Margate Fringe Festival interview
Margate Fringe Festival opens on 22 May with a performance from Nick Helm. I spoke to co-founder Faye Bowker tells all about the event’s past, present and future for Strange Tourist…
Margate Fringe Festival returns for its third year and biggest programme of shows yet this week. Running from Thursday to Sunday in venues around Margate, performers this year include Nick Helm, Rosie Holt, and Janine Harouni.
The festival was launched in 2023 by Faye Bowker, who has a background in events management, and Sam Moulton, who has previously worked in live comedy in London and at the Edinburgh Fringe. Taking over the Tom Thumb Theatre for its first edition, it expanded into other venues in 2024 and will put on performances at the Tom Thumb, Olby’s and Justine’s this year.
We speak to Faye who tells us about how the event has developed since it began, what’s in store this year, and plans for the future.