Edmonton Fringe 2025 Reviews Part 3

!SNAFU's Sexy Puppet Show (Epidermis Circus 2), 1 Small Lie: Martin Dockery, BRAIN, Connor’s Gonna Tell, Die-Nasty, Goose, Jem Rolls, Magic Dropout, Stroke of Genius 

Edmonton Fringe 2025 has come to a close. It is a jam-packed 11-day festival that is incredibly well-run and creates an atmosphere of fun for both patrons and artists alike. There is something to do almost all times of the day. One notable feature of this festival is the presence of street performers. They are spread out across the grounds where you can catch a circus act, an up-close and personal magic show, some sweet tunes, and even purchase a personal poem. Highly recommend this festival to any artist looking for a top-notch experience. 

And now for the last set of reviews.

!SNAFU's Sexy Puppet Show (Epidermis Circus 2)

Absolute Brilliance! Everything was so meticulous, even the transitions from each staging platform— a complete joy to experience. I could spend all day with Baby Tyler! 

1 Small Lie: Martin Dockery

Superb storytelling. Dockery utilizes lights and sound to bring extra intensity to this riveting story. As he spins the tale, you are left wondering, ‘What would I do with a duffel bag of money?’  

BRAIN

See your brain come to life! A quirky interactive play that will have your joy neurons firing all day! 

Connor's Gonna Tell: The Táin Bó Cúailnge

Fantastic storytelling. McEvoy commands the stage and holds your attention with humor and mysticism. This Irish tale brings the caric! 

DieNasty! Edmonton's Live Improvised Soap Opera

A fun concept! Great cast and loved the guest appearances. Gotta love a local favorite!

Goose!

Absolutely NAILED the horror farce genre! Superb acting. A golden egg of the festival. GOOSE has wings, and I would love to see these artists develop the show further! We want more GOOSE!

jem rolls ADVENTURES IN CANADIAN PARKING LOTS

A MASTER of spoken word performance. Jem Rolls is a captivating performer as he spouts words as easily as breathing. Every poem is intermingled with humor and depth. 

Magic Dropout

Teszka is an astonishing magician. The show delves into failure with finesse, creating an engaging story to accompany first-rate magic. I never felt so good to be with other failures! 

Stroke of Genius: Pantomime Masturbation Throughout Performing Arts History

The most tasteful show on pantomime m*sturbation I’ve ever seen. (Pun intended?)

Mayforth nails the college professor persona; you know this prof could write multiple books on his field of study. The script and slide presentation shine!