RVT are running a Hot August Fringe every weekday from 27th July to 28th August. If you want to perform go to www.hotaugustfringe.com. 'Continue reading' for details.
FROM MONDAY 27th July - 28th August : MONDAY - FRIDAY
THE HOT AUGUST FRINGE IS LAUNCHED:
A FRINGE FESTIVAL RUNNING MONDAY - FRIDAY : 27 JULY - 28 AUGUST 2009 AT THE RVT
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) is pleased to announce, the RVT: HOT AUGUST FRINGE -- a one-of-a-kind London performance festival running from 27 July – 28 August at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
A riot of stand-up, sketch comedy, cabaret, magic, burlesque, theatre and dance the RVT: HOT AUGUST FRINGE will see four different shows a night tread the boards at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern for a unique festival of 100 cutting-edge performance throughout the festival.
The RVT, home of some of the best edgy, alternative, ‘in-yer-face’ comedy, theatre and performance in London, is seeking out the finest emerging and established talent to ensure the RVT: HOT AUGUST FRINGE is as wild and unpredictable as possible. Expect a month full of sharp comedy, elaborate costumes, passionate rants, unforgettable narratives and hilarious hi-jinx.
Interested performers go to: www.hotaugustfringe.com to download an application.
Every night during the Festival (Monday – Friday), the RVT will run shows at 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00. Audiences pay a flat fee of £12.50 to see all the shows in one night. The programme will be eclectic and inclusive and everyone is welcome -- from die-hard RVT regulars, to first-timers looking for a fantastic night out.
What’s more, the RVT: HOT AUGUST FRINGE will appeal to Londoners looking for an affordable alternative to holidays abroad and be a draw for tourists seeking to explore London’s rich cultural scene outside of the West End. Finally, the RVT: HOT AUGUST FRINGE offers a more affordable alternative to performers who find the cost of other fringe festivals prohibitive.
This festival also fits in with the long tradition of performance at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern dating back to 1863 and the surrounding Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens going back even further. Since then, artists from Lily Savage (Paul O’Grady), Julian Clary, Graham Norton, Justin Bond and others have performed at the venue.
The RVT is reaching out to the local community to build support and enthusiasm for the festival and as a way of showcasing the traditional role of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens as a destination for entertainment and socializing from the mid 17th to mid 19th centuries.
