Join us for a fabulous evening of exciting theatre, moving music, and sparkling conversation, as the companies due to appear in the following weekend’s festival (23–24 May) share exclusive live extracts from their upcoming shows. Doors open at 7pm, with the performed extracts beginning at 7.30pm.
It’s part preview, part party, including:
✨ A first look at brand-new reimaginings of myths, legends and timeless tales, with extracts from the different Festival shows performed from 7.30pm onwards.
✨ A chance to meet the performers, creatives, and festival team.
✨ Networking for theatre-makers, sponsors, and story-lovers alike.
✨ Festival box office and merchandise on site – grab tickets for your favourite shows before anyone else!
Tickets include a free drink and entry to all performances. 🎭🍷✨ Raise a glass with us, discover your must-see productions, and celebrate the start of Barnes’ newest theatre festival!
A Festival bar with wine, soft drinks, and snacks available to buy, will run alongside the Box Office throughout the evening.
The Fireside Folktales Barnes Fringe Festival – Launch Event!
Sat 16 May 2026,
7:00PM – 10:00PM
Theatre, Art and Film Reviews 
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