Free Pony is a solo comedy show written and performed by Phil Schallberger. This hilarious show features three different comedic sketches that take place at a global investment conference. And yes, I can confirm that you will get a free pony for attending. Honestly one of my favorite shows I’ve seen at the fringe so far. The shows premise is simple enough but Schallberger knows how to keep audiences on their toes. Each sketch features an eccentric character trying to pitch something to the audience using a power point slideshow that helps further give audiences a deeper understanding of who each character is beyond their pitch. As a writer, Schallberger knows how to write a sketch that both shock and captivates audiences. Similar to how SNL write their skits, this show was the perfect amount of premise and improv. This is a show that is honestly better if you don’t know anything about it beforehand. Half the fun of this show is wondering if you’re actually getting a pony or not. If you’re looking for a good laugh, Free Pony is the perfect show to remind you not to take life so seriously. You can catch Free Pony at the Edmonton Fringe August 16th - 24th, 2025.