fringe Originally uploaded by AccessWinnipeg

The 21st Annual Winnipeg Fringe Festival hits the ‘jackpot’ with a record attendance this year! The great weather and the awesome lineup of amazing performance made the perfect formula for a story book Fringe weekend.

Attendance was 72,699, up 774 from last year’s record of 71,921. Revenue for the performers totaled $480,000, exceeding last year’s revenue by $10,000.

Congratulations to all the performers and organizers! We all look forward to another great Festival next year!

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Peter Pan Again Originally uploaded by blu_blue

He’s heading back there but will be stopping off at the Rainbow Stage with his friends Wendy, her brothers and the Lost Boys (and foe…HOOK!!!) for a few weeks starting August 5th through the 29th.

Pick up your tickets at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre or by calling the Rainbow Stage ticket office at 989-0888 (Toll free 1-888-989-0888).

Opening Night - Thursday August 7th, 2008
Shows are Sunday to Friday at 8:00 pm
No Shows On Saturday
Two Sunday matinees on the 17th and 24th at 2:00 pm

Rainbow Stage

Hairspray Swag Originally uploaded by nathangibbs

Sorry, John Travolta won’t be dressed in drag for this live version of the successful summer blockbuster last year but it should still be a good time (gents, just have a few drinks beforehand and bring your lady friend). The show is on October 31st (great for those you don’t want to dress up…or who dress up and want to blend in) so you have plenty of time to build up the courage to go.

Tickets are already for sale on the TicketMaster website for $65. Seniors (or Youth-disabled) can sneak in for $58.50.

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