A MIGHTY THANKS!

So the Fringe has ended for another year - we'd like to thank all the amazing artists, performers and patrons who came out to support the Festival! Copious thanks as well to all our dedicated staff members, generous sponsors and incredible volunteers, without whom the Fringe would have been considerably less Mighty.

Be sure to join us next year for the Ottawa Fringe Festival's 10th Anniversary - Cheers!

2005 AWARD WINNERS

PEER AWARDS
A committee of accomplished professionals from Ottawa’s arts community chooses the winners in the following categories:

• Outstanding Comedy: Sable & Batalion - HIP-HOP 4 DUMMEEZ
• Outstanding Original Work: Cowgirl Opera - Three Sisters: A Black Opera in Three Acts
• Outstanding Concept: The Suitcase Royale - Felix Listens to the World
• Outstanding Performance: Ribbit Productions - BoyGroove
• Outstanding Visual Design: The MT Space - The Three-Legged Horse
• Outstanding Solo Performance: Screwed & Clued - Tales From Another England
• Judges' Choice: Enigma Productions - 52 Pick-up

Spirit of the Fringe Award:
Ian Morton (Stage Manager for CICK - Her Body; War Body)
Chosen by the Fringe Staff (highly suggestible folks all), this special award is presented to one company or individual who dazzled and amazed us with their skill and enthusiasm: entertaining in every sense of the word, energetic, friendly, fun and above all, tireless hypester for the Fringe and everything for which it stands.

People’s Choice Award:
Enigma Productions - 52-Pick-up
Fringe patrons cast their votes for their favourite local performer or company!  In partnership with the Arts Court Foundation, the Fringe will remount the winning show at the Arts Court Theatre. This special Encore Performance will take place the weekend of September 2-4, 2005.

BEST OF VENUE WINNERS

ACADEMIC HALL
Cowgirl Opera - Three Sisters: A Black Opera in Three Acts

ARTS COURT LIBRARY
Second City Theatricals: Pajama Men in "Stop Not Going"

ARTS COURT THEATRE
Sable & Batalion: HIP-HOP 4 DUMMEEZ

ALUMNI AUDITORIUM
NightHowl Theatre: Cougars

STUDIO LEONARD-BEAULNE
Enigma Productions: 52 Pick-up

MERCURY LOUNGE
Big Word Performance Poetry: JEM ROLLS' Charm Offensive