PICK OF THE FRINGE, VANCOUVER 2009

****1/2 – Monday Magazine, Victoria

**** – Times Colonist, Victoria

“Oh Winnipeg!” is the journey of a singer/songwriter’s life in – and out – of music. Born into a non-musical family (or is he?), Pippus traverses stripjoints, nude beaches, and insane asylums while stumbling after the big dream. This one-man play features a long-dead great aunt from the London stage, bluesman Eddie “Son” House, original music, and much more. The Vancouver Province says singer/songwriter John Pippus “…is a refined tunesmith with serious pop hooks.”

Bit By Bit Productions presents this one-man, one-act play written and performed by John Pippus. Directed by Rachel Scott.

Debuting at the Victoria Fringe Festival on August 27th at the Intrepid Studio Theatre (Venue 6). All tickets $9. Available from the Victoria Fringe website.

“Oh Winnipeg!” is part of the 25th Annual Vancouver Fringe Festival. The eight-show run takes place at the Havana Theatre on Commercial Drive. The first show is Friday, Sept. 11th. Ticket prices from $10 – $14, along with your five-dollar Fringe membership. Available from the Vancouver Fringe site.