Windsor Fringe 2024 Full Programme
Friday 20 September - Fringe Launch Party
Jump in to The Fringe with a FREE launch party this Friday!
Rocksteady, dub, ska, funk sound system, plus drinks and plant-based burgers.
Pick up a Fringe programme flyer and chat to some of the artists involved.
7.30pm - 11pm Loading Bay Café, Vansittart Estate SL4 1SE. FREE ENTRY
CANCELLED 'Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande
CANCELLED...postponed to a later date (tbc)
Saturday 21 September - Mixed Arts - Girls Record Lounge present 'Getting It Back: The Story of Cymande'.
CANCELLED... postponed to a later date (tbc)
Tuesday 24 September - Film - Rose
The story of sisters Ellen and Inger, who has schizophrenia, and how their relationship is challenged on a coach trip to Paris. A subtle, eloquent drama.
8pm, Datchet Village Hall, 3 Allen Way, Datchet SL3 9HR. £7 (cash on door)
More info: [email protected], 07766 458438.
Thursday 26 September - Live Music - Music & Words Club
Musicians / poets / singers / composers / electronic music makers / beat boxers and anybody who has original material to showcase.
Packed with live acts across 2 stages. Performers are booked in advance.
7:30pm, The Hope, Alma Road SL4 3HR. £5 (cash on door)
Friday 27 September - Guided Walk - The Real Queen Charlotte
Known to fans of 'Bridgerton' as the haughty, meddling and frightening Queen in Georgian English society. But who was the real Charlotte? We will walk in her footsteps around the oldest part of Windsor, the town where she is buried.
2pm, Guildhall, 51 High St SL4 1LR.
£14, CLICK TO BOOK
Saturday 28 September - Experience - Cream Tea & Live Music
Delicious home baked scones & tea on your own booked table. Live music from Tree House Ensemble. All proceeds towards Tree House Café's work.
2:45 - 4:45pm, Baptist Church SL4 1EH. £10 (£14 with prosecco)
Tickets in advance only: [email protected], 07964063331 or Tree House Café.
Saturday 28 September - Exhibition - Melancholic Beauty
In this collection of photographs by Ash Arcadia, the haunting elegance of melancholy is captured through a delicate interplay of human emotion and the natural world.
7pm, Loading Bay Café, Vansittart Estate SL4 1SE. FREE ENTRY
Sunday 29 September - Live Music - Bandstand Takeover
A day of live music from upcoming songwriters and musicians, hosted by local bandsman Vic Doyle. Out in the open and up in the air, come and hear great talent grandstand at the bandstand.
12-8pm, Alexandra Gardens Bandstand SL4. CLICK FOR MAP
Sunday 29 September - Film - Monty Python and The Holy Grail
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table embark on a surreal, low-budget search for the Holy Grail, encountering many, very silly obstacles. Limited Seating. Book at [email protected]
Doors open 5:45pm, The Swan, Clewer SL4 5JG. FREE ENTRY
Tuesday 1 October - Film - Rosalie
In 1870s France, Rosalie is born with a face and body covered in hair. She concealed her peculiarity all her life, until a bar owner marries Rosalie for her dowry. An optimistic and open-hearted tale about difference and acceptance.
8pm, Datchet Village Hall, 3 Allen Way, Datchet SL3 9HR. £7 (cash on door) More info: [email protected], 07766 458438.
Tuesday 1 October - Comedy - Full Frontal Comedy
Full Frontal Comedy is dedicated to bringing you some of the best acts on the circuit as well as legendary comedians from TV & radio.
7:45pm, Watermans Arms, Eton SL. £8, CLICK TO BOOK
Thurs 3 to Sat 5 October - Theatre - Kenneth Branagh Drama Awards
Come along and see the three finalists in this year's drama award for amateur playwrights have their plays fully staged, with the overall winner announced on the final night and awarded the prize.
7:30 & 8pm, The Old Court, St Leonards Road SL4 3BL.
Friday 4 October - Live Music - Dez Eze
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Ronnie Johnson (Van Morrison, Sting, Joe Cocker) joins his son Patrick Johnson (Joni's Soul, Double Vicious) on electric and acoustic guitar, drummer Neil Burton and bassist Cameron Barnett..
Guitar driven improvised ambient rock meets jazz folk Americana. Promises to be a night of truly original, new music.
8pm, Baptist Church, Victoria Street, SL4 1EH.
£15, CLICK BELOW FOR TICKETS OR BUY ON DOOR
Saturday 5 October - Experience - Library Of Life
A library visitor can choose from a range of titles... and gets a person, not a book. Instead of sitting down to read, you sit down to listen and talk.
11am - 2pm, Baptist Church, Victoria Street, SL4 1EH.
FREE ENTRY
More info: Kat Bracewell: [email protected]
Saturday 5 October - Live Music / Art - Gifted N Black
Honouring and embracing Black culture through music, art, and food. A vibrant celebration of talent, unity, and community, with an incredible lineup of artists. All proceeds going to Show Racism the Red Card charity.
6pm - Late, Loading Bay Café, Vansittart Estate SL4 1SE.
FREE ENTRY
Thursday 10 October - Live Music - Sourced + Noa
Musical collaboration led by songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer Fred Claridge (Nick Mulvey, Billy Bragg). Come on in, we’re building a new genre: it’s called “garage folk.”
Supported by singer / songwriter Noa.
7pm, The Swan, Clewer SL4 5JG.
PAY WHAT YOU WISH DONATION
Friday 11 October - 18th Century Music - Box & Fir
18th Century Music from London, Paris & Berlin by Handel, C.P.E. Bach,
De Grigny, Leclair & De la Barre.
Jenny Thomas- one-keyed flute, Ian Gammie- baroque guitar,
John Halsey- harpsichord & organ.
7.30 - 9pm, All Saints Church, Frances Rd SL4 3AJ.
£15
Friday 11 October - Live Music - Limpopo Groove
From Zimbabwe AFR and Reading UK, Limpopo Groove is an upbeat dance band that fuses afro jazz with tribal beats and European influence.
Playing in Windsor for the first time.
7:30pm, WEBrew, Unit 4 Taproom, Vansittart Estate SL4 1SE.
FREE ENTRY
Saturday 12 October - Literature - Windsor Young Writers' Competition
The Winners of this year’s Competition will be announced, selected work performed, and prizes awarded by local author Essie Fox. Sponsored by The Prince’s Trust and Chorleywood Books. Hosted by Philip Appleton.
7-10pm, The Old Court SL4 3BL. £7 Adults/£5 under 16’s
Saturday 12 October - Experience - Around The World
Loading Bay Cafe and Laithwaites Windsor presents an evening of wine tasting and plant-based food pairing, from around the world.
Ticket price includes all tasting wine and food.
7:30pm, Loading Bay Café, Vansittart Estate SL4 1SE.
£65.00