The first acts for this year's Cowes Fringe Festival have been announced today (Wednesday.)
The event — the first of its kind in the town — will take place between May 26 and 28.
Hosted in unique venues throughout the town, Cowes Fringe will provide entertainment, workshops and arts events for all ages.
Managed by a local team and supported by a crew from London's West End, Cowes Fringe will boast a variety of both local and mainland talent.
First acts announced
Claire Sweeney
One of the UK’s favourite actresses, from her early days on Brookside to her stellar career which has spanned stage and screen.
Claire closes the Fringe with a gala evening singing songs and telling stories from throughout her career accompanied by West End pianist Jae Alexander.
Claire said:
“I am honoured to be taking part in the inaugural Cowes Fringe and can’t wait to be on the Isle of Wight for the first time.”
Alfie Moore
His popular BBC Radio 4 Comedy series "It's a Fair Cop" is the perfect vehicle for Alfie to skilfully blend succinct layman explanations about the law, with very funny anecdotes from his own policing experiences.
Indefinite Articles Presents – Pinocchio
Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto, uses the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy and the puppet maker who wants to be a real father.
Direct from a sold-out season at the Little Angel Puppet Theatre London.
This is a family show from age 4 upwards.
Jim Vision
A visionary artist and painter of large-scale murals whose personal drive has changed the face of walls in East London since 2005 and a leading protagonist of contemporary street art culture.
Jim will do public events at two secret locations.
Mig Kimpton
Has run West End theatres and managed tours for an assortment of stars, especially Sir Ian McKellen.
Now an award-winning floral artist, Mig makes his first appearance on the Isle of Wight drawing his inspiration from all things connected with the seaside and telling theatrical tales.
Other names announced include local jazz singer Nina Ross; the effervescent and eye-catching Quivers and Irish folk singer John Blek.
Cllr Paul Bertie, Mayor of Cowes, said:
"I am thoroughly looking forward to the new Cowes Fringe later this year.
"An event of this nature has been a long time coming, and I know the team and volunteers behind the Cowes Fringe are dedicated to making the event a huge success.
"I wish all involved the very best of luck. I know Cowes will support it with enthusiasm."
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