Big numbers on Fringe opening night

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THE 28th edition of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival began with a bang on Wednesday night.

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THE 28th edition of the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival began with a bang on Wednesday night.

Festival-goers had the choice of 73 shows to attend on opening night, and 3,980 tickets were sold, fringe festival executive producer Chuck McEwen says

Four productions were sold out Wednesday night.

Craig Bednar (left) and Josh Logan dressed as grandparents promote their show Kids vs City which will be at #10 venue during the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
Craig Bednar (left) and Josh Logan dressed as grandparents promote their show Kids vs City which will be at #10 venue during the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival. MIKE DEAL / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

The opening-night record is 4,541 tickets sold, which was set last year when 68 performances were on offer.

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