In a world of global chaos, we need the happy chaos of the Fringe, to tie us to our community and remind us that everything is all right in the world. In November 2016, the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals plays host to the Fringe World Congress in Montreal. This event, created by the Edinburgh Read more about David Jordan, President, Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.[…]
The ON THE EDGE fringe festival lottery was a huge success drawing the names of 17 individuals and groups both locally and from across the country. They are: Maureen Cassidy, Barrie ON Scott Marleau, Toronto ON Will Parry, Barrie ON Erinn White, Guelph ON Matt Lishman, North Bay ON Kate Smith, Ottawa ON Clayton Windatt, Read more about 2016 Performances Announced!!![…]
The Fringe World Congress brings together directors and organisers of Fringes from across the globe to share ideas, experiences and inspirations. The Congress fosters international collaboration and strengthens the World Fringe community. The Fringe World Congress is open to anyone running or working for a Fringe or who is in the advanced stages of setting up Read more about Fringe World Congress[…]
With Frigid Fringe kicking off the season in only a couple of months, now is the time that many are beginning to think about their program designs. Below is the President’s message for your programs: In a world of global chaos, we need the happy chaos of the Fringe, to tie us to our community Read more about Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals 2016[…]
A HUGE thank you goes out to everyone involved in the festival this year! From staff to volunteers to the Capitol Centre and the White Water Gallery!!! What a fantastic success! Now it’s time for the big announcement! The Foxradio.ca poll winner is joined by the two highest voted shows at our on site polls. Read more about BEST OF FRINGE ANNOUNCED[…]
Due to scheduling conflicts Lee Maracle and Aanmitaagzi are have requested the collaborative workshops of August 16th be moved to Friday, August 14th. Sorry for the inconvenience. BREAKING TEXT: August 14th & 15th, the Fish Collective is presenting “Breaking Text” a series of literary readings, performances, spoken word, dance poetry and much more. We will Read more about Schedule Change[…]
We at the ON THE EDGE fringe festival wanted to take the time to thank all those who have helped us to make the 2015 season happen. It has been a long road to get here and we have had lots of adventures along the way. This list of people represents more than a group Read more about Thank You[…]
I have been helping with the fringe festival for the past 2 years and everything that we have learned has been through doing. We have had a lot of success and its all because our community has believed in us and helped us to get where we are today. As the festival progresses we gain Read more about Message from Clayton[…]
The will be performing a series of site-specific works that reflect his creative diversity and maturity as an artist. The audience will be engaged and involved in directing the flow of the expression and have opportunity to participate. To focus the flow audience/participants will be able to select from the following list of 60 topics Read more about Cowboy Buddha is coming to OTEF[…]
GET TICKETS HERE Wednesday August 12, 2015 Showtime: 8:30pm Headliner: Ryan McMahon Ryan is an Anishinaabe/Metis comedian, writer & actor based out of Treaty #1 territory (Winnipeg, MB). Armed with a degree in Theatre & as a graduate of the prestigious Second City Conservatory (Toronto), Ryan’s storytelling comedy style is fast paced, loose & irreverent Read more about North Bay Comedy Festival[…]