It is credited with triggering a resurgence in local playwriting[1] and performance after the University of Western Ontario cancelled its drama program.
Prior to 2009 it began on the province's Civic holiday weekend, but was moved to the beginning of June to take advantage of the east-to-west circuit of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
By 2019, under the direction of executive producer and co-founder Kathy Navackas, the festival had grown to host over 50 productions and workshops.
In 2020 the organization joined with London Community Players to form the Palace Theatre Arts Commons.
[4] After dismissing Navackas and its other staff,[5] the Palace Theatre presented a small "Fringe Binge" festival in September 2021 featuring only three productions, chosen from local companies, and four curated musical acts.