Right. I"m wearing my promoter's hat. I need bums in seats for the three-show run this weekend and that means YOU. So come on out (if you're within a 25 km radius) and I'll guarantee you'll enjoy an hour of theatre. Here's the press release, please copy and pass it on:

Vancouver Audiences LOVE “Oh Winnipeg!”

First time playwright/actor John Pippus scored a coveted “Pick of the Fringe” award at the Vancouver Fringe Fest’s Closing Awards Ceremony this past weekend for his one-man musical memoir, “Oh Winnipeg!”

This audience-selected award went to the four most popular productions, determined by ballot, from among the sixty-eight plays presented at this year’s run.

As a result, “Oh Winnipeg!” will be performed this coming Friday Sept. 25th (6PM), Saturday Sept. 26th (7:45PM) and a Sunday matinee Sept. 27th (12:55PM) at The Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island. This is a fundraiser for the Vancouver Fringe Festival. All tickets $16. Last year’s shows sold out. 

“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 strip joints, nude beaches, and gets checked in to a psych ward while stumbling after the big dream.

“Warm-hearted humanity that instantly connects with the audience.”

4 STARS. The Times Colonist

“Charming and touching tale… Don’t miss this great little play.”

4 ½ STARS. Monday Magazine

“Openhearted and engaging performer.” Georgia Straight

“LOVED it!” Sheryl MacKay, Host of North by Northwest, CBC Radio

Tickets at: vancouverfringe.com 

Or at the box office at The Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St. on Granville Island. More info at: 604-899-4483