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Fringe Blog
September 27, 2024

Resources for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

We recognize that Truth and Reconciliation is not contained to one day; it is an ongoing practice. Today and every day, we consider our responsibility as Treaty people.

Resources for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

We recognize that Truth and Reconciliation is not contained to one day; it is an ongoing practice. Today and every day, we consider our responsibility as Treaty people.

Picks of the Fringe Winners

2024 Picks of the Fringe!
A CD and its case is shattered on the ground. "Brother Rat" is written in Sharpie on the broken disc.

Brother Rat Playlist

Listen to the tunes below for a sneak peak into the world of Brother Rat playing November 26 - December 7, 2024. Tickets available now.

MHCare Medical Donates $58,000 to Support Fringe

We are overjoyed to announce that we have officially reached our $300,000 2024 Festival fundraising goal thanks to the generous support of MHCare Medical!  

MacEwan Alumni Shine at Fringe

From onstage to the tech booth to theatre’s business back-end, hundreds of Fine Arts careers are churning out of MacEwan University.
AJ and stands next to another artist who is speaking into a microphone.

From Festival Artist to Season Spotlight

Westbury Award Recipient AJ Hrooshkin chats about their Fringe origins and making the leap from Festival to Season.   
Ewerton Martin is in clown, pulling a deck of cards out of his mouth.

Fitting a Whole Show in a Pocket   

Hailing from Brazil, award-winning clown, magician, and improvisor Ewerton Martin challenged himself to travel to 52 countries with only a deck of cards (and his red nose) in his pocket. 
Zoe Comeau performing Fucking Trans Women

The Joy of F*cking Trans Women

Zoë Lina Comeau is an Acadian playwright, performer, director, and producer based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax.  
2024 Festival Theme

Dear Fringer, Welcome to 'Find Your Fringe'...

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Take a Risk: It's the Most Fringe Thing You Can Do

"Fringe is a hub, a connector, an organizer. Fringe plays a huge role in cultivating a healthy arts scene in Alberta and across this country. The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival acts as an anchor for many Artists on the Fringe …