Congratulations to the Public Market Pick of the Fringe Winners!
The winners of the Pick were chosen by audience votes and these shows will be held over at Waterfront Theatre from September 24-27.
Tickets are only $16. Because the Fringe Festival Box Office Tent is now closed, you can get yours online right now or at the door just prior to the show, and you don’t need a membership!
Passes are valid for the Public Market Pick of the Fringe. However, they may only be used at the door, subject to availability. There are no advance bookings available for pass holders. The venue box office will open 50 minutes before show time. Kick Ass Pass holders may get a ticket at that time. Super Pass holders will be asked to join the rush line, which is let in 5 minutes before the show.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead
Fighting Chance Productions
His dog just died, his best friend is a pot head, his ex girlfriend is in juvie and he’s questioning his sexuality — just another day on the block. If you’ve ever wondered what happened to Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, and the rest of the gang, this is the show for you.
Fri. Sept. 25 at 10pm, Sat. Sept. 26 at 4:45pm, Sun. Sept. 27 at 2:30pm
The Honeymoon Period Is Officially Over
Gemma Wilcox
Talking chickens, a timid rodent, a funky sax, and jumping flames. Gemma Wilcox, originally from London, UK, portrays 20 characters in this award-winning, humorous and poignant tale of love and letting go.
**** “Sexy, sharp & seamless” - Now Toronto
“She shows you what theater can be.” - Orlando Sentinel
“Shape-shifter extraordinaire.” - Ottawa Citizen
“You may not see a better performance at this year’s festival than the one Wilcox delivers.” - Winnipeg Free Press
“Gemma Wilcox is both an adroit chronicler of the human condition and a wondrous chameleon of a performer” - Pioneer Press, Minneapolis
Thu. Sept. 24 at 6pm, Fri. Sept. 25 at 7:35pm, Sat. Sept. 26 at 9:10pm
Oh Winnipeg! A Surprising Musical Memoir
Bit By Bit Productions
What happens when the kids leave home? For John Pippus, the answer was recovering his musical roots. This one man dramatic comedy explores growing up in 1950’s Winnipeg, surprising musical influences, and the craziness of life on the road and beyond. The Vancouver Province says singer/songwriter John Pippus is “a refined tune smith with serious pop hooks.”
Fri. Sept. 25 at 6pm, Sat. Sept. 26 at 7:45pm, Sun. Sept. 27 at 12:55pm
Under The Mango Tree
Veenesh Dubois
For most young men going to a new country is a magical journey full of hope, promise, and opportunity. But what about the children left behind?
This semi-autobiographical tale about the young girl Timal, her village, and the messages she receives from her distant father overseas, is an enchanting story of love, loss, and immigration.
Thu. Sept. 24 at 7:55pm, Sat. Sept. 26 at 2:50pm, Sun. Sept. 27 at 5:30pm
ONE-MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY BENEFIT
Sunday Sept. 27, 7:30pm at the Waterfront Theatre - Tickets are $20 online or at the door.
Charlie Ross is back for a ONE NIGHT ONLY BENEFIT SHOW for the Vancouver Fringe Festival with this all time Fringe Fan Favourite Pick
If you have seen it before – you’ll want to see it again with your friends.If you have never seen it – this is your chance!
Charles Ross takes you on a one-hour, high energy, non-stop blast through the classic Trilogy. “Even those who have never seen Star Wars will find Charlie Ross’ frantic recitation of the first three classic movies entertaining,” Toronto Star. “A must-see for Star Wars fans,” Toronto’s NOW Magazine.
Since its first tour across the North American Fringe circuit, One Man Star Wars has been performed over 1200 times in more than 180 cities across four continents.
Additional Holdover: TAPE
Audience response for the show Tape was unanimously celebratory. With a house size of only 18 at the Waldorf Hotel, the group has held over their production to allow more people to get a chance to see this unique production in a hotel room.
“Fantastically authentic.ONE OF THE MOST MEMORABLE SHOWS AT THE FRINGE.” (Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight)
TAPE
by Stephen Belber
directed by AMIEL GLADSTONE
Featuring DANIEL ARNOLD, MATTHEW KOWALCHUK, and MARISA SMITH
(assistant director Almeera Jiwa)
HOLDOVER DATES: Sept 24 - Sept 26
Thur, Fri, & Sat @ 7pm and 9pm
Fri matinee @ 4pm
(show length: one hour)
at The Waldorf Hotel
1489 East Hastings (2 Blocks West of Commercial)
All Tickets: $15
Call Now to Reserve: 604 671 9776
Please note these tickets are not available through the Fringe online box office.
Thanks to the Waldorf Hotel and St. Ambroise for sponsoring Tape.
Additional Holdover: Das Kabarett
by Simon Bradbury and Heidemarie Muller
HOLDOVER DATES: Tuesday Sept. 29 at 9:00pm and Saturday, October 3 at 7:00pm at the Jericho Arts Centre. Click here for details and tickets.
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While I congratulate the shows that have been chosen, I hesitate to applaud the disorganisation by which the Fringe Festival handled voting this year. Not only did 4 out of 6 of our shows not have volunteers hand out ballots, but in fact they told our packed houses that “they were out”. Other shows we visited were swimming in ballots, and in fact had extra pens and pencils that they gave to each patron leaving the theatre…not surprisingly the other shows I am referring to recieved pick of the fringe.
Hi Josh,
Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with voting for the Pick. I urge you to contact me via email at communications@vancouverfringe.com to let me know which theatres you were having problems with so that we can be sure to improve upon this for next year. It’s unfortunate that it was not clear to the volunteers at these venues that they could simply ask staff for more ballots when they ran out, as I know that some did.
Thanks again Josh and I hope that you are still considering coming out to the Pick!
~Debby