This post will hold all the current press kit content and any media files being circulated during the time leading up to the 2017 festival. Come back often as things will be updated frequently.

“Duality” is a newly developed yearly program that engages outside of the 12 shows within the fringe festival. Starting on Thursday, July 27th and running through the ON THE EDGE fringe festival (August 15th – August 19th), “Duality” features a series of disruptive interventions exploring and invading the Capitol Centre starting with the WKP Kennedy Read more about “Duality” a Multi-Arts Invasion of the ON THE EDGE fringe festival![…]

The ON THE EDGE fringe festival lottery is open and we are currently accepting submissions until March 30th, 2018 at 12:00am.  We have always run the third week of August as this is the time that aligns with local events and allows us to occupy the Capitol Centre right before its holiday closure. This year’s Read more about NEW FESTIVAL DATES for 2018![…]

The ON THE EDGE fringe festival is happy to offer tickets at a reasonable price making performance accessible to everyone. Tickets range from $10-$15 per show, Including a $2 service charge that goes towards supporting the festival. Tickets can be purchased onsite in cash at the door or through the Capitol Centre Box Office with Read more about Tickets and Passes[…]

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[…]