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Thandizo Joy's neo-soul rap crosses the generation gap
"A Little Death" blends tight harmonies, feminist lyrics, and the story of a woman caught between heartbreak and a new love at Fringe.
Samantha Adams mines grief with dark humour at Fringe
"Completely Forgettable" unpacks being overlooked through sharp vignettes about loss, identity, and family — a relatable solo show.
Improvised telenovela takes the stage at Fringe
Diane Jorge plays all the characters in a long-form improv show that spins audience volunteers' stories into melodrama.
Small Fish returns to Fringe with sharper jokes and catchier songs
The comedy duo's back at the Ottawa Fringe Festival with refined sketches, tighter timing, and audience interaction that surprises.
Fringe review: Inhuman Resources traps you in office hell
60-minute tragicomedy about three coworkers stuck in a surreal corporate dystopia; a standout Fringe entry exploring labour exploitation...
Fringe review: Schrödinger's Lottery Ticket plays with chance
50-minute dramedy explores affordability and sacrifice through two friends debating a winning lottery ticket at an eclipse; running...
Improv musical BELT never plays the same show twice
The troupe transforms two audience-suggested words into a full improvised musical complete with live instruments.
Ottawa's early-show trend is reshaping nightlife
Dance parties and live music venues shift start times hours earlier, catching patrons with families and busier schedules.
Time loop traps high school king, explores identity
Pigeon Hole Productions' Fringe entry uses a familiar coming-of-age formula with a fantastical twist to explore belonging and mental health.
Aliya Kanani channels self-discovery through comedy
The standup veteran mines her journey through ashrams and enlightenment quests for laughs at Ottawa Fringe.
Fringe 2026: The Syllabus explores media, identity, and happiness
Michael Gougis transforms his university classroom into theatre, inviting audiences to reflect on how modern culture shapes who we are.
Iron Cabaret's Legends brings D&D mythology to the pole
Undulating gods, silks, and hoops—The Iron Cabaret's D&D-inspired show runs through June 27 at the Gladstone, with $33,000 raised for...
