Monthly Archives: August 2024

How does change happen? WROL (without rule of law), a Fringe review

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

WROL (Without Rule of Law), Stage 1 (Westbury Theatre) By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca The phrase that weaves its way, ominously, through WROL (Without Rule of Law), is “when the collapse occurs.” Not “if,” as you will note, but “when.” For … Continue reading →

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“Who we were and who we are”: Rob and Chris (Bobby + Tina), a beautiful and funny new musical. A Fringe review

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

Rob and Chris (Bobby + Tina) – a new musical By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca The couple we meet in this wonderful new musical adaptation of Collin Doyle’s hit play Let The Light of Day Through — by the playwright and … Continue reading →

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‘We listen. We engage. We share’. Fun with absurdity in Bright Lights, a Fringe review

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

Bright Lights (Stage 11, Varscona Theatre) By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca A weekly support group for people who’ve had encounters with aliens operates under an earnest multi-limbed mantra: “this is a safe place. We’re here for you. We believe you. Your … Continue reading →

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An audacious juxtaposition of comedy and trauma: Stéphanie Morin-Robert: SOFT SPOT, a Fringe review

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

Stéphanie Morin-Robert: SOFT SPOT (Stage 17, Grindstone Comedy Theatre and Bistro) By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca There is nothing timid or easily classifiable about this complex, boundary-testing comedy from the fearless, and very funny, Stéphanie Morin-Robert. The soft spot in question … Continue reading →

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SeaMAN: absurdism at sea, swimming for shore. A Fringe review

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

SeaMAN (Stage 1, ATB Westbury Theatre) By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca In this relentlessly nutty and scrambling show by 2 Sleepy Ratguys (Amica Hunter and Bruce Ryan Costella) we meet a salt-crusted, windburned, garrulous old sea captain — in two bodies. … Continue reading →

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Edmonton’s biggest opening night: the Fringe starts tonight

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Tonight’s the night!  Edmonton’s biggest opening night. Do not be dismayed, or paralyzed, by the 216-show 38-venue dimensions of the 43rd annual incarnation of our big summer theatre bash. Gordon’s Big Bald Head, the stunningly expert … Continue reading →

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Find Your Fringe: further thoughts on what to see, from 12thnight

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca It’s the eve of the 43rd annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre festival. And you have 216 shows in 38 venues to choose from. Don’t be daunted, be pumped. Be curious as you dive into the Fringe multi-verse. … Continue reading →

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Play into musical: risk-takers at the Fringe. Rob and Chris (Bobby + Tina) – A New Musical

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Whenever you wonder if the Fringe losing its experimental zest, along comes a project that embraces the original risk-taker’s proposition of the festival. A show that’s all about having a bright idea rather than a finished … Continue reading →

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What to see at Find Your Fringe: some thoughts to get you started

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca The Fringe is back, starting Thursday, in the town where the continent’s fringe phenom began. Yup, the biggest and oldest Fringe festival on the continent is a bona fide grassroots Edmonton invention, crazy, improbable, irresistible. And … Continue reading →

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Find Your Fringe and get your tickets: they’re on sale today at noon

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Liz Nicholls

By Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca Amazingly, it’s August. And Find Your Fringe has found you, fellow Fringe adventurers. Tickets go on sale at noon today for the 43rd annual edition of Edmonton’s international summer theatre extravaganza, the continent’s biggest and oldest … Continue reading →

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