Festival Updates

50/50 Cash Raffle Winning Ticket:

Ticket #: D-2170

Festival Passes:

Frequent Fringer Pass and Double Fringer Pass sales are SOLD OUT!

Accessible Performance Updates:

Please visit our Accessibility page for a list of Festival shows who’ve self-identified accessible performances and features. We’ll continue to add information here as we receive it so please check back often.

Show Information & Schedule Updates:

Aesop’s Fables, Venue 10 – this show will not be performed at Festival; all performances are cancelled. 

Bangs, Bobs & Banter, Venue 3 – Added performance: August 18 (Monday) at 12:30pm.

Buttons and Pockets, Venue 10 – Added performances: August 19 (Tue) at 12:45pm and August 23 (Sat) at 2:45pm. 

Cassandra Not Found, Venue 39 – Added performances: every day from August 15 to 24 at 1:00pm and 1:30pm.

Circus Explosion will not be performed at Festival; all performances are cancelled.

Confessions of a Corporate Clown, Venue 19 – Cancelled performance: August 21 (Thu) at 3:30pm. Added performance: August 19 (Tue) at 3:30pm.

The Divorced Dad’s Guide to Slaying Vampires, Venue 18 – Show contains: strobe lights. 

Empire of Sand, Venue 10 – Added performances: August 18 (Mon) at 2:45pm and August 22 (Fri) at 11:00am.

Hoop and Hat: Vaudeville Showdown, Venue 20 – Cancelled performance: August 18 (Mon) at 11:00pm. Added performance: August 15 (Fri) at 3:45pm.

Jon Bennett: Playing with Men, Venue 20 – this show will not be performed at Festival. This show is being replaced by a new show and will follow the same performance schedule: Jon Bennett’s Friends Present: CANADON’T , Venue 20.

Kimberly’s Pocket Circus, Added performances:

• Aug 20 (Wed) 1:15PM, 7:00PM
• Aug 21 (Thu) 3:00PM, 7:45PM
• Aug 22 (Fri) 12:15PM, 6:00PM
• Aug 23 (Sat) 1:15PM, 8:00PM
• Aug 24 (Sun) 1:15PM, 5:00PM

The Last Perfect Game: The Jerry Stephenson Story, Venue 38- show rating update to PG (instead of G)

Love & Craic, Venue 3 – Cancelled performances: August 18 (Mon) at 12:30pm and on August 19 (Tues) at 11:00pm. 

Magic with a Little Flair, Outdoor Circle Show, ATB Stage – Rescheduled performance: August 23 (Sat) will happen at 6:00pm (instead of 7:00pm). 

The Misadventures of Romeo and Juliet, Venue 21 – Cancelled performance: August 15 (Fri) at 11:00am. 

Out, Damned Spot, Venue 3 – show description, company members and genre have changed: the show is now “Storytelling” instead of “Music/Musical Theatre”.

The Pansy Cabaret, Venue 17 – Added performance: August 17 (Sun) at 2:00pm.

Sarah Teakle’s Circus Show, Venue 10 – Added performance: August 16 (Sat) at 11:00am.

SHIRLEY GNOME: Children, You Can’t Beat ‘Em! (this is not a kid’s show), Venue 17 – Added performance: August 20 (Wed) at 5:30pm.

Three Ladies, Venue 12 – Cancelled performances: August 19 (Tue) 2:45pm and August 21 (Thu)  2:45pm

Zombies, Inc., Venue 29 – Runtime has been changed from 75 minutes to 80 minutes

Ticket Price Updates:

Pepperoni and Cheese, Venue 22 – Ticket prices updated to $15 General, and $11 Student/Senior

New Outdoor Stage Show:

Kate Ryan: Comedy, Circus, Very Tall Woman

Description: Kate Ryan is world-renowned circus artist, entertainer and entrepreneur from Canada, specializing in Circus Hula Hoop, Face Balancing, and Physical Comedy. Her client resume includes representation of Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Dreams, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises, and clientele such as Party like Gatsby Speakeasy EU, Cartoon Network: resident artist and Adelaide Fringe Inc. Her work as an artist, entrepreneur and humanitarian has been performed in 30+ different countries across the globe, spanning six continents, including Antarctica. 

Her Comedy Circus Show is a hilarious and entertaining experience that combines physical comedy, skilled circus disciplines, and witty humor. As a seasoned comedian and performer, Kate takes the audience on a wild ride of laughter and amusement through a variety of acts, showcasing her incredible talent as a comedian, acrobat, and circus performer. From circus hoops to juggling, acrobatics to magic, quick changes, and clowning, Kate delivers a range of captivating performances with impeccable timing and charismatic stage presence. Suitable for all ages, this one-of-a-kind show promises to leave everyone with a smile on their face and memories that will last a lifetime.  

Schedule: 

• Aug 21 (Thu) – 3:15pm on East 83rd 
• Aug 22 (Fri) – 3:15pm on East 83rd 
• Aug 23 (Sat) – 1:15pm on East 83rd 
• Aug 23 (Sat) – 7pm in ATB Park 
• Aug 24 (Sun) – 3pm in ATB Park 
• Aug 24 (Sun) – 5:15pm on East 83rd 

Show Description Updates:

Due to a technical error, these shows are missing from our indoor show listings in the Festival Guide. Please find show descriptions and details on our ticketing site and below.

Kidding Around, Venue 12

Theatre for Young Audiences | Family Friendly | Rapid Fire Theatre | Edmonton, CA | 60 min | Improv/Sketch | Adult $17, Student/Senior $10

Get ready for an all-ages improv spectacle! Rapid Fire creates every show with your ideas. It’s an open-door performance perfect for families; the lobby’s open for breaks, snacks, or AC. See positivity, listening, and teamwork shine. The show for kids at Fringe!

Director: Joleen Ballendine | Cast: Rapid Fire Theatre Ensemble & Guests | Website/Socials: rapidfiretheatre.com

The Misadventures of Romeo and Juliet, Venue 21

Theatre for Young Audiences | Family Friendly | Underdog Theatre Co. | Edmonton, CA | 60 min | Comedy | Adult $17

Welcome to the final dress rehearsal for Romeo and Juliet, where the director is trying to wrangle actors, stagehands, a stage manager and even a few lost actors who have come to the wrong rehearsal! Can the director’s sanity last long enough to make it to opening night?

Playwright: Stephen Frankenfield | Director: Elaine Dunbar | Cast: Underdog Theatre Company – Youth Performers

The Suitcase Circus, Venue 25

Theatre for Young Audiences | Family Friendly | NoBones Theatre | Calgary, CA | 45 min | Clown | Adult $20

URGENT: Circus acts needed! Ringmaster Gamble Christopolis is totally fine — just rebuilding his world-famous* circus from scratch. (*It was almost famous.) With no cast and one suitcase, he’s turning to the audience for help. Chaos, comedy, & clowning collide. No skills required. Just show up. Please.

Playwright: Christopher Gamble/Deanna Fleysher | Director: Deanna Fleysher | Cast: Christopher Gamble | Website: nobonestheatre.com