Salmon Arm's annual theatre festival is shaping up to be a TotE-ally incredible event as it continues to grow and explore more local venues.
Celebrating 11 years, Theatre on the Edge (TotE) is a three-day, multi-location festival that focuses on new performances and works in development from local and touring artists. In addition to performances at TotE's home base at Shuswap Threatre, there will also be shows are multiple other downtown venues throughout the June 13 to 15 event.
"TotE is about sharing ideas, encouraging curiosity and celebrating differences," Salmon Arm Arts Centre executive director Christie Watson said in a media release. "We hope that you find yourself at home in some of this year's offerings while exploring new space in others."
This year's lineup consists of eight shows, audience talk backs and community conversations. The weekend will kick off at Song Sparrow Hall with a free reception, Secwépemc Welcome and Stseptékwll: Laughter and Life Lessons From the Land with Kenthen Thomas.
The programming then begins with the "return of festival favourite and musical storyteller" Devon More Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ who has performed locally a number of times Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ with a reboot or her popular show Berlin Waltz. Other acts include International Shadow Illusionists Fatamorgana, The Red Thread (& Other Mingled Yarns) by Ellie Reynolds, The Brother Grimm Spectaculathon with Lean Parenteau, Plan B for Laughing Gas Improv, and Runaway Moon Theatre of Grindrod.
"Audiences will be a chance to meet with the artists, join in on conversations that create art, and be swept away by a collection of stories happening in and around Downtown Salmon Arm," the release adds. "Join us for an inclusive and throught-provoking weekend of live entertainment.
"There is something for everyone at TotE!"
Tickets for the shows are all by-donation, and available in advance at Arts Centre, or at the door. See the website at for additional information and the full schedule.