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Now Playing: The Edmonton International Fringe Festival
There’s something for everyone at the Varscona during the Edmonton International Fringe Festival! From burlesque to improv, comedy to drag, our stage hosts bold, hilarious, and unforgettable shows all day long! Join in on the excitement August 14-24.
This just in: Our holdover series has been announced! Can’t get enough Fringe? Catch your favourites—or what you missed—from August 26–31 at the Varscona.
REBUILT AND RENEWED
Beautifully rebuilt in 2016, our theatre retains all the intimacy our audiences love, while heightening the performance experience. Curious about renting the space?
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OUR THEATRE COMPANIES
We’re artist-run, meaning everyone on our team both operates and performs in our space. Actors, playwrights and directors share the stage in an unprecedented cooperative spirit.