Full Performer Lineup Announced — Venues Confirmed and Excitement Brewing Across London

by Richard Young

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events of the summer: the London Fringe Festival, returning August 12–16, 2025, with an electric mix of theatre, music, magic, comedy and improv.

Fringe 2025 features an exhilarating lineup of 15 diverse acts that are sure to surprise, provoke and delight:

  • The Companion — Maria Colonescu (Two-Person Drama)
  • Wize Guy — Tony Molesworth (Music & Comedy)
  • Would You Like Some Tea? — Isaac Atfield (Drama)
  • The Magic of Ryan Brown — Ryan Brown (Magic)
  • The Light of the East – Asia Minor — Dorukhan Turan (Musical Performance)
  • No Lilies / Everything I Didn’t Get to Say — Jenn Weatherall (Drama)
  • The Naked Mennonite — Allan Fehr (Comedy)
  • Shrink Wrapped Murder — John Palmer (Murder-Mystery)
  • Trial Lawsuit — Graeme Taylor (Comedy Game Show)
  • Many Rooms: The House of Magic —  Leonardo Martins & Andrew Olmstead (Magic)
  • Tales of a Reluctant World Traveler — Randy Ross (One-Man Show)
  • The Turing Test — Yuiry Popov (Drama/Comedy)
  • The Life and Times of Jumbo the Elephant — Matt deKort (Drama)
  • Monster — J2 Productions (Thriller)
  • The Improvables – Controlled Chaos: High-energy improv from London’s hottest new comedy crew!

This year’s confirmed venues will spotlight performances on 5 stages across four iconic locations:

Procunier Hall & David Long Stage — Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas Street
Spriet Family Theatre — Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street
Metropolitan United Church — 468 Wellington Street
First St. Andrew’s United Church — 350 Queens Avenue

“The Fringe Festival is about more than just performance — it’s about connection,” says Melissa Parker, Executive Director of the Palace Theatre Arts Commons. “We’re bringing energy and creativity into the heart of OEV and downtown London, helping to grow a vibrant, inclusive community. This eclectic mix of performers ensures there’s something for everyone — and gives artists the space to take risks, express themselves and truly be seen. It’s grassroots theatre at its finest”

Tickets are available now at palacetheatre.ca/london-fringe or at the door 30 minutes before each show with all tickets priced at just $15 all-in with proceeds go directly to the artists.

Media Contact:
Melissa Parker
Executive Director, Palace Theatre Arts Commons
mparker@ptaclondon.ca
226-927-1588

710 Dundas Street

London, ON

About the London Fringe Festival
The London Fringe Festival is a vibrant, independently produced arts festival that champions bold voices, experimental performance and artistic freedom. With a commitment to accessibility and artist support, the Festival features a mix of theatre, comedy, music, magic and more — all chosen by lottery and presented without censorship. Ticket sale revenue goes directly to the performers. Taking place across multiple venues in downtown London and the Old East Village, the festival creates space for connection, discovery and community celebration.

About the Palace Theatre Arts Commons
The Palace Theatre Arts Commons (PTAC) is a nonprofit cultural hub located in the heart of London’s Old East Village. As home to London Community Players, London Youth Theatre Education, New Stage Adult Education and the London Fringe Festival, PTAC is committed to fostering creativity, accessibility and lifelong learning through the performing arts. With two performance spaces and a year-round slate of programming, PTAC serves as a gathering place for artists, audiences and community members alike — igniting imagination and building a stronger, more connected London.

the rocky horror show at the palace Theatre

by Richard Young

🎟️ Deluxe Tickets for The Rocky Horror Show are now available online! For just an additional $5, you’ll get your official Prop Bag for the ultimate partici…pation experience!

✨ Each bag includes:
🫧 Bubbles
💡 Glow sticks
🃏 Playing cards
🧻 Toilet paper
🎉 Party supplies (and anything else Columbia throws in!)

🎭 How to get yours:
👉 Purchase your Deluxe Ticket online and pick up your Prop Bag at the show.
👉 Limited quantities will also be available in the lobby before the performance.

🚨 Important: Only Prop Bags purchased online or in-person through the Palace are allowed in the theatre.

🎟️ Grab your Deluxe Tickets NOW: palacetheatre.ca
👠 Let’s do the Time Warp in style!

Rip Nick Panaseiko

by Richard Young

We have just learned, via Bob Klanac, that longtime London music icon Nick Panaseiko Sr. has passed away. London musicians who came of age in the 1960s were all associated with Nick in some way. He was responsible for bringing many major national and international acts to local venues like Wonderland Gardens, the London Arena, the Windjammer, and many others. He is in the London Music Hall of Fame. RIP Promo Man.🎶

Msmusic at the Eastside Bar & grill

by Richard Young

MS Music is a one-day charity event designed to inspire and unite through music—all in support of the MS Society of Canada. Set for Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 1–6 at Eastside Bar & Grill in London, the event will feature five incredible bands coming together for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, community connection, and meaningful impact. Join us to raise funds and awareness for the over 90,000 Canadians living with multiple sclerosis. Tickets $15 at Eventbrite.ca or $20 at the door.

job opportunities at the Grand Theatre

by Richard Young

📢 We’re hiring! Join us at the Grand as either our next Marketing Project Manager or Assistant Show Manager. If you eat, sleep, dream about typography, graphic design, and creating beautiful, impactful materials, OR you’re obsessed with creating exceptional experiences, events, and teams that work, we have roles in our Marketing Department and Front of House that are calling your name.

Visit our Auditions & Employment page for more details about the positions, and how to apply: https://www.grandtheatre.com/auditions-employment