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The air is buzzing with excitement as we come to the end of another week This Friday feels extra special as it marks just 40 days to go until the eagerly awaited Fringe Festival bursts to life. As the days…

Did you know that Granville Island, where Vancouver Fringe is currently held, has a long history as a cultural hub? Originally an industrial area, it has transformed over the years into a vibrant public space and today, it is home…

Today, we’re celebrating the vibrant, boundary-pushing performing arts world known as ‘Fringe Theater’.  Whether held in bustling city centers or remote corners of the world, these festivals serve as hubs for creativity, innovation, and artistic expression. Providing a platform for…

In partnership with Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC), we are excited to announce that Jessica Lemes da Silva has become the latest creative to secure our much-coveted New Play Prize. Her selection will result in an 18-month period of intensive play development…

It is with utter joy and delight that we welcome Rachael Brewin-Caddy into the Vancouver Fringe fold as our brand new Marketing & Communications Coordinator.  Hailing from the UK, Rachael has a background in events & entertainment, along with valuable…

In partnership with UBC as part of their summer co-op program, we welcome the wonderful Gabrielle Foo as one of our two Volunteer Coordinators for 2023.   Gabrielle, originally from Singapore, is now enjoying her second year here in Vancouver. As…

Already making huge in her role as Artist Services & Community Engagement Coordinator, we are thrilled to introduce our brilliant new addition to the team, Erica Binder.  Erica came to Vancouver from Red Deer, Alberta, to pursue studies in music.…

Teaming up with the fantastic folks at UBC, Vancouver Fringe is pleased to welcome Vivian Baihe Qi as one of this year’s two Volunteer Coordinators for our 2023 Festival Season.  Vivian is a third year Political Science and Sociology student…

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Isaac Hatfield as Vancouver Fringe’s latest Graphic Designer. Isaac is a third-year student of Communications Design at Emily Carr University and brings with him his keen eye for detail and a passion…

Vancouver Fringe is thrilled to welcome Larissa Lau, who joins the organization fresh off her inaugural stint as Volunteer Associate at PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.  Larissa was born and raised in Metro Vancouver, residing in Coquitlam on the unceded…