Fringe Shows:

“Progressive Polygamists: The Sweetest Reformers“, Kelly Finnegan, PKF Productions

What would it be like if your best friend was your sister-in-law AND your husband’s  wife? See why reviewers/audiences are calling the Progressive Polygamists a “relevant  comic triumph”

Show Times:

• Aug. 17 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 18 – 7:00PM,
• Aug. 19 – 9:00PM,
• Aug. 20 – 6:45PM,
• Aug. 21 – 3:15PM & 9:15PM,
• Aug. 22 – 6:30PM,
• Aug. 23 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 24 – 6:45PM,
• Aug. 25 – 5:15PM & 10:00PM,
• Aug. 26 – 7:45PM

“Woof and Other Tales of Abigail“, Jan Taylor, Kompany Family Theatre

How hard can it be to train the perfect dog? Harder than you think Abigail, especially  when that dog has a mind of his own! Full of adventure, antics, music and clowning,  this hilarious show will have everyone from 3 to 103 howling with laughter.

Show Times:

• Aug. 17 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 18 – 2:00PM,
• Aug. 19 – 3:00PM,
•  Aug. 21 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 22 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 23 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 24 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 25 – 3:15PM,
• Aug. 26 – 2:30PM

“Going to St. Ives“, Julien Arnold, Atlas Theatre

An African dictators mother travels to England to see an eye doctor.

“A cunning little knot of a play” –Journal

“Emotions and tensions radiate, casting an electric air over the audience: it’s  hard not to hang on every word as the clever dialogue and superb acting stretch  one’s mind….” – Vue

Show Times:

• Aug. 16 – 8:00PM,
• Aug. 18 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 19 – 6:00PM,
• Aug. 21 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 22 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 23 – 6:15PM,
• Aug. 24 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 25 – 10:00PM,
• Aug. 26 – 4:30PM

“Duck the Ug“, Zuma Productions

He’s little, he’s different, he’s bullied – and he’s all alone. Through his life  changing adventures, our little Duck grows to realize there’s beauty inside himself  AND others. Edmonton’s own puppet company has created this new hand & rod presentation  of the Ugly Duckling specifically for families and young audiences.

Show Times:

• Aug. 17 – 4:30PM,
• Aug. 18 – 1:00PM,
• Aug. 19 – 4:15PM,
• Aug. 20 – 1:00PM & 4:00PM,
• Aug. 21 – 2:15PM,
• Aug. 22 – 11:00AM,
• Aug. 23 – 11:00AM,
• Aug. 24 – 4:30PM,
• Aug. 25 – 3:15PM,
• Aug. 26 – 1:30PM

“The Minor Keys“, David Belke

David Belke’s comedy of interesting lives, lonely hearts and newfound destinies  set to a jazz rhythm. In a half-forgotten jazz club the lives of seven lonely souls  become entangled in the course of one night of unexpected adventure and romance.

Show Times:

• Aug. 17 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 18 – 4:00PM,
• Aug. 19 – 1:00PM & 9:15PM,
• Aug. 20 – 6:00PM,
• Aug. 22 – 6:00PM,
• Aug. 23 – 9:15PM,
• Aug. 24 – 6:00PM,
• Aug. 25 – 4:45PM,
• Aug. 26 – 8:00PM

“Von Mitterbrink’s Second“, David Belke

David Belke’s new comedy. After suffering an unforgivable insult, the Count VonHoltzburg  seeks to restore honour with a duel. But the confrontation doesn’t go as expected  and what was an honourable challenge turns into a cunning game of a much different  sort. A rapier witted comedy of scheming and duelling.

Show Times:

• Aug. 16 – 8:00PM,
• Aug. 17 – 6:30PM,
• Aug. 18 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 19 – 5:15PM,
• Aug. 20 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 22 – 9:30PM,
• Aug. 23 – 6:15PM,
• Aug. 24 – 4:00PM & 9:30PM,
• Aug. 25 – 7:00PM,
• Aug. 26 – 4:30PM

“Every Job I’ve Ever Had“, Barry Smith

Writer/performer Barry Smith (“Jesus in Montana”) isn’t exactly what you’d call  “ambitious” when it comes to careers. He’s managed to get by on a lifetime of odd  jobs – some more odd then others. Journey through the employment consequences of  life spent following one’s bliss in this solo multimedia comedy.

Show Times:

• Aug. 16 – 9:45PM,
• Aug. 17 – 8:15PM,
• Aug. 18 – 8:15PM,
• Aug. 19 – 7:45PM,
• Aug. 20 – 8:15PM,
• Aug. 21 – 8:00PM,
• Aug. 22 – 8:15PM,
• Aug. 23 – 8:00PM,
• Aug. 24 – 8:15PM,
• Aug. 25 – 8:45PM,
• Aug. 26 – 6:30PM

Tickets for all shows can be purchased:

• online at: https://tickets.fringetheatre.ca/
• on the phone at: 780-409-1910
• at Tix on the Square: 780-420-1757 or Sir Winston Churchill  Square, 9930-102 Ave.