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The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

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Espresso Burlesque is making its International Fringe Festival debut this August!

Grounds for Confidence

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Friday, August 14 - 4:00 PM
Sunday, August 16 - 3:30 PM
Monday, August 17 - 12:00 PM
Tuesday, August 18 - 9:30 PM
Thursday, August 20 - 5:45 PM
Friday, August 21 - 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 22 - 9:30 PM
Sunday, August 23 - 7:30 PM

Show Times

August 13-23, 2026

Make sure to follow 
FringeTheatre.ca 

Festival Guides on Sale: July 29, 2026  

Tickets & Passes on Sale: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Location: Campus St. Jean Auditorium

Like You're coffee hot? We will bring the heat. Prefer it Iced? We'll send Shivers down your spine. 

Step into our coffee shop cabaret, where familiar friends and fresh faces will be brewing up something special for everyone to enjoy. From bold and spicy to smooth and sweet, every performance is handcrafted to delight and embolden everyone to express and embrace their wonderful selves. 

Grab your seat and sip your favorite brew and wake up with Espresso Burlesque!

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival

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The Businesses Behind the Magic ✨
Check out our magnificent Sponsors
 

Mia Hellquist
People 1st Realty

Buying or selling a home is about so much more than real estate; it's about people, trust, and helping someone confidently step into their next chapter.

As a REALTOR® with People 1st Realty, my goal has always been to create a supportive, educational, and low-pressure experience where clients feel informed, empowered, and genuinely cared for throughout one of life's biggest decisions. Every client has a unique story, and I believe they deserve guidance that's just as personal.

Although real estate and burlesque may seem like very different worlds, they're built on the same foundation: confidence, trust, and community.

Espresso Burlesque exists to help people discover strengths they may not have realized they had, celebrate individuality, and create opportunities for growth. Whether someone is stepping onto a stage for the first time or stepping into a new home, both journeys require courage, and someone who believes in them.

Supporting local arts and investing in our community has always been important to me. Edmonton is full of incredibly talented people, and I believe everyone deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and shine. I'm proud to support Espresso Burlesque and the artists who continue to inspire confidence, creativity, and community through their passion.

If you're thinking about buying, selling, or investing in real estate, or simply have questions about the market, I would love the opportunity to connect. Whether you're ready to make a move today or just beginning to explore your options, I'm always happy to help.

Mia Hellquist, REALTOR®
People 1st Realty
📧 mia@miahellquist.com
📱 780-660-6427

Let's connect and make your next chapter one you're excited about.

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Bearspaw Pharmacy 
Kim Henke

At Bearspaw Pharmacy, we believe everyone deserves a place where they feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Since 2013, we've proudly served Edmonton, St. Albert, and Sherwood Park as a women-led, independently owned pharmacy built around one simple idea: meet people where they are and help them get where they want to go. No judgment. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just personalized, evidence-based healthcare delivered with compassion, curiosity, and a healthy dose of real talk.

One day we're helping someone prepare for the trip of a lifetime, the next we're solving an unexpected health concern, and the next we're helping someone make sense of the wild ride that is perimenopause. That's the beauty of community pharmacy: every day is different, and every person has a story.

Our pharmacists offer a wide range of services, with particular passions for travel health and women's health. Through our Own Your Shift programs, we support individuals navigating perimenopause and menopause with education, personalized treatment plans, and hormone therapy support when appropriate.

So why sponsor Espresso Burlesque at the Edmonton Fringe?

Because their philosophy feels a lot like ours… just with more rhinestones.

Espresso believes everyone deserves the opportunity to shine and has created a supportive, inclusive space where performers are celebrated, encouraged, and empowered to show up exactly as they are.  We may work under fluorescent lights instead of stage lights, but we’re in the same business: helping people feel confident enough to step into whatever comes next. Whether that's performing in front of a crowd, boarding a plane for an adventure, navigating menopause, or taking charge of their health, having the right people in your corner can make all the difference.

Turns out empowerment comes in many forms. Sometimes it's a spotlight. Sometimes it's a prescription pad.

If you ever need a community in your corner when it comes to your health, we'd love to meet you.

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Sweetie Blue
Booth Babe Burlesque

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