‘Important part of the arts community:’ Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns with 10-day event

Performances will take place at the Port Theatre mains stage as well as the lobby, and Black Rabbit Kitchen will open their outdoor stage as well as their venue The Attic.

Also included this year is a performance by the Nanaimo Young People’s Theatre on Aug. 16 at The Attic, a mobile drama school for performers aged 4-17.

Patrick said while they limit the number of performers each year, their selection process is open to literally anyone who applies.

He said it’s a great opportunity to have lots of different voices heard.

“A lot of people really love the fact that it allows marginalized communities to step out and share their voice, and really speak their mind and show what they can do. It’s a really important part of the arts community in Nanaimo.”

A Fringe button, purchased for $5, is required as a “festival pass”, with all proceeds from the tickets shows going right back to the performers.

“That allows us to give 100 per cent of the ticket revenue to the artist. You purchase your button, that button’s good for the entire festival, and then you can purchase specific tickets for specific shows, and that revenue goes completely to the artist.”

Their free preview night where they’ll show five-minute teasers of each show happens Thursday, Aug. 8 at the Port Theatre main stage starting at 7 p.m.

More information can be found at nanaimofringe.com or on their Facebook page, while a guide to the festival can be found here.

A recap of the 2023 Nanaimo Fringe Festival can be viewed below.

(Pacific Coast Stage Co. on YouTube)

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by Jordan Davidson

‘Important part of the arts community:’ Nanaimo Fringe Festival returns with 10-day event

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