Pieces of My Life
Friday 18th September – 7.30pm
An autobiographical story of love, loss and resilience.
Faced with the task of clearing his mum’s council flat days after her death, Kirris sets up a podcast studio in his childhood home, recording the story of his life before he has to leave for good.
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Open Mic
Fourth Tuesday of the month
Next event – Tuesday 22 September 2026 – 7.45pm
Calling all Chew Valley musicians!
Dust off that guitar, banjo or whatever you play – or sing, and share your talents in front of a really supportive audience; solos, duos, small groups – all genres, instruments and voices welcome, learners or pros.
Mendip Swing
Friday 9th October – 7.30pm
Big band brilliance, classic swing and irresistible rhythms for music lovers and dancers alike.
From Count Basie and Duke Ellington to musical theatre, film and Latin favourites, Mendip Swing brings toe-tapping big band energy, accomplished musicianship and a brilliant live atmosphere to the stage.
Yara in the Wild Wood
Sunday 11th October – 2.30pm
Yara is wild and free, but there’s more to these woods than the trees.
Front Room WsM offers a tale of friendship and adventure for all the family, featuring captivating puppetry, exquisite non-verbal storytelling, and spellbinding original music. Come into the woods and explore your wild side with Yara!
Jazz Jam
Second Tuesday of the month
Next event – Tuesday 13 October 2026 – 8pm
Join us for a fun and friendly jam session with the Valley Arts House Band!
This is an open and inclusive event where audience members, singers, and instrumentalists of all levels are encouraged to participate. Feel free to perform solo or bring a friend or two along to play with you.
Moscow Drug Club
Friday 23rd October – 7.30pm
An intoxicating blend of jazz, French musette, Latin grooves and New Orleans swing.
Lose yourself in a heady mix of smoky jazz, Parisian charm and New Orleans swing, as Moscow Drug Club blend original songs with unforgettable favourites from Brel, Waits, Cohen and Kitt.
Halloween Dance & Craft Day with RISE Youth Dance
Tuesday 27th October – 10am to 4pm
Dancing, crafting, performing and plenty of Halloween magic!”
Get ready for another fun-filled Halloween themed day of dancing, games and creative crafts! We’ll be dancing to Halloween favourites and enjoying games inspired by all things spooky!
Tell a Tale or Two – storytelling with Colin Emmett
Friday 30th October – 10.30am to 12.30pm
There is so much out there to enjoy sharing. Start your journey here.
Explore the art of telling stories from memory, where do we find folk tales, fairy tales, legends, and even personal stories? Learn how to present your stories and engage your audience.
SkABBA
Friday 30th October – 8pm
Ska meets ABBA in a riotous mashup of irresistible beats and unforgettable pop classics.
Get ready to sing, dance and party as SkABBA fuse infectious ska rhythms with ABBA’s biggest hits, creating a gloriously unexpected live show packed with energy and feel-good fun.
toooB
Sunday 1st November – 2pm & 3.30pm
An enchanting sensory adventure where theatre, movement and playful discovery come together for tiny explorers.
Meet toooB, a curious shape-shifting creature on a gentle journey of discovery, in this magical wordless adventure designed especially for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups.
I’m Muslamic Don’t Panik
Saturday 7th November – 7.30pm
A vibrant collision of storytelling, dance, live music and clowning, exploring identity and belonging.
Join Bobak on a funny, moving journey from Bristol to Tehran and back, where Hip-Hop, Iranian heritage and unexpected characters collide to challenge stereotypes and discover what it means to truly belong.
Myths and Legends drama day
Sunday 8th November – 10am to 4pm
Come ready to create, imagine and discover what happens when ancient myths meet the magic of theatre.
Join Rohan Gotobed for a fun-filled drama workshop, perfect for children who love acting and are excited by ancient stories of Anansi, Beowulf, Ariadne and the Minotaur.
Come and Try Music Workshop
Saturday 14th November – 10am to 1pm
Come along, get creative and discover what you can do with music.
Led by professional musicians and creative practitioners, explore music in a fun, creative space where you can try new things and learn in ways you may never have experienced before.
The Tragedy of Omlet Prince of Hen-mark – Living Spit
Saturday 14th November – 7.30pm
Omlet, Prince of Hen-mark is a sumptuous scramble of skillful soliloquising, small-scale suspense and sunny-side-up Shakespearean silliness. A cracking night out!
This is no ordinary one man show. With live original music, perishable puppetry, and an overly confident reliance on bad puns, actor Stu Mcloughlin juggles an entire allotment of Shakespearean tragedy whilst trying not to turn his leading man into a leading flan.
What Wood Victoria Do?
Friday 20th November – 8pm
How on earth have we all survived the past decade of modern living without Victoria Wood and her observational wit and wisdom?
Paulus The Cabaret Geek is back after a sell out performance of Looking For Me Friend with What Wood Victoria Do? A brand new show, celebrating all of those women who don’t mince their words but make everything better with a cuppa and a mutual distaste for next door’s extension.
My Friend Donkey
Saturday 21st November – 2.30pm
A joyful family adventure where puppetry, dance, music and friendship come to life.
Meet Donkey in this playful musical journey exploring friendship, love and loss, blending classical guitar, contemporary dance and puppetry to create an enchanting experience for young people and families.
Full English
Thursday 26th November – 7.30pm
It’s a bish-bosh, wish-wash, car crash mishmash!
Ever wondered where the word ‘hoo-ha’ comes from? Why there ain’t no party like a double negative party? Melanie Branton, explores the history of the our language through the media of performance poetry, silly hats and dad jokes.
A Nutcracker Christmas by Candlelight
Saturday 28th November – 7.30pm
Step into a magical Christmas evening of candlelight, enchanting music and festive splendour.
Experience Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker Suite alongside seasonal favourites, beautifully performed by Bristol Ensemble in the intimate setting of St Andrew’s Church.
The Tailor of Gloucester
Sunday 29th November – 2.30pm
A bold, colourful and hilarious new take on a much-loved Beatrix Potter classic.
Join a struggling tailor and three ambitious mice in a fast, funny adventure packed with live rock and pop, puppetry, mischief and heart for audiences aged 3 to 103.
Twinkle Twinkle
Saturday 6th December – 11.30am & 2.30pm
A nocturnal journey for early years by The Last Baguette inspired by The Star by Jane Taylor
It’s the longest night of the year and it’s hard to sleep. Gazing at the stars, surprising things start to happen….. As the sun sets and the stars come out to shine, join the woodland animals as they gather together to celebrate the solstice.
A Christmas Carol
Friday 11th December – 7.30pm
A gloriously silly, spooky and wonderfully festive take on Dickens’ timeless Christmas classic.
Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a hilariously haunting journey through Victorian London, as Dickens’ original words meet creepy ghosts, festive humbug and plenty of wonderfully irreverent silliness.
Watch our Fringe Festival 2023 wrap film
It was an absloute blast, and we’re so proud to have brought the Fringe Festival back to the Chew Valley, bigger and better than ever!
Thanks if you joined us, thanks if you performed, and special heartfelt thanks to our hard working team of volunteers, as non of it could happen without you.