The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is back for another year of exciting performances by local and international directors, producers, actors, dancers, singers, poets and more. Today on the blog Hazelview Properties has a brief breakdown of the festival, including a few of our top show picks. Hazelview’s Winnipeg communities are located in some of the city’s most bustling and established areas including the St. Vital community and in the heart of vibrant downtown Winnipeg.
About the Festival
Every year the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival welcomes over 170 companies from all over the world to present exciting independent theatre to audiences of all ages and tastes. 100% of the box office revenue goes directly back to the performing companies and artists are given complete artistic control over their productions. The festival runs from July 15th until the 26th and is a great way to get out and enjoy an entertaining day or evening of local theatre, dance, musicals and more. There are 182 indoor shows in the festival, including everything from live poetry to kids’ theatre. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door.
Top picks
From Broadway to Obscurity
This live musical performance offers a hilariously raw and revealing confessional from Broadway’s Jersey Boys’ Eric Gutman. Guests will enjoy well-known Broadway songs and a heart-warming script by Eric Gutman. This musical journey will span from New York to suburbia as this former celebrity takes on family life.
The Little Prince
The Little Prince is a children’s performance that uses art, puppets, physical comedy and music to bring Antoine de Saint Exupery’s beloved classic to life. This play is directed by Cory Wojcik and is 45 minutes in length. The School of Contemporary Theatres, which is the venue for this showcase, is a ten-minute drive from our 45 Hargrave Street Apartment in Winnipeg.
Dreamscape: our dreams told through dance
Dreamscape is brought to you by the Viva Dance Company and uses 55 captivating minutes of contemporary dance to give viewers a glimpse into their dreams. Through inspired movement, they explore the notions of losing control, past love and chaos. This is a family-friendly show that is perfect for all ages.
Becoming Banksy
Becoming Banksy is an off-Broadway production that follows the journey of one man’s comical experience in New York City when he is mistaken for the world-renowned artist Banksy. Becoming Banksy plays the Winnipeg Fringe Festival before making its NYC debut off-Broadway. The Pantages Playhouse Theatre, home to this Fringe Festival show, is a ten-minute drive from our 15 Arden Avenue Apartments.
Check out the Winnipeg Fringe Festival this summer and enjoy the local arts scene in our city.