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# ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival

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- [Bitter Pill](https://fringenorth.com/bitter-pill/) - "Bitter Pill" is a new show written & directed by Eli Emslie, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival in downtown North Bay, ON.
- [13 is a lucky number for ON THE EDGE Fringe this year!](https://fringenorth.com/13-is-a-lucky-number-for-on-the-edge-fringe-this-year/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is setting the stage for another exciting week of performances and events in North Bay this summer from August 12 - 16, 2026.
- [Corbin Elliot](https://fringenorth.com/corbin-elliot/) - Corbin Elliot is a painter, muralist, and illustrator working and residing in North Bay, ON. For Duality 2026, he will be creating a new installation work.
- [Auger](https://fringenorth.com/auger/) - Join us for a staged reading of Ian McCormack's new play, Auger. The play runs approximately 75 - 85 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A feedback session.
- [2026 Fringe Award Jurors Announced](https://fringenorth.com/2026-fringe-award-jurors-announced/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe's annual awards ceremony will take place on August 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Find out who this year's award jurors are here.
- [The Last Testimony of Anton Gernsback (deceased) presented by Mr. Robert Sovic](https://fringenorth.com/the-last-testimony-of-anton-gernsback/) - "The Last Testimony of Anton Gernsback (deceased) presented by Mr. Robert Sovic" is a new show written & directed by Jim McCaskill.
- [Pocket Change](https://fringenorth.com/pocket-change/) - "Pocket Change" is a new show written & directed by Jacqueline Blaikie, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [No Fixed Address](https://fringenorth.com/no-fixed-address/) - "No Fixed Address" is a new show written & performed by Don Baxter, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [Mammoth Mommy Issues](https://fringenorth.com/mammoth-mommy-issues/) - "Mammoth Mommy Issues" is a new show written & directed by Darwin Parkes, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [Love Fuel](https://fringenorth.com/love-fuel/) - "Love Fuel" is a new show written by James DeVuono & Efrem Hyatt, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [Got It All Figured Out... Sort Of](https://fringenorth.com/got-it-all-figured-out-sort-of/) - "Got It All Figured Out...Sort Of " is a new show written & directed by John Bressan, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)](https://fringenorth.com/embarrassed-naked-female-this-show-contains-nudity/) - "Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity)" is a show written & directed by Elsa Couvreur, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [A Hoarders Candle](https://fringenorth.com/a-hoarders-candle/) - "A Hoarders Candle" is a new show written & directed by Tristen Watts, presented as part of the 2026 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival in downtown North Bay, ON.
- [2026 CAFF President's Message](https://fringenorth.com/2026-caff-presidents-message/) - A 2026 Fringe Festival Season Welcome Message from Megan Dart, President of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
- [The Highwaymen @ The Shadfly House](https://fringenorth.com/the-highwaymen-2026/) - The Highwaymen What: Live interactive D&D session When: August 15th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm Where: Shadfly House Address: 151 Main St E, North Bay, ON Cost: Pay-What-You-Can After winning the 2023 Best of Fringe Audience Choice award and staging a sold out evening of awesome adventuring two Fringe's in a row, The Highwaymen are
- [Cesar Forero](https://fringenorth.com/cesar-forero/) - Award-winning artist Cesar Forero will present a short dance performance in the alleyway connecting McIntyre & Main St beside Michelle's FrameMaker & Gallery.
- [Fringe wins local Community Builders Award](https://fringenorth.com/fringe-wins-local-community-builders-award/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival received the BayToday Community Builders Award for Economic Development in May 2026. Find out more about the award here.
- [The Book Club Play](https://fringenorth.com/the-book-club-play/) - Join Theatre Making North Bay as they facilitate a play reading for everyone as part of this year’s Duality program. This year's play is "The Book Club Play."
- [First Draft by Aanmitaagzi Story Makers](https://fringenorth.com/first-draft-by-aanmitaagzi-story-makers/) - "First Draft" is a series of works-in-progress presentations by Aanmitaagzi Story Makers and the youth from their 2026 Summer Arts Program for Duality 2026.
- [2026 Lottery Draw Results](https://fringenorth.com/2026-lottery-draw-results/) - Our 2026 lottery draw was held on January 23, 2026 at Cecil's Brewhouse & Kitchen. Find out the full results of the draw here.
- [The Zoo Story](https://fringenorth.com/the-zoo-story/) - The Zoo Story presented by Bay at the Moon Productions Dark-Comedy/Drama *Some Mature Content* Writer - Edward Albee Director - Blake Cerisano Assistant Director / Stage Manager: Julia Di Mario Gerry - Tahlia Zaloski Patty - Leah Hardy Patty is sitting on a bench in Central Park. She has a husband, two daughters and two parakeets,
- [Sex Lives of Superheroes](https://fringenorth.com/sex-lives-of-superheroes/) - Sex Lives of Superheroes Presented by, Paper Bag Productions Comedy *some crude humor* Writer: Stephen Gregg Director: Zach Smithers and Liam Culhane Micheal- Ethan Chapman Elenor- Jocelyne Chalifoux Lisa- Katrina Symns Michael is so obsessed with his ex-girlfriend, Lisa, that he would do anything for her. Even allow her weekly visits to his apartment in which
- [LockDown](https://fringenorth.com/lockdown/) - LockDown Written by: Douglas CravenDirected by: Shawn Parker Genre: Drama/Suspense Actors: Terri Armstrong as LizCrystal Barnes as PattyVicki Bitis as Chelsea Liam Culhane as TylerAnthony Makela as MarkShawn Parker as AdamReo Reilly as The TeacherKristen Storie as SarahMarie-France Trottier as Gr. 9 student It's near the end of the school year at Deerborne High School when
- [NOTICE: Social Media Sites Temporarily Disabled](https://fringenorth.com/notice-social-media-sites-temporarily-disabled/) - Our social media sites are temporarily down but we will have them back up and running as soon as we can.
- [Our 2026 Fringe Lottery is Open!](https://fringenorth.com/our-2026-fringe-lottery-is-open/) - Our 2026 Fringe Lottery is open from October 1, 2025 to January 15, 2026! Get all the details and a link to the application form on our 2026 Lottery Page.
- [2025 Fringey X-Tras](https://fringenorth.com/2025-fringey-x-tras/) - If you thought 10 Fringe shows and 6 Duality offerings were enough, think again! We've also got a bunch of Fringey X-Tras lined up for this year’s festival.
- [Davi Aquino](https://fringenorth.com/davi-aquino/) - On August 6th, Davi Aquino will be bringing the chill vibes with a live acoustic set at the Himalayan Cafe to celebrate the first day of our 2025 festival.
- [Land Acknowledgment](https://fringenorth.com/land-acknowledgment/) - The land on which the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival gathers is the traditional territory of the Nipissing First Nation Anishinaabe.
- [Meet our 2025 Fringe Award Jurors!](https://fringenorth.com/meet-our-2025-fringe-award-jurors/) - Our 2025 Fringe Award Jurors have been announced! This year's jurors are Sadie Berlin, Jennifer Carroll, and Michel Gervais. Find out more about them here.
- [The Highwaymen](https://fringenorth.com/the-highwaymen/) - Everyone's favourite adventurers are back! Join The Highwaymen for another night of magic and mayhem in this improvised adventure comedy in Cecil's Map Room.
- [Fauxcils](https://fringenorth.com/fauxcils/) - After Conversations: Hidden Stories, come on down to ON THE EDGE Fringe's Warehouse space on Saturday, August 9th at 9 pm to see Sudbury indie band Fauxcils!
- [Conversations: Hidden Stories](https://fringenorth.com/conversations-hidden-stories/) - "Conversations: Hidden Stories" is a new dance piece co-created by Aanmitaagzi Story Makers & Vanguardia Dance Projects presented as part of Duality 2025.
- [Sunrise Performance](https://fringenorth.com/sunrise-performance/) - Join Sadie and Clayton as they explore land, locality, and situational awareness through community-engaged performative actions on Saturday, August 9th at 6am.
- [Coffee House Chat with Sadie Berlin](https://fringenorth.com/coffee-house-chat-with-sadie-berlin/) - Join artist Sadie Berlin for an informal drop-in discussion about the state of the arts sector and labour systems in Canada at the Himalayan Cafe.
- [A Most Pitiful Ambition](https://fringenorth.com/a-most-pitiful-ambition/) - Doug McLauchlan of Tethersend Productions takes an irreverent look at the problems all generations face today. Solutions not guaranteed.
- [Satsuki Sakurai and the Blade of Broken Bonds](https://fringenorth.com/satsuki-sakurai-and-the-blade-of-broken-bonds/) - Satsuki Sakurai receives an unpleasant surprise on her birthday; a cursed sword that demands that she use the blade to kill all who’ve broken a bond with her.
- [Polygraph](https://fringenorth.com/polygraph/) - A play about 3 women up against the odds that flips between the roles of interviewer and interviewee to reveal the truth as each character leads and responds.
- [Pasquale](https://fringenorth.com/pasquale/) - When Lisa moves into a new apartment expecting a fresh start, she discovers an unexpected roommate was living there first.
- [Online Presence](https://fringenorth.com/online-presence/) - After a visit from the “ministry of health and social whatever,” a man is invited to participate in a program designed to free up space and resources.
- [Juicy Woo-Woo!](https://fringenorth.com/juicy-woo-woo/) - Juicy Woo-Woo! features saxman and action poet John Sobol in a dazzling one-man show that explores the latest exciting news in the weird and wild realm of UFOs.
- [Dormitory Blues: A Double Feature Special](https://fringenorth.com/dormitory-blues-a-double-feature-special/) - Bear & Rogue presents a double feature special with Craig Pospisil's "On The Edge" & Stephen Gregg's "Postponing the Heat Death of the Universe."
- [Intertwined, Sewn Together](https://fringenorth.com/intertwined-sewn-together/) - A contemporary dance piece about wanting. It explores the complex and often contradictory emotions of desire, ambition, and longing.
- [her.](https://fringenorth.com/her/) - A heart wrenching piece of movement and dance that brings the audience through happiness and woe as they watch "her" grow from a little girl to an old woman.
- [Burning Loose Ends](https://fringenorth.com/burning-loose-ends/) - Two girlfriends on a camping trip relive old memories of when they first met, free from kids and an abusive husband. So happy that it’s just the two of them...
- [2025 Lottery Draw Results!](https://fringenorth.com/2025-lottery-draw-results/) - We held our 2025 Festival Lottery Draw on January 3, 2025 live on Facebook and Instagram. You can find out the full results of the lottery here
- [2025 Lottery Now Open!](https://fringenorth.com/2025-lottery-now-open/) - Hey, Fringers! The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived!Our lottery is open from October 1 - November 30, 2024. Find out how to apply here.
- [Who Drinks Mocktails on the Beach?!](https://fringenorth.com/who-drinks-mocktails-on-the-beach/) - Told in the style of Fleabag, this one-woman comedy follows party-girl Candace as she runs away to Mexico for her best friend's destination wedding.
- [The Death of Me](https://fringenorth.com/the-death-of-me/) - When John unexpectedly dies alone in his apartment on a long weekend he encounters the angel of death, fights for a second chance at life & promises to change.
- [Meet our 2024 Festival Award Jurors!](https://fringenorth.com/meet-our-2024-festival-award-jurors/) - This year's Fringe Awards Ceremony will take place on August 18th at 5 pm in the Capitol Centre's Martini Lounge. Find out who our 2024 jurors are here!
- [Treading the Boards](https://fringenorth.com/treading-the-boards/) - The theatre is a place where life happens for a fleeting moment in all of its honesty and grit, but does the story need you? Or do you need the story...
- [ALL MY R(el)ATIONS](https://fringenorth.com/all-my-relations/) - A multi-arts performance by Aanmitaagzithat includes dancing, storytelling, singing, drumming, and art installations from their current multi-year project.
- [2023 Best of Fringe Award Winners](https://fringenorth.com/2023-best-of-fringe-award-winners/) - Our 2023 Fringe Awards Ceremony was held on August 13th at 5 pm in the Capitol Centre's Martini Lounge, and we are pleased to announce the winners here!
- [The Worst Date Ever](https://fringenorth.com/the-worst-date-ever/) - This is the story about the perils of modern dating culture, and one bad date that takes a turn for the worse… or should I say worst.
- [The Quickest Gun in the North](https://fringenorth.com/the-quickest-gun-in-the-north/) - Once upon a time in Northern Ontario... a Southerner in pursuit of vengeance arrives in Mattawa seeking the help of The Quickest Gun in the North.
- [The Greatest Betrayal](https://fringenorth.com/the-greatest-betrayal/) - The Greatest Betrayal Company: Vague Idea Production Writer: Morgan Frey New work: Yes Runtime: 50 Minutes The Greatest Betrayal is a solo dramedy about celebrity crushes and dating with a disability; with more plot twists than a teen drama. Additional credits Performed by: Morgan Frey Content information Genre: Comedy, Theatre Audience Level: Parental Guidance Suggested Content Warning: Ableism, Coarse
- [Partners in Crime](https://fringenorth.com/partners-in-crime/) - A ‘struggling’ artist attempts to bring his crime-romance novel to life, but conflicts arise when his protagonists go off-script and write their own stories.
- [How to Lose Friends and Irritate People](https://fringenorth.com/how-to-lose-friends-and-irritate-people/) - A rapid-fire surrealist comedy about living life on the autism spectrum that explains how NOT to deal with friends, family, strangers, animals, Americans, etc.
- [Cornflake](https://fringenorth.com/cornflake/) - Cornflake is an experimental comedic drama about a bird and a rat living in a world where one must forget and where one must stay exactly the same.
- [BODIES](https://fringenorth.com/bodies/) - Matti McLean is a versatile artist known for his captivating storytelling through live body painting and humorous monologues.
- [All Time Greatest Hits!!](https://fringenorth.com/all-time-greatest-hits/) - Welcome to Steven Andrews’ ALL TIME GREATEST HITS!!, a series of heartfelt and humorous stories from the greatest moments of his life.
- [Are You Listening?](https://fringenorth.com/are-you-listening/) - Are You Listening? is a contemporary dance piece that questions interconnection and how to build a world that isless individualistic and a little more caring.
- [Just Between Ourselves](https://fringenorth.com/just-between-ourselves/) - A durational performance piece by John Arthur Sweet where he reads aloud from his diaries, rediscovering the texts in real time with the audience.
- [Creepy Boys](https://fringenorth.com/creepy-boys/) - The Creepy Boys are throwing their 13th birthday party. It will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably Cake. You’d be cursed to miss it!
- [ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival continues to grow after 11 years](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-festival-continues-to-grow-after-11-years/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2024 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival continues to grow after 11 years North Bay, ON - ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is gearing up to present another exciting week of shows and events in downtown North Bay. The festival will run from August 14th - 18th at the Capitol Centre
- [2024 Lottery Results](https://fringenorth.com/2024-lottery-results/) - We held our Fringe Lottery live on Facebook on January 6th at 7 pm, and we are very excited to share this year's lottery results with you here
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2024](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival-2024/) - The Sun Dog Theatre Festival is back with a day-long series of events and activities at Northgate Shopping Centre on March 23rd from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
- [Northgate Arts Market - March 23, 2024](https://fringenorth.com/northgate-arts-market-march-23-2024/) - We're partnering with Northgate Shopping Centre to create a one-day Arts Market to showcase the amazing talent North Bay has to offer. Find out more here.
- [Call for Submissions for Duality 2024](https://fringenorth.com/call-for-submissions-for-duality-2024/) - ON THE EDGE fringe is accepting proposals from artists and collectives working in all disciplines for our 2024 Duality program from now until November 1, 2023.
- [2024 Lottery open until December 31st](https://fringenorth.com/2024-lottery-open-until-december-31st/) - Hey, Fringers! It’s that time of year again, that very special time when the leaves start to change colour, pumpkins start popping up everywhere, and we start accepting submissions for our festival lottery! That's right, ON THE EDGE Fringe's 2024 Lottery has officially opened, and we will be accepting applications for next year's Fringe Festival
- [2023 Festival Announcement](https://fringenorth.com/2023-festival-announcement/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is back with another exciting line-up of arts presentations and events to make North Bay’s summer sizzle. The festival takes place August 9th - 13th.
- [2023 T-Shirts Available for Pre-Order](https://fringenorth.com/2023-t-shirts-available-for-pre-order/) - It's that time of year again, T-Shirt time! For a limited time, ON THE EDGE fringe is accepting pre-orders for this year’s exclusive new t-shirt design. The shirts are black or white and come in Unisex (Classic Fit) in sizes Small to 4XL. All shirts cost $25.00 CAD each, and can be picked up in-person
- [Jurors Announced for the 2023 Fringe Awards](https://fringenorth.com/jurors-announced-for-the-2023-fringe-awards/) - We are pleased to announce our jurors for the 2023 Fringe Awards! This year's jurors are Kristin Shepherd, Dan Misturada, and Michelle Jackett. More info below.
- [Sun Dog is back for 2023!](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-is-back-for-2023/) - The Sun Dog Theatre Festival is back! Running March 29 - April 2, 2023, this year's festival includes a monologue night, weekend workshops, and a new play.
- [Now accepting proposals for Duality 2023](https://fringenorth.com/now-accepting-proposals-for-duality-2023/) - We are accepting proposals from artists and collectives working in all disciplines for our 2023 Duality program. The deadline to submit is March 10, 2023.
- [2023 Lottery Update!](https://fringenorth.com/2023-lottery-update/) - Hey, Fringe Fam! Earlier this evening we held our 2023 lottery draw and we are happy to announce our preliminary results with you now! The twelve participating artists/companies selected for our 2023 festival are: 1. Porticullis Onstage 2. Darwin Parkes 3. The Ringos 4. Avery McMillan 5. Eric Koski-Harja 6. Love Always Wins 7. Falling
- [2023 Lottery Draw this Saturday!](https://fringenorth.com/2023-lottery-draw-this-saturday/) - Our 2023 Lottery Draw will take place December 31st at 8 pm live via Facebook. If you haven't had a chance to submit an application yet, hop on over to our Lottery page to find out how.
- [2023 Lottery Now Open!](https://fringenorth.com/2023-lottery-now-open/) - Hey, Fringers! It’s that time of year again, and I don't mean pumpkin spice season (although that's pretty awesome too!). Our 2023 Lottery is accepting applications from now until December 30, 2022.
- [2022 Fringe Awards Ceremony](https://fringenorth.com/2022-fringe-awards-ceremony/) - Our 2022 Fringe Awards ceremony was held at the close of our festival on August 13th. Read this post to find out who this year's winners were.
- [2022 Festival Schedule](https://fringenorth.com/2022-festival-schedule/) - Hey, fringers! Our 2022 Festival Schedule has arrived! We may sprinkle in a few more events so be sure to check our Festival page and social media accounts for up-to-date information. Here is a simplified PDF version for your printing and/or perusing pleasure: 2022 Festival Schedule (pdf) We also have jazzy, schedule graphics for each
- [The Fringe Awards are back!](https://fringenorth.com/the-fringe-awards-are-back/) - Now that we are live and back in person, we are pleased to announce the return of our Fringe Festival Awards! This year, our award categories are: Outstanding Production, Outstanding Original Work, Jurors' Choice, and Audience Choice. Here is a breakdown of each award: Outstanding Production: A production of original or adapted work determined by
- [2022 T-Shirts Now on Sale!](https://fringenorth.com/2022-t-shirts-now-on-sale/) - For a limited time, ON THE EDGE fringe is accepting pre-orders for this year’s exclusive new t-shirt designs. Our pre-order sale ends on July 20, 2022 so make sure to get your shirt(s) today!
- [Meet Our 2022-2023 Board of Directors!](https://fringenorth.com/meet-our-2022-2023-board-of-directors/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe is proud to present our 2022-2023 Board of Directors: Scott Fitzgerald, Francis Hanover, Caitlyn Murphy, Emily O'Kane, Kate Ricci, Nancy Thompson, and Clayton Windatt.
- [ON THE EDGE Fringe is Back for Year 9!](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-is-back-for-year-9/) - Hey, Fringe Fam! We're back live and ready to rock with another great line-up of shows and events this summer. This year's festival will run from August 9 - 13th, and you can find out all the details on our festival page. Happy Fringing!
- [We're Hiring!](https://fringenorth.com/were-hiring-2/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe is accepting applications for Festival Organizer and Artist positions for our 2022 summer season from now until June 10, 2022.
- [2022 Lottery Now Open!](https://fringenorth.com/2022-lottery-now-open/) - Our Lottery has officially opened, and we will be accepting applications for our 2022 Fringe Festival from now until December 31, 2021.
- [The 2021 schedule has arrived!](https://fringenorth.com/the-2021-schedule-has-arrived/) - Our 2021 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival Schedule is here!
- [2021 Fringe-Tini Patio Sessions](https://fringenorth.com/2021-fringe-tini-patio-sessions/) - Our Fringe-tini Patio Sessions are back!
- [2021 Artist Interview Series](https://fringenorth.com/2021-artist-interview-series/) - This year, members of our team reached out to interview successful performing artists, writers, and directors who have lived the Fringe Festival experience.
- [2021 T-shirts now on sale!](https://fringenorth.com/2021-t-shirts-now-on-sale/) - Looking for ways to stay cool this summer? Then why not pick up a hot new t-shirt (or two!) and support our Fringe? Check out this post for all the details.
- [ON THE EDGE Fringe is going digital once again](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-is-going-digital-once-again/) - We're presenting another digital fringe festival from August 10th - 14th. The festival will include pre-recorded digital offerings, live performances, and more!
- [How to attend the ON THE EDGE fringe festival](https://fringenorth.com/how-to-fringe/) - Some handy information on how to attend our festival, including how to choose what to see, how to buy tickets, and proper festival etiquette.
- [We're Hiring!](https://fringenorth.com/were-hiring/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe is currently accepting applications for our Festival Organizer and Artist positions for our 2021 summer season. The positions are funded through Canada Summer Jobs and are open to youth from the ages of 15 - 30. Find out more here!
- [Monologues Festival Coming Soon!](https://fringenorth.com/monologues-festival-coming-soon/) - For the second time, ON THE EDGE Fringe has had to cancel our winter Sun Dog Theatre Festival plans due to COVID-19. We felt it would have been irresponsible to ask performers to rehearse, travel and tech while being in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. We made this decision a while ago, and with
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2020](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival-2020/) - Our 2020 Sun Dog Theatre Festival would have taken place in March 25th - 28th 2020, but was cancelled due to Covid-19. Here is what would have taken place! The second annual Sun Dog Theatre Festival was scheduled to take place from March 25th – 28th, 2020 at Widdifield Secondary School (320 Ski Club Rd,
- [2021 Lottery Now Open!](https://fringenorth.com/2021-lottery-now-open/) - We are now accepting applications for our 2021 Fringe Festival Lottery Draw.
- [Local fringe festival going digital this summer](https://fringenorth.com/2020-fringe-press-release/) - More information about this year's digital festival.
- [2020 Schedule Released!](https://fringenorth.com/2020-schedule-released/) - Check out our 2020 Fringe Schedule here!
- [A Digital Fringe for 2020!](https://fringenorth.com/a-digital-fringe-for-2020/) - Fringe Lives On(line)! Things are looking a little different this year, but different is what we do best! ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is coming to you with a digital experience that cannot be missed. Artists who were registered to participate in the original 2020 On the Edge Fringe Festival as of May 4th were
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2019](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival-2019/) - The 2019 Sun Dog Theatre Festival, took place from March 27th – 30th and proved to be a tremendous success. ON THE EDGE Fringe's new curated winter theatre festival featured a wonderfully received production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Kelsey Ruhl, and a rousing community-engaged performance piece, THE SPACE BETWEEN US, by Clayton
- [2020 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19](https://fringenorth.com/a-statement-regarding-covid-19/) - 2020 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19 North Bay’s fringe festival will be cancelled for the first time since its 2014 inception. This follows the cancellation of ON THE EDGE Fringe’s ‘Sun Dog’ theatre festival this past March, also due to COVID-19. MAY 4, 2020 (North Bay, ON): It is with a
- [The Tragedy of Errors](https://fringenorth.com/the-tragedy-of-errors/) - The Tragedy of Errors Red Truck Productions - North Bay, ON Sponsored by the Gateway Theatre Guild Betty Speers Theatre | $12.00 | 50 mins WRITER/DIRECTOR: Matt Lishman COSTUME DESIGN: Stephanie Kast SET CONSTRUCTION: Morgan Bedard CAST: Caleb Geden, Conner Rueter, Kelsey Ruhl, Maureen Cassidy, Nate Brubacher, Cassidy Bale, and Matt Lishman. The Tragedy of
- [2019 Fringe Schedule](https://fringenorth.com/2019-fringe-schedule/) - Tuesday August 13 Galaxy Circle Lounge Betty Speers Theatre WKP Kennedy Gallery Basement 5:00pm The Tragedy of Errors Cold Storage 6:30pm House in Virginia PIGEON! 100,000,000 Leagues Under the Sea 8:00pm Artemisia Into the Tango My Mother's Love 80s Kids Will Understand: A Sketch Comedy Revue 9:00pm Fringe Gathering at Moose's Cookhouse - 134
- [2019 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/2019-festival/) - In 2019 ON THE EDGE fringe festival celebrated our 6th birthday with an amazing roster of artists and for the third year in a row, partnered with Zakide to present our multi-arts incubator, Duality-Firestarter. The Schedule: Each show performed daily for a total of 5 performances over the week, all within the Capitol Centre in downtown
- [Tornado Troubles](https://fringenorth.com/tornado-troubles/) - Tornado Troubles Rory Gardiner - Ottawa, ON WKP Kennedy Gallery | $10.00 | 60 mins WRITTEN & PERFORMED BY: Rory Gardiner Ever shopped for a cleaning product that will remove trees from a basement carpet? Or had breakfast with a family of squirrels? The result of Mother Nature giving you the finger by sending a
- [PIGEON!](https://fringenorth.com/pigeon/) - PIGEON! Bird on Stage Productions - North Bay, ON WKP Kennedy Gallery | $12.00 | 60 mins DIRECTOR: Hannah McCallum WRITER: Garrett M. Ryan CAST: Joe Drinkwalter, Garrett M. Ryan, Robert Leitner Man doesn’t have anyone he’s close to! Man feels discouraged with life, like he missed out! Man literally builds himself a friend! This
- [My Mother's Love](https://fringenorth.com/my-mothers-love/) - My Mother’s Love Paradox Repertory Company - North Bay, ON WKP Kennedy Gallery | $15.00 | 60 mins WRITER/DIRECTOR: Stevie Lyons PRODUCER: Cassandra Wagner MUSIC & LYRICS: Stevie Lyons & Jessica McMullen CAST: Stevie Lyons, Shawn Parker, Cassandra Wagner, Vicki Bitis My Mother’s Love follows the story of a dysfunctional family. Jules looks back on
- [Into the Tango](https://fringenorth.com/into-the-tango/) - Into the Tango PointeTango - Montreal, QC/Buenos Aires, Argentina Betty Speers Theatre | $15.00 | 55 mins DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER: Alexander Richardson PERFORMERS: Erin Scott-Kafadar, Alexander Richardson Award-winning dance company, PointeTango presents Into the Tango at the 2019 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival. Following their 2018 success of ‘Para Dos’, dancers Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson return
- [House in Virginia](https://fringenorth.com/house-in-virginia/) - House in Virginia Keegan MacNeil - North Bay, ON Galaxy Circle Lounge | $12.00 | 60 mins WRITER/DIRECTOR: Keegan MacNeil CAST: Keegan MacNeil-Kettle, Nick Babin, Saige Hiller, John Snyder Set in 2005, Jeremi Scott has planned an evening for his best friends to meet his partner. Riddled with history and secrets, Jeremi’s night doesn’t go
- [Cold Storage](https://fringenorth.com/cold-storage/) - Cold Storage ON THE EDGE Fringe Theatre Interns - North Bay, ON Capitol Centre Basement | $10.00 | 60 mins DIRECTED BY: Joshua Bainbridge WRITTEN & DEVELOPED BY: Nick Babin, Robert Leitner, Livy Lyle and Emily Tilander It's the 1950's and Cryogenics are quickly becoming the 'hot' thing. Everybody and their grandmother is signing up
- [Artemisia](https://fringenorth.com/artemisia/) - Artemisia Stephanie Kast - North Bay, ON Galaxy Circle Lounge | $12.00 | 60 mins WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Stephanie Kast CAST: Emily Tilander, Verlyn Plowman, Morgan Bedard, Hannah McCallum, Marc Paxton The patriarchal society of Rome, Italy in 1610 was the birthplace to one of the greatest painters of the Baroque Period, Artemisia Gentileschi.
- [80s Kids Will Understand: A Sketch Comedy Revue](https://fringenorth.com/80s-kids-will-understand-a-sketch-comedy-revue/) - 80s Kids Will Understand The Ringos - Midland, ON Capitol Centre Basement | $12.00 | 55 mins DIRECTOR: Betony Main WRITERS: Brendan Main & Colleen Waltenbury CAST: Bryan Piitz, Kristen Keller From scrunchies to Iran-Contra, everyone has warm memories of the 80s. And if you don’t? Let The Ringos remember it for you in this
- [100,000,000 Leagues Under the Sea](https://fringenorth.com/100-000-000-leagues-under-the-sea/) - 100,000,000 Leagues Under the Sea Bird on Stage Productions - North Bay, ON Capitol Centre Basement | $12.00 | 60 mins DIRECTOR: Garrett M. Ryan WRITERS: Garrett M. Ryan & Brody Hawkins SOUND/COSTUME DESIGN: Garrett M. Ryan LIGHTING DESIGN: Brody Hawkins CAST: Brody Hawkins In the year 2099, a submarine manned solely by Captain Herbert
- [ANNOUNCEMENT: Sun Dog Theatre Festival Cancelled](https://fringenorth.com/announcement-sun-dog-theatre-festival-cancelled/) - It is with a heavy heart we must announce the cancellation of the 2020 Sun Dog Theatre Festival. Amid rising concerns about the global Coronavirus pandemic, closures of schools and the call for precautionary self-quarantining, we have decided not to move forward. Our top priority must be the health and well-being of our community and
- [A letter from CAFF President Lucy Eveleigh](https://fringenorth.com/a-letter-from-caff-president-lucy-eveleigh/) - A letter from CAFF President Lucy Eveleigh In 2020 we are thrilled to see another full year of Fringe Festivals across Canada and the US. We have been taking the time to reflect upon what our organization is doing and can do for the theatre artists of the world and we want to thank you,
- [2020 Lottery now open!](https://fringenorth.com/2020-lottery-now-open/) - Our 2020 Lottery is now open, so make sure to fill out your applications and send them back to us with your $25 lottery fee by November 30, 2019.
- [2020 Lottery Opening Soon](https://fringenorth.com/2020-lottery-opening-soon/) - The 2020 ON THE EDGE Fringe Lottery will open October 1, 2019. Application forms will be posted once the lottery opens.
- [ON THE EDGE: World Fringe Day 2019](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-world-fringe-day-2019/) - We at the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival pride ourselves on being weird, edgy and expressing ourselves while remaining safe and accommodating to our staff and the public which at times invents its own challenges. The Summer of Fire Festival (ClaytonFest) is mysteriously held in an undisclosed location each year allowing multi-arts activations that deal
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- [Summer Student Job Opportunity](https://fringenorth.com/summer-student-job-opportunity/) - Hey, students! Looking for a great job this summer? One that's filled with excitment, drama, and... lighting cues? Then have we got an opportunity for you. ON THE EDGE Fringe is looking for six enthusiastic, creative, and imaginative youth to help run this year's festival.
- [2019 Lottery Now Open!](https://fringenorth.com/2019-lottery-now-open/) - Hey, ON THE EDGE fringers past and potential. We've shifted the dates for our 2019 Lottery to this fall. Find out all the details here.
- [ON THE EDGE Fringe launches new winter festival](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-launches-new-winter-festival/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe is launching a new curated winter theatre festival, the Sun Dog Theatre Festival, taking place from March 27th – 30th, 2019.
- [5 Years of Amazing!](https://fringenorth.com/5-years-of-amazing/) - Now in its fifth year, the ON THE EDGE fringe festival is back at the Capitol Centre and better than ever! But what is fringe? Fringe festivals are "a unique and exciting menagerie of drama, comedy, musical theatre, clown, dance, and multi-media works… A place of discovery and invention." (www.fringefestivals.com) Fringe gives artists the chance
- [Mr. M juggles Chainsaws for ON THE EDGE](https://fringenorth.com/mr-m-juggles-chainsaws-for-on-the-edge/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWuAcQvUcUY Mr. Marcus is an international juggling sensation and recently offered to do some promotions for our fringe festival. We were honoured and when he told us he was going to juggle a CHAINSAW!!! We were slightly terrified and excited. Watch and be amazed at how Mr. M. gets things happening!
- [2018 Fringe Schedule now online](https://fringenorth.com/2018-fringe-schedule-now-online/) - Want to know what's happening at this year's ON THE EDGE fringe? Then wonder no more! Our 2018 Festival Schedule is now online!
- [2018 Festival Line-up Announced!](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival-line-up-announced/) - Hey, Fringe Fans! Our 2018 ON THE EDGE fringe festival line-up is finally online. Check out our 2018 Festival page for more details!
- [Duality Opening Reception on August 9th at 6:30pm](https://fringenorth.com/duality-opens-august-9th-at-630pm/) - The ON THE EDGE fringe festival is up and running expanding their yearly actions further than ever before. This year is the 4th incarnation of the festival has changed to now showcase theatre, visual art and all things in between as it has created a parallel program called Duality in the WKP Kennedy Gallery. The
- [NEW FESTIVAL DATES for 2018!](https://fringenorth.com/new-festival-dates-for-2018/) - 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
- [ON THE EDGE fringe and the North Bay Nugget](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-and-the-north-bay-nugget/) - The ON THE EDGE fringe festival would like to proudly acknowledge the support of the North Bay Nugget. We are happy to be promoting the festival through our local newspaper and excited to say: Watch for articles exploring the fringe over the next few weeks!
- ["Duality" a Multi-Arts Invasion of the ON THE EDGE fringe festival!](https://fringenorth.com/duality-a-multi-arts-invasion-of-the-on-the-edge-fringe-festival/) - “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
- [ON THE EDGE fringe is a cult!](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-fringe-is-a-cult/) - Recently I was asked what the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival does that is special or unique compared to all the other fringe festivals in the world. Our answer is NOTHING… We are EXACTLY like ALL fringe festivals. (360 Video, you can look around) Our staff gathers and celebrates a new season for the
- [Media Files and Press Kits - 2017](https://fringenorth.com/media-files-and-press-kits-2017/) - 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.
- [Tickets and Passes](https://fringenorth.com/tickets-and-passes/) - 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
- [Tickets Now on Sale!](https://fringenorth.com/tickets-now-on-sale/) - Tickets for the 2016 ON THE EDGE fringe festival are now on sale! Tickets may be purchased at the Capitol Centre's Box Office (located at 150 Main St. E, North Bay, ON) or online (please note there is an additional On-Line Handling fee of $2.00/ticket for online purchases). Check out the Capitol Centre's website for
- [2016 Performances Announced!!!](https://fringenorth.com/2016-performances-announced/) - 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,
- [Schedule 2016](https://fringenorth.com/schedule-2016/) - The ON THE EDGE fringe festival is proud to announce our 2016 schedule including 11 mighty performances taking the stage each day within the Capitol Centre! Tuesday 9th Galaxy Circle Lounge Stage Kennedy Gallery 5pm Treat Yourself Pinocchio: The Journey of Becoming a “Real” Boy Treasure Chest 6pm Tough! HOOTENANNY! 18 Degrees 7:30pm Untitled Poem,
- [David Jordan, President, Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.](https://fringenorth.com/david-jordan-president-canadian-association-of-fringe-festivals/) - 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
- [Thank You](https://fringenorth.com/thankyoufriends/) - 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
- [Paper Dolls : Or The Way to the Way Up](https://fringenorth.com/paper-dolls-or-the-way-to-the-way-up/) - Paper Dolls : Or The Way to the Way Up Written and Directed By Joshua Bainbridge 60mins Cast: Gillian – Nancy Thompson Colleen - Tracey Halsey Robyn – Kelsey Ruhl April – Laura Hokstad Tim – Morgan Bedard Barry – Mitch Belanger “This is a beautiful little piece that is about relationships that break down,
- [Fringe World Congress](https://fringenorth.com/fringe-world-congress/) - 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
- [Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals 2016](https://fringenorth.com/canadian-association-of-fringe-festivals-2016/) - 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
- [BEST OF FRINGE ANNOUNCED](https://fringenorth.com/best-of-fringe-announced/) - 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.
- [Schedule Change](https://fringenorth.com/schedule-change/) - 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
- [Message from Clayton](https://fringenorth.com/message-from-clayton/) - 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
- [Unorganized Territory](https://fringenorth.com/unorganized-territory/) - Unorganized Territory by Erinn White 30 minutes Stand Up Comedy. For any inquiries by email at Erinn.white@gmail.com. On twitter: erinnwhite “Unorganized territories are the remote parts of our province. All my life I've done a lot of political and social justice work, which can be exhausting and so I have this fantasy of packing up a
- [The Reunion](https://fringenorth.com/the-reunion/) - The Reunion Director: Garrett Carr Writer: Garrett Carr, Anthony Makela 60 minutes A "Impact Theater" production. A “lighthearted” comedy is how Anthony Makela describes his short play. “[The audience] can go into this play, sit down...and just enjoy." The production starts with four college friends reuniting years after graduation. As they start drinking together they begin
- [You Know I Know](https://fringenorth.com/you-know-i-know/) - You Know I Know by Jocelyn Adema 45 minutes A Fourth Gorgan Theatre production. “Come watch our secrets die.” So entices the the production of this 45-minute-long piece, recently performed to stellar reviews at the Toronto Fringe Festival. Produced by Fourth Gorgan Theatre, this piece is written by Jocelyn Adema. Performers include Adema, Caitlin Fysh,
- [DRIVE ME AWAY](https://fringenorth.com/drive-me-away/) - DRIVE ME AWAY by Rod Carley 60 min Rod Carley delivers a dramatic and lively reading from his novel-in-progress. A comic tale of “mid-life malaise and artistic masochism,” this satirical and colorful tale spins the tale of a stage-director who takes a job, directing Romeo & Juliet, deep in farm country. Carley explains that the story
- [Sanctuary](https://fringenorth.com/sanctuary/) - Sanctuary Directed By Rob McCubbin Produced by special arrangement with Playwrights Guild of Canada 35 mins Synopsis: June, an emotionally abused woman, retreats to a secluded spot in a park for some time alone. For the past year, Philip has sketched her from a distance. They finally meet, with fiery results. June, an emotionally abused
- [A Tension to Detail](https://fringenorth.com/a-tension-to-detail/) - A Tension to Detail by Gerard Harris 60 minutes A production by "That's enough Drama". Describing his show as “the chattiest show on the fringe circuit,” British comedian Gerard Harris fits 10,000 words into the one hour of his first-person storytelling show. “The show is about storytelling itself, how and why we tell stories rather
- [David Dino White](https://fringenorth.com/david-dino-white/) - David Dino White by David White 45 minutes North Bay musical talent David Dino White will be performing a 45-minute show featuring himself on vocals and guitar, Sully Sullivan on bass, and Ben Leggett on drums. Written contributions by Jessie White and North Bay Nipissing News.
- [Speaking Minds Spoken Words](https://fringenorth.com/speaking-minds-spoken-words/) - Speaking Minds Spoken Words by Cole Forrest 40 minutes Spoken word artist Cole Forrest performs a 40-minute set of stories, songs and spoken word pieces “about becoming in touch with his Aboriginal Culture, accepting of himself and the modern, dream-filled mind of a teenager.” Forrest explains that spoken word is a competition-based style of poetry that
- [Vicious Circles](https://fringenorth.com/vicious-circles/) - Vicious Circles by Laura Hokstad 60 minutes Media Contact: (705) 303-3770 or laura.hokstad@live.ca sex. drugs. punk rock. music. hatred. disgust. self-loathing. anger. violence. murder. sid. nancy. johnny. malcolm. vicious. circles. Laura Hokstad produces this hour-long play, which was the winner of the 2012 Montreal Fringe's Next Stage Award. Vicious Circles is a surreaslist tale about punk icon
- [The System is Down: A sketch comedy review](https://fringenorth.com/the-system-is-down-a-sketch-comedy-review/) - The System is Down: A sketch comedy review by Scott Marleau 45 minutes Media Contact: Phone (416)873-4248, E-mail scottmarleau@hotmail.com North Bay native Scott Marleau, who is now based in Toronto, describes his production as “ a sketch comedy with heavy leanings on improv.” It's no wonder since he has been most recently training with the
- [Passage](https://fringenorth.com/passage/) - Passage By David S. Raine Directed by Scott Fitzgerald 60 mins Starring Zach Smithers – Andy Liam Culhane – Milo When Andy Ableson comes to the aid of his brother Milo in the dark, cramped confines of a small cave, the young men have an opportunity to examine the circumstances that slowly drove them apart
- [Getting into Deep Treble: Four Steps to Gaining](https://fringenorth.com/getting-into-deep-treble-four-steps-to-gaining/) - Title of Production: Getting into Deep Treble: Four Steps to Gaining Confidence in Musical Theatre Running Time: 40 min. Writer & Director: Jack Weston Piano: Marco Souza This production is written and directed by Jack Weston and “a musical medley, a compilation of songs”. Accompanied by Marco Souza on piano, Weston describes his piece as
- [Wasteland Radio](https://fringenorth.com/wasteland-radio/) - Wasteland Radio by Andrew Palangio 60 mins Originally premiered at the Ottawa Fringe Festival in 2014, Andrew Palangio has reworked his “quasi-one-man show” and is now excited to be performing it in his hometown. Set after the end of the world, this is a play about one man and his shortwave radio, explains Palangio, a graduate
- [As You Will](https://fringenorth.com/as-you-will/) - by Anthony Leclair 45min starring Anthony Leclair Samantha McClelland Brandon Schamerhorn Toronto-based Anthony Leclair has created a minimalist –its all done by candlelight – “three-hander” play focusing on how inspiration is born, and following a love triangle of some rather well-known poets, set in the 1500s. Leclair is a graduate of the Canadore College Theatre
- [ShellShocked](https://fringenorth.com/shellshocked/) - ShellShocked By Reo Riley 60min Directed by Zack Smithers Starring Reo Riley Whitby-native and Canadore College Theatre Arts grad Reo Reilly is back for a second-year at the festival. This year she is presenting a one-woman show she wrote, based on the “emotional and heartbreaking” true story of how her parents met. “I play my mother
- ["Sparks"](https://fringenorth.com/sparks/) - "Sparks" written by Ethan Chapman and Marla McHardy. 30 mins Media contact: cell (705)493-7473 or email ethanchapman95@gmail.com Sparks, written by Ethan Chapman and Marla McHardy is a performance promoting select songs from their upcoming acoustic album, accompanied by original monologues and poetry. This performance runs 30 minutes long. Written contributions by Jessie White and North
- [Cowboy Buddha is coming to OTEF](https://fringenorth.com/cowboy-buddha-is-coming-to-otef/) - 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
- [North Bay Comedy Festival](https://fringenorth.com/north-bay-comedy-festival/) - 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
- [BEST OF STARTS AT 2PM AT CORNERSTONE](https://fringenorth.com/best-of-starts-at-2pm-at-cornerstone/) - The Bet of Day at the ON THE EDGE fringe festival as a celebration of those that have sold out their shows. We are taking the 4 performances that have had the highest amount of seats filled and giving them another chance to show their stuff. This is a reward for working hard and promoting
- [SHUT UP AND BREAK SOMETHING FUNDRAISER](https://fringenorth.com/shut-up-and-break-something-fundraiser/) - On the Edge Fringe Festival Presents: The SHUT UP AND BREAK SOMETHING Fundraiser. Join us at SHUT UP AND BREAK SOMETHING for a fantastic night of interactive art experimentation, live music and great giveaways! SHUT UP AND BREAK SOMETHING will be held at The Voyaguer Inn in The Summit Room located on 123 Delaware Avenue North
- [2015 Fringe Festival Line-Up Announced!](https://fringenorth.com/2015-fringe-festival-line-up-announced/) - ON THE EDGE: A Fringe in North Bay Promises to push the limits On the Edge Fringe Festival is proud to announce the official line up of the 2015 Fringe Festival. This summer’s shows are: David S. Raine’s Passage directed by Scott Fitzgerald Ben Kalman’s Vicious Circles by directed by Maureen Cassidy Paper Dolls directed
- [ON THE EDGE: LAUNCHES](https://fringenorth.com/on-the-edge-launches/) - Today the ON THE EDGE fringe festival launches their campaign of promotion and recruitment. Our press event is taking place at Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society in their MAP ROOM from 5pm – 7pm. We will be conducting a presentation at 6pm and there will be lots of food for everyone. We have started out
- [ON THE EDGE: fringe](https://fringenorth.com/hi-there/) - “ON THE EDGE fringe” a Fringe Festival like no other In 2011, a group of like-minded artists began a journey of development for the purpose of revitalizing the northern artscene especially in North Bay, Ontario. This has led to the development of several arts initiatives but most importantly it has established the need for a local
- [2015 Lottery Results!](https://fringenorth.com/2015-lottery-results/) - Our Lotter was drawn on April 29th at Cecil's Eatery and Beer Society and the results are in: Clint Couchie, Laura Alexandria, Tony D'Alessandro, Jocelyn Adema, Anthony JS Leclair, Gerard Harris, Jack Weston, Ethan Chapman, Liam Culhane, Dave White, Scott Marleau, Zachary Smithers, Andrew Palangio, Shawn Parker, Erinn White, Rob McCubbin, Anthony Makela Details about productions will be coming out shortly. See you at the fringe!
- [NEW POSTER!](https://fringenorth.com/new-poster/) - Our new posters are ready to be printed and sent around! Looking edgy this year with our theme "REBEL THEATRE" which was collaboratively chosen for this year's marketing plan and initiated by our Artistic Director, Kelsey Ruhl. If you want one of these "bad boys" to put up around your office, let us know. :)
- [Dr. Puppet sings "ON THE EDGE" by INFLUENCE LIFE](https://fringenorth.com/dr-puppet-sings-on-the-edge-by-influence-life/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOa2Jbxu7mU When INFLUENCE LIFE offered to write and perform a rap specifically for the ON THE EDGE fringe festival, we were more than excited but when Dr. Puppet offered to make the music video... well what could we say? This is AMAZING!
- [Yes there have been Puppets!](https://fringenorth.com/yes-there-have-been-puppets/) - We have begun spreading the word and the strangest of folks have been helping us spread the word. Check out these crazy puppet videos promoting this year's festival! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4XoQLyRSuA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgilPy91Wz8
- [CAFF Membership Approved!](https://fringenorth.com/caff-membership-approved/) - http://youtu.be/e1OEloNEGuA The ON THE EDGE fringe festival is one of the newest festivals to gain membership to the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals. This legitimizes our efforts over the past year and gives us a big push to move forward with 2015's festival which is quickly becoming a very ambitious and fun festival. More details
- [Fringe 2015 Dates Announced](https://fringenorth.com/fringe-2015-dates-announced/) - The 2015 Fringe Lottery is opening for submissions shortly. The ON THE EDGE fringe festival has secured rooms within the Capitol Centre from August 11th - 15th. We will also be having a celebration and viewers choice awards event on Sunday August 16th. More venues will be announced as we move forward. The lottery will
- [BEST OF ANNOUNCED](https://fringenorth.com/best-of-announced/) - SUNDAY, AUGUST 17TH LOCATION: The Cornerstone Café (Basement) Starting at 2pm 2:00PM - 3:00PM: The Life and Death of John the Milkman 3:15PM - 4:15PM: Lone Star 4:30PM - 5:00PM: Sex Lives of Super Heroes 5:15PM - 5:45PM: LockDown The schedule for the best of fringe was announced at the end of Saturday's shows and was based entirely on
- [Fringe Festival Lineup Non-Stop Theatre](https://fringenorth.com/fringe-festival-lineup-non-stop-theatre/) - As plans turn to action for the inaugural ON THE EDGE fringe festival, organizers at the fringe wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on how we got here. Over the past few years, lots of local theatre people have commented on the need for a Northern Ontario fringe festival and how we as a region
- [ON THE EDGE fringe Roster Announced!](https://fringenorth.com/2014-on-the-edge-fringe-roster/) - The schedule for 2014 is up and running. We have a great line up for our first year of operations working in two venues. Lots of enthusiasm towards the shows coming and lots of developments moving forward towards the future.
- [Show Listings Start with a Bang](https://fringenorth.com/show-listings-start-with-a-bang/) - This years festival is off to the races with a bunch of early registrations. We are getting ready to publish the first 6 performances so that everyone can start looking forward to this year's fringe. Here is a fast preview just to tease you all just a bit.
- [Lone Star](https://fringenorth.com/lone-star/) - Lone Star In association with J2 Productions North Bay, Ontario a dark comedy *Some strong language Written by James McLure Directed by Joshua Bainbridge Morgon Bedard as Roy Caleb Geden as Ray Blake Cerisano as Cletis 55 minutes in length In the cluttered backyard of a small-town Texas bar, Roy, a macho, brawny, one time
- [Dances of Resistance](https://fringenorth.com/dances-of-resistance/) - As part of a partnership between the ON THE EDGE fringe festival and Aanmitaagzi Storymakers there will be a series of spontaneous theatre and dance happenings on the street during the festival. As you are moving between venues be prepared to discover members of Aanmitaagzi conducting works in progress for their Dances of Resistance
- [Children from the stars](https://fringenorth.com/children-from-the-stars/) - Children from the stars Written and Directed by Danielle Hewitt featuring Danielle Hewitt as Little Sister and Angela Umeh as Big Sister Meet Big sister and Little sister: two very different young survivors of a Nuclear holocaust. This slightly surrealistic play is based on the question: "Where will the youth lead this world in an
- [Silence](https://fringenorth.com/silence/) - Silence is a script by Stevie Lyons which will be making its world premiere at On The Edge Fringe this August! Co-directed by Stevie Lyons and Stephanie Fehr. CAST Megan: Vicki Bitis Sara: Stevie Lyons Brynn: Stephanie Fehr This monologue based show explores the lives of three young women thrust into the scary world of
- [The Life and Death of John the Milkman](https://fringenorth.com/the-life-and-death-of-john-the-milkman/) - The Life and Death of John the Milkman In association with J2 Productions North Bay, Ontario Written By Joshua Bainbridge Directed by Joshua Bainbridge CAST Kelsey Ruhl - Beverly Stacey Laura Hokstad - Esther Ross Jennifer Matthies-Lacombe - Shirley Harrison Kaitlyn Stewart - Joan Marshal Dillon Lafrance - John Walters Caleb Geden - Det. Bradley
- [The Girl You Want To Be](https://fringenorth.com/the-girl-you-want-to-be/) - The Girl You Want To Be Paradox Repertory Company 30 min Written by and starring Kristin Storie Mandi White has arrived. As the star of the hottest reality show on tv, HouseMates, she finally has it all. But sometimes everything you ever wanted isn't what you expected.
- [Messages are Important!](https://fringenorth.com/messages-are-important/) - Within the region of Nipissing we have an abundance of artistic events and people. Our region’s population is not huge but when you look at the cultural resources that a community of this size has, we are doing very well. Summer in the Park, Step Dance and Fiddle, Voyageur Days, Dances of Resistance and Culture Days
- [A Matter of Will, by Rod Carley](https://fringenorth.com/a-matter-of-will-by-rod-carley/) - A Matter of Will By Rod Carley -A reading from his new novel - Will Crosswell is a wolf in wolf’s clothing. From relationships to acting, his life has been one shipwreck after another. After a life altering AA encounter with an unconventional minister, he enrolls in divinity school and has to survive his most
- [Launch is huge Success!](https://fringenorth.com/launch-is-huge-success/) - The ON THE EDGE fringe team launched the festival's "Call for Submissions" last Friday and had an awesome level of local support. We were able to have guest speakers Dee Adrian of the Capitol Centre as well as Jeff Serran of the Downtown Improvement Area discuss both of their organizations involvement as well as being
- [Press Coverage from North Bay Nipissing News!](https://fringenorth.com/press-coverage-from-north-bay-nipissing-news/) - The theatre scene in northeastern Ontario is about to become a much richer experience thanks to a new festival coming to downtown North Bay. On the Edge Fringe Festival is promising to bring the excitement of live theatre in small intimate venues over a three-day period in August with performers coming from the region and hopefully
- [finding the fringe on the fringe](https://fringenorth.com/finding-the-fringe-on-the-fringe/) - “ON THE EDGE: fringe” (OTEF) started when a group of like-minded artists working in theatre, visual arts and performance art became tired of the monotony of life in the north. Members of this group had recently attended a 3-day masters class conducted by Paul Gudgin, former Director of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and presented by
- [CONCEPT: fringe like no other](https://fringenorth.com/concept-fringe-like-no-other/) - Fringe theatre is theatre that is not of the mainstream. The term comes from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which name comes from Robert Kemp, who described the unofficial companies performing at the same time as the second Edinburgh International Festival (1948) as a "fringe", writing: "Round the fringe of official Festival drama". The term has
- [New theatre festival announced for North Bay promises to push the limits!](https://fringenorth.com/new-theatre-festival-announced-for-north-bay-promises-to-push-the-limits/) - ON THE EDGE: A Fringe A team of local artists are collaborating to host North Bay’s first fringe festival August 15-17th. Theatre in its very essence is an expression of the self. However, the ability to participate in a wide variety of theatre is often limited by venue, money and audience. On the Edge Fringe
- [fringe on the move](https://fringenorth.com/fringe-on-the-move/) - As we move forward the ON THE EDGE: fringe festival gains ground and expands into new areas. The future for the festival is bright as many local groups including the Downtown Improvement Area, City of North Bay, REP21, Canadore College, Nipissing Arts Council, Corrdinating Body of Arts Culture and Heritage (CBACH), Aanmitaagzi Storymakers and many more

## Pages

- [ON THE EDGE fringe](https://fringenorth.com/) - Since 2014, the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival has been a forum for professional and emerging alternative theatre and performance in North Bay, Ontario.
- [This is a Play](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/this-is-a-play/) - Daniel MacIvor's play, about a play, about a play. "This is a Play" follows the inner monologue of three actors as they perform a play about lettuce.
- [2026 Duality Program](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2026-duality-program/) - Welcome to our 2026 Duality page! The place to find out everything you need to know about this year's artists and projects.
- [2026 Fringey X-Tras](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2026-fringe-festival/2026-fringey-x-tras/) - Sometimes, Fringe shows and Duality programming isn't enough. Sometimes you just need something a little X-Tra.
- [2026 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2026-fringe-festival/) - This year's ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival will take place from August 12 - 16, 2026. Find information about shows, tickets, and festival happenings here!
- [Fringe Awards](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/fringe-awards/) - The awards ceremony is one of the high points of the festival. Each year we have three industry professionals decide who will receive awards.
- [Contact Us](https://fringenorth.com/contact-us/) - Want to get in touch with ON THE EDGE fringe? Find out how on this page.
- [ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/) - Since 2014, the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival has been a forum for professional and emerging alternative theatre and performance in North Bay, Ontario.
- [Volunteer](https://fringenorth.com/support/volunteer/) - Volunteers are the heart and soul of ON THE EDGE Fringe. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer with us, check out this page to find out how.
- [About](https://fringenorth.com/about/) - ON THE EDGE fringe is an incorporated not-for-profit dedicated to the dissemination, production, and prosperity of independent arts and artists.
- [Duality](https://fringenorth.com/duality/) - Duality is a yearly multi-arts incubator/program that engages artists and audiences outside of the fringe festival. Find out more here.
- [Duality - Call for Proposals](https://fringenorth.com/duality/call-for-proposals/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe is accepting proposals from artists and collectives working in all disciplines for our Duality program. Find out how to apply here.
- [Lottery](https://fringenorth.com/lottery/) - The ON THE EDGE fringe festival accepts applications for its Lottery every fall.
- [2025 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2025-fringe-festival/) - This is year ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival turns twelve! Find out everything you need to know about this year's festival on this page.
- [2025 Duality Program](https://fringenorth.com/2025-duality-program/) - Duality 2025
- [Support](https://fringenorth.com/support/) - Want to help ON THE EDGE Fringe continue to present theatre and performance art in North Bay? We need your support. Find out how you can help below.
- [2024 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2024-fringe-festival/) - This is year ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival turns eleven! Find out everything you need to know about the festival on this page.
- [outside, in the laneway, under the stars](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/outside-in-the-laneway-under-the-stars/) - Navigating one’s queerness is a lifelong odyssey! This is the tale of a gay, bullied smalltown Ontario kid who found refuge in theatre, presented in two stand-alone parts.
- [DIANA (I knew you when we were fourteen)](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/diana-i-knew-you-when-we-were-fourteen/) - "DIANA (I knew you when we were fourteen)" follows Michael as he searches for his missing friend Diana who mysteriously disappears after a high school dance.
- [Everything But the Kitchen Sink](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/everything-but-the-kitchen-sink/) - A new family-friendly show made up of connected dance pieces that explore the theme of togetherness, and what it means to cultivate one's own identity within a group.
- [The Highwaymen](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/the-highwaymen/) - Journey to the fantastic, yet familiar, realm of Faerun in this unscripted adventure comedy serial where audience members determine the fate of our heroes!
- [2024 Duality Program](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2024-duality-program/) - Check out this year's amazing line-up of Duality offerings! All performances are free to attend and take place in downtown North Bay.
- [Sponsorships](https://fringenorth.com/support/sponsorships/) - If you're interested in becoming a sponsor of ON THE EDGE Fringe, then you've come to the right place. Read on for more information about how toget involved.
- [Billets](https://fringenorth.com/support/billets/) - Have you ever wanted to host an artist from out-of-town in the comfort of your own home? If the answer is yes, then find out how to become a Billet Host here.
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/) - The Sun Dog Theatre Festival is the curated professional theatre festival produced every winter by ON THE EDGE Fringe.
- [Summer Youth Positions](https://fringenorth.com/summer-youth-positions/) - ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is seeking amazing employees for our 2022 summer season to help make this year’s Fringe Festival better than ever before!
- [Donate](https://fringenorth.com/support/donate/) - As a not-for-profit, financial donations help us to keep making things happen in our community. We've outlined a few ways to donate to us below.
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2024](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/sun-dog-theatre-festival-2024/) - Sun Dog is back on March 23rd from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm to bring you a full day of events and activities to satisfy your artistic cravings. Find out more below!
- [The Sleepover](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/the-sleepover/) - One night at a grade school sleepover, Jen learns a painful secret that haunts her for years to come.
- [One Man, All Woman: REMOUNTED](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/one-man-all-woman-remounted/) - Bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Donka Rue, the queen who stole the heart of North Bay, is back-back-back again for another round!
- [Einstein's Brain](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/einsteins-brain/) - A new comedy by The Ringos. Join Bryan as he goes down the insane, hilarious and sometimes introspective rabbit hole of Einstein's Brain.
- [A Strange Bird](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/a-strange-bird/) - Phoenix has a neurological disorder. Given their mortality & the futility of it all, they don't know what to do. Hopefully, the bird outside their window does.
- [2023 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/) - Hello, friends! If you're looking for information about the 2023 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival, you've come to the right place!
- [Time Me, Gentlemen!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2023-fringe-festival/time-me-gentlemen/) - Originally created as a final exam piece by a group of local students, "Time Me, Gentlemen!" is a historical tragicomedy based on the life of Dr. Robert Liston.
- [We Lost You A Long Time Ago ](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/we-lost-you-a-long-time-ago/) - We Lost You A Long Time Ago is a dance work inspired by being cut out of a loved one's life because of mental health issues, personal differences, and life decisions.
- [NEURONS](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/neurons/) - NEURONS is a short dance piece that takes a look inside the mind and how outside influences affect and shape the functions of our brain.
- [Dead People Are Liking Things On Facebook](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/dead-people-are-liking-things-on-facebook/) - Dead People Are Liking Things On Facebook is an hour-long performance lecture exploring our online afterlives and their value to those we’ve left behind.
- [CarePlay](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/careplay/) - CarePlay explores roles and routines of care (caring for others and being cared for) throughout our lives through installation, performance, play, and public engagement.
- [this blue ethic](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/this-blue-ethic/) - ee portal will be presenting 2 videos at this year's Duality: this blue ethic (2021) & this blue ethic 2 (2023), accompanied by a live improvised soundscape
- [2023 Duality Program](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2023-duality-program/) - Our annual multi-arts incubator and performance series is back with another round of amazing offerings this year's ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [2022 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/) - Hey, Fringers! We were so glad to be back for this year's festival, in person and in full force. We had a great line-up of shows and events, including a brand new Duality program, a special Fringe Trivia night, Fringe patio artists in the Capitol Centre, a warehouse party, and much, much more! Keep scrolling
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2023](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/sun-dog-2023/) - We're happy to announce the return of the Sun Dog Theatre Festival from March 29 - April 2, 2023 with 5 days of performances, community events, and workshops.
- [To Torture A Prince](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/to-torture-a-prince/) - An abstract, satirical drama based on the life, writings and misfortunes of the Italian diplomat, writer and philosopher, Niccolò Machiavelli.
- [OOPS! A Nuclear Fallout](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/oops-a-nuclear-fallout/) - A new play that explores the 2020 Emergency Alert about Pickering, ON that had many Ontarians shaken and panicked and the rest silencing their phones in indifference.
- [The Inevitable Frankie Green](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/the-inevitable-frankie-green/) - In an icy tent behind the last McDonald’s before the highway going North, Frankie Green and his sister Eva drift through their bleak existences on the periphery of North Bay society.
- [Check, Please!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/check-please/) - Dating can be hard. Especially when your date happens to be not quite what you imagined. Check, Please! follows a series of blind dates that couldn't get any worse... until they do.
- [2022 Duality Program](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2022/) - After two long years, we are pleased to present this year's Duality offerings live and in person as part of the 2022 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival. We have a great line-up of events, this year so make sure to check them out! All of the events are free and open to the public. There
- [Dizzy Spell](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2022/dizzy-spell/) - Studio Nude Beach's installation piece, Dizzy Spell, will be on display in the lobby of the Betty Speers Theatre for the duration of the 2022 ON THE EDGE FFringe Festival.
- [First Contacts Catering](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2022/first-contacts-catering/) - Ashok Mathur, Ayumi Goto, and Peter Morin invite you to bring in a food item so that we can cook and meet one another and renew our own senses of taste through these culinary reaches.
- [The Light in Us All](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2022/the-light-in-us-all/) - A long time ago the light went out. Fear and distrust grew. Loved ones were lost. They all journeyed together to find the light. What fans your light? How do we protect it?
- [the field](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2022/the-field/) - ee portal will create a video & sound installation in the parking lot of 150 McIntyre St. E screening 4 or 5 short films continuously while also creating an improvised live soundtrack.
- [The Way of the Eye](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/the-way-of-the-eye/) - In an abstract realm of movement and emotion, two masked knights from opposing families fall instantly in love. Will hope and love triumph? Or will this pursuit of happiness end in tears?
- [The Elvis in Her](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/the-elvis-in-her/) - A love letter to Elvis Presley. The story of his life and the dreams he dared to dream.
- [THEATRE IS DEAD](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/theatre-is-dead/) - As two people reflect on their past, present and future, the lines in time and space blur as they try to find their way back to each other and who they used to be.
- [MINE!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/mine/) - MINE! is a 12-song, 60-minute journey back in time to a world of prospectors, pioneers, bootlegger-bandits, dog-sledders and moonshiners.
- [Discovery Town](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/discovery-town/) - When an old-school tour guide at the newly re-built and re-branded provincial historic site Discovery Town welcomes a class of students for a routine education tour, things don't go as planned.
- [Banjoker](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/banjoker/) - Tony Molesworth's New Fast-Paced Comedy Pickin n’ Shtick Banjo Show & Random Acts of Nonsense. Awarded “Funniest Show” at Nanaimo Fringe in 2019.
- [Attainable Goals](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/attainable-goals/) - A narrative Improv show directed by Tristen Watts and performed by David Ming, Richard Ming, Brenyn-Lee Marcoux, Jonathan Chaput, Kris Chartrand, and Gavin Pigeau.
- [2021 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/) - In early June, we decided that it would be best and safest for us to present a digital festival this year. But don't worry! We've got a great line-up of artists and events for this year's festival.
- [I'm Not Ok](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2022-fringe-festival/im-not-ok/) - After a toxic relationship turned violent, Dawnn was forced to confront her past, her relationships, and the illness that had once dominated so much of her life.
- [2021 Fringe-tini Patio Sessions](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/2021-fringe-tini-patio-sessions/) - We’ve once invited musicians to activate our virtual Fringe-Tini Patio each night of the festival live on Facebook. Find out who’s going to be “on stage” each night here!
- [Clayton and Cole’s 30 Minute Jam and Slam](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/clayton-and-coles-30-minute-jam-and-slam/) - A collaborative sharing of stories and spoken word from Clayton Windatt and Cole Forrest.
- [ALL MY R(el)ATIONS](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/all-my-relations/) - A works in progress presentation of the Aanmitaagzi's current multi-year project "ALL MY R(el)ATIONS" collaboratively developed by their 2021 Summer Arts Program participants.
- [My North Bay is not Your North Bay](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/my-north-bay-is-not-your-north-bay/) - An exploration of site specific art making using found poetry, photography, and video.
- [Eureka!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/eureka/) - An anthology of comedic short films presented by Big Red Productions in Association with Word Toast Transport for the 2021 Digital Festival.
- [New works](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/new-works/) - A digital offering of music and fiery visuals complimented by natural soundscapes and genuine passion.
- [2021 Duality-Firestarter](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/) - As a result of the ongoing pandemic, this year's Duality program will be conducted online in conjunction with the 2021 Digital Fringe Festival. Each participating artist will be preparing a new digital offering for your viewing pleasure. This year's participating artists include Dakota Camacho, Jacob Dayfox, Cole Forrest, Ayumi Goto, Peter Morin, and Clayton Windatt.
- [2021 Artist Interview Series](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/2021-artist-interview-series/) - Some of our youth festival organizers put together an Artist Interview Series where they reached out to 5 award winning touring fringe artists to find out what touring fringe is like.
- [Måhgong: Experience Breath](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/mahgong-experience-breath/) - As part of Duality 2021, Dakota Camacho is presenting their short film "Måhgong: Experience Breath."
- [PMAG: The children's show](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2021-duality-firestarter/pmag-the-childrens-show/) - For this year's Duality program, Peter Morin and Ayumi Goto present "PMAG: The Children's Show" - unscripted, underfunded, unfiltered.
- [To Serve in Heaven](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/to-serve-in-heaven/) - Maybe eternal servitude ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. And when the angels get the funny idea to start asking for better working conditions, well, that’s when there’s hell to pay.
- [Tango in the Dark](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/tango-in-the-dark/) - An award-winning film that lights the way through the shadows and mysteries of Buenos Aires, telling the story of two dancers moving to the rhythms of the city night.
- [Quarantine Bops](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/quarantine-bops/) - A self-described “love letter to Musical Theatre” performed by the biggest fan of Musical Theatre living in Northern Ontario!
- [Old Man On Yonge](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/old-man-on-yonge/) - In a downtown Toronto apartment, the strength of Alex and Riley’s marriage is tested when an unexpected letter arrives in the mail. Presented by Bird On Stage.
- [I am Ursus](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/i-am-ursus/) - An exploration of passion, obsession, resiliency and the mythos surrounding a man whose life is forever linked by those same words.
- [Gateway Coffee House!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/gateway-coffee-house/) - A local, virtual, 60 minute Coffee House showcasing some of the limitless talent North Bay has to offer! Presented by Joe Drinkwalter & Co.
- [Black Daughter](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/black-daughter/) - A dance film by Alten Wilmot that portrays the love and suspense of an interracial Father, waiting for the colour of his newborn daughter’s skin to set.
- [Amos](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2021-fringe-festival/amos/) - A visual recording of the mental decline of a non-binary individual struggling with suicidal ideation and the expectations of society.
- [2020 Duality-Firestarter](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/) - Find out more about our 2020 Duality-Firestarter program here.
- [Sun Dog Theatre Festival 2021](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/sun-dog-2021/) - Our 2021 Sun Dog Theatre Festival would have taken place in March 2021, but was cancelled due to Covid-19. In its place, we are programming an online pop-up Monologues Festival from May 17 - 22, 2021.
- [2016 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/) - Welcome to the 2016 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival! August 9 - 13, 2016 We were very excited to present this year's festival entirely in North Bay's Capitol Centre. We had a great line-up that included some familiar faces from our previous festivals, as well as some new performers that were a big hit! Check
- [2015 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2015-festival/) - 2nd annual ON THE EDGE fringe festival in North Bay, ON.
- [ROD READS (An ON THE EDGE Fundraiser)](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/rod-reads/) - ROD READS features a selection of high-energy comic readings from Rod Carley’s new work-in-progress, Grin Reaping, and a sneak peek at his new novel, KINMOUNT.
- [I’m With You, Not With You](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/im-with-you-not-with-you/) - A new work by Sierra Holder & Alten Wilmot presented by Unwrap Theatre.
- [Pontypool](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/pontypool/) - A radio play written by Tony Burgess and presented by Joe Drinkwalter & Co. for the 2020 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [If Anyone Reads This...](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/if-anyone-reads-this/) - A new work by Garrett M. Ryan presented by Bird On Stage Productions for the 2020 ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival.
- [Basic Income](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/george-elliott-clarke/) - Basic Income George Elliott Clarke Wednesday, August 12, 2020 @ 8:30 pm A recording of George Elliott Clarke reading his poem Basic Income live over Zoom. About the Artist: The 4th Poet Laureate of Toronto (2012-15) and the 7th Parliamentary/Canadian Poet Laureate (2016-17), George Elliott Clarke was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia, in
- [Up to Scratch](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/up-to-scratch/) - This radical re-working of rock videos by Craig Berggold.
- [“Ghosts at the End of Tomorrow” and other recent works](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/ghosts-at-the-end-of-tomorrow-and-other-recent-works/) - A reading of “Ghosts at the End of Tomorrow” and other recent works by playwright Clayton Windatt.
- [2020 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/) - Looking for more information about this year's fringe? Look no further!
- [Movie Charades Mania III](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/movie-charades-mania-iii/) - The final charades showdown between Joshua Bainbridge and Morgan Bedard.
- [Fringe-Tini Patio Sessions](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/fringe-tini-patio-sessions/) - We've got amazing musicians activating our virtual patio every night of the festival. Find out more here!
- [Happy Happy Fun Time](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/happy-happy-fun-time/) - Happy Happy Fun Time OTEF Summer Student Program Run Time: Under 60 mins WRITTEN BY: Joshua Bainbridge, Steph Kast, Matt Lishman, Livy Lyle & Emily Tilander DIRECTED BY: Joshua Bainbridge EDITOR: Livy Lyle CINEMATOGRAPHER & CAMERA: Matt Lishman CAMERA & MAKE-UP: Emily Tilander AUDIO & PROPS: Steph Kast LIGHTING & LOCATIONS: Morgan Bedard CONTINUITY, SET
- [i Linalai Fáfa'ulos](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/i-linalai-fafaulos/) - As a continuation of Camacho's research project MALI'E, "i Linalai Fáfa'ulos" explores ethical movement between & with territories of culture, geography, and time.
- [rubbings](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/rubbings/) - Information about ee portal's recent work "rubbings", presented as part of Duality-Firestarter 2020.
- [Recent film works by Cole Forrest](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/recent-film-works-by-cole-forrest/) - Cole is presenting two of his recent film works, "Into Water" and "Queenie", for this year’s Duality-Firestarter.
- [Drive-by Performance Art](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2020-duality-firestarter/drive-by-performance-art/) - A new performance work by Peter Morin & Ayumi Goto.
- [2019 Duality-Firestarter](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2019-duality-firestarter/) - Find out more about our 2019 Duality-Firestarter multi-arts incubator here.
- [2018 Duality-Firestarter](https://fringenorth.com/duality/2018-duality-firestarter/) - Duality is back, and we're teaming up with Zakide to present workshops and performances to heat up your summer!
- [Jodi Taylor & Jeremiah Martin](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/fringe-tini-patio-sessions/jodi-taylor-jeremiah-martin/) - Live on Facebook, August 14, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.
- [Ted Chase](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/fringe-tini-patio-sessions/ted-chase/) - Live on our Fringe-Tini patio, August 12, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.
- [The Long & Short](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/fringe-tini-patio-sessions/the-long-short/) - Live on Facebook, August 15, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.
- [Rory Gardiner](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/fringe-tini-patio-sessions/rory-gardiner-2/) - Live on our Fringe-Tini patio, August 11, 2020 @ 6:30 pm.
- [The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2020-fringe-festival/the-four-seasons-of-buenos-aires/) - PointeTango presents an explosive forty-minute tango show combining the elegance of classical ballet with the raw emotion of Argentine tango.
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- [Sun Dog 2019](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/sun-dog-2019/) - The ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival is proud to present the first annual Sun Dog Theatre Festival! This year’s festival will take place from March 27th - 30th, 2019, and will feature a new presentation of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, directed by Kelsey Ruhl, and a community-engaged performance piece, THE SPACE BETWEEN US, by Clayton
- [Duality 2017](https://fringenorth.com/duality/duality-2017/) - “Duality” is a newly developed yearly festival program that engages outside of the fringe festival. Starting on Thursday, July 27th 2017 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 Gallery and
- [2018 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/) - We're back again for another great festival of fringe theatre, and this year we're celebrating our 5th birthday! Check out our schedule and line-up here.
- [2017 Fringe Festival](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/) - 4th Annual ON THE EDGE fringe festival in North Bay, ON.
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- [The Crucible](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/the-crucible/) - Inspired by the McCarthy hearings of the 1950s, Arthur Miller's play, The Crucible, focuses on the inconsistencies of the Salem witch trials and the extreme behavior that can result from dark desires and hidden agendas. Hysteria takes the small town of Salem, Massachusetts by storm when a group of young girls begin accusing upright women
- [THE SPACE BETWEEN US](https://fringenorth.com/sun-dog-theatre-festival/the-space-between-us/) - “THE SPACE BETWEEN US” is a series of community-engaged activations exploring the spaces between arts advocates and communities they set out to represent. As part of the project, Clayton Windatt will create a body of text-based works, poems and spoken word performances that engage audiences gaining input from community members in North Bay, Ontario through
- [Get Involved](https://fringenorth.com/get-involved/) - Looking to get involved in the ON THE EDGE Fringe Festival? Find out how by clicking on the links below.
- [Dragged](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/dragged/) - "Dragged" was created and developed over a four week writing and rehearsal period as part of the Fringe Summer Student Program.
- [Firestarter Cabaret](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/firestarter-cabaret/) - As part of their Firestarter project, Zakide will present a cabaret of performances at the 2018 ON THE EDGE fringe festival.
- [Moss Park](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/moss-park/) - Tina and Bobby had a baby when they were in their teens, but Bobby hasn’t been able to hold a job and Tina is pregnant again. How will they make ends meet?
- [Why Aren't You Happy?](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/why-arent-you-happy/) - After leading a failed revolt against the government, Gavin Scott finds himself in a psychoanalytic session with an artificially intelligent therapist.
- [Still Beating Box](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/still-beating-box/) - Set in an abstract world where one can literally remove the pain from their body, this play begs the question, “Are we better off without it?”
- [Now You're Acting!](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/now-youre-acting/) - Chloe Cooper arrives in Los Angeles determined to make it in the film industry, but soon discovers the true depth of malevolence and depravity in Tinseltown.
- [The Cavewoman](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/the-cavewoman/) - It has been five years since Cassandra Watt disappeared. Deemed a runaway teen, the case was closed. Five years later she is discovered by Mason.
- [Problem Child](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/problem-child/) - George F. Walker's play about a recovering drug addict and an ex-con trying to get their daughter back from foster care.
- [2018 Festival Schedule](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/2018-festival-schedule/) - Visit here for this year's festival schedule!
- [What the Circle Reveals](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/what-the-circle-reveals/) - A one act play about two friends who summon a demon in a basement, asking it questions and revealing secrets about the characters as the story progresses.
- [See Bob Run](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/see-bob-run/) - A one-person show about a young woman hitchhiking along the Trans-Canada highway to “the water” where she hopes to find peace and refuge from her troubled past.
- [One Man, All Woman](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/one-man-all-woman/) - A musical celebration of Life, Death, and Drag that encourages us to cherish every moment we have and never apologize for showing our true selves.
- [Book of Job](https://fringenorth.com/2018-festival/book-of-job/) - A dramatic adpatation of the Book of Job by Jim McCaskill. A condensed version that attempts to rediscover and return to the oral roots of the story.
- [2017 Schedule](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/2017-schedule/) - SCHEDULE Tuesday Aug 15 GALAXY CIRCLE LOUNGE MAIN STAGE WKP KENNEDY GALLERY BASEMENT 5:30pm After the Morning Life Anishinaabe Youth The Bonds that Hold Us 7:00pm Penguin! Final Log TWELVE One Good Marriage 8:30pm The Wanderers Macbeth 3…2…1 SCHEDULE Wednesday August 16 GALAXY CIRCLE LOUNGE MAIN STAGE WKP KENNEDY GALLERY BASEMENT 5:30pm Penguin!
- [2014 Schedule](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2014-festival/2014-schedule/) - FRIDAY Aug 15, 2014 CORNERSTONE CAFE CAPITOL CENTRE BASEMENT 3:00pm The Life and Death of John the Milkman Children from the Stars 4:30pm Lone Star 5:30pm Silence 6:30pm The Girl You Want to Be 7:00pm A Matter of Will 8:00pm LockDown 8:30pm The Zoo Story 9:00pm Sex Lives of Superheroes SATURDAY Aug 16, 2014 CORNERSTONE
- [3...2...1](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/3-2-1/) - 3...2...1 Presented by Paperbag Productions Running Time: 60 mins Ticket Price: $14 Venue: The Basement Showtimes: Aug 15 - 8:30pm | Aug 16 - 5:30pm | Aug 17 - 5:30pm | Aug 18 - 7:00pm | Aug 19 - 5:00pm Written by: Chris Craddock & Nathan Cuckow Directed by: Liam Culhane and Zachary Smithers Performed
- [Macbeth](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/macbeth/) - Macbeth Adapted by Joshua Bainbridge Running Time: 60 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: Main Stage Showtimes: Aug 15 - 8:30pm | Aug 16 - 7:00pm | Aug 17 - 8:30pm | Aug 18 - 5:00pm | Aug 19 - 3:45pm Directed by: Joshua Bainbridge Written by: William Shakespeare / adapted by Joshua Bainbridge Performed by: Joshua
- [Penguin!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/penguin/) - Penguin! Presented by Gateway Theatre Guild / Bird On Stage Running Time: 45-50 mins Tickets: $10 Venue: Galaxy Circle Lounge Showtimes: Aug 15 - 7:00pm | Aug 16 - 5:30pm | Aug 17 - 8:30pm | Aug 18 - 7:00pm | Aug 19 - 2:30pm Directed by: Brody Hawkins and Garrett M. Ryan Written by:
- [Final Log](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/final-log/) - Final Log Presented by Dreamers of the Deep Productions Running Time: 45 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: Main Stage Showtimes: Aug 15 - 7:00pm | Aug 16 - 5:30pm | Aug 17 - 5:30pm | Aug 18 - 8:30pm | Aug 19 - 5:00pm Directed by: Morgan Bedard Written by: Jim McCaskill Performed by: Jim McCaskill
- [The Bonds That Hold Us](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/the-bonds-that-hold-us-2/) - The Bonds That Hold Us by Stephanie Kast Running time: 60 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: WKP Kennedy Gallery Showtimes: Aug 15 - 5:30pm | Aug 16 - 5:30pm | Aug 17 - 7:00pm | Aug 18 - 8:30pm | Aug 19 - 6:15pm Directed and written by: Stephanie Kast Performed by: Daniel Haw, Matt Lishman,
- [One Good Marriage](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/one-good-marriage-2/) - One Good Marriage Presented by Halfway Home Collective Running Time: 60 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: The Basement Showtimes: Aug 15 - 7:00pm | Aug 16 - 8:30pm | Aug 17 - 7:00pm | Aug 18 - 5:30pm | Aug 19 - 7:30pm Directed by: Scott Marleau Written by: Sean Reycraft Performed by: Scott Marleau and
- [After the Morning](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/after-the-morning-2/) - After the Morning Presented by Paradox Repertory Company Running Time: 60 mins Tickets: $10 Venue: Galaxy Circle Lounge Showtimes: Aug 15 - 5:30pm | Aug 16 - 7:00pm | Aug 17 - 7:00pm | Aug 18 - 8:30pm | Aug 19 - 3:45pm Directed & Written by: Stevie Lyons Performed by: Cassy Wagner, Stevie Lyons,
- [Life Anishinaabe Youth](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/life-anishinaabe-youth/) - Life Anishinaabe Youth By Cole Forrest Running Time: 40 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: Main Stage Showtimes: Aug 15 - 5:30pm | Aug 16 - 8:30pm | Aug 17 - 7:00pm | Aug 18 - 7:00pm | Aug 19 - 7:30pm Directed, Written & Performed By: Cole Forrest Join spoken word artist and story teller Cole
- [TWELVE](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/twelve/) - TWELVE Presented by The BLT Collective Running Time: 45 - 60 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: WKP Kennedy Gallery Showtimes: Aug 15 - 7:00pm | Aug 16 - 7:00pm | Aug 17 - 5:30pm | Aug 18 - 7:00pm | Aug 19 - 2:30pm Directed by: Maureen Cassidy Written by: Keegan MacNeil Produced by: Shawn Parker
- [The Wanderers](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/the-wanderers/) - The Wanderers Presented by The Wandering Running Time: 53 mins Tickets: $12 Venue: Galaxy Circle Lounge Showtimes: Aug 15 - 8:30pm | Aug 16 - 8:30pm | Aug 17 - 5:30pm | Aug 18 - 5:30pm | Aug 19 - 6:15pm Written by: William Boyko Performed by: Nataniel Brubacher, Laura-Ann Seaton, Roxey Size, and Richard
- [Rule of Three](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2017-festival/rule-of-three/) - Rule of Three André Raymond, Amber Dewar, Dave Getachew, and Erinn White Running Time: 60 mins Tickets: $14 - *Individual Tickets Only* No Passes Venue: Main Stage Showtimes: One Night Only! Thursday August 17, 2017 @ 9:30 pm Performed by: André Raymond, Amber Dewar, Dave Getachew, and Erinn White Rule of three features three stand
- [Treasure Chest](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/treasure-chest/) - Directed by Zachary Smithers Choreographed by Vicki Bitis Treasure Chest is an original silent movement and dance piece created by Vicki Bitis and Zachary Smithers. It tells the story of a sister looking for the connection back to her brother after years of silence using the treasures of their childhood. Ticket Price: $10.00 Duration: 20-25
- [Poison Ground](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/poison-ground/) - Written by Joshua Bainbridge 15 years ago Rob Corbin (Verlyn Plowman) died in a bank heist. Leaving his two sons (Caleb Geden and Joshua Bainbridge) without a father. When rumors that Rob faked his death surface, his sons and the men who want revenge (Rod Carley and John Talbot) begin their separate searches for the
- [Treat Yourself](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/treat-yourself/) - Written and Performed by Clayton Windatt Clayton Windatt is a multi-artist and an arts administration wizard working in all areas of the arts for the past 10 years. Now Windatt explores his own practice of administrative poetry as he delves into his roles in the Arts Service Organizations mixing personal arts practice with clown-like administrative
- [Tough!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/tough/) - Written by Canadian playwright George F. Walker Directed by Jennifer Ritchie Performed by Matt Lishman (Bobby), Kaylie MacNeil (Jill) and Brooke Smith (Tina) Tough! is a raw emotional dialogue between three teenagers. Bobby has been caught cheating on his pregnant girlfriend Tina. Jill, Tina's best friend, has hated Bobby since childhood and is piqued by
- [HOOTENANNY!](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/hootenanny-2/) - Presented by Smith & Somers (Ottawa, ON) Written by Kate Smith & Will Somers Directed by Patrick Gauthier Dramaturged by Melanie Karin Brown Lighting/Projection Design by Seth Gerry Video Design by Cory Thibert Costume Design by Sarah Waghorn Famed Australian children's entertainers HOOTENANNY! are on their Farewell Tour - but only one of them knows
- [Resting Nice Face](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/resting-nice-face-2/) - Written and Performed by Erinn White Erinn White's not the best at being an adult, but she's pretending anyway. This stand-up comedy performance is a glimpse into the life of a woman who’s greatest achievements include keeping two cats alive, winning an adult's spelling bee, and mastering the art of talking to strangers. Ticket Price:
- [Untitled Poem, Artist Unknown](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/untitled-poem-artist-unknown/) - Written and Performed by Coral Joy & Cole Forrest Aren't we all unfinished? Untitled Poem, Artist Unknown is a spoken-word performing arts show following the journey of two teens looking for what it means to become fulfilled. Fighting to keep their integrity, Untitled Poem, Artist Unknown touches on the themes of sexual assault, queer identity,
- [Pinocchio: The Journey of Becoming a "Real" Boy](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/pinocchio-the-journey-of-becoming-a-real-boy/) - Written by Maxwell Giffen Directed by Ethan Chapman A series of segmented monologues delivered by Dan, a trans teen who is struggling to make sense of his gender identity. Ticket Price: $10 Duration: 20-25 minutes
- [Eighteen Degrees](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/eighteen-degrees/) - Presented by World Toast Transport Written and performed by Maureen Cassidy Directed by Rod Carley Movement Choreography – Jennifer Ritchie Fight Choreography – Joshua Bainbridge This is the story of M, who fights for her life against an unseen enemy and under the most bizarre circumstances. Trapped in a hotel room in a small foreign
- [World Tour: A Tragedy in One Act](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/world-tour-a-tragedy-in-one-act/) - Written and performed by Scott Marleau, Shawna Edward and Jennah Foster-Catlack After winning "Best of ON THE EDGE Fringe" in 2015, Your Huckleberry Friends are back at it again with another sketch comedy review. World Tour: A Tragedy in One Act is an action packed joy ride, fun for the whole family. If you're family
- [Whisky Moon](https://fringenorth.com/fringe/2016-festival/whisky-moon/) - Presented by Leclair Studios Written and Performed by Anthony Leclair A lyrical story of love, loss and legacy for a poor country boy in the big city. Ticket price: $12 Duration: 45 minutes
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