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Kenneth Williams was one of the most unique and beloved figures in British comedy history. From show stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne to twenty years of Carry On films to the darling of the chat shows, Williams was a rare talent who could turn from broad slapstick to erudite wit in a […]

Guildford-based comedian PAUL KERENSA presents a world premiere play: a Christmas play… in July. Plus a stand-up comedy show, both at Guildford Fringe Festival After selling out at last year’s Guildford Fringe Festival, the British Comedy Award-winning local comic is back with not one, not three, but two shows – one for stand-up comedy fans, and […]

FOLLOWING last year’s hugely successful sell-out opening night, Gag House Comedy Superstars returns to G Live on Friday, June 29 with an almighty new line-up of cracking comics ready to raucously declare Guildford Fringe Festival 2018 officially open! All year Gag House Comedy host monthly clubs, bringing the best professional comedians on the touring circuit […]

THE SUMMER months may feel far off during this rather cold, damp January – but fear not; Guildford Fringe couldn’t wait to let you know they’re already busy making plans for their biggest ever Guildford Fringe Festival which will run from June 29 to July 29 this year. What’s more, one of the Festival events […]

Join local musician Majella Yorston for a relaxed ‘Song or Two’ on 30th July at The Keep Pub, Guildford. The perfect way to spend a summery Sunday evening the intimate gig will celebrate Majella’s 5 years of involvement with Guildford Fringe and will be a fitting finale to the 2017 Fringe Festival.    With material ranging from folk […]

Amanda Waring became a West End Star at the age of 19 having been chosen from 6000 girls by Alan Jay Lerner to play the title role of Gigi in his hit musical. Acting is in her blood. Her parents were famous actors, the late great actress Dame Dorothy Tutin and television star Derek Waring. Her […]

Crows Nest Theatre Company Present ALMA Date: Wednesday 26th July 2017 Showtimes: 11.30am and 2.30pm. Venue: Bellerby Studio, G Live, London Rd, Guildford GU1 2AA Tickets: £9.50/£35 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children/1 Adult + 3 Children) Box office: 01483 369 350 or  BOOK ONLINE HERE Crows Nest Theatre are making their Guildford Fringe Festival debut with their children’s […]

Guildford Fringe Festival is, well, under way but twenty-five years ago, Paul would pass Guildford’s Star Inn as a pupil at the Royal Grammar School (and definitely not go in). Twenty years ago, Paul danced and finger-clicked down the High Street while at Guildford School of Acting. Nowadays he writes for hit TV shows – from […]

Miscast Musicals is being performed at The Harbour Hotel, Guildford on Wednesday 12th July. All profits from the cabaret will go directly into the Jack Wyschna Bursary which supports young people training in the arts who have the talent but not the funds to go to drama school. BOOK TICKETS HERE Meet the cast here… […]

6plus1 are a new band who blend jazz with comedy. Seven seasoned musicians who just love having fun. 6plus1 is led by Simon Currie, who currently tours with Paul Jones and the Manfreds.   Along with Simon on tenor saxophone, clarinet and flute, 6plus1 comprises: Mike Wilkins on baritone and alto saxophone, Chris Hadland on […]