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SUMMARY:When the Gentlemen Go By:  Stories and Songs of South Coast Smuggling
DESCRIPTION:Join performance storyteller Alastair K Daniel in a journey through song and story round the coast of Kent and Sussex in the lawless golden age of smuggling. Encounter Folkstone’s Fox as she bests the revenue\, cheer with the crowd as they break down Dover gaol\, and shiver at the ghostly spectre that haunts Smuggler’s Leap. \nAlastair K Daniel is an international performance storyteller who specialises in the lore of Kent. As a proud Man of Kent\, Alastair has been sharing tales of the county with audiences from London to Marrakech to Copenhagen\, and is delighted to be bringing some of them home to Dover. \nhttps://www.storytent.co.uk/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083819805071 \nhttps://www.instagram.com/alastairkdaniel/
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/when-the-gentlemen-go-by-stories-and-songs-of-south-coast-smuggling-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Stupid Songs\, Senseless Sonnets\, no stoats
DESCRIPTION:Back for a second year! \nThe songs for which I’m known\, interspersed with some of the 155 sonnets I wrote in 2025\, and general waffle. \n 
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/stupid-songs-senseless-sonnets-no-stoats-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Grandma's Shop
DESCRIPTION:Clothes\, cats and counter-culture.\nSheffield\, 1989. Loveable\, eccentric 71-year-old\, Hilda\, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day\, a journalist from The Guardian walks in…\nJoin Hilda’s granddaughter\, Julie Flower\,  for a multi-character comedy-drama about family history subverting expectations. All in a nostalgic world of old carrier bags\, pools coupons and vintage clothes.\nJulie is a Kent-based writer and performer who is delighted to bring her 5-star Edinburgh Fringe hit show to Dover.  Dramaturgy and direction are by Sarah Chew.\n***** ‘Refined moments of sweet\, revealing storytelling.’ (Three Weeks)\n**** ‘You will leave bathed in the warm glow of humanity at its best.’ (Edinburgh Reporter)\n**** ‘This celebration of the ordinary paints a rich picture of Sheffield in the 1980s.’ (The List)\n\nDirected by Sarah Chew\n\n\nTrailer:  Grandma’s Shop Trailer\nWebsite: www.grandmas-shop.co.uk\nInstagram: @grandmas_shop_play\nFacebook: @grandmasshopshow\n\n\n\n\nPre-booked advised please see the Maison Dieu Booking Page
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/grandmas-shop-2026/
LOCATION:Maison Dieu\, Maison Dieu\, Biggin Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1DL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Ebb and flow
DESCRIPTION:Moving Memory’s Dover and Folkestone Moving Well groups bring Ebb and flow to Dover Fringe. \nEbb and flow: the movement of life. An autobiographical exploration honouring/celebrating the hands we have held\, the journeys we have made and the hurdles we overcome.  \nExploring connection and how this enables us to stand side by side – united and strong. The choreography has been co-created by the participants themselves\, drawing on their own stories\, experiences and movement. \nMoving Memory Dance Theatre is a Kent-based charity that places older bodies centre stage through inclusive dance theatre and creative movement. Their Moving Well programme offers free\, accessible workshops led by and for older people – creating space for creativity\, connection and joy\, with no experience needed.
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/ebb-and-flow-2026/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Dover\, CT16 1NU
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SUMMARY:Tim Biglowe: Plonka
DESCRIPTION:Join Tim for his new stand-up show is about finding life’s golden ticket. With high-energy jokes and stories about fame\, family and travel with a hapless hippy. The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 Best Show nominee. Best Comedy at Shaftesbury Fringe 2025. ‘Conjures up something both playful and killer’ ***** (One4Review.co.uk). ‘He’s on his way to something magical’ **** (Lancaster Guardian).\n\nInstagram: timbigcomedy\nFacebook: Tim Biglowe \n\n\n\nPre-booked advised please see the Maison Dieu Booking Page
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/tim-biglowe-plonka-2026/
LOCATION:Maison Dieu\, Maison Dieu\, Biggin Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1DL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dirty Bitch
DESCRIPTION:Canadian comedian Katie-Rose Petley is coming to Dover Fringe with her filthy\, fearless dive into being raised in the church\, progressive parenting\, and sex pre-9/11. It’s unhinged. It’s hilarious. It’s Dirty Bitch. \nKatie-Rose Petley is a Canadian stand-up comedian known for her fresh\, filthy\, and unfiltered storytelling. With material that’s dark\, shameless\, and disturbingly relatable\, she’s been described as “delightfully vulgar.” Whether she’s unpacking religion\, motherhood\, or the ups and downs of dog ownership\, Katie-Rose delivers big laughs with bold honesty and zero apologies. \nAfter appearances at Faversham Fringe and Brighton Fringe last\, she’s stopping in Dover on her way back to Brighton. Don’t miss it! \nInstagram/TikTok: @katierosecomedy \n  \n\nPre-booked advised please see the Maison Dieu Booking Page
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/dirty-bitch-2026/
LOCATION:Maison Dieu\, Maison Dieu\, Biggin Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1DL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Dickie Richards Sexual Tyrannosaur 2026
DESCRIPTION:Crazy \, Daft\, Silly and Stupid comedy like you’ve never seen!\nDickie’s riotous show packs a catchy song\, a bunch of rapid-fire one-liners\, absurd tales of ageing\, sex\, pubes\, body positivity and sounds from far across the cosmos!\nThere’s nothing serious here!!\nFeatures a RED-HOT finale and PYROTECHNICS!\n\nhttps://countercultureuk.com/2025/08/10/review-dickie-richards-sexual-tyrannosaur/\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DickieRichardsComedy\n\nPre-booked advised please see the Maison Dieu Booking Page
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/dickie-richards-sexual-tyrannosaur-2026/
LOCATION:Maison Dieu\, Maison Dieu\, Biggin Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1DL\, United Kingdom
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UID:380-1779019200-1779022800@doverfringe.uk
SUMMARY:Mr Kemp's Diary
DESCRIPTION:On Christmas Eve 1898 the first ever ship-to-shore radio transmission took place between East Goodwin Lightship and South Foreland Lighthouse\, Dover. While Marconi remained war\, and well fed on dry land his assistant\, George Kemp\, spent 22 days at sea\, Many of them in a force 12 gale. Kemp’s diaries make for harrowing\, if\, from this distance\, somewhat amusing reading. Sou’westers optional! \nFacebook and Instagram: dovertales  \n 
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/mr-kemps-diary-2026/
LOCATION:Square Gallery\, SQuare\, 21 Market Square\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1NH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T131500
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UID:437-1779023700-1779027300@doverfringe.uk
SUMMARY:Prostate And Pinot
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has challenges in life and Dave had a couple to contend with – having Prostate Cancer and opening a wine bar in Dover. Revisit the pain\, fear\, hardship\, relationship impacts and a ruined sex life – and that’s just opening the wine bar! \nSuitable for those wanting to know more about prostate cancer and those who want to be talked out of going into the hospitality business. \nNot suitable for children.
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/prostate-and-pinot-2026/
LOCATION:Square Gallery\, SQuare\, 21 Market Square\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1NH\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T173000
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UID:384-1779035400-1779039000@doverfringe.uk
SUMMARY:Songs For Summer
DESCRIPTION:A fusion set of songs for summer with Brown Penny – Marie Kelly and Michael Thomas.
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/serenades-for-spring-with-piano-clarinet-and-voice-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T174500
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SUMMARY:Crumpy and Grumpy
DESCRIPTION:Back for a second year! \nPoetry…music…comedy… \nAli\, Mark\, and Nick—three voices 3 different journeys to destination Middle age. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing\, but these talented poets are here to turn life’s challenges into beautifully crafted verses. \nJoin them as they weave emotions into words\, sharing a collection that balances **poignant truths** with **topical reflections**. Their stories prove that even in the darkest days\, creativity shines as life’s brightest beacon.
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/crumpy-and-grumpy-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T200000
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CREATED:20260315T100937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T101112Z
UID:441-1779044400-1779048000@doverfringe.uk
SUMMARY:Run. Scream. Die.
DESCRIPTION:Come all lovers of horror and the macabre! Welcome to this auction\, whether you are here to bid on the lots\, or just here to enjoy the misery of others. We have items of interest recovered from horrifying events each presented along with it’s startling provenance. Will you laugh or scream at what dumb events lead to the grisly ends? They didn’t know what’s coming\, but I bet you do… \n“Nightmarish. Will not sleep well tonight but thanks anyway.” :: “…great storytelling\, very entertaining” :: “Fantastic well told horror stories\, loved the auction device\, chilling!” :: “Unsettling and fun in equal measures!” :: “…loved the expressiveness and range of stories\,” :: “…a real earnest\, spooky performance.” :: “Wonderful stuff\, well told – would see again.” \nWritten and performed by Kevin Groves \nAn early version was performed at Dover Fringe 2025\, well\, come see the final one that made it to Edinburgh and two London horror festivals for Halloween 2025!
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/run-scream-die-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T201500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T211500
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UID:458-1779048900-1779052500@doverfringe.uk
SUMMARY:Twinprov
DESCRIPTION:The Improvised Surprise Party!\nTwinprov\n\nLook\, we need to level with you…we’re rubbish party planners! Everything’s gone wrong! Join Kent-based improv duo Twinprov for a joyful\, immersive improvised party\, where the star of the show might just be….you!\n\nSarah Davies and Julie Flower present an hour of improv games with as much\, or as little\, interaction as you choose.  Think Whose Line Is It Anyway meets a nostalgic birthday party!  And\, yes\, there will be party bags!\n\nFacebook:   https://www.facebook.com/twinprovimprov/\nInstagram: @twinprovimprov
URL:https://doverfringe.uk/event/twinprov-2026/
LOCATION:Vinoteq\, 1 Cannon Street\, Dover\, Kent\, CT16 1BY\, United Kingdom
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