HOW TO FRINGE

----- Much of below or more information on same can be found at
      the Festival Info Tent, located at the View Street entrance
      to the Victoria Eaton Centre after August 28.                -----


1. Pick up a Program Guide.

	This will help you plan your fring'ing. Most shows last 60 - 90
	minutes, so you can easily see several in a day. NOW available
	to pick up at our information tent, or STARBUCKS.


2. Purchase a VISA Button.

	This $4 one time "cover charge" helps to pay the cost of producing
	the Fringe Festival. Everyone who enters a Fringe show must have
	a button. Get one wherever you buy your first ticket. 


3. Tickets: there are options

   ADVANCE: 50% of all tickets to performances on the next day through
	the end of the festival can be purchased at the Info Tent starting
	at noon, August 28. There is a $2 surcharge on each ticket purchased
	in advance. VISA and MasterCard accepted.

				or


   AT THE DOOR: One hour before showtime. 
	All tickets still under $8! Canadian cash only at the door, no credit
	cards accepted. NOTE: There are no refunds or exchanges on Fringe
	Tickets. Many shows have student/senior discount rates


4. Seating & Lineups 

	Tickets and seating are first-come, first-serve, so expect
	lineups outside the venues (Average number of seats: 100).
	There is no reserved seating at the Fringe and we cannot admit
	latecomers, so please be on time. Everyone who enters a Fringe
	Venue must have a VISA Button!


5. Get  THE CRAIG

	Our daily review paper will be available at the Fringe Info Tent.
	We publish audience reviews, so look for our review drop boxes.

6. Outdoor Stage

	International Buskers perform daily on our two outdoor stage in
	Victoria's stunning inner harbour, Noon to 10 on weekends,
	6-10 on weekdays.

7. Information

	Call Intepid Theatre Company at (604) 383-2663 (or from out of
	town, toll free at 1-888-FRINGE2) for details. You
	can also drop a hello to myself, uf116, right here on Freenet.