Winnipeg Fringe Returns with Bold New Shows | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is roaring back with “Play Hard” as its electrifying theme, packing 160 shows across 30 venues from July 15–26. Expect laughs, drama, and daring art—from Stephen Sim & Caity Curtis’ “Burns and Allen” homage to Penny Ashton’s Austen-inspired musical “Promise and Promiscuity.” Dave Morris’ card-based storytelling in “52 Stories” and the D&D improv epic “The Rise of the Lich” will keep fans glued. Don’t miss Theresa Thomson’s bold return of “Lies of a Promiscuous Woman,” now expanded to tackle patriarchy head-on. Explore the city’s arts hubs, grab tickets…