Ilkley Literature Festival announces Summer Fringe line up

Alex Callaghan will perform at the ILF Summer Fringe

Ilkley Literature Festival’s Summer Fringe is back! Taking place this July and August at the Ilkley Manor House Courtyard, this year’s line-up includes an exciting and eclectic mix of artforms with something for everyone to enjoy.

Featuring storytelling with Yorkshire Authors, musical performances by the Addingham Singers, improv comedy with Made Up Improv, poetry that explores topics from history to sisterhood to COVID, and the launch of an anthology by Ilkley Young Writers.

Produced and hosted by Fringe partners Playful Being, this year’s Summer Fringe consists of five live outdoor performance evenings in the atmospheric courtyard of Ilkley Manor House on Thursdays from 28 July to 25 August from 6.30 to 7.45pm.

Events are free to attend. Browse the programme, book your place now at www.ilkleylitfest.org.uk/whats-on and enjoy performances by talented local creatives.

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