SHOW THEME: The Olympics

TOPICS:

- Is reducing pollution around Olympic Venues in Beijing tampering with Nature?
- Child Labour or Minimum Wage?
SPECIAL GUEST: Aaron Merke

BIO

Aaron has many credits to his name. He has trained as an improvisor under Del Close in Chicago at the Improv Olympic. He has been featured on Much Music’s top rated “Video on Trial”. Recently he has been cast in Showcase TV’s “Retail” and in the upcoming series, “House Party”.

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SHOW THEME: The Arts

TOPICS:

- Arts or Entertainment: You Decide!!!
- The Royal Winnipeg Ballet or the Royal Winnipeg Bla bla bla
SPECIAL GUEST: Morley Walker

BIO

Morley is a star reporter with the Winnipeg Free Press and has become a staple name in covering Winnipeg Fringe Festival as a critic. He is well know for his insightful articles on the development of the arts in Manitoba.

RECIPES: Lasagna

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SHOW THEME: SURPRISE

TOPICS:

- SURPRISE

SPECIAL GUEST: SURPRISE

BIO

This guest has gained recognition as an icon in their field of expertise.

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SHOW THEME: Rural Issues

TOPICS:

- Is oil a healthy alternative to ethanol?
- If we use sweet grass for ethanol what will that do to the cost of aboriginal sweat lodges?
- Is there more that can be done to attract farmers to move to the city?

SPECIAL GUEST: Laura Rance

BIO

Laura is editor for the Manitoba Co-operator and frequently writes for the Winnipeg Free Press on Rural Issues. She is known for getting to the root of the issue and exposing the truth behind the information.

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SHOW THEME: Religion

TOPICS:

- Should people who believe in God be allowed to teach at institutions of higher learning?
- Mother Mary OR Snow White? Whose your favorite villain?

SPECIAL GUEST: Jamie Howison

BIO

Jamie Howison is a priest of the Anglican Church of Canada and the founding pastor of saint benedict’s table. A graduate of the University of Winnipeg and of Trinity College, Toronto, he has worked in ordained ministry since 1987, serving in parish ministry, as pastoral care at Marymound – a treatment centre for adolescent girls – and as chaplain and dean of residence at St John’s College, Winnipeg. Jamie has ministered full-time within saint benedict’s table since the autumn of 2004.

Passionate about cultivating a critical thoughtfulness around issues of faith and theology, since 2001 he has taught yearly in the “Outtatown” program of the Canadian Mennonite University, and has also been called upon to teach in the Faculty of Theology at St John’s College Winnipeg and at various conferences and events. He is currently in the middle of a seven year appointment as a member of the Primate’s Theological Commission of the Anglican Church of Canada.

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

SHOW THEME: Politics

TOPICS:

- TBA

SPECIAL GUEST: Joseph Anderson, Conservative MP

BIO

Joseph Anderson has served as a Conservative representative in the Canadian House of Commons for over a decade. His experience has gained the reputation as an outspoken speaker for Corporate welfare. He is played by, Wilfred “Butch” Harder.

Performance Info:

Venue: The Crocus Building, Venue 7 (The Conservatory) Click for Map
211 Bannatyne in Winnipeg’s Exchange District.
Restrictions: General Audience, Subject Matter
Length: 30 minutes
Tickets: $8; Matinee/Students: $7

For Advanced Tickets Call: 9-4-FRINGE or GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

The Winnipeg Fringe Festival is looking for kind and generous Winnipeggers to open their homes and offer a spare room or a spare bed to one or some of our many incoming performers. (Over 60 out-of-town groups are coming!) 

If you are interested in billeting  or would like more information,

please contact: 

The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival,

174 Market Ave, Wpg, MB. R3B 0P8.

If you have any questions please call

Kari at: 956-1340, ext 217.

Or Email us at performers@winnipegfringe.com (subject: Billeting)