After a one-year hiatus, Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 New Vintage Theatre will welcome back 26 performers from West Kelowna to Lake Country for a showcase of artistic talent.

From September 15-19, four different venues in West Kelowna, Kelowna and Lake Country will play host to a rotating cast of acts part of Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Fringe festival. From dark comedy to musicians to empowering burlesque, there is something at the Fringe for everyone to enjoy.

害羞草研究所淭he beautiful thing about the Fringe model is that you害羞草研究所檙e able to see shows that the artists want to put on, without barriers and restrictions,害羞草研究所� festival organizer Kimberly Billinton said.

害羞草研究所淭his enables us to bring you unique works you may not see anywhere else. I can害羞草研究所檛 think of a better way to come back to the theatre after this extraordinary and unusual year.害羞草研究所�

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A fringe festival is a gathering of independent, randomly selected performers and artists that host many short performances over a few days. Patrons can see many productions in a short time at a low cost and any profits go straight back to the artists.

害羞草研究所淵our support is integral to these artists,害羞草研究所� said Lucy Eveligh the president of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals. 害羞草研究所淚n these ever-changing times of a global pandemic, precarious funding, expensive living costs, and the day-to-day struggles many artists face, having people see their work is more crucial than ever.害羞草研究所�

Performances occur over four days at the Rotary Centre for the Arts (Kelowna), the Blackbox Theatre (Kelowna), the Creekside Theatre (Lake Country) and the Grizzli Winery (West Kelowna).

To purchase tickets and view a full festival line up visit

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