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GM Fringe launches it’s 15th anniversary festival.
GM Fringe Funky Intro GREATER MANCHESTER FRINGE 2026 We are delighted to share the news that the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival opens today 1st July 2026 and celebrates its 15th year supporting theatre makers across our city and beyond. With its original roots firmly in the Gay Village (one of the founding venues was on Canal St itself) this year’s line up has several productions containing LGBTQ themes and we have highlighted a few for you. Canal St Media together with partner Queer Lit are also providing an award for the chosen LGBTQ production of the 2026 Festival. TO CHECK THE FULL LINE UP OF SHOWS PLEASE VISIT HERE LGBTQ+ Performances Performances Loading performances…
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