Welcome with open arms; Sinead Walsh reflects on the Vancouver Fringe Experience…
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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1M ago
Experience the Vancouver Fringe through the eyes of Sinead, an Irish comedian who travelled across continents to grace our stages! As a first-timer at the Vancouver Fringe, Sinead found herself welcomed with open arms from the moment she arrived. The warmth and support extended by the festival staff set the tone for her entire experience, while the sense of community among fellow performers and audiences alike made her feel right at home! From the get-go, it was obvious that the Vancouver Fringe staff were excited to have me – they gave me great information up-front and supported me the ..read more
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33 Festival Artists Picked In Our 2024 Lottery Draw
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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2M ago
This just in! We are so pleased to announce the stellar list of artists selected to participate in our 40th anniversary Fringe Festival this coming September, 5-15th, 2024. Members of the Fringe team, our board, artists and Fringe friends gathered at the Arts Club BMO Theatre Centre Lobby to witness the live draw taking place. This year’s Fringe Lottery has a total of 39 slots available. 33 of these acts were pulled at the live draw, with 6 of them previously drawn from other categories. These shows are: Indigenized Indigenous Theatre – Josh Languedoc (BIPOC)  – Caff Touring ..read more
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Wrapping up 2023 at Vancouver Fringe Festival
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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2M ago
2023 has been an incredible year for Vancouver Fringe. As we head into our 40th anniversary year, we wanted to reflect on what made this past year such a success… As the final applause echoed through the stages of Granville Island, we bid farewell to the 2023 Vancouver Fringe Festival, a year that brought together 214 artists, 89 shows, over 500 performances, and a whopping 10,000 enthusiastic attendees! The city buzzed with energy as we celebrated the incredible diversity of talent that graced our many venues. And hey, that’s just the festival – 2023 has been unforgettable. Did you know ..read more
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From Avenue Q to The Revue Stage, Adam Proulx shares his journey to The Vancouver Fringe…
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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2M ago
Adam Proulx is no stranger to performing. After winning the BC Touring Council Award in 2015, he had the opportunity to tour across the province with his show, which led to opportunities on screen too! We asked Adam what inspired his journey into the world of Fringing… I was inspired to make a Fringe show after attending my first Fringe festival in Toronto. It awakened the desire to make my own creative work. At the time I was a young actor performing with Avenue Q (thanks to my experience in puppetry when working at Disney World), so I decided to make a puppet show for adults. I also lo ..read more
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Presenting Anatomica by Amica Hunter
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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4M ago
Seasoned comedian tickles your funny bone with quirky new show about the horrors and delights of having a skeleton. Excitement is in the air at the Vancouver Fringe Festival! We’re thrilled to announce that we’re presenting the wildly entertaining ANATOMICA this December 1st & 2nd, at the NEST Theatre.   After a decade of working as one half of the beloved Portland, OR based acrobatic physical comedy duo, A Little Bit Off, Amica Hunter (they/them) brings their first full length solo work – ANATOMICA: A Comedy About Meat, Bones, & The Skin You’re In, to Vancouver.  A ..read more
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‘Do something Fringey’. Katie Power reflects on her foray into the world of Fringe
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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5M ago
With only a few childhood memories related to acting, Katie entered the Fringe community as a complete novice. After attending a Fringe Festival in 2022 however, she felt the urge to immerse herself in the world of performing arts. What followed was a journey that not only exceeded her expectations but is bound to become an unforgettable chapter in her life.  ‘I decided to enter my name into the Fringe lottery after attending my first Fringe festival last year. When I learned anyone can apply to perform a show, I thought to myself “well, I haven’t done anything interesting in a ..read more
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Q&A with our 2023 key-image feature: Ola Dada
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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6M ago
We caught up with professional stand-up comedian Ola Dada to pick his brain about the comedy world. Back in 2019 Ola was one of our favourites at the Fringe and since then he’s been featured at Just For Laughs in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto, and was a semifinalist on Canada’s Got Talent. Ola had a prominent feature on our 2023 Festival Key-Image. Thanks Ola for supporting the 2023 Vancouver Fringe Festival! 1. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A STAND-UP COMEDIAN, AND HOW DID YOU GET STARTED? All the joy I am gifted to be able to provide to people who come to my shows. I felt I owed it to my ..read more
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Volunteer Support: A Thank You To Our Generous Donors
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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6M ago
At the core of our Festival lies the passionate efforts of countless volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes. These dedicated individuals pour their heart and soul into ensuring that every festival-goer has an unforgettable experience. However, their commitment is only sustainable with support to keep them going throughout our Fringe. That’s where the incredible generosity of various supporting organizations comes into play. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the organizations that have donated products, vouchers or cash to support our volunteer team. Your contributio ..read more
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Vancouver Fringe Announces 10 Award-Winning Shows for 2023
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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6M ago
Pushing the limits of performing arts over a grand total of 11 days (and featuring more than 500 performances across 85+ shows), Vancouver Fringe played out its 2023 Festival to crowds of over 10,000 – packing houses and selling-out shows across the board. Coming to a close on Sunday, September 17, the inimitable Fringe Bar played host to this year’s much-anticipated Awards Night – a celebration of the many artists involved in this year’s Festival, and a congratulatory affair for those productions that particularly resonated with Vancouver audiences. Delivered by an expert panel made up of ..read more
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60 Seconds With… Hamilton based theatre company behind ‘Whale Fall’
Vancouver International Fringe Festival
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7M ago
We speak with the company behind thought provoking show ‘Whale Fall!’. In this blog we discover more about this show with so much depth. Briefly introduce yourself/your company…We are a Hamilton-based theatre company touring our award-winning two-person show about orcas and climate change across Canada. What is it that makes your work/company unique?Whale Fall looks at the big issue of species extinction and climate change through the intimate lens of family and the bond between a daughter and her father. It won Critics Pick Award at the Hamilton Fringe and the Special Merit Award at the ..read more
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