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We recently had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica Lemes Da Silva, playwright behind Playwright Theatre Centers New Play Prize winner “God’s A Drag,”. In a heartfelt conversation, she shared her journey as an artist, from a background in music and…

Julie Kim, a standout comedian and storyteller, takes center stage to offer a glimpse into her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents in her solo performance, “No One Special” at Waterfront Theatre, April 26th. Growing up in a small…

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…

From Avenue Q to Vancouver Fringe, 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…