyd Stole My Life - Scandal, Stardom, Suffrage And Songs!
Susie Dent is appearing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
Blue Fire Media company brings history to life in their shows
Ludlow Piano Festival tickets selling fast!
The Rotundas a bostin' night aht!
Carol Robson is back this year by popular demand!
Featured on BBC Midlands Today!
Come and see A Midsummer Night's Dream in Ludlow Castle 2023
BBC Sports Commentators coming to the Fringe 2023!
Flowfit Sponsor Ludlow Fringe 2023!
Drew Taylor is coming!
Dame Judi Dench confirmed for Ludlow Fringe Festival
Jasper Carrott is coming to Ludlow Fringe 2023!!
2022
- Hear all the gossip, from the talent scout who discovered Wham!
- Naughty Sock Puppets are creating havoc again at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- A comedian who had a fear of public speaking?
- Join a Self-Compassion Workshop at Ludlow Fringe
- Do you have a GSOH? Learn Humourology at Ludlow Fringe in 2023!?
- Ludlow Carnival Featured in the Shropshire Star
- Macready - Charles Dickens mate!
- Drew Taylor brings a new crew of lively comics to Ludlow Fringe 2023
- The best improv comedy shows are at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Newly penned folk songs get their first airing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- More famous than Shakespeare! - See Kemp’s Jig at Ludlow Fringe
- It Just So Happened: An Alternative History Show about Ludlow!
- Australian Vietnamese comedian Thao Thanh Cao comes to Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Joe Bayliss is back with provoking lyrics and soothing melodies
- Marie Lloyd Stole My Life - Scandal, Stardom, Suffrage And Songs!
- Susie Dent is appearing at Ludlow Fringe 2023
- Blue Fire Media company brings history to life in their shows
- Ludlow Piano Festival tickets selling fast!