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Caplan and Gauthier: “To get an even better taste, be sure to grab a seat in those first few rows. You never know, you may be called on to reach into the beyond, or if you’re not too careful, marked with a curse!”

Gauthier and Caplan: “Judging by the packed room and constant laughter, this is bound to be a Fringe favourite.”

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David Currie: Beyond the Pale delves into a family’s emotional struggle as some begin leaving their traditional homeland to seek out the promise of New York City and the American dream.

Brian Carroll: “Pomerant has played class clown to a limited audience until now. But stand-up comedy is the big league. He needs better material, something more for the audience to sink its teeth into.”

Mer Weinhold: “Since opening night very nearly sold out, interested festival-goers would be wise to see Bat Brains sooner rather than later.”

Helen Lam: This play seems to be more like a dramatized memoir than a theatre drama.

Jared Davidson: “A quick-witted, absurd and cerebral comedy about the end of the world and the greed that caused it. Or, if not greed, caffeine addiction.”

Courtney Merchand: “Just when he has you asking yourself ‘is this guy really a magician?’ is when the real magic happens.”

To help you make your choices, Apt613 has assembled an experienced team of volunteer reviewers:

The 22nd Ottawa Fringe Festival runs from June 13–24, 2018.

Brenda Dunn: “This one’s selling out due to much deserved buzz.”

Jennifer Cavanagh: “Must-see theatre at the 2018 Ottawa Fringe.”