The 38th annual Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is underway in Old Strathcona.
The festival began Aug. 15 and runs 11 days.
This year’s incarnation includes 258 indoor shows in 50 venues and 36 outdoor busking acts.
READ MORE: Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival 2019 ready for ‘the Wild Things’
This year’s theme is “Where the Wild Things Fringe.”
As always, Global Edmonton’s Todd James will bring you nightly reviews of a number of shows. Todd will give each show a rating out of five.
WATCH: 2019 Edmonton International Fringe Festival reviews
To view a quick list of the shows Todd has reviewed so far, look below.
5/5
Chase Padgett: Heart Attacks and Other Blessings
Man Cave: A One Man Sci-Fi Climate Change Tragicomedy
The Legend of White Woman Creek
The Walk in the Snow: The True Story of Lise Meitner
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me, But Banjos Saved My Life
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
4/5
Chase Breyer Part Time Substitute Teacher, Full Time Canadian Spy
Dangerous When Wet, Booze, Sex and My Mother
Divinely Bette: Bette-er Than Ever
Minerva-Queen of the Handcuffs
Carey OK: Timeless Timely Tunes
3/5
2/5
1/5
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