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Tickets on sale as we reveal Artist Drop no.3

Chris O'Reilly

Ticket sales have begun for Gothenburg Fringe 2024, a 10-day celebration of alternative performing arts presenting over 150 performances from 30 August until 8 September.


Taking place in a variety of venues across the city, including unique and non-traditional locations, Gothenburg Fringe is a home for uncensored, cutting-edge performing arts that stimulate, educate and entertain.


2024 will be the festival’s ninth consecutive edition, with around 150 events taking place with theatre, dance, comedy, music, circus and spoken word among the disciplines presented at 10 venues around Gothenburg.


Here are 10 of those shows in our latest artist drop and you can get your tickets now on gbgfringe.com.


by Deadweight (UK)


Welcome to the office of Dr. Ligotti.

You are his patient, in therapy for your vivid nightmares.

...

Or are you the participant in an experimental immersive experience?

...

The Manikins: A Work in Progress is NOT a work in progress.

It is a ninety-minute performance by two actors for you, its single audience member and protagonist.

It is a labyrinthine conspiracy, a cold war between dream and reality, a constantly transforming psychedelic world that slips like sand between your fingers.

Seize it while you can.

...

“In the days since we attended, the show has burrowed itself into our subconscious to a degree we didn't know a piece of theatre could. We'll likely still be processing it for weeks to come, and it's not something that will ever be forgotten. In the simplest possible terms, this is the best immersive show of 2024, and it may take many more years for anything else to come close to it.”- Immersive Rumours (★★★★★)


“Genuinely new... it is hard to get more immersive than this.”- Anna James, The Stage


The Stage's top 50 shows of 2023



by Daniel Gerrol (USA)


New English language adaptation of the Swedish classic novel DR GLAS. American playwright Jeffrey Hatcher has adapted it as a solo piece for actor Daniel Gerroll [Chariots of Fire, Big Business and London's West End and New York's Broadway theatres]. The play runs a taut 70 minutes and has been performed in Edinburgh, New York and Kyiv.


by SFT (Sweden)


Welcome to the performance lecture "Quantifying the road to self-fulfillment" where you get to meet SFT - an aspiring artist who sells herself on the financial market to finance her future artistic career. Take a seat and become inspired by how we as humans can cope with the burdens from the working society and the pressure to remain competitive.


by Ivana Kolcunova (The Same Self project) (Czechia)


Attractive. Angry. Tired.

Full of energy. Hated. Mythical.

Adored. Underestimated. Menstruation.

Woman. Always the same, yet always different.

It's me. EXPOSED.


Exposed is a powerful and inspiring exploration of the human experience that combines new circus, theater, and meditation. Through breathtaking aerial choreography and captivating music, performance delves into the themes of identity and vulnerability. The audience is taken on a journey of self-discovery that encourages them to reflect on their unique experiences and how they have shaped their life story. It's a unique interactive concept that draws the audience into the action before the performance even begins.


by Elias Faingersh/Teater KEF (Sweden)


Trombonemagic is the musical solo show of the virtuoso trombonist and multiple award-winning performer Elias Faingersh. However, this version is the family version, filled with surprises and guest appearances - a bit eccentric, but warm and unforgettable.


“Trombonemagic” is a performance where Elias Faingersh is at once a composer, a musical performer, a dramatic actor, a clown and a stand up artist. Now he has reshaped this show into a family show - a unique experience of sharing, of merging art and life.


by Bibby and Barth (Norway)


Bibby and Barth present "The Weird Sisters Café: The Festival Édition".

The Weird Sisters - Éloïse et Louise - try their very best to run a festival café with the resources they have. Since they are now in Gothenburg, away from their Oslo-based café, they have to find new creative methods to cater to their guests. Expect the unexpected in this interactive performance that combines lip syncs, clown acts and bizarre glamour. The two French sisters invite you to come explore their menu and see what you get.


Bibby and Barth both have their backgrounds in physical theatre. In their current project they work as a drag-clown duo, and have been exploring the theatrical potential of drag since 2020. Since then, they have developed a rich universe around The Weird Sisters, with their own unique physicality and indiosyncratic way of interacting with their audience. The sisters speak French and broken English, as well as communicating nonverbally.



by Ulug Bek & Kriti Prajapati ((Denmark/Uzbekistan/India)


Slightly suspicious expats - Ulug Bek and Kriti Prajapati - are doing their duo stand up comedy show ALMOST SCANDINAVIANS - a show about living in Scandinavia, loving it and almost integrating. We promise you will be almost happy after this show. Ulug and Kriti became popular in Copenhagen comedy scene after their 12 straight sold-out shows ALMOST DANES. They both fell in love with Scandinavian countries, but also found many quirks about it, which they want to share.


Ulug Bek (Uzbekistan) has lived 13 Years in Denmark and 2 years in Sweden. He is a data analyst by day and a comedian by night. With his deadpan humour, he makes hilarious observations about Scandinavia and Danish work culture. Ulug Bek has performed at festivals in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, and even Netherlands.

Kriti Prajapati (India) has lived 6 years in Denmark. She is an engineer by mistake and a comedian by choice. Audiences have laughed about the cultural shock she has experienced in Denmark and is enamoured with her quirky sense of humor. Kriti has performed in Denmark, Sweden, India and Netherlands.



Join us for an unforgettable night at the Gothenburg Fringe Festival! Experience the electrifying energy of Pop Punk in Drag, where we bring your favorite hits to life with a unique twist. Our drag punk rock band is ready to make you dance, sing, and party all night long!


Once upon a glitter-soaked night in a gritty underground club, DeeDee Strummer's rebellious chords collided with the electrifying riffs of Twitchy Love's guitar. Legends say Twitchy, a mischievous glam rock guitarist with a penchant for neon, accidentally spilled glitter on DeeDee's boots, marking the birth of The Gender Benders.


DeeDee, a fearless singer armed with rainbow lyrics, and Twitchy, the sparkly guitar maestro, decided to turn Twitchy's unintentional glitter incident into a wild musical experiment. Enter Justin Love, a bassist with a heart as thumping as his bass lines, who happened to be serenading Twitchy at their secret garden wedding. Joined by the enigmatic drummer, Iffy Slut, The Gender Benders emerged from the ashes of a playful joke, ready to smash gender norms and rock the stage with a vibrant rebellion against the ordinary. Together, they'd defy expectations, belt out anthems of love and liberation, and leave audiences questioning everything, all while donning outfits that could outshine the most dazzling constellations.



by Donatas Kveselys (Sweden/Lithuania)


Meet Donatas Kveselys, the fresh face of European comedy hailing from Lithuania, boasting the longest wingspan in show business. His solo show "Chernobyl Survivor" explores the quirks of his life in Sweden through comedic commentary on Swedish society from an outsider's perspective. He also talks about his Eastern European upbringing and the universal struggles of adulthood through a blend of storytelling and humor. Get ready to be captivated by his comedic journey, covering everything from awkward family encounters to facing fears, all delivered with charm and wit.


This year Donatas started breaking into UK comedy scene and has won every comedy competition he entered, including the famous King Gong at the London Comedy Store. Donatas made waves in the Roast Battle League 2024, securing the 3rd spot in the International West division with a comedic style reminiscent of Connor McSpadden and Daniel Tosh.


by James Dalton (USA)


James Dalton plays harmonica, tells stories, sings and engages the audience, while teaching some beginners harmonica lessons.


Stories come from a musician's travels and life. Lessons are tied in with stories, some humorous, some melancholy, and there are improvisation elements throughout. The show will move and change from performance to performance.

James has run beginners harmonica workshops and has taught the instrument, along with other instruments, in a variety of settings, from music shops, livestreams as well as music and theatre festivals, blending a workshop with a storytelling show.


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