Fringe 2016 programme
Please note that this programme may change. Please keep up to date with Twitter and Facebook.
April
| Date | Starts | Ends | Venue | Event |
| Weds 6th April | 17.30 | 19.30 | The Glebe Pub, Stoke | Nikki Street and Mark Ware “Reflecting Nature: Psychology and Art” Stoke Psychology in the Pub |
| Weds 6th April | 19:45 | 22:00 | Stoke Film Theatre | STOKE-ON-TRENT – EUROPEAN CITY OF SPORT 2016 A review of local sporting achievements over the years and at the successes of our young sports stars of today. (Staffordshire Film Archive) |
| Thur 7th April | 16:00 | Ashley Lecture Theatre, Staffordshire University | The Role of Health Psychology in fighting the Obesity Epidemic: Dr Fiona Gillison – University of Bath Psychology Sports and Exercise Public Speakers Series | |
| Tues 12th April | 18:00 | 20:00 | Start at Stoke Film Theatre foyer | University Quarter Community Night Walk for Art City |
| Weds 13th April | 19:45 | 22:00 | Stoke Film Theatre | LETTERS TO HEM HEATH A collaboration between Trentham World War One project, Ash Green Primary School and the Staffordshire Film Archive (Staffordshire Film Archive) |
| Thurs 14th April | 18:00 | Octagon, Staffordshire University, Beaconside, Stafford, ST18 0AD | Fifty Glorious Years – Staffordshire’s Role in the Development of Computing. Professor Eardley with staff and students of Staffordshire College of Technology. Vintage computers such as DEUCE, LEO and the KD series will be illustrated with photographs, film and a gallery of exhibits from the golden age of British computing. | |
| Sat 16th April | 12:00 | 16:00 | Science, Centre, Staffordshire University | A Potted History: Celebrating Ceramics with the Specialists – get your ceramic items valued by Antiques Roadshow experts; programme of short talks; make your own ‘pinched pot’; view Ceramic Design students work; shop for Flux bone china. |
| Weds 20th April | 11:00 | 15:00 | Hanley Park | University Quarter Community Action Day – gardening, litter picks, walks, and information on keeping you and your community safe, clean and green |
| Weds 20th April | 19:45 | 21:30 |
Stoke Film Theatre |
PHILIP ASTLEY AND THE STORY OF CIRCUS For World Circus Day. Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Philip Astley (1742-1814) was the father of modern Circus. We chart his career using historical documents and illustrations – then bring it up-top-date via archive film from over the past century. Part of the launch for the Astley celebrations in 2017. (Staffordshire Film Archive) |
| Sat 23rd April | 10:00 | 15:00 | Staffordshire University | Community Open Day – talks, workshops, performances, tours and more |
| Weds 27th April | 19:45 | 22:00 | Stoke Film Theatre | Women of the Potteries In Association with Stoke Inner Wheel, archive footage and many interviews give insight into some of the strong women who have influenced our local history over the past 120 years. (Staffordshire Film Archive) |
May
| Date | Starts | Ends | Venue | Event |
| 1st May | 9.00 | Online | Staffs Fringe Talent – On-line Auditions Open | |
| 4th May | 17:30 | 20:30 | The Glebe Pub, Stoke | Chris Stiff, Keele University. Talk Title TBC. Stoke Psychology in the Pub |
| 20th May | Sentinel’s Too Write Competition closes |
June
Volunteers Week and Festival of Adult Learning
| Date | Starts | Ends | Venue | Event |
| 1st June | 17:30 | 20:30 | The Glebe Pub, Stoke | Jenny Parfitt-Bowman & Louise Humphreys. Staffordshire University. “the Why of the Buy“ Stoke Psychology in the Pub |
| 4th June | 10:00 | 17:00 | Etruria Industrial Museum | Etruria Canals Festival |
| 5th June | 10:00 | 17:00 | Etruria Industrial Museum | Etruria Canals Festival |
| 7th June | 10:00 | 14:30 | City Central Library, Hanley | 1000 Lives Community Learning Festival |
| 7th June | 18:00 | 21:00 | Hanley Park bandstand starting point | Community Night Walk for Brindley 300 – Canals and greenspaces of the University Quarter |
| 8th June | Staffordshire University | National Literacy Trust and Horizon Academy Literacy Festival | ||
| 9th June | Staffordshire University | Sentinel’s Too Write Competition Winners Event | ||
| 9th June | Emma Bridgewater | Hot Air Literary Festival opens | ||
| 10th June | 11:00 | 11:30 | Everywhere | Read “Read To Me” poem aloud |
| 10th June | Emma Bridgewater/ Staffordshire University | Hot Air Literary Festival | ||
| 10th June | Staffordshire University | Show and Tell Degree Show Opens | ||
| 11th June | 10:00 | 15:00 | Staffordshire University / Stoke Sixth Form College | Fantastic Fringe Community Open Day featuring hands on clay and dance workshops, tours and talks, art exhibitions, ice cream, face painting and bouncy castle! |
| 11th June | 10:00 | 16:00 | Staffordshire University | Undergraduate Open Day |
| 11th June | 11:00 | 22:00 | Emma Bridgewater Factory | Hot Air Literary Festival featuring Catherine Burgass will be in conversation with Lisa Blower at 3pm |
| 12th June | 12:00 | 14:00 | Hanley Park | Big Book Swap Picnic with free fun activities for all ages – bring your lunch and a book to swap! |
| 14th June | 12:00 | 13:00 | Henrion Gallery, Staffordshire University | Tuneful Tuesday Sing Well workshop – no experience needed! |
| 20th June | 12:00 | Hanley Park | Happy Birthday Hanley Park! |