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Fringe Blog
March 19, 2025
Have You Heard About the Fringe Movement?
If every Fringer donated just $5 a month, every month, Fringe Theatre would become immediately sustainable.
Tough Guy: A queer story about queer stories
"I hope audiences will leave the theatre feeling a stronger sense of togetherness, believing in resilience, feeling hopeful and feeling more tightly connected to their community."
2025 Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award Recipient, Lynda Celentano, Reflects on her Fringe Theatre Adventures
Stephanie Lilley explores self-identity with support from the Dorothy Scott Award
When Stephanie Lilley first entered the world of the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival with 2013’s Can’t Contain My Dance, she wasn’t just presenting choreography, she was giving a spotlight to “the unique language of dance.” Since …
Balancing Grief and Celebration in the Soundscape of Tough Guy
In conversation with Kena León, the Sound Designer for Fringe's upcoming production Tough Guy, about creating a space grief, celebration, and healing.
What is a Tough Guy?
We chatted with Tough Guy's director and choreographer, Brett Dahl, about their creative process behind and what it means to endure.
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.
2025 Picks of the Fringe Winners
The best of fest chosen by Patrons, Volunteers, Artists, Staff and Critics.
How Fringe Festival Artist Lauren Brady Took Flight — and Why Your Support Matters
Making Music: From MacEwan to Fringe’s Music Series
Alumni Lindsey Walker is a fierce advocate for Music Education
