Posts Tagged ‘outdoor shows’

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 [...]

In praise of Street Performers.

Good morning Fringers!
I have something of a confession to make. You see, I always like to immerse myself in the the whole Fringey scene, especially when doing the circuit from city to city. After all, Fringe isn’t something to do, it can become something of a lifestyle…at least for a few glorious months of the [...]

About the weather…

Good morning Fringers!
Yes, it’s another fine sunny morning here in Edmonton. Outside the jays are squabbling, and a bit of a breeze is animating the trees. But at least it’s warm. At least the sun is out. It may be a bit late in the proceedings, but has summer finally decided to settle in?
Ok, let’s [...]

Great Outdoor Performances

I made it a point to see some outdoor shows today.
I had a delightful coffee date with Chris Gibbs the other day talking about outdoor performers and oddly, if you ask they will come, I got to meet many of the outdoor show performers over the past few days. I made it a point to [...]

Fringe Outdoor Shows and Street Performers

I’m sitting in the artist services room trapped by the rain, and I am sharing the space with the women from, Once Upon A Belly. I can hear the rain pouring down, and the thunder is like a percussion orchestra shattering the sky. It sucks for the outdoor shows. I’ve been thinking about the outdoor [...]