Love spoken word?  Join our Word Corner at Free Fringe Festival on Sunday 23rd July at the Parachute Tent​.  This is an event for all readers, writers and beat poets to come together in a relaxed atmosphere all for the love of words. where everyone is invited to share their own writing, the works of others, or just to sit back and basque in the beauty of words shared. Styles may be poetry, short story, song, rap, essays, plays, extracts from books or works in progress. The format is informal but structured so as to give each person adequate time to share their work and to allow for reflection or chat. 

Word Corner is a very popular free an informal evening event that is over 2 years in the running at The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon on every second Tuesday of the month. Members of the group have also been involve in public readings at The Dock during annual events including Culture Night and National Poetry Day.

Sarah Wood 
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Free Fringe Festival presents Theatre Garden: a youth theatre event at the Parachute Stage on the Forest Trail on Saturday 22nd July from 12midday to 3.30pm. There will be four main time slots during the event which will include workshops for two age groups, rehearsals and on stage performances. This is a unique opportunity for young people to come play at performance in a natural environment and to share their creativity on stage for the general public. All public are welcome to support and enjoy the performances. 

Young people are welcome (Not Required) to bring any pre-prepared performance material or 'party pieces' they may wish to share. For example a short scene they have written or like, a song, short story, poem, dance piece, joke, etc. 

We recommend children wear appropriate clothing, bring a packed lunch, and all the willingness, enthusiasm and playfulness they've got! 

Please arrive 10-15 mins before your workshop time to sign in and secure your place. 
Participation consent forms must be signed by parent/guardian who must be contactable and available for their child at all times. 

12.00-12.45  Workshop for 14-18 year olds
13.00-13.45  Workshop for 8-13 year olds
14.00-14.40  Rehearsals for everyone performing 
14.40-15.30  Performances

This event will be facilitated by Sarah Wood, a local youth theatre professional, with a BA in Drama Performance from DIT, and currently a leader with the Leitrim Youth Theatre Company. 

In 2016 Sarah facilitated at the Holistic Kids Camp at Attirory Organic Garden. 
Holistic Kids Camp 2016 facebook page

Sarah Wood 
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We held our 2017 Fringe Launch Night on Friday 23rd July at this years festival location, Drumcoura City.  Performance on the night from Etain The Paperboys and Grace Day made for a great night of musical entertainment.

Thanks to the performers, Rachel Masterson and Angelica who recorded interviews and live performances from the acts for our upcoming Free Fringe TV YouTube channel (coming soon) and to everyone who come out to support us and the three fantastic acts.
Here’s some pics taken on the night...