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In partnership with Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC), we are excited to announce that Jessica Lemes da Silva has become the latest creative to secure our much-coveted New Play Prize. Her selection will result in an 18-month period of intensive play development…

It is with utter joy and delight that we welcome Rachael Brewin-Caddy into the Vancouver Fringe fold as our brand new Marketing & Communications Coordinator.  Hailing from the UK, Rachael has a background in events & entertainment, along with valuable…

In partnership with UBC as part of their summer co-op program, we welcome the wonderful Gabrielle Foo as one of our two Volunteer Coordinators for 2023.   Gabrielle, originally from Singapore, is now enjoying her second year here in Vancouver. As…

Already making huge in her role as Artist Services & Community Engagement Coordinator, we are thrilled to introduce our brilliant new addition to the team, Erica Binder.  Erica came to Vancouver from Red Deer, Alberta, to pursue studies in music.…

Teaming up with the fantastic folks at UBC, Vancouver Fringe is pleased to welcome Vivian Baihe Qi as one of this year’s two Volunteer Coordinators for our 2023 Festival Season.  Vivian is a third year Political Science and Sociology student…

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Isaac Hatfield as Vancouver Fringe’s latest Graphic Designer. Isaac is a third-year student of Communications Design at Emily Carr University and brings with him his keen eye for detail and a passion…

Vancouver Fringe is thrilled to welcome Larissa Lau, who joins the organization fresh off her inaugural stint as Volunteer Associate at PuSh International Performing Arts Festival.  Larissa was born and raised in Metro Vancouver, residing in Coquitlam on the unceded…

Become a champion for the artists of tomorrow by pledging your support to Vancouver Fringe today. Restarting a regular program of events in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic proved challenging for many of the returning festivals across Canada. Though…

Vancouver Fringe is pleased to announce the appointment of Duncan Watts-Grant as its new Executive Director, effective March 8. Duncan comes with years of experience in the arts and on-the-ground knowledge of organizing festivals and events. He is passionate about…

Following the much-anticipated return of Vancouver Fringe with its in-person 2022 Festival, Executive Director Cory Philley and co. are thrilled to revive nine live-recordings as part of ‘Fringe Digital Remix’ – an online streamable showcase featuring some of the best…