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A Fringe Benefit is back and more daring, decadent, and deliciously unpredictable than before. Last year, you joined ranks among ultimate theatre lovers and champions of bold art, to ring in the inaugural Fringe Benefit - a night so electrifying, so wildly unhinged, its legends can only be whispered about in good company. The only thing better than reminiscing? Returning to the Arts Barns to discover more extraordinary creative encounters you’ll have to see to believe. The cocktails are colder, the acts are bolder, and the evening will be buzzing with the kind of Fringe-fueled revelry that only insiders can handle (and your name’s first on our list)! Loosen your tie, gloss your grin, and step inside a one-night-only speak-easy soiree to celebrate art, uplift rebellion, and fund Fringe Theatre. A Fringe BenefitFriday, April 10, 20267PM – LATE at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue)Dress to impress (this ain’t no black-tie affair – show us your showstopping, creative best) What’s in store? This is a fundraising event, Fringe-style – radical, rebellious, and ridiculously fun. Every dollar raised fuels the magic of the Fringe Festival, keeping Artists on stage and audiences on the edge of their seats. ✨ Live performances from Fringe Festival Artists - like you’ve never seen them before. ✨ Complimentary glass of bubbles (because you deserve a treat). ✨ A live auction stacked with VIP Fringe experiences. ✨and MORE! Early Bird Tickets: As a certified party-starter and champion on the arts, A Fringe Benefit wouldn’t be the same without you. That’s why we’re offering you discounted, early access tickets. Buy before February 15 to secure your specially priced place inside the spectacle. Tickets are LIMITED. Get yours now, before the best night of the year passes you by. Pick your ticket price: Fringe Champion: $150 $120 ($40 event ticket with $80 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Fanatic: $100 $80 ($40 event ticket with $40 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Friend: $50 $40 ticket (event ticket only - no charitable tax receipt) PSST – your ticket grants you special timed access to A Fringe Benefit between 7pm – 7:50pm. When booking your tickets, pick the arrival time that works best for you (and don’t worry – we know life happens. Latecomers welcome!).
Westbury Theatre
Created by Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoFebruary 17 - 28, 2026Backstage Theatre Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless. Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things. Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart. Accessible Performance Information: Wed February 25: CART Captioned and Relaxed PerformanceThu February 26: CART Captioned Performance Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission) CAST Dayna Lea Hoffmann - Gwendolyn MagnificentMichael Watt – Bartholomew Spectacular CREATIVE TEAM Created by - Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoDirector – Murray UtasAssistant Director – Nicole MaloneyStage Manager - Sarah AustinProduction Designer - Even GilchristSound & Lighting Operator / Resident Technician - Jadera (Jadey) CapaldoAccessibility Design – Brooke LeifsoCART Captioning Services – Katie Gallin
Backstage Theatre
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Donita Large & The Small Band take the stage to debut brand new music from her highly anticipated album, The Ancestors. This isn’t just a concert, it’s a powerful celebration of Indigenous strength, memory, and healing through song. Known for her soul-stirring vocals and intentional lyrics, Donita moves listeners as she glides effortlessly from the depths of sultry blues to the heights of world rock infused with pow-wow-inspired chants. Donita’s band features: Anthony King (guitar), Alan Tymofichuk (guitar/vocals), Mira Angela (violin/vocals), Harry Gregg (bass), Jamie Cooper (drums). Don’t miss this one-night-only event. Secure your tickets now! Doors @ 6:00
Westbury Theatre
Meet Evie and Alfie—a retired, quintessentially British couple—as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning FRINGE LEGENDS Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a brand-new comedic play full of wit, verve and heart. CAST Alex Dallas, Actor - EvieJimmy Hogg, Actor - Alfie CREATIVE TEAM Playwright: Jimmy Hogg & Alex DallasDirector: James GanglCreative Consultant: Issac KesslerSound Designer: Michael ButlerCostume & Graphics Designer: Ellen KimStage Manager: Stephanie Taylor
Westbury Theatre
Randy Boyagoda is a novelist, professor of English and the University of Toronto’s Advisor on Civil Discourse, the first such position in Canada. In this talk, he explores the state of civil discourse in our personal, professional, and shared public lives, the stakes for getting it right. Civil discourse advances knowledge, serves the common good, and aids in the pursuit of truth. But it only works if people are willing to trust each other, be curious about other viewpoints, admit they might be wrong about something, and want to learn more. This is thinking out loud together, this is civil discourse in action.
Westbury Theatre
JCL Productions presents: VALDY, w/ guests Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM Advance tickets on sale now
Westbury Theatre
Vibrare is an electrifying dance showcase celebrating movement, energy, and community. Featuring several talented groups, the performance highlights original works by local choreographers brought to life by exceptional artists and athletes. Dancers from Edmonton Contemporary Dancers, Edmonton Festival Ballet, VIVA, and MOD come together on one stage to deliver a dynamic and inspiring evening of dance. Vibrare promises a powerful fusion of styles, showcasing the creativity and passion of Edmonton’s vibrant dance scene.
Westbury Theatre
ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories, and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.
Backstage Theatre
A Fringe Benefit is back and more daring, decadent, and deliciously unpredictable than before. Last year, you joined ranks among ultimate theatre lovers and champions of bold art, to ring in the inaugural Fringe Benefit - a night so electrifying, so wildly unhinged, its legends can only be whispered about in good company. The only thing better than reminiscing? Returning to the Arts Barns to discover more extraordinary creative encounters you’ll have to see to believe. The cocktails are colder, the acts are bolder, and the evening will be buzzing with the kind of Fringe-fueled revelry that only insiders can handle (and your name’s first on our list)! Loosen your tie, gloss your grin, and step inside a one-night-only speak-easy soiree to celebrate art, uplift rebellion, and fund Fringe Theatre. A Fringe BenefitFriday, April 10, 20267PM – LATE at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns (10330 84 Avenue)Dress to impress (this ain’t no black-tie affair – show us your showstopping, creative best) What’s in store? This is a fundraising event, Fringe-style – radical, rebellious, and ridiculously fun. Every dollar raised fuels the magic of the Fringe Festival, keeping Artists on stage and audiences on the edge of their seats. ✨ Live performances from Fringe Festival Artists - like you’ve never seen them before. ✨ Complimentary glass of bubbles (because you deserve a treat). ✨ A live auction stacked with VIP Fringe experiences. ✨and MORE! Early Bird Tickets: As a certified party-starter and champion on the arts, A Fringe Benefit wouldn’t be the same without you. That’s why we’re offering you discounted, early access tickets. Buy before February 15 to secure your specially priced place inside the spectacle. Tickets are LIMITED. Get yours now, before the best night of the year passes you by. Pick your ticket price: Fringe Champion: $150 $120 ($40 event ticket with $80 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Fanatic: $100 $80 ($40 event ticket with $40 charitable tax receipt) Fringe Friend: $50 $40 ticket (event ticket only - no charitable tax receipt) PSST – your ticket grants you special timed access to A Fringe Benefit between 7pm – 7:50pm. When booking your tickets, pick the arrival time that works best for you (and don’t worry – we know life happens. Latecomers welcome!).
Westbury Theatre
Created by Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoFebruary 17 - 28, 2026Backstage Theatre Part Storytelling, part concert, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a whimsical love story spun from everyday magic and the sounds of spoons, whirly-winds, and a mandolin. Gwendolyn Magnificent and Bartholomew Spectacular live on neighbouring peninsulas in a world where words grow on trees and anticipation hums in the air. Connected by string, sound, and the spaces in between, this is a love story that will leave you breathless. Born on the Fringe Festival circuit, Countries Shaped Like Stars is a shining example of how remarkable theatre can begin at Festivals like the Fringe. From 2009-2022, audiences fell in love with this magical story at various Festivals across Canada where Artists take bold chances and create extraordinary things. Winner of the Staff Choice Award at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival in 2013, and recipient of the Prix Rideau Award for Outstanding Fringe Production and Outstanding New Work, this story invites the audience into a dreamlike fable about love, longing, and the beauty of trying to stay connected, even when you are worlds apart. Accessible Performance Information: Wed February 25: CART Captioned and Relaxed PerformanceThu February 26: CART Captioned Performance Approximate Run Time: 60 minutes (no intermission) CAST Dayna Lea Hoffmann - Gwendolyn MagnificentMichael Watt – Bartholomew Spectacular CREATIVE TEAM Created by - Emily Pearlman & Nicolas Di GaetanoDirector – Murray UtasAssistant Director – Nicole MaloneyStage Manager - Sarah AustinProduction Designer - Even GilchristSound & Lighting Operator / Resident Technician - Jadera (Jadey) CapaldoAccessibility Design – Brooke LeifsoCART Captioning Services – Katie Gallin
Backstage Theatre
Prepare for an unforgettable evening as Donita Large & The Small Band take the stage to debut brand new music from her highly anticipated album, The Ancestors. This isn’t just a concert, it’s a powerful celebration of Indigenous strength, memory, and healing through song. Known for her soul-stirring vocals and intentional lyrics, Donita moves listeners as she glides effortlessly from the depths of sultry blues to the heights of world rock infused with pow-wow-inspired chants. Donita’s band features: Anthony King (guitar), Alan Tymofichuk (guitar/vocals), Mira Angela (violin/vocals), Harry Gregg (bass), Jamie Cooper (drums). Don’t miss this one-night-only event. Secure your tickets now! Doors @ 6:00
Westbury Theatre
Meet Evie and Alfie—a retired, quintessentially British couple—as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning FRINGE LEGENDS Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a brand-new comedic play full of wit, verve and heart. CAST Alex Dallas, Actor - EvieJimmy Hogg, Actor - Alfie CREATIVE TEAM Playwright: Jimmy Hogg & Alex DallasDirector: James GanglCreative Consultant: Issac KesslerSound Designer: Michael ButlerCostume & Graphics Designer: Ellen KimStage Manager: Stephanie Taylor
Westbury Theatre
Randy Boyagoda is a novelist, professor of English and the University of Toronto’s Advisor on Civil Discourse, the first such position in Canada. In this talk, he explores the state of civil discourse in our personal, professional, and shared public lives, the stakes for getting it right. Civil discourse advances knowledge, serves the common good, and aids in the pursuit of truth. But it only works if people are willing to trust each other, be curious about other viewpoints, admit they might be wrong about something, and want to learn more. This is thinking out loud together, this is civil discourse in action.
Westbury Theatre
JCL Productions presents: VALDY, w/ guests Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM Advance tickets on sale now
Westbury Theatre
Vibrare is an electrifying dance showcase celebrating movement, energy, and community. Featuring several talented groups, the performance highlights original works by local choreographers brought to life by exceptional artists and athletes. Dancers from Edmonton Contemporary Dancers, Edmonton Festival Ballet, VIVA, and MOD come together on one stage to deliver a dynamic and inspiring evening of dance. Vibrare promises a powerful fusion of styles, showcasing the creativity and passion of Edmonton’s vibrant dance scene.
Westbury Theatre
ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories, and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.
Backstage Theatre
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