Dublin Fringe Festival announces WEFT Audience Club 2023
Weft Audience Club is BACK for another year!
We are so thrilled to announce the second instalment of the Weft Audience Club. As part of the Weft initiative, the Audience Club seeks to introduce the work on show as part of the festival to new audience members. You will be hosted by Khanyisile Mbukwane (WEFT Project Co-Ordinator).
Come with us and render the city limitless with Dublin Fringe Festival this September.
We are seeking expressions of interest to join the WEFT Audience Club at Dublin Fringe Festival now. Here’s what you need to know before applying:
- We’re looking for BIPOC folks interested in exploring the bold and the new!
- The club will have up to 10 members, hosted by WEFT Audience Coordinator Khanyi Mbukwane.
- You’ll attend approx. 7 shows in the city centre over 6 nights between 10 – 24 September.
- It’s all free! If you need support with travel costs, we will be able to help.
WHAT SHOWS WILL I SEE?
Clash at the Quays!, Ahmed, With Love.
Svara Seven, Sal Stapleton
Black Jam, Fried Plantains Collective
The Dan Dan Show, Dan Daw Creatives
MOSH, Rachel Ní Bhraonáin
Mmanwu, Dagogo Hart
Once in a Lifetime, Red Bear Company
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
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Write a short paragraph (100 words) explaining why you would be interested in joining the audience club.
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Deadline is 21 August 2023.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
- Watch dynamic and innovative shows.
- Meet like-minded individuals.
- Experience the festival from up-close with behind-the-scenes access.
- Meet festival makers and artists, including producers, writers, and actors.
- 7 free tickets to watch shows and exclusive invites to club nights and parties.
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Opportunity to become part of the Dublin Fringe Festival community.
APPLY NOW!
Please note:
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You must have a base in Dublin – there is no accommodation provided.
- You must be available for all of the below events.
SHOW SCHEDULE
Svara Seven
10 September, 17:30
Temple Bar Gallery & Studios 6
Welcome drinks and pizza
10 September, 18:00
Milano Pizza
Once in a Lifetime
10 September, 21:00
Project Arts Centre, Space Upstairs
MOSH
14 September, 18:15
Project Arts Centre, Space Upstairs
Black Jam
15 September, 20:00
Bello Bar
Clash at the Quays!
16 September, 18:45
Dublin Fringe Festival Club Night
16 September, 22:00
Opium Botanical Gardens
Mmanwu
20 September, 18:00
The New Theatre
Post-show discussion
23 September, 15:00
Fringe Lab
The Dan Daw Show
23 September, 18:15
Project Arts Centre
Dublin Fringe Festival Club Night
23 September, 22:00
Opium Botanical Gardens
Khanyisile Mbukwane
Khanyisile Mbukwane is an Irish-based writer, presenter, and actress. Originating from South Africa, they have performed at Black Queer Bookclub and R.A.P Party at the Abbey Theatre, Body & Soul. They have been published in Tongues, Breaking Ground Ireland, District Magazine and IambeyoutfiulUk, just to name a few.
Their work focuses on facing trauma, confronting girlhood, and navigating romantic relationships. In 2022, they published their first poetry anthology titled A Girl And Her Poems. The anthology is based on four themes throughout Khanyi's life: trauma, healing, heartache and power. Their live performance of their book took place at Project Arts Centre in November 2022.