The podcast dedicated to all things fringe theatre. Host Lauren Hance visits with fringe artists to discuss their endeavors and gain insight into their process.
What the Fringe?!
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The podcast dedicated to all things fringe theatre. Host Lauren Hance visits with fringe artists to discuss their endeavors and gain insight into their process.
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Publishing Since
4/3/2024
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Recent Episodes
July 23, 2026
WTF with Courtney Bassett of Half Trick Theatre
<p>Hometown advantage in fringe is real. But have you ever thought about making Edinburgh your hometown, just so you can do fringe?! This week we are joined by Courtney Bassett, a Kiwi based in Edinburgh, whose theatre company, Half Trick Theatre, moved there to make great art. We also dive into their zany shows and just a few of Courtney’s obsessions. And Lauren learns WTF is the proper way to pronounce “Call of Cthulhu.”</p><p> </p><p>Find Half Trick online at www.halftrick.com </p><p>Keep up with them on IG @halftricktheatre</p><p> </p><p>For more on Alone, follow IG @jewelboxproductions and @alchemytheatre_ </p><p> </p><p>Find What the Fringe?! </p><p>IG: @whatthefringe_productions </p><p>Online: <a href="https://www.whatthefringeproductions.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.whatthefringeproductions.com </a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhattheFringe_Productions" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What the Fringe</a></p><p> </p><p>Editor: <a href="https://renowned.media/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renowned Media</a></p><p>Music: <a href="https://orchestraofsound.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orchestra of Sound</a></p><p>Logo: <a href="https://rubymakesthings.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruby Makes Things</a></p><p><br /></p><p>___________________________</p><p> </p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p> </p><p>[0:00] Intro</p><p>[4:08] The Faustus Project</p><p>[8:30] Courtney’s introduction to the arts</p><p>[10:15] Journey to Fringe and moving to Edinburgh</p><p>[19:17] Waiting for Wonka</p><p>[24:47] Creativity, play, and making theatre</p><p>[30:49] Alone</p><p>[32:55] Courtney’s awkward fringe story</p><p>___________________________</p><p> </p>
July 16, 2026
WTF with Kristin McCarthy Parker of Recent Cutbacks
<p>Are you one of those movie lovers who can quote films line for line? This one is for you! Kristin McCarthy Parker of the New York-based theatre company Recent Cutbacks spills the tea on how they take a small cast of actors and a live Foley artist to create shot-by-shot parodies of your favorite films. Recent Cutbacks’ innovative signature style has garnered multiple sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe. We also talk all about WTF to do when someone mistakes you for Phoebe Waller-Bridge. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about Kristin and Recent Cutbacks on: </p><p>www.recentcutbacks.com and www. kristinmccarthyparker.com </p><p> </p><p>Keep up with Recent Cutbacks on IF, FB, TikTok: @recentcutbacks and Kristin on IG: @kristinmcparker </p><p> </p><p>Find What the Fringe?! </p><p>IG: @whatthefringe_productions </p><p>Online: <a href="https://www.whatthefringeproductions.com/">www.whatthefringeproductions.com </a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhattheFringe_Productions">What the Fringe</a></p><p>___________________________</p><p> </p><p>Episode Breakdown</p><p> </p><p>[0:00] Intro</p><p>[3:27] Kristin’s Artistic Journey</p><p>[6:13] The Beginnings of Recent Cutbacks </p><p>[10:05] The Importance of Directing</p><p>[11:09] No Hidden Effects Signature Style</p><p>[15:39] Expanding the Work with Multiple Casts</p><p>[18:16] How Fringe helped gain audiences in New York</p><p>[21:50] A Fringe marketing strategy that worked</p><p>[24:31] All about KEVIN!!!!!</p><p>[31:09] The Awkward Fringe Story</p><p>___________________________</p><p> </p><p>Editor: <a href="https://renowned.media/">Renowned Media</a></p><p>Music: <a href="https://orchestraofsound.com/">Orchestra of Sound</a></p><p>Logo: <a href="https://rubymakesthings.com/">Ruby Makes Things</a></p><p> </p><p> </p>
July 2, 2026
WTF with Kristi Boulton
<p>Can love overcome shame? Our guest this week is Canadian Fringe artist and storyteller Kristi Boulton, who has made it her signature creative expression to share some of her most shame-inducing stories and use love and forgiveness as catalysts for healing and humor. We also talk about WFT is so amazing about improv and Canadian Fringe. </p><p> </p><p>Find Kristi Boulton online at: <a href="http://www.kristiboulton.com">www.kristiboulton.com</a> </p><p>Keep up with Kristi on Instagram @kristi.boulton andTikTok @stories_with_kristi</p><p> </p><p>Find What the Fringe?! </p><p>IG: @whatthefringe_productions </p><p>Online: <a href="https://www.whatthefringeproductions.com/">www.whatthefringeproductions.com</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhattheFringe_Productions">What the Fringe</a></p><p> </p><p>Editor: <a href="https://renowned.media/">Renowned Media</a></p><p>Music: <a href="https://orchestraofsound.com/">Orchestra of Sound</a></p><p>Logo: <a href="https://rubymakesthings.com/">Ruby Makes Things</a></p><p> </p>
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