GHOST STORIES: Paul Strickland
2025 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Aug. 18, 2025, 7:28 a.m.

Make no mistake - Paul Strickland is a MASTER storyteller. And this nugget is unlike any other show I've seen him put on.

The storytelling was once again masterfully done with Paul simply at a microphone and only two little lamps for props. The use of the sound system to enhance sound effects and create atmosphere was done well, and the use of the lamps meant the theatre was largely in the dark for most of the show.

THIS PARAGRAPH CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS AS I MENTION A COUPLE OF TRIGGER WARNINGS: I didn't love the last two stories just simply due to the trope/trigger itself within the story (the first involving child abuse and death and the second animal abuse) and felt more sad than scared personally, but overall, still enjoyed them as both ended in a satisfying way.

Definitely recommend checking this show out if you love a good ghost story.

Side note - he mentioned that Erika is bringing a show next Fringe, so that was exciting news to hear :) It's been too long!