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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

β€œIt 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
Kay-Ann Ward, El Experimento, and Adam Francis-Proulx in a promotional shot for the Toronto Fringe. iPhoto caption: Photo of Kay-Ann Ward, El Experimento, and Adam Francis-Proulx by Joy Adeola.

Toronto Fringe unveils full 2025 programming

Tickets are now on sale for the 37th annual Toronto Fringe Festival, showcasing over 100 shows in 22 spaces across the city.

By Liam Donovan / Jun 4, 2025

REVIEWS: Next Stage Festival explores a wide range of stories and styles

Over the past several years, Intermission and the Toronto Fringe Festival have partnered on the New Young Reviewers program, a workshop series and writing group for emerging theatre and performance...

By Signy Lynch, , Ahla Arain / Oct 26, 2024
Prude production photo: The King of the Party, played by Lou Campbell, is wearing a tight, light pink full-body suit that covers everything except their eyes and mouth. On their head is a simple pink crown with jagged points. They are standing on one leg, with the other bent and lifted, while both arms are stretched out wide, mid tap dance. They are wearing beige tap shoes. Behind them is a black chair and a pair of pink shoes lying on the floor. The scene is set against a completely black background, with pink lighting highlighting the figure on stage. iPhoto caption: Prude production photo by Daniel Wittnebel

Toronto Fringe unveils 2024 Next Stage programming

The Toronto Fringe has announced the lineup for the 17th annual Next Stage Theatre Festival, running at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre from October 16 to 27.

By Liam Donovan / Sep 27, 2024