9 June, 2025

Jest Julia: Quirky musical comedy at Buxton Fringe

Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, Julia Knight returns to Buxton Fringe on July 22nd-24th with her collection of comic and parody songs, "Jest Julia: Songs of Joy and Justice". Her songs highlight life’s joys, absurdities and injustices in equal measure. Find out why she loves avocados but avoids extreme sports. As well as highlighting issues such as the gig economy and the climate emergency, there are songs about journalist George Monbiot, gin, and billionaires.

Talking about bringing the show to Buxton, Julia said,

“It’s exciting to be back at Buxton Fringe festival this year to share my collection of songs. Despite addressing some serious topics, my material is light-hearted and creates a feel-good singalong atmosphere.”

Previous audiences have described her as “A one-woman Fascinating Aïda”.

Julia performs comedy songs as 'Jest Julia' Credit: Julia Knight

In addition to her self-penned songs, Julia sings some of Victoria Wood’s songs which featured in her first solo show, “I Am Not Victoria Wood”.

Praise for Julia’s previous work:

“Impressively evocative” Chortle

“As warm and welcoming as a nice cup of tea” The Wee Review

“Plays a mean piano” British theatre guide

Jest Julia – Songs of Joy & Justice will be at Underground Venues, The Springs shopping centre, Springs Gardens, Buxton on Tues 22^nd July at 5.30pm, Wed 23^rd July and Thu 24^th July at 8.30pm, (1 hour), with tickets at £9 (£8 concessions, £7 discounted). Suitable for age 14+

https://2025.underthefringe.com/shows/jest-julia