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A Final Post

Thank you Edmonton.
This has been an experience to say the least. We had our final show today at noon, and we shared our last day with a great audience. We were nearly sold out, and the energy was high. We loaded up our set, and now we are catching the last couple of shows, and [...]

Turn and face the Change.

Greetings, Fringers.
In past columns, I’ve touched on the subject of how the Edmonton Fringe has changed over the years that I’ve known it. It’s ten years since I first played Edmonton, and most of you by now know that Dreamscape is this year returning after a six year absence.
I thought long and hard about coming [...]

That essential element.

Greetings Fringers!
Who is the most important person in the Theatre?
When I used to teach at a Drama School in England, I would often ask that question of my students, early on in the course. The answers were diverse, but usually fairly predictable: The Actor, The Director…sometimes they would think a bit more broadly and suggest [...]

And now, the end is near…

Good morning Fringers!
Final day of the Fringe! I’m up and about. I’m showered. I have my coffee on the desk to my right, and I’m ready to start the day. So…what’s on the agenda? Well, first thing is to get some Blogging done. I’ve written 33 out of my quota of 40, so I really [...]

Food for thought…

Greetings, Oh Fringers!
It’s late. In fact, it’s almost tomorrow. Come to think of it…it IS tomorrow. Ok, it’s early! Another day over at the Fringe. Just one more to go…and a shorter day at that. Doesn’t it just fly past??
So…I’m interested in what people have been doing for food while at the Fringe. Yes, I [...]