{"data":{"id":"b65c16aa-e487-4115-a5bc-eff0da0c6ffc","originKind":"SYNDICATED","title":"Fringe Review: Lumber is a cut above","summary":"Lumber\n\n5 out of 5 stars\n\nStage 3, Nordic Studio Theatre, 10330 84 Ave.\n\nJack’s life has quickly fallen apart: in one fell swoop, he’s lost his job, his home, his girlfriend and his dog. With nothing left to lose, he takes his chainsaw and hits the road to the Yukon, hoping for a fresh start.\n\nWhen he arrives, the locals can smell something on our drifter. Not just the odour of a long road trip with no shower, but something else. Jack also keeps catching glimpses of a figure in the distance. Has he landed in the right place? What is this sense of foreboding?\n\nBut soon enough, Jack finds his groove up North. He meets a nice girl and scrapes together the money to buy a better saw. Or should he use it to get his dog’s ashes back? The show meditates on the importance of connections, as Jack comes to understand that he can’t move forward without facing his past.\n\nLumber has a lot of heart, and Colin Wolf brings warmth, humour and courage to the role of Jack. You’re guaranteed to laugh, and you might even get misty. This one lingers, and I found myself hoping it all works out for our friend Jack.\n\nRelated Fringe review: Alex and Michael and Hannah tackles the subject of polyamory\n\nFringe Review: Muttnik full of heart, humour in this dog's tale of adventure","url":"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/review-lumber-edmonton-fringe","imageUrl":"https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/edmontonjournal/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lumber_304726401.jpg","publishedAt":"2026-08-15T18:50:30.000Z","sourceLabel":"Edmonton Journal Music","tags":["Entertainment","Festivals","Local Arts","Theatre"],"authorName":"Angela Johnston","contentHtml":"<img alt=\"Lumber, playing at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.\" src=\"https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/edmontonjournal/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lumber_304726401.jpg\" title=\"Lumber, playing at the Edmonton Fringe Festival.\" /><p> <strong>Lumber</strong> </p><p> <strong>5 out of 5 stars</strong> </p><p> <strong>Stage 3, Nordic Studio Theatre, 10330 84 Ave.</strong> </p><p> Jack’s life has quickly fallen apart: in one fell swoop, he’s lost his job, his home, his girlfriend and his dog. With nothing left to lose, he takes his chainsaw and hits the road to the Yukon, hoping for a fresh start. </p><p> When he arrives, the locals can smell something on our drifter. Not just the odour of a long road trip with no shower, but something else. Jack also keeps catching glimpses of a figure in the distance. Has he landed in the right place? What is this sense of foreboding? </p><p> But soon enough, Jack finds his groove up North. He meets a nice girl and scrapes together the money to buy a better saw. Or should he use it to get his dog’s ashes back? The show meditates on the importance of connections, as Jack comes to understand that he can’t move forward without facing his past. </p><p> Lumber has a lot of heart, and Colin Wolf brings warmth, humour and courage to the role of Jack. You’re guaranteed to laugh, and you might even get misty. This one lingers, and I found myself hoping it all works out for our friend Jack. </p><h2>Related</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/edmonton-fringe-review-alex-and-michael-and-hannah-polyamory\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fringe review: Alex and Michael and Hannah tackles the subject of polyamory</a></li><li><a href=\"https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/review-muttnik-edmonton-fringe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fringe Review: Muttnik full of heart, humour in this dog's tale of adventure</a></li></ul>","slug":"fringe-review-lumber-is-a-cut-above","publicPath":"/news/2026-08-15-fringe-review-lumber-is-a-cut-above"}}