FringeMTL is coming to a close. This is a time of celebration, of exhaustion, of simultaneous joy and sadness, for the artists involved. They’ve given everything to their productions, and to being part of something bigger than just their show, and the crash is real.

Rachel Levine, Editor-in-Chief of Montreal Rampage, reviews productions at FringeMTL 2026.

Tara McGowan-Ross reviews FEM FATALE, Iggy Beamish Destroys Traditional Marriage, A Magician, and DIRECTUS at FringeMTL 2026.

Candice Ann reviews Existential Lingerie, Tango After Midnight, The Paranoid King, and MINUIT PORTANT at FringeMTL 2026.

Mona Maarabani reviews Sheila! The Musical, Tango Entre Hombres, CRACKS, and Raison et sentiments at FringeMTL 2026.

Sophia Tanicha reviews Marthe Jeanne Charlotte Ariane, Double Vie, RAGE BECOMES HER, 514: Trash Chaud, and Le Cimetiere des voitures at FringeMTL 2026.

Holly Rhiannon reviews Becoming Psychic, Bloody Cabaret!, The Last Audition, Murder on the Mission to Mars!, and Morality Bites! at FringeMTL 2026.

Kristin Govers reviews Jimmy Hogg: MASHED, Ballet des Ombres, Repose en paix, Michel-Patrick, Seeing Red, An Autistic Priest and a Dog, and Dolycule at FringeMTL 2026.

Dawn McSweeney reviews 1 Small Lie: Martin Dockery, Clown Seeking Clown, Time Travel Not Guaranteed, and Theatrical Treasure Hunt at FringeMTL 2026.

Andrew Jamieson reviews 1-MAN NO-SHOW, Sore Loser, Tall Mark's EAT IT ANYWAY, The Runaround: The Journey of Abel The Amish Misfit, One Too Many..., Solovela, An Improvised Solo Telenovela, and Painting Moments at FringeMTL 2026.

Arismita Ghosh reviews We All Died at the Lesbian Bar, Are You Listening?, Bald Republic, and The Debate at FringeMTL 2026.

Pamela Kat Johnson reviews Surprise!, The Precursors, A Lone Loon, and Intrusive Thoughts at FringeMTL 2026.

Jason C. McLean reviews The Syllabus, Balcony Scene, Daumas: Devil's Advocate, Scions, and Age of Aquarius at FringeMTL 2026.

The sun is out, the air is warmer, and in Montreal that can only mean one thing: Fringe season is nearly upon us. Here at Forget The Box(.ca), the anticipation has hit a fever pitch as we assemble our review team and prepare for the creative surge of the festival.

Andrew Jamieson reviews Frankencéline, Cracks, MEAT FACTORY: MOMMY, Mr. Potts, and POZ for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.

Bailey B. Carter reviews Thespis, boKa, BRAIN, Creatures of Habits, and Mouse Trap! for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.

Candice Ann reviews 0z, Cheers!, Quickshot, ROBERT WILL SHOW YOU THE DOOR (Tales of Being Fired), and The Total Veronica Experience for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.

Dawn McSweeney reviews 100mLs or Less: Confessions of a Pat Down Expert, Evie and Alfie: A Very British Love Story, Harlem of the North, Heterochromia, and The Biscuiteater for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.

DJ Fraser reviews A Paisley Mind, Colonial Circus, Plan V: The Rise of Reverence, Shuttlecock, and The Heterosexuals for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.

Tara McGowan-Ross reviews Recant, A Love Unbecoming, Helena 2; or, The Island of Eden, Horse Girls, and Kill 'em with Kindness for Forget The Box’s coverage of FringeMTL 2025.