The latest Fringe news, highlights and oddities
Fringe Blog
June 9, 2026
Brian "Father Fringe" Paisley
We are so grateful for Brian’s vision, creativity, and leadership. He’s transformed the landscape of theatre in Edmonton and arts and culture across North America.
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 …
It's a Family Thing
The 2024 Mowat Diversity Award Winner, Karen Gall, chats Fringe, family, and her adopted province, Alberta.
The Best Eleven Days of Summer
ATB Golden Ticket Winner Jen Anderson-Wong chats about her love of Fringe and how excited she is to share the prize with her best friend, Martina.
Making the Impossible, Possible
Photo by Marc Chalifoux.
Volunteering with Fringe: Adding Meaning, Impact, and Value
Logistics Team Leader Volunteer Kaytlyn Beakhouse talks about her Fringe traditions, including celebrating her wedding anniversary!
Seeing Theatre for What it Could Be
Artist and academic Shawn DeSouza-Coelho intertwines personal experience and the power of the magician to question colonial theatre practice.
Started at the Fringe, Now We're Here
With pursuits in almost every artistic discipline, Crystle Lightning and Henry Andrade (aka RedCloud) are effervescent multi-talents whose creative energy is contagious.