Special Events
FRINGE EVE FUNDRAISER
TJ Dawe – Previously Unreleased Material
8:00 PM, Wednesday August 24th
Church of St John the Divine (1611 Quadra)
60 minutes - $15 (includes Visa Button)
Live bonus feature! Before immersing yourself in the The TJ Dawe Box Set, catch this Canadian Fringe idol in a one-night-only “concert-style” performance of some of the best and funniest material you’ve never seen him perform. A special treat for new fans and TJ completists alike, with all proceeds benefiting the Fringe. Tickets are $15, and include a mint-condition 2005 Visa Button. (Parental Advisory) (250) 383-2691.
FRINGE EVE PREVIEW
9:30 PM, Wednesday August 24th
Venue 5 (Victoria Event Centre, 1417 Broad Street)
Hosted by Atomic Vaudeville, pre-fest chaos as a dozen Fringe companies seize the stage for sneak peeks and promos of their upcoming shows, opening night ticket giveaways, and a draw for a 2005 Fringe VIP Superpass! Free admission if you bring your 2005 Visa button or $5 cover at door.
FRINGE FUNDRAISER #2
11:00 PM, Friday August 26. One night only!
Trey Parker’s Cannibal: the Musical, presented by Victoria’s Three Schooner Productions. All seats $8, with all proceeds benefiting the Fringe.
FRINGEKIDS FEST IN MARKET SQUARE
11 AM to 4PM, Saturday August 27
Market Square Courtyard (Lower Johnson Street)
The Fringe’s 100% FREE end-of-summer splash for kids returns with live music, entertainment, facepainting, daredevil stunts, and oodles of fun stuff to make and do!
If you’re able, bring along a donation of new school supplies for the Backpack Attack - Market Square’s program for kids in need headed back to school.
Proud sponsors: City of Victoria, Market Square, The Gap
FRINGEKIDS THEATRE PROGRAM
Spilt Milk Comedy Theatre presents a showbiz day camp for young people aged 8-18.
It’s a 3-week program (in one-week sections) where participants will create, rehearse, and star in their own “Fringe” show! A great introduction to theatre, with an emphasis on fun, creativity and teamwork. Camosun College Lansdowne Campus, Aug 15-Sept 4, $120/week. Call Spilt Milk at 479-3374 for details and registration.