Our Shows
Before the Applause is the brand new Fringe of Colour podcast. In our first episodes, we shine a light on the films commissioned by Fringe of Colour in 2020. These episodes are part of our reflective 2020 Showcase, delving into the creators’ intentions, creative processes and what it meant to be a part of the festival. You can listen to our trailer now on Spotify and Anchor.
This podcast has been presented and produced by Briana Pegado and produced and edited by Halina Rifai, with audio descriptions by MacKenzy Woodyard and music by Caleb Azumah Nelson.
Explore our productions below. The 2020 Showcase runs froms 15th - 30th June, with re-screenings available to all early-bird Pass holders.
Our 2020 Showcase
These performances were commissioned and produced by Fringe of Colour for the 2020 Fringe of Colour Films online arts festival. Each film will be re-screened for 24 hours across June and accompanied by our very own podcast, Before the Applause.
WPAU
Comedian Athena Kugblenu explains why she didn't attend the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 and offers up an alternative acronym.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 03:57 · 17th June
CLUB
Esme Allman presents a vibrant exploration of how queer black women forge space for themselves in London's nightlife.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 09:58 · 18th June
The Drift
Hannah Lavery's poetic journey through history, through Scottishness, through belonging, and through grief. An extract of a stage production.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 14:01 · 19th June
Bloom
A.T. [@JournalduPole] presents a queer African pole dancer’s surreal adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 05:26 · 20th June
Category Mistake
Mandla Rae attempts to reconcile their guilt for “choosing a life of sin” by exploring language and looking for Zimbabwe’s queer history.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 20:14 · 24th June
Nish Kumar In Trouserless Conversation
In a series of socially distant interviews, comedian Nish Kumar chats to Sanjeev Bhaskar, Desiree Burch and Rose Matafeo.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 41:10 · 25th June
A Service in Committing to Love…
Mele Broomes combines luscious colours and movement to create this stunning dance film - manifestations of love and solidarity.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 02:52 · 26th June
Consequence
A young woman fleeing a plantation questions whether she has made the right choice. Performed by storyteller Mara Menzies.
Fringe of Colour Commission · 22:45 · 27th June