The Public Market Pick of the Fringe shows are audience favourites! During the Fringe Festival patrons rate the show they see. Their top ten picks make up the shortlist for our super secret panel of judges to choose from. They’ve done their work and the top four shows have been chosen! Drum roll please… the much anticipated Public Market Pick of the Fringe winners are:
Grim and Fischer, This Is Cancer, The Progressive Polygamists, Big Shot, Little Orange Man, and Peter ‘n’ Chris.
“But that’s six,” you say. That’s right! In true Fringe fashion, we couldn’t keep our numbers down. We’ve chosen six shows instead of four! Here’s a little more about them and when they’re playing:
Grim and Fischer Thursday, Sept. 22 at 9:00 pm
Friday, Sept. 23 at 8:50 pm
Mrs. Fischer isn’t ready to follow Death just yet—and it results in a fantastical showdown! Don’t miss the wide range of expressions that these amazing masks are capable of in this sweet story that’s been described as live-action Pixar.
This Is CancerSaturday, Sept. 24 at 3:15 pm
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 8:30 pm
Meet Cancer, a delusional, egotistical ass who’s just begun to realize that everyone hates him. Cancer survivor Bruce Horak stars in this cabaret that brings a fresh perspective to a disease that too many of us will face and that so many of us could use a good laugh at.
The Progressive PolygamistsSaturday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 pm
What if your best friend was also your sister-in-law and your husband’s fifth wife? This satirical comedy takes on polygamy through character mash ups, jump rope, song, and Polygamist research (including visits to the Bountiful court case dates)!
Big Shot Saturday, Sept. 24 at 9:30 pm
A 12-year-old boy witnesses a tragedy on the SkyTrain and pitches it as the most exciting movie ever. Jon Lachlan Stewart transforms himself, taking audiences into the tainted minds into six characters in this gripping thriller.
Little Orange Man Sunday, Sept. 25 at 4:55 pm
Twelve-year-old Kitt’s world-view has been informed by her grandfather’s gruesome folktales and she’s undertaking a massive dream experiment—which requires access to the audience’s subconscious.
Peter ‘n’ Chris and the Mystery of the Hungry Heart Motel
Sunday, Sept. 25 at 6:55 pm
The comedy duo BFFs stumble upon the Hungry Heart Motel and the murderous rampage happening there. This hysterical, flashy-jacket wearing, spooky performance is sure to give every mystery lover a laugh.
And Don’t Forget the Pick Plus!
During the Public Market Pick of the Fringe the Fringe will also host the Pick Plus: four special fundraiser performances with partial proceeds going to the Vancouver Fringe Festival.
Power of IgnoranceWednesday, Sept. 21 at 8:00 pm
Chris Gibbs returns as Vaguen, Master of Ignorance and motivational speaker ordinaire.
The Holy Land ExperienceThursday, Sept. 22 at 7:15 pm
In this Vancouver premiere, Martin Dockery wrestles with his own lies and infidelities as he makes an ineptly comic journey to Bethlehem on Christmas Day.
The Shakespeare ShowFriday, Sept. 23 at 7:00 pm
How did an illiterate son of a Glover become the Greatest Playwright in the history of the World? He got someone else to write the plays! Known for their history based plays, Monster Theatre’s Tara Travis and Ryan Gladstone tell his story.
The SlipknotSaturday, Sept. 24 at 7:15 pm
Fringe favourite TJ Dawe tells intertwining stories of three horrible jobs (pharmacy stock boy, dumpster deliverer, and Canada Post parcel tracker) in this 10th anniversary remount of his most acclaimed and popular show.
All Public Market Pick of the Fringe shows and Pick Plus shows will be presented at the Waterfront Theatre, located at 1412 Cartwright Street on Granville Island. Tickets are $18 and are available at vancouverfringe.com or at the door 45 minutes before show time
