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A Beautiful Day Forever!

4/7/2018

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Fame is everything nowadays. We're slaves of the desire of 'being someone', we lack our own identity.
Every action we make is to claim the attention of the cameras and the coveted immortality that comes with them. 
But what are we actually ready to do for all this? What sacrifices are we ready to make? Will fame and success actually grant us immortality? Or do we need something more? And once we finally reached notoriety, can we go back? Become a human being once again and not just a “product” for the masses?
These questions serve as a framework for “A Beautiful Day Forever” by Redsand Theatre. So we found ourselves in the cockpit of a plane; empty but just for one person, Tender. He makes his intentions straight away: he's riding this plane until the fuel runs out, in a sort of crazy run towards the abyss. But before the inevitable end he wants to tell his story, confess to the black box (“That is actually orange”) how he got there. So he puts on his last autobiographical variety show narrating everything: from his humble beginnings in the community of his church, to his days as an famous and celebrated TV messiah. Finally he quits the role of actor/director and takes up one of spectator, enjoying the striking, apocalyptic finale of his life.

Catch 'A Beautiful Day Forever' each night of this years Free Fringe Festival on the Narnia Stage in the woods at Drumcoura City from 9pm to 10pm.


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Apply to Perform at Free Fringe Fest 2018

13/1/2018

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Following the success of 2017 and winning 'Best Festival at the Pure M Awards, Free Fringe Festival returns to Drumcoura City, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim this July 20th to the 22nd.  We are aiming to build on the success of last year's festival and are open to applications from all performing arts genres.  So whether you perform music, comedy, dance, drama/theatre, fire display, juggling, mime or any other weird or wonderful performance we want to hear from you.

To apply to perform at Free Fringe Festival 2018 please complete the application form here.  Our whole ethos is 'Free' so there is no charge to apply to perform and we are open to applications from all ages, all genres and all nations.
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Jimbo from the band Ojo
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The Fire Monkeys
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Dansi lead singer Wilf
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Colm, Drummer with The Paperboys
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Sean Marshall, Comedian
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Come and Play in the Theatre Garden!

26/6/2017

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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 
0860885524

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Free Fringe Festival 21st - 23rd July 2017

16/4/2017

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We're back with a brand new logo and location for 2017. The picturesque Drumcoura Lake Resort in county Leitrim hosts #freefringefest2017 allowing us to introduce a host of new attractions to this years festivities including bushcrafting, archery and entertainment in a wonderful woodland setting.

Plus we're running the Free Fringe Film Festival in our outdoor cinema in the woods, showing some of the best indie short films around. You'll find full details and how to submit a short film for the Free Fringe Film Fest here https://facebook.com/events/395005507539122

As always there will be lots of entertainment for all tastes including music, comedy, dance, poetry, story telling and much more as well a craft fair and market all weekend.

You don't have to worry about tickets, just show up and have the craic.. its all free!
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