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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.
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 …
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.