Ticket Sales Soar for Stirling Fringe
Organisers of Stirling Fringe, set to take place at venues across the city of Stirling from the 18th - 26th September this Autumn, have reported strong advanced box office sales, with tickets selling twice as fast as in previous years.
Over 2500 tickets went on sale for Stirling Fringe in July, now in its third year, and firmly cemented in performing arts circles as Scotland's "Other Fringe.
Festival Director, Barry McDonald, commented:
"We're delighted with advanced ticket sales. Tickets are selling twice as fast this year, so we're urging festival fans to book now to ensure they can get tickets to the shows they really want to see.
"Stirling Fringe is now a respected feature of the Scottish cultural calendar and our strong performance at the box office this year is testimony to that. We are attracting people from far and wide to Stirling, demonstrate the rich cultural offering that the city has to offer. We are also giving the people who live in Stirling a festival they can truly boast about.
With crowds currently flocking through in their thousands to Edinburgh for its festival offering, Stirling claims it punches well above its weight, culturally speaking. And, with such a varied mix of popular, experimental and engaging acts lined up for this year's Striling Fringe, people don't actually need to travel to Edinburgh or Glasgow to see first class music, comedy, or theatre. It's right here on their doorstep.
Stuart Turner, Head of EventScotland, said:
"Scotland's reputation as the perfect stage for events continues to grow each year, benefitting greatly from the incredible variety on offer and unique atmosphere of our festivals, like the Stirling Fringe. I am delighted to see this event generating greater interest than ever as it enters its third year and know all of those attending will be treated to an outstanding mix of performances which offer something for every taste."
The festival will open on the weekend of the 18th September with a rousing performance in Cowane's Hospital from South African vocal group,Simply Soweto Encha, whose a capella fusion of gospel, soul and doo-wop, is already a firm favourite with festival goers and sees the group perform for the second year in a row.
Later in the festival, opera lovers will be treated to a contemporary interpretation of Mozart's Le Nozze de Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) performed byVoiceArc. And, for the comedy lovers, some of Scotland's finest comedians are set to take to the stage including reigning Scottish Comedian of the Year,Bruce Fummey, as well as appearances from well-kent Scottish namesGary Little,Joe HeenanandRay Bradshaw.
Music lovers will be in their element with a programme that juxtaposes the towering urban impact of Scottish hip hop bandStanley Oddwith the more lyrical sounds of modern string quartetRoutesand families can also get in on the act with a variety of events aimed at arts lovers of all ages including aFamily Fun Dayon Saturday 19th September.
The beauty of Stirling Fringe is that the programme has something for everyone and all ages. Boasting a packed programme of performing artists with everything from musicians to magicians, dramatic actors to divas.
The Stirling Fringe Festival is supported by EventScotland, part of the events directorate at VisitScotland, through the National Programme.
For further information on the full line up, and to book tickets, visitwww.stirlingfringe.com
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