Live game shows have long been around in one form or another, but, in recent years, they’ve become a staple of fringe and comedy festivals. We’ve seen gamified trivia, wrestling, talent shows, role-playing games, furniture-building, musical theatre, board games and more pop up on programs.
Here, ArtsHub talks to four performers who are staging game shows this festival season to uncover the appeal of the format and how they embrace the spontaneity of these interactive shows.
