Talisman Fringe
Talisman Fringe
The Talisman Fringe performs on the first Thursday of the month at the Holiday Inn, Kenilworth.
Come and join our talented Talisman members and local performers. Enjoy a fusion of light-hearted entertainment from short plays, improv, local bands and singers which always promises an enjoyable evening.
Launched in 2022 these events have proven to be very popular in providing experienced and new directors the opportunity to explore some alternative plays as well as showcasing local emerging talent as well as established performers.
All acts are performed at 7:30pm and then repeated again at 9pm. The 7:30pm performance is always very popular so prior booking is advised for the earlier session to guarantee a seat. You can just walk in and pay on the door, but if we are at capacity for the earlier slot you may need to grab yourself a drink from the bar and join us later at 9pm!
The Talisman Fringe performs every month aside from our winter and summer breaks in January and July.
See below for the latest information and dates so you can come and join in the fun!
The Talisman Fringe performs on the first Thursday of the month at the Holiday Inn, Kenilworth.
Come and join our talented Talisman members and local performers. Enjoy a fusion of light-hearted entertainment from short plays, improv, local bands and singers which always promises an enjoyable evening.
Launched in 2022 these events have proven to be very popular in providing experienced and new directors the opportunity to explore some alternative plays as well as showcasing local emerging talent as well as established performers.
All acts are performed at 7:30pm and then repeated again at 9pm. The 7:30pm performance is always very popular so prior booking is advised for the earlier session to guarantee a seat. You can just walk in and pay on the door, but if we are at capacity for the earlier slot you may need to grab yourself a drink from the bar and join us later at 9pm!
The Talisman Fringe performs every month aside from our winter and summer breaks in January and July.
See below for the latest information and dates so you can come and join in the fun!

🎭 October Fringe: The Seven Deadly Sins🎭
📅 Thursday 2nd October
🕢 7:30 PM & 9:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn, Kenilworth
The Seven Deadly Sins Fringe Night
Join us on a journey through the underworld as we explore the seven tiers of purgatory. Inspired by Dante’s The Divine Comedy, we will use drama, comedy, music and song to delve into the human condition as we explore the sins that mar our lives and those that fall foul of them. Perhaps this evening will be the redeeming of your mortal soul, or perhaps it will just be another entertaining way to spend a Thursday evening.
You will have to join us to find out.
⚠️ As always, the 7:30pm showing is very popular and regularly sells out, so booking early is advisable! Or why not join us for the 9pm slot after grabbing a drink from the bar first?
All seats for this production have now sold out. Please Contact Us or call the Box Office (01926 856548) for waitlist / returns or for wheelchair spaces which may still be available.
🎭 June Fringe: Grimm Tales for Grizzly Grown Ups🎭
📅 Thursday 5th June
🕢 7:30 PM & 9:00 PM
📍 Holiday Inn, Kenilworth
📝 Produced by Ben and Ellie Wellicome
Grimm Tales for Grizzly Grown-ups
Come and take a seat around the fire, and hear a story…
Experience storytelling in the round, exploring the dark stories collected by the Brothers Grimm, as well as other twisted tales, portrayed through theatre, movement, music and art.
‘Rumpelstiltskin’ by Sam Harris, directed by Katie-Anne Ray.
‘The Three Snake Leaves’ by Philip Pullman and adapted by Philip Wilson, directed by Julien Rosa. A dark, intriguing tale, a mini-epic of love, death and betrayal.
‘Little Red Riding Hood’, a movement piece devised and performed by dancers Alasdair Stewart and Becci Williams.
Also featuring musical performances, storytelling by Ben Wellicome and live art by Grace Sullivan.
Ellie and Ben Wellicome will present the evening.
⚠️ As always, the 7:30pm showing is very popular and regularly sells out, so booking early is advisable! Or why not join us for the 9pm slot after grabbing a drink from the bar first?
All seats for this production have now sold out. Please Contact Us or call the Box Office (01926 856548) for waitlist / returns or for wheelchair spaces which may still be available.
🎭 Talisman Fringe is taking a well-earned break over the summer🎭
But don’t fret. we will be back on the September with more music, mayhem, plays, readings, poetry and all-round entertainment for your delectation.
All seats for this production have now sold out. Please Contact Us or call the Box Office (01926 856548) for waitlist / returns or for wheelchair spaces which may still be available.
🎭 Talisman Fringe is taking a well-earned break over the summer🎭
But don’t fret. we will be back on the September with more music, mayhem, plays, readings, poetry and all-round entertainment for your delectation.
Watch this space for news of our next Step into a world of intrigue, passion, and revelry as Talisman Theatre Fringe brings you a night of spellbinding performances, all inspired by the Elizabethan age. In celebration of the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s visit to Kenilworth, we invite you to an evening where history dances with imagination, and the Bard’s spirit lingers in the air.
Expect an eclectic tapestry of theatre, poetry, dance, and the unexpected, where modern creativity meets the grandeur of the past. Whether you’re drawn to the wit of Shakespearean verse, the mystery of masked players, or the raw emotion of contemporary voices reimagining an age of intrigue, this one-of-a-kind event promises a feast for the senses.
Join us for a night where the past is not just remembered – it is reborn.
The stage is set. The Queen may yet appear. Will you?
Please note this celebratory Fringe will run without an interval so please fill up at the bar on arrival. Running time approx 50-55mins.
⚠️ As always, the 7:30pm showing is very popular and regularly sells out, so booking early is advisable! Or why not join us for the 9pm slot after grabbing a drink from the bar first?
The Talisman Theatre & Arts Centre is proud to bring you this special screening as part of Kenilworth Town Council’s celebrations marking the 450th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I’s visit to Kenilworth.
All seats for this production have now sold out. Please Contact Us or call the Box Office (01926 856548) for waitlist / returns or for wheelchair spaces which may still be available.
Check out our promo video below so you can see how much fun was had by all at previous Fringe evenings.
Make sure you check the details below and get booking now to make sure you don’t miss out!
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