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Fringe Blog

April 2, 2026
Fringe in the News!
A collection of news articles about Fringe Theatre. Check here for updates, reviews, and other news.
Gerald Osborn - Official Fringe Historian
He spins a dazzling yarn. And he truly understands how storytelling connects us in community.
Rat Academy: No one would have seen our show if it wasn't for Fringe
I don’t know how we would have gotten to where we’ve gone without Edmonton Fringe.
From Fringe Debut to the Governor General’s Shortlist
Makram Ayache forges a path from the Arts Barns to national accolade with The Green Line
The Journey of Brother Rat
I hope that Brother Rat will find success as a bridge between the punk and live music world and theatre community.
2024 Picks of the Fringe Winners
2024 Picks of the Fringe!
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.
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.
From Festival Artist to Season Spotlight
Westbury Award Recipient AJ Hrooshkin chats about their Fringe origins and making the leap from Festival to Season.
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.
The Joy of F*cking Trans Women
Zoë Lina Comeau is an Acadian playwright, performer, director, and producer based in Kjipuktuk/Halifax.
Dear Fringer, Welcome to 'Find Your Fringe'...
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 …