Fringe Matters

Fringe Matters is a series shining a light on fringe theatres and companies around the UK.

Fringe Matters: Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

Fringe Matters: Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

by Giverny Masso

In the first instalment of Fringe Matters, Giverny Masso meets the founders of Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, The Stage’s Fringe Theatre of the Year 2026

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