WATCH: The organiser of MEDWAY FRINGE at the Auravine

This year it’s the very first Medway Fringe!

It started with a spark: a vision pitched by Spotlites Theatre director Kieron Riddell. He asked a simple question: What if Medway had a stage for its own? The response was immediate and overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, over 25 key Medway stakeholders rallied behind the idea, united by a shared belief that our region is a powerhouse of untapped potential.

Kieron popped into the studio to tell us about how it all started and what to expect.

Med Fringe 2026 is shaping up to be HUGE for the first ever Medway Fringe Festival. If you’d like to be a part of Medway Fringe 2027, they want to hear from you!

Watch the interview below: