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Photo of Lara Arabian in Siranoush, next to a photo of BABZ JOHNSTON as GINGER SPICE in WANNABE: A SPICE GIRLS TRIBUTE. iPhoto caption: L: Lara Arabian in promo still for 'Siranoush.' Photo by Robert J. Brodey. R: Babz Johnston as Ginger Spice in Wannabe: A Spice Girls Tribute. Photo by Screamsmedia.

Siranoush and Songs by a Wannabe arrive at Toronto Fringe Festival as part of reimagined Next Stage Series

“It feels lovely to be in this curated window of [the festival],” says Siranoush writer-performer Lara Arabian. "We are excited to have a conversation with the Fringe audience.”

By Mira Miller / Jun 19, 2025
iPhoto caption: "Have You Figured Yourself Out?" by Li Wan (Wuhan, China)

In Conversation: Nick Green on The Social Distancing Festival

We aren’t trying simply to shift art that is meant to be experienced live to carbon copies online. Online collaborations that produce work that is meant to be experienced online can continue along with attending concerts at the concert hall.

By Stephen Low / Sep 25, 2020

Derrick Chua’s 2018 Top 12 Fringe Picks

The twelve shows that the inimitable Derrick Chua is most excited to see at this year’s Fringe Festival.

By Derrick Chua / Jul 4, 2018