"The Fringe is Toronto 's largest theatre festival. In 2008 it will host over 800 artists from Ontario , Canada and around the world, with over 135 unique productions in more than 25 venues. Productions range from dramas to musical extravaganzas to improv and take place in local theatres as well as in unusual spots: playgrounds, parking lots and more. A KidsVenue hosts eight plays exclusively for children and families. The festival also hosts a beer tent, two outdoor patios and a free nightly Cabaret. unjuried, unexpected, unforgettable". (fringetoronto.com)
The Toronto Fringe Festival has kicked off this week. Now in its twentieth year, the festival has become a delicious summer ritual for theatre goers in the city. Known for its diversity and creativity, the Fringe has become, arguably, the most important theatre festival in Toronto. The festival has become a launching pad for fresh new work. Look no further than The Drowsy Chaperone (1999), 'Da Kink in My Hair (2001) and Bash'd (2007) for evidence of its reputation.
Check out the listings part of their website for all your show options!
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