The latest Fringe news, highlights and oddities

Meet our 2025 Gerald Osborn Playwriting Award Recipient!

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 …

In conversation with Kena León, the Sound Designer for Fringe's upcoming production Tough Guy, about creating a space grief, celebration, and healing.

We chatted with Tough Guy's director and choreographer, Brett Dahl, about their creative process behind and what it means to endure. 

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.

The best of fest chosen by Patrons, Volunteers, Artists, Staff and Critics.

“Fringe gave me confidence, community, and a platform. It gave me the chance to see what I could do.”

Alumni Lindsey Walker is a fierce advocate for Music Education

Visit the wildly popular ATB Vends with Benefits machine on the ATB Community Patio on August 16 and 17!

Edmonton, the audiences make me smile. They warmly greet you and they’re here for the party. It’s a lovely experience. Just a breath of fresh air.

I had seen plays before, but I never thought about how many possibilities you can have in a play until I came [to Fringe].