THE FRINGE
SHOW COURSE
Where Secret Superstars Step into the Spotlight!
8 Fringe Show Workshops
and a real Fringe Festival Show.
In Brighton, and maybe in Edinburgh!
A TRULY UNIQUE & TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Welcome to the most uplifting, confidence boosting, wildly joyful journey you'll ever take. This is the only course of it's kind - anywhere. Make new friends, and maybe even lose a few pounds - it's not a workout but it definitely works!
Expect to feel supported, celebrated, and part of something unforgettable.
* You can also do the course without the performance at the end
WHETHER YOU’VE DANCED BEFORE
OR NOT AT ALL, FEEL THE RIPPLE EFFECT OF BEING CENTRE STAGE IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE.
WHAT IS THE FRINGE SHOW COURSE?
The confidence-building course that takes you through 8 workshops, live in Brighton or online, a dress rehearsal, and (if you wish) performing in a live Fringe Festival sold out show :
The Time Warp Extravaganza!
(with a possible option of going to the Edinburgh Fringe too)
THIS ISN'T JUST A COURSE.
IT'S A REBIRTH
Transformational. Empowering. Extraordinary
Open to all ages and abilities. Invest in yourself, and discover a version of yourself that feels bold, confident and alive.
YOU'LL LEARN
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The full Show & staging
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Step-by-step choreogaphy
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How to move with confidence
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How to perform as part of a group
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How to create costumes for stage
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How to step into your boldest, brightest self
Brighton Fringe – Friday 29 May 2026
Edinburgh Fringe – mid–late August (dates to be confirmed)
YOUR JOURNEY AWAITS
Build stage presence, develop character, and prepare for your final performance. Confidence, creativity, and connection guiding you from your first rehearsal to the thrill of the stage.
WHO'S IT FOR?
This course is for anyone who feels:
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“I give everything to work, family, or others… I want something for me now.”
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“I feel too old, invisible, or like I missed my chance.”
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“I want more joy, confidence, and excitement in my life.”
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“I’m not a dancer… but I’ve always secretly wanted to perform.”
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“I want to reconnect with my body and feel alive again.”
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“I want community, creativity, and something NEW.”
You don’t need any dance or performance experience. You don’t need to be fit, flexible, coordinated, or brave. You just need a YES — even a quiet one.
Middle age? Perfect.
Shy? Welcome.
Never danced? Even better.
This is your Power Era, and it starts here.
MEET THE CREATIVE TEAM
Three creative experts guiding you
from rehearsal to spotlight.
PRODUCERDIRECTOR
CHARLOTTE CHAZEL
Producer & Director of live theatrical productions & events
25+ years' experience in show creation, choreography and staging.
Expert in expressive body & movement confidence.
Stage presence and energy coach.
Entertainer at the Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, Brighton and Perth.
Performer and award winning Presenter
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
MATTHEW SHANNON
Professional stage performer.
Stand up comedian and compère.
Regular performer at Rabbits in Headlights.
Featured in Edinburgh Fringe Festival favourite The Shirley and Shirley Show.
Choreographed and assisted at UK drama school productions.
Dance captain and performer on major cruise liners.
COSTUME CREATOR
KAREN HEMINGFIELD
Creative costume designer with 15 year's experience.
Burlesque stage performer.
Uses costume as a tool for confidence and self expression.
Creator of costume workshops designed to suit and celebrate all body types.
Passionate about helping other performers feel powerful and comfortable on stage.
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
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8 Workshops (Brighton or Online)
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Full choreography tutorials
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Dress rehearsal
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Performance at the Fringe show in Brighton
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Support inside the Community group
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Costume tutorials & creative coaching
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Stage presence & confidence coaching
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Optional add-ons (video + photoshoot)
(those on the live Brighton Course will be able to access the online workshops as well)
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
Whether you join us online or in Brighton, you get the full Fringe Show Course experience.
Workshops are spread across March-May.
Brighton Fringe Show Date is Friday 29th May 2026. If you are interested in Edinburgh let us know. The possible Show dates will be confirmed later.
ARE YOU READY?
If something inside you is whispering
“I want this…”
Listen. If your excuses are getting loud —too old, too busy, can’t dance, too shy — That’s a sign you need this more than ever.
This is your moment to:
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Choose joy
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Choose courage
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Choose YOU
Become a secret superstar.
Step into the spotlight.
Join us for the Fringe Show Course.
The 5-STAR
SHOW REVIEW
"THE TIME WARP EXTRAVAGANZA wasn't just a tribute, it was a full-throttle, glitter drenched celebration of everything that makes The Rocky Horror Picture Show a cult phenomenon.
This drag and dance spectacle didn't just reimagine the iconic story - it reinvented it for a new generation of misfits, lovers, and late-night dancers. From the moment the curtain lifted, it was clear this wasn't your average tribute show.
Visually, the show was a feast. But behind the spectacle was real heart. Beneath the fishnets and falsies, the production embraced Rocky Horror's deeper themes of self-discovery, sexual liberation, and chosen family, updating them with a knowing wink for today's audience.
In short, THE TIME WARP EXTRAVAGANZA wasn't just a show - it was a cultural reset. Equal parts wild, wicked, and wonderful.
VERDICT : A 5 Star Show. Fierce, fabulous and filthy in all the right ways.
Richard James
Sussex News
WORKSHOP DATES 2026
BRIGHTON
WORKSHOPS
(In-person)
Saturday 21 March 2-4pm Brighton Girls
Monday 30 March 7-8.30pm Railway Club
Saturday 11 April 2-4pm Brighton Girls
Monday 27 April 7-8.30pm Railway Club
Monday 4 May 7-8.30pm Railway Club
Monday 11 May 7-8.30pm Railway Club
Saturday 16 May 2-4pm Brighton Girls
Saturday 23 May 2-5pm Railway Club
Monday 25 May 7-10pm Dress Rehearsal Railway Club
REHEARSAL AT IRONWORKS THE DAY OF THE SHOW : Friday 29 May
(Please note some workshops may go over time, especially nearer to the performance date!)
ONLINE
WORKSHOPS
Monday 23 March 7-8.30pm
Thursday 2 April 7-8.30pm
Monday 13 April 7-8.30pm
Thursday 30 April 7-8.30pm
Wednesday 6 May 7.30-9pm
Wednesday 13 May 7.30-9pm
Monday 18 May 7-8.30pm
Sunday 24 May 10-1pm
Thursday 28 May Dress Rehearsal TBC
REHEARSAL AT IRONWORKS THE DAY OF THE SHOW : Friday 29 May
(Please note some workshops may go over time, especially nearer to the performance date!)
COURSE PRICING
FRINGE SHOW COURSE PACKAGE
£497
Fringe Festival Show, Brighton
Includes:
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8 Workshops live or online
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Choreography Tutorials
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Fringe Cast Placement
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Costume Tutorials
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Staging, Stagecraft & Character Coaching
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Creative and Expression Coaching
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Online Library
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Community Group
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Dress Rehearsal
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Full Show
The Fringe Show Course
497
Valid for 3 months
The Fringe Show Course
166
Every month
Valid for 3 months
Show Date: Friday 29 May 2026
Venue: Ironworks Studios
EDINBURGH PERFORMANCE ADD ON IF WE TAKE IT TO THE EDINBURGH FRINGE!
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Travel & accommodation are NOT included
OUR THEATRE FOR THE FRINGE FESTIVAL SHOW IN BRIGHTON
IRONWORKS STUDIOS, 30 CHEAPSIDE, BRIGHTON, BN1 4GD
