12 Edmonton Fringe Festival Shows we’re bringing our kids & Teens to

Fringe season is here and it’s my favourite time of the year. Every year, we devour the program guide, ticking off shows that we want to see - and now, our children have begun to do the same. It’s fun to see where we align, on shows that pique our interest, on shows that have the mystique, the drama and the intensity that engages teens and kids beginning their journey into live theatre.

Reminder: Tickets for the Fringe go on sale on August 6, 2025.

Here are 12 Edmonton Fringe Festival shows we’re excited to bring our kids and teens to at 2025 Edmonton International Fringe Festival

Hoop & Hat Vaudeville Showdown
Tickets: $20
Step into a whirlwind of comedy and circus as two vaudeville performers battle for the spotlight! Chris without the Hat, a juggling comedian, and Carla Cerceau, a master aerial acrobat, stop at nothing to upstage each other. This fast-paced showdown proves that in showbiz, the only rule is to entertain. Who will win? You decide.

Oz
Tickets: $20
0z is a Wizard of Oz parody magic show good for the whole family!

Giorgi of the Jungle
Tickets: $20
It's the '80s, and ten-year-old Giorgi Passarelli is devastated when she receives her first social cue that she needs personal grooming, but when her sister Marcella advocates for her with their Italian mother, cultural and generational views of beauty and personal care clash, and things in their home get a little...hairy.

Rapid Fire Theatre: Kidding Around
Tickets: $20
Get ready for an all-ages improv spectacle! Rapid Fire creates every show with your ideas. It's an open-door performance perfect for families; the lobby's open for breaks, snacks, or AC. See positivity, listening, and teamwork shine. The show for kids at Fringe!

Old Man Swallow Who Lives on Crypt Rock (Teens)
Tickets: $20
Five young actors put together a show telling the life of their local legend, Old Man Sallow. They’ve barely rehearsed and everyone has a different idea of what the show is about, however, it’s opening night of the show and this is their only shot to prove themselves. A comedy about community, theatre, and growing up.

The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery
Tickets: $20
A mysterious murder has rocked the Family Crow! Enter Horatio P. Corvus - Sorter Outer of Murders! Puppets, puns, and plot twists abound in this award-winning international Fringe hit. Starring Adam Francis Proulx (Netflix, CBC, Nickelodeon). “Weird, cuckoo brilliance!” – Liz Nicholls

Cassandra Not Found
Tickets $15
Cassandra Not Found is a self-guided mystery. You start at a set location to get the story and instructions, then explore the Fringe site at your own pace. Along the way, you’ll find clues and solve puzzles to uncover what happened to Cassandra. At the end, return to the starting point to check your answers.

Connor’s Gonna Tell
Tickets: $15
It’s the Táin Bó Cúailnge! From Old Irish: Táin (raid), Bó (cattle), Cúailnge (the name of really big cow). We’re going to steal him! There are many táins, but this one stars Cúchulainn, the most murdery boy-hero of Ireland. Winner of the 2022 Redlocks Award at the MN Fringe. Epic story telling punctuated by comic dramaturgy.

Ghost Stories: Paul Strickland
Tickets: $20
A one-man Twilight Zone—told mostly in the dark! From the AWARD-WINNING creators of "13 Dead Dreams of Eugene" comes a new immersive ghost story experience like no other. Paul Strickland (★★★★★ Edm Sun, ★★★★★ Free Press) has told ghost stories OFF-BROADWAY and at the NATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL in Jonesboro Tennessee.

Pepperoni and Cheese
Tickets: $20
Asad, an immigrant, struggles to settle in at school. When his mom informs him that he can't return, he turns to his roommate, Marshall, for comfort. The sharing of food and stories creates a bond between them. However, a growing conflict exposes cultural and personal differences. P.S. Pepperoni and Cheese is also about pizza.

Period Problems
Tickets: $15
I've got 99 problems and my period is most of them. If you have a period or know someone with a period, this show is for you. From cramps to comedy, the cycle is the main event. Live visuals, real talk and big laughs. PERIOD.

Sarah Teakle’s Circus Show
Tickets: $15
Get ready for circus fun! Known for her expert hula hooping, impressive juggling, and infectious silliness, Sarah Teakle brings her unique brand of entertainment to the stage, featuring plenty of audience participation and surprises. Don’t miss the chance to see this high-energy performance, perfect for young audiences.