Dear Jenny,

I have to admit that I was skeptical when the Fringe announced four venues in St. Boniface, two each at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain and Théâtre Cercle Molière. It turns out to have been a great move. The four venues are comfortable spaces for performances, and the two larger venues pose less risk of a show being sold out, meaning that you don’t have to worry so much about going all that way only to be disappointed.

You can plan a day of Fringing there, with several options for eating between shows, and if you don’t mind a bit of a hike, you can shop at Choclatier Constance Popp or many other stores that you might not have had a chance to visit before. There’s adequate free parking, and best of all, some of the best shows at this year’s Fringe.

Kevin Longfield