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Fringe Theatre Presents: ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | The Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
ᐋᒋᒧᐃᐧᐣ âcimowin, Fringe’s Winter Storytelling Series curated by MJ Belcourt, is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling where the word âcimowin carries the essence of story in the Cree language. In the quiet of the season, storytelling warms our spirits, connecting us to our ancestors, culture, and community. As winter blankets the land, our gathering holds special significance. We are joined by Elders who impart traditional wisdom; we hear stories and experience works in process created by Artists local to Treaty 6 and the Métis homeland; we connect in community, in circle.
This evening will feature a welcome from MJ Belcourt, stories from Elder Ekti Margaret Cardinal, and three excerpts from new works by Indigenous creators: a story by Jacquelyn Cardinal, Cousins by Sheldon Elter, and Children of the Bear by Todd Houseman. Together, these stories offer a powerful glimpse into emerging narratives, inviting audiences to witness works in development and share in an intimate night of reflection, creativity, and connection.
When: March 20-21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Where: Backstage Theatre, 10330 84 Ave NW
Cost: $26 or Offer What You Will

Fringe Theatre Presents: Launchpad An Intensive Workshop Series
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-27 | Fringe Theatre Arts Barns, 10330 84 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E2G9
Take your arts career to the next level: March 23 – 27, 2026
Launchpad is Fringe Theatre’s hands-on professional development program designed to support independent Artists at every stage of their career. Whether you’re creating your first Fringe show or refining a tried-and-true touring practice, these intensive workshops offer practical tools, peer learning, and real-world insight rooted in the DIY spirit of Fringe.
Each workshop focuses on timeless assets that not only deepen your theatre practice, but carry into countless creative and professional paths – project management, creative collaboration, technical knowledge, to name a few. This isn’t just an investment in your next Fringe play, it’s an investment in yourself.
WORKSHOPS
Participants can register for one, several, or all six workshops over March 23 – 27, 2026 at the Fringe Theatre Arts Barns. Choose what fits your needs and schedule. Fees are on a sliding scale to meet your budget. Each workshop can accommodate up to 15 participants, so be sure to register early!
1. Monday, March 23 10:00AM – 5:00PM: Playwrighting & Dramaturgy for Indie Artists
Instructors: Geoffrey Simon Brown, Gerald Osborn, and Jessica Peverett
2. Tuesday, March 24 10:00AM – 5:00PM: Building your Creative Team & Creating Welcoming Rehearsal Rooms
Instructors: Gina Puntil, Mac Brock, and Jacquelyn Cardinal
3.Wednesday, March 25 10:00 – 1:00PM: Designing a Tourable Show on a Budget
Instructors: Kat Evans, Even Gilchrist, and Liv Bunge
4.Wednesday, March 25 2:00PM – 5:00PM: Lights, Sound & Simplifying the Booth
Instructors: Kat Evans, Even Gilchrist, and Liv Bunge
5.Thursday, March 26 10:00AM – 5:00PM: Marketing & Promotion: Getting Butts in Seats
Instructors: Cat Bangel, Megan Dart, and Bradley King
6.Friday, March 27 10:00AM – 5:00PM: Building a Successful Tour
Instructors: Louise Casemore, Michelle Todd, and Murray Utas

Shadow Theatre Presents: The Revolutionists
2026-03-24, 2026-03-25, 2026-03-26, 2026-03-27, 2026-03-28, 2026-03-29, 2026-03-31, 2026-04-01 and 4 more dates | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Four beautiful, bad-ass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection… that ends in a song and a scaffold.
When: March 18 – April 5, 2026, various performance times
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave NW
Cost: $1-$40, various ticket prices

House of Hush Presents: Burlesque Marathong!
2026-04-24 18:30 - 22:30 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Want to be razzled and dazzled by House of Hush’s roster of performers doing their biggest (and newest) stage acts? This is your chance to watch a burlesque marathon(g)!
Burlesque festivals require great video footage for applications – this show is a stepping stone to opportunity, so performers can get their acts filmed on a big theatre stage. Performers will be showcasing their biggest and newest acts for the video camera (and you) to hopefully take them to festivals around the world. The ticket income from this show goes towards paying for the venue rental and insurance, professional video footage and professional photos. Come out and cheer them on!
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm
This show is *at least* 2 hours long – it is a Marathong, after all! There will be an intermission in the middle.
Community & Student Tickets: $20 + fees
General Admission: $30 + fees
This is an 18+ show.

House of Hush Presents: The Big Burlesque Show
2026-04-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Big acts, big concepts, big burlesque! Join us at the gorgeous Varscona Theatre for The Big Burlesque Show on the big stage, featuring our Canadian Montréal-based headliner Zyra Lee Vanity!
Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 7:30pm. This show is approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
Early Bird Tickets: $30 + fees (available while quantities last)
Regular Admission: $35 + fees
VIP: $50 + fees (get a gift bag and a seat in the first 3 rows!)
Please note – burlesque is 18+

Shadow Theatre Presents: Autumn
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-24, 2026-05-06, 2026-05-07, 2026-05-08, 2026-05-09, 2026-05-12, 2026-05-13, 2026-05-14 and 1 more date | Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada
Eccentric sisters Rose and Kathryn have never had an easy relationship. Now they must live and work together to urgently organize a wedding. As optimistic Rose embraces her later years, wealthy Kathryn battles over her most recent divorce. Amid the mounting chaos, the cake, the wine and the overly attractive gardener, the women will discover surprising new things about life and each other. A lighthearted and outrageously funny play about sisterhood, growing older, and finding laughter and hope in a life of constant change.
When: May 6-24, 2026, various dates
Where: Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave NW
Cost: $1-$40, various ticket options

OddBird Art & Craft Fair
2026-05-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd, Edmonton, Canada
Edmonton’s newest and chirpiest indie art market, OddBird Art & Craft Fair, is landing in Old Strathcona this spring from May 8-10.
Our spring lineup features 70+ artists and community arts organizations from Edmonton and beyond. Get ready for colourful ceramics, indie literature, intricate beadwork, hand-dyed textiles, kids toys, art prints, and much more! We’ll have fresh coffee and snacks on site all weekend long.
When:
Friday, May 8, 2026, from 5-9 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10AM – 5PM
Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10AM – 4PM
Where: Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Blvd
Cost: $5 admission/kids are free + wares for purchase
