We’re Back!
Join us for the return of Play the Fool, coming to you September 26-28, 2025, at the Backstage Theatre! Rookie… Read More
2024 Festival Update
Dear Play the Fool Festival Community, We wanted to take a moment to share an important update regarding Play the Fool Festival. Read More
2023 Call for artists
CALL IS NOW OPEN FOR…MainStage Triple-bill acts& Rookie Cabaret mentorship program Apply by June 11th. Read More
2022 MainStage Lineup
We are thrilled to welcome you back this year to the Play the Fool Festival! Check out our hilarious lineup for 2022!… Read More
Rookie Cabaret Applications Open
Applications for The Rookie Cabaret mentorship program are now open. Apply by May 30th. Read More
Short Film Festival FREE Live Stream – April 1st
Join us LIVE for the second annual Play the Fool Film Festival, streamed in front of a live audience from Edmonton’s historic… Read More
Call for clowns & physical funny people!
The call for submissions for Play the Fool Theatre Festival 2022 is open! Got a live, in-person theatre act you want to share?… Read More
We’re Hiring!
We’re looking for an Associate Festival Director (Theatre). In an effort to better represent the diversity of our Amiskwaciwâskahikan/Edmonton community, we are actively seeking… Read More
Call for films!
Submit your 2-minute (MAX!) short clown/physical comedy for consideration in the 2022 Play the Fool International Short Film Festival. CASH! PRIZES! GLORY!… Read More
Live & Online: 2021 Lineup
Once again, we’re keeping you safe with digital-only delights, Sept 23-26th. We’ve got an exciting lineup, all right here at playthefool.ca, including; ALL NEW… Read More