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Edmonton is home to the second largest fringe theatre festival in the world, second to only Edinburgh, Scotland's festival.

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  • A Year or Two - Penny Ritco Story has video
    My husband and I thought we’d be here for a year or two. That was fifteen years ago.
  • Something for Every Taste - Kane Lambert User submitted story
    This event shows the true character of hockey fans in Edmonton. Minus 27 with an extreme wind chill and we still put 57,167 cold but excited butts in the seats.
  • Spring 2005 - Kristen Finlay User submitted story
    In the spring of 2005 my family had a difficult decision to make.
  • A Love Of Place - Paul Morgan Donald Story has video
    I moved here without any plans and I found a really exciting theatre community that I could be a part of. When I was younger I thought I might move on eventually, but you develop roots. And just a love of place.
  • Azimuth - Murray Utas Story has video
    He had to go through certain workshops in case a young person was to disclose anything to him. He doubted that that would happen. After his first show, a young girl, 13, approached him. He was shocked.
  • Circus City - Annie Dugan
    It’s a lot of work, but I can’t stop doing it. I love it too much. We’re the only company that offers the classes and then works with our students to create theatre together.
  • Creative Writing - Marty Chan Story has video
    At the time I was trying to break in as a writer, I was fortunate enough to get into the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. I decided to put on my own play.
  • Darling Alexis - Aaron Langvand Story has video User submitted story
    Encountering the Old Strathcona Foundation's enthusiasm for the idea and Jill Wright's acceptance to be a part of the production goaded me into writing the script—lightning fast –and DARLING ALEXIS was ushered into the world.
  • Johnny Rains - John Ullyatt Story has video
    Edmonton allowed me to do all kinds of crazy things like being a dung beetle and hanging off the side of the National Bank Building downtown. And then I had this idea of turning myself into The Human Fountain.
  • A Place for Movies - Guy Lavallee Story has video
    Lights. Camera. Action! At the Edmonton International Film Festival, it’s is all about the people behind the scenes – directors, writers, producers – who bring stories to life.
  • Discovering Live Theatre - Mack D. Male User submitted story
    You can do that here, and it’s awesome. I’m glad I had a friend who was keen to introduce me to the local scene, but don’t let that hold you back.
  • Edmonton Int'l Street Performers Festival - The Edmonton International Street Performers Story has video
    If you’re a street performer or a fan of street performers, coming to Edmonton is a must. This festival celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2009, and has entertained 4 million visitors in that time.
  • Rent At The Jube - Christian Mena
    There’s something about the concept of coming to do a show like Rent in your hometown, at the Jubilee Auditorium, a place I’d never performed at. I mean I’d performed in that space but not on the actual stage.
  • The Citadel Theatre - Bob Baker & Penny Ritco Story has video
    I love what I do and I love being able to do it at the Citadel in Edmonton.

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