Fringe Theatre Adventures - News

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival Stages a Record-Breaking Revolution

From August 13 – 23, 2009, more than 550,000 local, national, and international visitors came together in Edmonton and brought about a revolution like no other at the 28th Annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.

Looks like it'll be Edmonton in Fringe Festival Photo Finish

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:40:00 -0700

It looks like Edmonton is poised to keep the title of best-selling fringe festival in Canada. - Winnipeg Free Press

¡ Revolutionary Theatre is Held Over !

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:20:00 -0700

Still want to be a part of the evolution of theatre? The Fringe Festival will continue to Stage a Revolution from August 26 – 30, 2009 with seven holdover shows presented by Fringe Theatre Adventures and for the first time, one BYOV holdover show presented by an independent producer.

Another city is challenging Edmonton's claim of having the number one Fringe in the world.

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:20:00 -0700

Global Edmonton's Ryan Ellis on the friendly competition between Edmonton and Winnipeg festivals.

Update to Venue P - Varscona Theatre: Die-Nasty, Die-Nasty

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:46:00 -0700

August 20, 2009

Venue P - Varscona Theatre
Die-Nasty, Die-Nasty

All shows run from 11:30 PM to 12:45 PM.
Running time is 75 minutes.

Update to Stage 10: Because Alan Said So

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700

Bradley Bishop will not be acting in Because Alan Said So. He will be replaced each show by one of these actors: Dave Clarke, Nathan Coppens, Ryland Alexander, Ben McIvor, Ryan Hughes and Cody Porter. Please note that each night these actors will be reading from a script.

Correction to Outdoor Stages Schedules

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:00:00 -0700

The Schedule for the Outdoor Stages in the Festival Program Guide is backwards. The Edmonton Journal Stage has the TransAlta Stage's scheduled times and vice versa. When referencing the Program Guide please look at the opposite schedule for the correct show names and times.

Latest schedule changes posted to the website

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

For up-to-date schedule changes to all shows please see our website.

TELUS TV connects with the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

From August 13-23, TELUS will donate $25 from the sale of every TELUS TV subscription sold in Edmonton/Alberta Capital Region to Edmonton Fringe Theatre Adventures.

The Fringe Revolution is at hand

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Man the barricades. Stage A Revolution is at hand, Aug. 13 to 23 — the 28th annual edition of Edmonton's massive summer Fringe Festival, prototype and instigator of the continent's flowering of fringe festivals. Tickets are on sale now for our alternative theatre binge, a yearly mass uprising against such cultural proprieties as going home early and watching TV, and the unspoken civic proscriptions against congregating in public places.

You say you want a revolution?

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

This year's Fringe Festival promises transvestites, robot girlfriends and nudity.

Edmonton's Fringe: Let the revolution begin

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

You won’t see barricades, to be sure. But a certain revolutionary zeal animates Edmonton's Strathcona starting Tuesday.

Rise Up and Stage a Revolution at the 28th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

The Revolution is coming! The Edmonton Fringe is about to Stage a Revolution in the streets of Old Strathcona and Edmonton! From August 13 – 23, 2009, more than 500,000 visitors are expected to watch over 1,200 indoor and outdoor performances in 29 venues.

Edmonton's Fringe Theatre Adventures to Launch Global Social Media Strategy

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:00:00 -0700

One of the world's largest Fringe theatre festivals will for the first time be engaging social media for the purposes of driving awareness about Edmonton, Alberta as a tourist destination and to communicate about the richness of the festival itself to the rest of the world.

FIRST-TIME FRINGER - Free orientation sessions

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:06:00 -0700

Be part of the Fringe Revolution and lose your Fringe virginity with these FREE sessions. Fringe veterans Shirley Lowe & Doug Oakley will help you master the art of Fringing.

Gov't of Canada supports FTA Society

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:38:27 -0700

This funding will be used to hold the 2009 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, which is taking place from August 13 to 23, 2009.

2009/2010 TransAlta Family Theatre Series announced

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:45:18 -0700

Fringe Theatre Adventures presents the 2009/2010 TransAlta Family Theatre Series. This year’s lineup offers three fantastic shows geared towards children from grades K-6 and the child in us all!

Eliz Sterling Haynes Award nominees

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Fringe Theatre Adventures congratulates the 2008-2009 season nominees for the Elizabeth Sterling Haynes Awards

Gov't of Canada supports FTA

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Goverment of Canada supports the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival April 27, 2009 Edmonton, Alberta Member of Parliament for Edmonton–Leduc James Rajotte today announced the Government of Canada’s investment of over $400,000 to support the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival.