Welcome to the Toronto Fringe Festival!
It is thrilling to be truly back in person with our beloved summer tradition. We have just over 100 shows for you to discover, and we are so excited to be returning to our friends at the Tranzac to host our POSTSCRIPT Patio, in the heart of Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood.
We have assembled an incredible team to bring you a brilliant, fun-filled festival. We are in 12 of our city’s finest theatre venues, including for the first time ever the Alumnae Theatre and The Tank House at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. You can also discover five off-the-beaten-path unconventional venues for the full, one-of-a-kind Fringe experience you love.
Alongside the festival, we are so glad to offer our New Young Reviewers program once again, supported by the Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund - look out for those reviews to discover some great shows. We are equally grateful to our longtime champion, Neville Austin, whose support is making it possible to bring back our popular Teen Fringe camp AND to launch a brand new KidsFest Day Camp this July.
Last year we launched the hugely impactful Community Tickets program, and thanks to the support of some major Fringers, we are thrilled to offer it again. If the cost of a ticket is a barrier for you or someone you know, please reach out and we will make sure you get to see a show this summer.
So please, support the artists, share the shows you love, and come and join us at the Patio for some beautiful refreshments, wonderful food, and lots of free entertainment.
Happy Fringing everyone. With your support we can keep this Toronto summer tradition going!
Lucy Eveleigh Executive Director
World Fringe is the international Fringe Festival association set up to serve the global Fringe community, including artists, venues, audiences and all those involved in the creative process. It is made up of more than 300 fringe festivals from across the globe, from Edinburgh to Adelaide, and from Montreal to Singapore.
The World Fringe Congress brought individuals and organisations from the Fringe sector together for the first time under one roof. By creating a platform for global connectivity, these meetings have helped to strengthen the sector as a whole. Fringe Festivals are important for cultural ecology as a platform for creativity and innovation. They enable emerging artists to present their work without the traditional restraints of commercial theatre spaces. Fringe provides an opportunity for exchange and a community between different countries and cultures, a place for freedom of exploration, and diverse voices to be heard and celebrated. Fringe Festivals foster collaboration between different artistic disciplines creating a vibrant cultural landscape that encourages creativity and expression.
The Toronto Fringe has always been a front runner in innovation and connectivity. The team are passionate and work hard to enable sparks to fly and stars to be made. They optimize the Fringe ethos of ‘If you want to do it you can… Fringes offer an alternative!’
Best Wishes, Holly Lombardo & Cath Mattos World Fringe Co-foundersThe last three years have been challenging ones as we struggle with the fallout from the pandemic, inflation, and global unrest. It’s hard sometimes to remain upbeat and positive about the future. But even in these moments, I see plenty of reason to feel hopeful and excited.
If there’s anything these last three years has taught me it is how incredibly vital the arts are to our human psyche and well-being. Particularly in the Fringe World, where so much is about the wonderful diversity of artistic expressions –providing us an outlet for human connection and inter-activity. It’s a world in which we are free - and encouraged! - to ‘think outside the box’; exploring different ways in which to express, share, and to celebrate the stories we all have in new and exciting ways. Each of us embracing what makes us unique and special while at the same time, finding out how similar we are in our own shared experiences.
I want to thank you, the audience, for being willing to take that leap of faith into the Fringe World and trying something outside your norm. For expanding your hearts and minds to new possibilities, thoughts, and ideas. For truly embracing the spirit of Fringe and coming out to see these shows. Your support means the world to these artists whose talents inspire each and every day – something I’m always in constant admiration of.
As a CAFF member Festival, we strive to give artists space in which to share their stories in a way that best showcases how they want to tell it, with 100% of the ticket price going directly back to them.
Stretch yourself. See a show you know nothing about. Bring someone along to share this experience with. And tell everyone you know about the Wonderful World of Fringe. It only takes a small pebble in the pond to cause a cascade of ripples with far reaching effects. All it takes is that first step …
Happy Fringing!
Hugs, Michele Gallant CAFF PresidentFirst, I want you to know that you—yes, you, the person reading this—are truly brilliant and are deserving of all that you dream up. I hope these words provide a bit of inspiration and strength to keep going and growing. Be, and be well!
I wrote these remarks back in mid-April, from a hotel room in New York City. I was there for a conference and thought it wise to look into seeing a Broadway show. Several of the shows— and are you ready for this?—“started from” $100 a ticket… USD! Correct, if I wanted to check out a Broadway show I’d likely be paying $140 CAD, or more, to gain access. In that moment, I was reminded of the critical importance of the Fringe and why I’ve proudly served as Board Chair over six years. Accessibility comes in so many forms, and by providing a platform for audiences to see shows at a ticket price that enables access for a wider range of people, we ensure as many people as possible have access to art, to creativity, and to novel experiences.
Of course, while we’re fighting to keep ticket prices and fees low and because Fringe gives all— yes, all—of the box office revenue to these amazing creators and artists, this important charity called Toronto Fringe needs your help to stay true to its mandate. Your generous donations are our life force, so we’re asking you to give, to get others to give, and to give again if you’re able. To keep Fringe going strong, we’ve launched a $500,000 fundraising campaign for the 2023 calendar year and hope you’ll work alongside us as we push towards meeting this goal. Check out the website, Tip the Fringe, or call the Fringe Office as ways to donate.
And for those inquiring minds, I didn’t end up seeing a show while in the Big Apple. The thought of seeing up to 12 Fringe shows for that amount while supporting local artists was, at that moment, my New York state of mind.
Create a great day,
Chair, Board of Directors, Toronto Fringe and President and Managing Partner, BIPOC Executive Search Inc.
We acknowledge that our festival occupies spaces in the city known as Toronto, on lands and waterways that have known human activity for thousands of years. It has been the territory of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy of Six Nations, and more recently is also the territory of Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, who are part of the Anishinaabe Nation. These territories are of the Dish With One Spoon Covenant: a single dish that holds all the bounty, and one spoon to draw from that dish. Everyone will only take what they need, always ensuring that something is left for those who follow. We acknowledge our privilege to stand on this land, our responsibility to uphold truth, and our shared stewardship of our home and each other.
The Fringe is dedicated to promoting and creating a climate-conscious theatre festival, both onstage and off. We acknowledge our responsibility to take care of our planet, not take from it, as we gather to create, connect and play together across this city. We have partnered with the Canadian Green Alliance, a not-forprofit devoted to bridging the gap between sustainability and theatre – to ensure we keep the environment front of mind.
We are committed to making a festival that is vibrant, diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and safe. We’re dedicated to creating spaces where community thrives. Authentic safer spaces require commitment, accountability, and support from everyone in our community. If you witness or experience harassment, violence, or discrimination, please tell us. We will listen, and we will support you. fringetoronto.com/about/safer-spaces
We acknowledge our continuous work to remove barriers to accessing our Festival – Fringing is for everyone, and we are committed to building an inclusive festival for all patrons, staff, volunteers, and artists. We work with our community to identify, prevent, and remove barriers so a fulfilling experience can be enjoyed by all. We listen, we learn, we adapt. fringetoronto.com/access
The Toronto Fringe is a platform for everyone to access, discover, and experiment with the arts. We centre access, accountability, creativity, exploration, and support in everything that we do. fringetoronto.com/about/mission-history
...you support a vital opportunity that empowers and amplifies artists – the artists who move us, who challenge us, who entertain us, who reflect who we are and what we care about. You invest in the power of storytelling and shared experiences. Fringe cultivates community, fosters the next generation of art makers, and believes in the power of live theatre. We are where art starts for so many – Fringe feeds the theatre ecosystem and supports its sustainability.
What you experience at the Toronto Fringe Festival is a portion of what we do to fuel our city’s performing arts: our year-round programming includes workshops, grants, playwrighting contests, training programs, and platforms like our Next Stage Theatre Festival to bring rising stars to the next level. For many artists AND audiences, Fringe is their first stage, where they discover their voice and the profound experience of theatre. Fringe is a large financial contributor to the overall economy, a proven source for strengthening mental health, a necessary form of education, and a vital role in building community. And above everything it is the place where everyone is welcome.
We need your help. Every bit matters. We’re in the midst of our biggest fundraising campaign ever because our fiscal stability has been jeopardized. With your help, The Toronto Fringe can get back on track and become more resilient for the future. Together, let’s ensure that artists and audiences can continue to share their vital stories for the next 35 years, and beyond.
“For many years, I was an actor and writer, just like many of the artists whose work you see at this festival. I’ve seen first-hand the magic and the power of theatre at the Fringe. The reason I’m the Executive Director is because over the years I have had the joy and privilege of performing in and attending many Fringe festivals, and I wouldn’t be where I am today without Fringe.”
-Lucy Eveleigh, Executive Director
The Metcalf Foundation, The Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation, The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation, The Jewish Foundation, Pat and Tony Adams Freedom Fund for the Arts, The Benjamin Foundation in memory of Julie-Rae King, McClean Smits Family Foundation, Tony Cesaroni Family Foundation, J.P Bickell Foundation, Jon Kaplan Legacy Fund, S.M. Blair Family Foundation, Leanne Children’s Foundation, The Paul Butler and Chris Black Foundation, Stendel Family Foundation, The Slaight Family Foundation
Doug Steiner & Jasmine Herlt, B Street Collaborative, Anonymous, Cindy Blakely
TEEN FRINGE AND KIDSFEST CAMP SUPPORTER
Neville Austin
HEIDI STOCK/ ASPIRING CANADIAN WRITERS INC BLOOR
Whether you’re a first-time Fringer or a seasoned pro, we’ve got some tips to help you make the most of your experience. There is no one way to Fringe. With over 100 shows, a whole KidsFest program and club, our POSTSCRIPT Patio, and more, the options are endless. Here are our tips on ways to get the most out of your Fringe!
1 .MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Plan out your day to see a few shows, while taking a break for snacks and refreshments at the POSTSCRIPT Patio (indoors and outdoors at The Tranzac).
2 .ALLOW ROOM FOR SURPRISE
With 100+ shows to choose from, we host seasoned artists, first-timers, those coming from overseas, and everywhere in between. Take a chance on a show you know nothing about – these are often the most special experiences. Use our online show generator to get a random pick.
3.I F YOU ARE GOING TO SEE MULTIPLE SHOWS, the 5-show pass is your BEST deal, plus you can tap your Fringe Festo Card at any venue and go! Festo Cards are available at both Festival Box Offices.
4.A GREAT WAY TO MAXIMIZE the number of shows you can see is to group your show schedule by venue location. Some venues have multiple theatres, and others are located near each other.
5.I N THE IMMORTAL WORDS OF SCAR , “BE PREPARED!”
You never know what summer in Toronto will bring you. Our venues are air conditioned, but line-ups are outdoors, so consider sunscreen, water, and anything else you need. (Consider a light layer if you are sensitive to airconditioning!)
6.M EET THE FESTIVAL ARTISTS AND OTHE R PATRONS
One of the most iconic Fringe experiences is having an artist pitch their show to you. We are bringing word-ofmouth recommendations alive with CHATTY HOUR. Every day at the POSTSCRIPT Patio between 5pm – 7pm, Chatty Hour will bring artists, patrons, and volunteers together to share their favourite Fringe experiences so far. Join for a recommendation or to rave about a show you went to!
7.EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED BY STAYING I N THE KNOW
Follow us on socials to keep up to date on the latest events, tips, behind-the-scenes news, and sneak peaks. Join the #FringeTO conversation.
@Toronto_Fringe /torontofringe
8.GIVE YOURSELF TIME TO GET HERE, AN D THEN SOM E
Check ttc.ca for TTC updates, and make sure road closures and construction won’t slow you down. Summer in Toronto means traffic in Toronto, so consider walking or wheeling rather than risking the roads.
9.BRING YOUR FAMILY TO OUR KIDSFEST CLUB
With family-friendly shows as well as shows by and for teens, Fringers of all ages are welcome.
10.H ELP MAKE A HIT SHOW BY ATTENDIN G EARLY IN THE FESTIVAL.
Shows with the highest sales in their venue from the first week of Fringe will be awarded Patrons’ Pick, which means they get an additional show on the final Sunday Be sure to attend the awards night on Friday, July 14 to learn who those picks are and get your tickets!
FRINGING IS FOR EVERYONE. It can mean coming to the festival, discovering and experiencing something new, or reconnecting with familiar faces and places. It’s local art. It’s a vibe. No matter which way you Fringe, you belong here. There’s no one way to do it – how you Fringe is as unique as you are!
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All of our venues are accessible by TTC, bicycle, and car (mostly street parking). Check the map on pages 14–15 to plan your day, and check our website for detailed information about each venue.
We do not sell disposable water bottles, so bring your reusable one or buy a POSTSCRIPT water bottle or reusable cup to fill up at most venues and at POSTSCRIPT.
In addition to tickets, passes, and TO Fringe merch, our Festival Box Offices at the Tranzac and the Alumnae Theatre are where you can find First Aid, Lost & Found, sensory kits and items to borrow, and all information about the festival. Check our website for up-to-date hours or the Box Office Info in this guide on pages 10–12.
Staff and volunteers are happy to answer your questions at a Festival Box Office, or at each venue. You can also find all information about the festival, venues, events, and more on our website at fringetoronto.com. Use the Help Chat feature to chat with a Patron Services Representative during the festival, or reach out to us by email: general@fringetoronto.com, or phone: 416-966-1062
When you fringe with us, you join a vibrant, diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and safe community. Creating an authentic safer space requires commitment, accountability, and support from everyone. Thank you for helping make Fringe safer for everyone. If you witness or experience harassment, violence, or discrimination, please tell us. We will listen, and we will help you.
fringetoronto.com/about/safer-spaces
The health and safety of staff, volunteers, artists, and patrons is a priority. Toronto Fringe requires staff, volunteers, and artists to wear masks indoors in public spaces, and encourages patrons to do so as well. Some venues and productions will require masks to be worn by everyone, and masks and hand sanitizing stations will be available at all festival venues.
Please do not attend if you have a fever or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have tested positive for COVID-19 within 5 days of attending, or if you have had close contact with anyone suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19. Fringe assumes no liability for any actual or perceived transmission of COVID-19 in attending or participating in the Festival.
Your cooperation and consideration of one another matters – masks and symptom screening prevent any artists from having to cancel performances, and means patrons who may be immunocompromised are not excluded from attending our festival either. Everyone deserves to Fringe safely.
The Toronto Fringe Festival has been an unjuried platform for indie artists since 1989. The shows are not curated, they are chosen by lottery, or on a first-come-first-served basis. Fringing is punk-rock - the movement began with 8 companies appearing uninvited to the inaugural Edinburgh International Festival in 1947, and it grew all over the world. This is a grassroots, do-it-yourself movement that cultivates cross-pollination between community and art.
We are a member of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, which supports over 30 Fringe Festivals from across Canada and the USA, and offers the guiding tenants that shape Fringe Festivals. Learn more at fringefestivals.com
We are also proud members of the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (tapa.ca), and of the International Fringe Festival Association, World Fringe (worldfringe.com).
This is a summary of services offered at Fringe. Find complete and up-to-date information about accessibility at the festival at fringetoronto.com/access.
Detailed accessibility information is available on our website for each main venue and POSTSCRIPT locations. Information includes door widths, ramp specifications, and accessible washroom details.
These online guides can help you get acquainted with a venue before you visit. Guides are available on our website for most main venues. They include directions to the venue and information on what you can expect when you get there.
Where a support worker is required to accompany patrons with disabilities, admission to all Fringe performances and events is free for the accompanying person. Every attending patron and accompanying support person must have a valid ticket to that performance or event. Please advise the box office when you purchase your tickets.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of our venues that are open to the public. Please advise the box office when you purchase your tickets.
Patrons with access needs are requested to identify themselves to the venue’s Front of House Supervisor at least 25 minutes prior to performance start times. Priority seating cannot be guaranteed after general admission begins.
Listening Devices are available at these venues:
#1 Tarragon Mainspace
#2 Tarragon Extraspace
#4 Al Green Theatre
#5 Theatre Passe Muraille
#8 Aki Studio, Native Earth Performing Arts
Quantities are limited but can be reserved in advance when purchasing your ticket online or by phone.
All points of service at the Fringe are equipped with magnifying tools as well as pen and paper. The Festival Box Office Booth at the Tranzac also has sensory kit items (earplugs, fidget devices, sunglasses, lap pad) available to borrow. Staff and volunteers receive training on serving patrons with disabilities, however, we are always striving to do better. We encourage you to send us feedback by contacting our Patron Services Coordinator at patron. coordinator@fringetoronto.com.
Online: If you are a new ticket buyer at Fringe, you will be prompted to create a Fringe patron account. When filling out your details, please select from the list of Access Categories. If you have booked tickets with the Fringe before, simply log into your account and edit “My Account” where you can select from the list of Access Categories. When finalizing ticket purchase, you will be able to provide notes on any additional access requirements.
Over the phone: The Patron Services Representative will be able to help you update the Access Categories associated with your patron account and will also ask if you have any additional access requirements for the performance(s) you are interested in attending.
Many Fringe shows are providing additional access measures at select performances. Shows that have optedin will have an icon beside their listing in this guide. For detailed information about the type of accessible performance please refer to our Assisted Performances Supplement or to our website. You can search by Assisted Performances type online in our show listings. Last minute changes do happen, so make sure to check our website for up-to-date information throughout the festival: fringetoronto.com/access
If you have access needs or a question about accessibility at the Fringe, contact our Accessibility Coordinators at access@fringetoronto.com, or call our Festival Box Office at 416-966-1062.
As a Fringe Festival, 100% of the ticket price is returned to the artists. As a charitable organization, Fringe applies a $2 service fee to each ticket to support box office operations.
($13 returned to artists + $2 service charge)
KIDSFEST TICKETS: $6
(KidsFest shows only, for patrons 12 years and under)
TEEN TICKETS: $9
(select 18 and under shows only, for patrons 13-18 years)
Passes are the way to save, and the easiest way to be able to book a ticket at the door. Load up your Fringe Festo Card with a pass which you can use to book in advance, or tap at the venues to automatically redeem a ticket.
5-SHOW $55
10-SHOW $110
20-SHOW $220
30-SHOW* $285
*Limited supply available!
Only 35 30-show passes will be issued.
ONLINE AT FRINGETORONTO.COM
Book tickets and passes online with credit card (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week starting June 14. Online orders are subject to a $3 per order fee.
IN-PERSON AT A FESTIVAL BOX OFFICE
POSTSCRIPT Patio at the Tranzac Club
292 Brunswick Ave.
July 4: 6pm-10pm
July 5-15: 12pm-10pm
July 16: 12pm-9pm
East End at Alumnae Theatre
70 Berkeley St.
July 5: 4pm-9pm
July 6, 7: 3pm-10pm
July 8-16: 11:30am-last show
Cash, debit, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay), contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
OVER THE PHONE AT 416-966-1062
June 14–30: 10am–5pm (weekdays only)
July 3–16: 10am–7pm
Book tickets and passes with credit card (Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay). Orders subject to $3 per order fee.
The only place to get tickets in person is at a Festival Box Office. Tickets will not be available to purchase at-the-door at the venues. You will be able to redeem at-the-door tickets on a previously purchased multi-show pass.
Make sure you stop by a Festival Box Office to buy tickets or passes in person, or book tickets or passes at fringetoronto.com on a mobile device up until 5 minutes before every performance. Our tip: purchase a multi-show pass so you can decide last minute to pop into that show everyone is buzzing about. Pick up a physical Fringe Festo Card at a Festival Box Office so you can just tap at the door to redeem against your pass!
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES: $8 (+$2 SERVICE CHARGE)
Some companies have designated their first performance as a PREVIEW. See the full schedule; preview performances will appear in bold in the show listings.
DAILY DISCOUNTS: $8 (+$2 SERVICE CHARGE)
These deals are announced daily on our Instagram Stories, online at fringetoronto.com, and at the Festival Box Offices. Daily discounts are available for purchase as of 10am the day of the show (9pm the night before for KidsFest shows) everywhere tickets are sold.
TAP AT THE DOOR WITH YOUR FRINGE FESTO CARD
Pick up a Fringe Festo smartcard at a Festival Box Office that is loaded with your tickets and passes. Once you have a card, keep it to reuse festival to festival! It will always be linked to your account so you can tap at the door to “scan” your pre-booked ticket, or to redeem a ticket directly from a purchased pass.
Admission to show: Bring your e-ticket (either on a smart device or printed at home) to the venue to be admitted to the theatre, or your Fringe Festo Card. No printer? No worries – the name the ticket was booked under will be on a digital guest list at the venue. All shows start on time: Set your clocks to Eastern Daylight Time.
There may be no late call: Shows may not offer latecomer admission, so be sure to check the show webpage ahead of time and aim to be at least 15 minutes early.
Better safe than sorry: If you feel unwell at all, please contact our Patron Services team before the performance begins to exchange or refund your ticket at no extra cost. Do not come to the festival if you have any symptoms. Tickets exchanged for a different production will incur a $2 exchange fee.
All passes are transferable. The 10-Show Pass, 20-Show Pass, and 30-Show Pass may be used for up to two tickets per performance. Passes can be purchased online, by phone or at a Festival Box Office. Your pass can be used to book a ticket at the door of a performance. Each ticket booked in advance on a pass will incur a $2 advance booking fee. There are no refunds for any unused portion of a pass. Make sure to use up the entire pass before purchasing your next one. Pick up your Fringe Festo Card at a Festival Box Office booth to tap at the venues to redeem tickets off your pass.
Outdoors and indoors at the TRANZAC (292 Brunswick Ave).
POSTSCRIPT is the community hub of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Located in the heart of the Annex, it hosts the festival box office, a full-service bar, food vendors, free entertainment, crafts, and activations. Come for a chill hangout with friends, meet other artists and theatregoers, hear the buzz about what Fringe shows are must-sees, and soak up the good vibes.
New this year! Looking for a cool (temperature and vibe-wise) place to hang out and do some work during the weekday? Check out the POSTSCRIPT Lounge, located in the Main Hall at the Tranzac on festival weekdays from 12pm-5pm. Featuring free air conditioning, wifi, coffee, tea, and other refreshments.
Saulter Street Brewery .............................. beers
Partake Brewing non-alcoholic beers
Duxbury Cider ...................................... ciders
13th Street Winery red, white, rosé
Nickel 9 Distillery ......................... vodka, gin, rum
Tonica kombucha
City Seltzer .............. non-alcoholic flavoured seltzer
Tao Tea .................. hojicha latte, hibiscus lemonade
Full bar rail, juice, pop, and more Drink specials from 5pm-7pm every day!
BAR & FOOD SERVICE HOURS
Monday to Friday, 5pm-2am
Saturday to Sunday, 12pm-2am
Be kind to the planet and bring your own reusable cup to drink from at the patio! Or purchase a Fringebranded cup at the bar for $2.
Kanto by Tita Flips .................. Filipino street food, pub favourites, daily specials
Sweets from the Earth and Aunt Beth’s ........................................ cookies
All events at the patio are FREE and open to all! Check out fringetoronto.com/postscript for full, up-to-date event listings.
Tuesday July 4 (7pm-11pm) –Launch Party
Cheers to 35 years! We’ll kick off the festival with a bang with pop-up performances by Fringe artists and hosted by the immaculate dame, Pearle Harbour, featuring headliner Graham Scott Fleming, bringing his country mix to the festival.
Every day (5pm-7pm) – Fringe Chatty Hour
Our designated time every day to catch up on all things Fringe. Chat with Fringe artists other Fringers, make some new friends, swap show recommendations, win a prize, try some free samples, enjoy the daily drink specials, and connect IRL!
Wed July 5 (5pm) – Opening Parade
Festival artists ring in the Fringe with a parade around the Annex neighbourhood. Come out and join the fun!
Fri July 7 (9pm) – Stand-Up Comedy
See some of Toronto’s funniest, up-and-coming comedians on the Main Hall stage.
All weekend (12pm-5pm) – The Visual Fringe Market
Local artisans, crafters, visual artists, and vintage vendors will be selling their wares all afternoon.
Sat July 8 (7pm) – Fringe Artist Cabaret
A kooky night full of Fringey fun! Come out and see what the 2023 Fringe artists have to offer.
Sun July 9 (9pm) - Karaoke
Fulfill your popstar fantasies and sing your heart out on the Main Stage of the Tranzac!
Mon July 10 (7pm) – UkeZac Ukelele Jam
Bring your own ukulele and strum along with this community of uke enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome!
Tues July 11 (7pm) – Stitch ‘n’ Sit Craft with friends! Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, or any other project for a lowkey night out.
Wed July 12 (5pm-9pm) – Indie Community Mixer
Calling indie artsworkers of all kinds! Come for a casual evening of conversation and connection with your peers, cohosted by TAPA’s Indie Caucus.
Thurs July 13 (7pm-10pm) – Books & Stands Concert
Exclusive performances by some of Canada’s best new musical theatre talents. Featuring finalists of the 2023 Adams Prize, hosted by NAME TBD, and supported by Aspiring Canadian Writers.
Fri July 14 (9pm) – Awards Night
All Fringe shows are winners, but come find out which ones will be awarded distinctions, including of course the 2023 Patrons’s Picks.
Sat July 15 (10pm-1am) – Silent Disco
The most popular patio event! Sign out a pair of free headphones and dance to DJ sets only you and your friends can hear. Sponsored by BIPOC Executive Search, and presented by Sound Off.
Sun July 16 (7pm) – Next Stage 2023 Preview Cabaret
Don’t be sad that the Fringe is ending. Get excited for Next Stage 2023, coming October 18-29 at Buddies in Bad Times!
(Tranzac and Al Green Theatre)
Local visual artists display their work throughout the Tranzac and at the JCC’s gallery space for the month of July 2023.
Flex your creative muscles and add your work to a shared collage display!
WEST END
Tranzac to St. Volodymyr Institute
10 min
5 min
10 min
Tranzac to Tarragon Theatre
15 min
5 min
15 min
Tranzac to Theatre Passe Muraille
25 min
8 min
20 min
Tranzac to Factory Theatre
30 min
10 min
20 min
EAST END
Alumnae Theatre to Aki Studio
15 min
5 min
10min
Alumnae Theatre to Tank House Theatre at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
15 min
10 min
15min
In consideration of patrons with allergies, please avoid the use of perfumed body products and fragrances inside theatres. Masks are encouraged to be worn inside all theatres. Some venues require masks to be worn inside.
Show off your Fringe spirit all year round! Buy Toronto Fringe merch online or at a Festival Box Office. Find all items and prices at fringetoronto.com/merch.
Formerly known as site-specific, these shows are made specifically for spaces outside a conventional theatre. Go on a theatrical adventure in the city!
I&E Productions
A tongue-in-cheek variation of the 1970s horror classic, The Exorcist: An Operetta is a solo musical comedy performed by way of narration, dialogue, and song. Don't miss a tuneful jaunt through this dazzling portal to hell! You'll be possessed with laughter from start to finish!
By: Eli Pasic Creator: Eli Pasic Producer: Isaiah Kolundzic
#16 THE CANADIAN MUSIC CENTRE
85 minutes | Unconventional Venue, Musical Theatre
Chaos & Light
An epic new musical from the writer of UNRAVELLED and ECHOES, follows a man born with a golden heart who helps those in need throughout Canada's past. From the Chinese labourers of the Canadian Pacific Railway (1880's), to the WWI draft, and the great stock market crash of 1929.
By: ANDREW SEOK Cast: Scott Beaudin, Tess Benger, Rachel Delduca, Bruce Dow, Sarah Horsman, George Krissa, Charlotte Moore, Andrew Seok, Stephanie Sy, Eunnie An, Mei Miyazawa, Timothy Ng, Lee-orr Orbach, Ted Powers Music Director: Jonathan Corkal-Astorga
#14 JEANNE LAMON HALL
90 minutes | Unconventional Venue, Musical Theatre
DEAD RACCOON
Summer 2021. A run down concert venue in Toronto becomes a sanctuary for four of Kensington Market's artistic youth. Starved for community, they gather for a weekly jam session that transcends into an exercise on how a generation with access to all information ever chooses a belief system by which to live.
Writer/Director: Jackson Doner Cast: Anthony Palermo, Chloé Castrucci, James Jordan, Hilary Wheeler Producer: Tara Mulcahy Dramaturg: Christopher Johnson
#15 SUPERMARKET
90 minutes | Unconventional Venue, Comedy
Everyone’s invited to the party!
Parents should accompany any youth attending.
ABOVE 14
Audiences should be above 14 years old.
ABOVE 18
Audiences should be above 18 years old.
Performance will include one or more of the following: Audio Description, American Sign Language, Relaxed Performance, Tactile Body Immersion, Touch Book. Specific access details can be found on website and in Assisted Performance Supplement.
Performance may include gunshots, sexual content, audience participation, nudity, or mature language. Warning type found on each show’s online listing.
Performance may include fog, smoke, or strobe lights. Warning type found on each show’s online listing.
Diamond Heart Productions
Immersive theatre at the historic Spadina House! From the writer of "The Seat Next To The King" and "The Garden Of Alla", and the director of, "Flowers For Alex" comes the true story of Elizabeth Bethune Campbell who fought for her mother's estate and against the Canadian Court System and the Privy Council. Join us for this unique theatrical experience!
By: Steven Elliott Jackson Director: Shan Fernando Assistant Director: Sophia Furlano Cast: Madryn McCabe, Jim Armstrong, Thomas Gough, Jade Dunlop, Gregory Watts Producer: Shan Fernando, Steven Elliott Jackson
#13 THE SPADINA MUSEUM
75 minutes | Unconventional Venue, Drama Jul
Multiple shows per day. See master schedule or fringetoronto.com for details.
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#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM 50 minutes | Comedy, Physical Theatre
2 WEST 4 EAST: A COMEDY
West 2 West Comedy
Two absolute goofs invite you to experience a comedy show where you find yourself laughing, but don't understand why. Is it their stupid faces? Their precise physical comedy? Their 4th wall breaking? Their outrageous characters? Or are they touching on something much, much deeper? It's probably not that... OR IS IT?
Keith Brown
World-Class Magician, Speaker & VIP Entertainer Keith Brown returns to the Toronto Fringe with a family-friendly magic and storytelling show: Absolute Magic. Keith has inspired wonder in over 20 countries and counting. Chosen Toronto's BEST magician... and he's not even from Toronto! "You're Incredible!"
- Dave Grohl By: Keith Brown Stage Manager: Steph TaylorStand-up comedian really has to pee leaving the rest of the show to an eager volunteer who has NO IDEA what he's about to get himself into. A satirical comedy that TRANScends time and space.
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE 60 minutes | Comedy, Storytelling
Aliya Kanani
Back by popular demand, comedian and Canadian academy award nominated actress, Aliya Kanani, remounts her internationally sold out show in Toronto. Join her for a "brilliant hour of comedy" (Broadway Baby), with tales of fi tting in, sticking out and standing up. "Feel connected to humanity through humour." **** (Fourth Wall)
Lead Artist: Aliya Kanani
#9 FACTORY THEATRE STUDIO 30 minutes | Comedy, Storytelling
From stand-up and sketch comedy to darkly comedic plays, magic, and more, these shows will bring the good vibes.
Affirmative Reaction
Improvised comedy about the joys and challenges of growing up Asian. The entire show is fuelled by real life stories collected from the audience (submitted anonymously) about all of the secrets we keep hidden away from our Asian parents. They may think they know everything about us but... they don't. Now we spill the green tea.
By: Bryce Volrath
B-Max & The Re-Revolution
One man's journey from the heart of America's Dairyland to the City of Dreams aka The 6ix for stardom. A personal tale of love, loss, lathargy, and alliteration. Dance Dance Dance!
THE BAD MITZVAH Salt Theatre
It's Abigail's Bat Mitzvah and she has prepared the perfect speech that will blow her friends and family away. An hour before she hits the stage, her Rabbi's faulty counsel devastates her big moment. The women in her life pull her in every which way, heaving her secrets into the light of day. Comedy and tragedy erupt as she uncovers what separates girl from woman.
By: Stephanie Zeit with Ahlam Hassan & Brad Gira Director: William Dao Producer: Max Ackerman
75 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Gay for Pay Productions
Join Fringe darlings Blake & Clay in the ceremonial unveiling of the new Queer Commandments! Blake & Clay return with an essential seminar that will finally take the guesswork out of the gay experience. Because if queers can agree on one thing, it's that we can't agree on anything!
Creators: Curtis Campbell, Daniel Krolik Director: Curtis Campbell Cast: Daniel Krolik, Jonathan Wilson Producer: Rachel Kennedy
60 minutes | Comedy, Dark
Bunny is a wannabe It Girl who is trying to cultivate fame through her online antics. Bunny has convinced herself that there is nothing she can't do, so she's putting on a live show to prove to the world that she is bound to be a household name. Through song, dance, and general chaos, "BUNNY!" will have you witnessing the (maybe) newest internet sensation, live and in the flesh.
Creators: Krista Newey Creator: Krista Newey Dramaturg: Pony Nicole Herauf Costume Designer: Angela Cabrera Stage Manager: Olivia Seward
#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM
45 minutes | Comedy, Physical Theatre
Brainbox Theatre
On Catastrophes Kitchen, the food is terrible, but the disasters are divine!
From award-winning playwright
Jonathan Kline (Get A Dog, 2022 Toronto Fringe) comes an irreverent new comedy about a livestreamed cooking show and a family who will do anything to go viral. Praise for Get A Dog: "Darkly humorous and intense [...] explosive" - Patron & Pearl
By: Jonathan Kline
#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
80 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
The Intergalactic Federation of Space Beers
What if the Princess of Pop was your guide through Hell? A bastardization and desecration of Dante's Inferno from the creators of "The Antagonist," and "Polterguy," (3rd - 2021 Toronto 48 Hour Film Project.)
By: Victoria Sullivan Producer: David Bosah, Katie Lawrence, Gavin Sibley, Brandon James Sim, Victoria Sullivan Stage Manager: Morgan Angus Sound Designer: Stephanie De Sousa, Greg Wicinski, Brendan Wong Cast: Katie Lawrence, Gavin Sibley, Brandon James Sim, Victoria Sullivan
#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Comedy, Drama
50 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
YOU THINK YOU'RE BETTER THAN ME?
Small Friend Tall Friend
Do YOU think you're BETTER than me? Come watch our sketch comedy revue about friendship, being in your 20s, pop culture, identity politics, and the "industry"... and find out FOR YOURSELF! (Warning: We have songs, projections, AND the cast is really attractive so keep that in mind).
Emo-tainment
Award-winning South-SudaneseAussie comedian Emo Majok will be making his 2023 Toronto Fringe debut African Aussie. He will be digging into his experiences of culture-clashes, with side-splitting stories of adjusting from a refugee camp in East Africa to gifting out jokes globally with his brandnew show, African Aussie.
Four Leaf Theatre
Millions of years in the future, Dee has been tirelessly taking care of the space station they call home, believing they are the last person left in the universe. They are satisfied with their humdrum life, until the adventurous outlaw Mae comes knocking at their door.
Camilo The Magician
Prepare yourself for a night full of wonder with this chance to experience a truly amazing and magical night with Camilo the Magician. After a sold out seasons in Canada and Colombia, Camilo is thrilled to be coming to the Toronto Fringe Festival with his show: ENIGMA
Writer/Director: Camilo The Magician Director: CtM Production Manager: Karen Sua Stage Manager: Luchis Londono Assistant Director: Jaime Dominguez
50 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
FourthWallMedia
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
55 minutes | Comedy, Puppetry
The Pucking Fuppet Company Puppets! Puns! Murder! The Family Crow has a murderer in its midst, but who could it be? To find out, come join internationally-celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (Family Jr., CBC Gem, Netflix) in this hilarious puppet show for adults. "Seriously funny highfl ying fun!" - Orlando Sentinel
Summer Dad
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Summer Dad is proud to present their second full length sketch show. From the absurd to the emotional, the musical to the grounded this dad's got it all. So zip up those cargo shorts, tighten your dad caps and get ready for a wild ride! Created
#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Comedy, Improv
FEATHERHEAD
Birdbrain Theatre Collective
A girl with an unusual ability to talk to birds and a pigeon with a broken wing find themselves confined to a rooftop in Toronto. As they strike up an unlikely friendship, both learn what it means to see with a bird's eye view and finally leave one's nest in search of something new. This award-winning show will challenge all you know about the rats of the sky.
By: Sydnie Phillips Director: Darcy Gerhart Producer: Sabrina Weinstein
Costume Designer: Gabriel Woo Cast: Liam Peter Donovan and a plethora of pigeons
#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
45 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
“Feelconnectedto humanitythroughhumour”
“Brillianthourofcomedy”
Textures Theatre
A Turkish mother. Her 1.5 generation daughter. A challenging situation. Just put on the damn slippers and everything will be fine! Maybe? Probably. A poignant, dysfunctional comedy that attempts to heal the cultural and generational gap jeopardizing one of life's most critical relationships.
By: Ece Aydin Director: Christopher Legacy Producer: Tessa Bourchier Sound Designer: Eric Kinsella Cast: Aida Keykhaii, Parnian Pourzahed
THE HONEYMOON SHOW: DANA + TIM = COMEDY Gray Smith Comedy
Get ready to laugh with the outrageously funny married comedy duo of Dana Smith and Tim Gray! Having tied the knot on CBC Radio's "The Debaters" in 2018, this dynamic duo is sure to deliver a wildly hilarious performance that you won't want to miss!
Creators: Dana Smith, Tim Gray Writer: Dana Smith, Tim Gray
#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM
Shout on a Whim Productions
The co-owners of the Hymns and Hearse funeral home have made a bad investment that is sure to kill off their business. Are they willing to do whatever it takes to keep their funeral home from going under? What happens when a life-or-death situation puts them to the test? Aren't you dying to find out? This is a dark comedy that puts the "fun" back in funeral.
By: Tricia Williams Director: Kerri MacDonald Cast: Justin Hay, Maria Syrgiannis, Tricia Williams Stage Manager: Ceilidh Hay-Valley Play Title by: Justin Hay
#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
60 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
Parlous Theatre
We take a fully-rehearsed 19th-century melodrama masterpiece (which some have called our magnum opus) and insert a random, unrehearsed, Clown as the main character. What could go wrong? Only everything. #insertclownhere
By: Jacob Willis & Kendelle Parks Cast: Ella Berger, Kole Durnford, Atlin Hofer, Nicole Kleiman & Anna Kopacek Production Manager: Annasofie Jakobsen
Designers: Christopher Elizabeth & Irene Ly
#12 TANK HOUSE THEATRE
60 minutes | Comedy, Improv
Inside-on-the-Run Productions INSIDE is a new one act play written and directed by Sky Gilbert: the story of Tom -- who appears to be stalking porn start Ryan Russell. They confront issues of masculinity-- raising questions that are central to the lives of men of all kinds. INSIDE is a chance to see two seasoned Canadian performers -- Jonathan Wilson -- and Canadian sex symbol Ryan Russell.
By: Sky Gilbert Cast: Ryan Russell, Jonathan Wilson
50 minutes | Comedy, Drama
A Temporary Collective Hours after receiving career-altering news, comedian Ruby Jackes hits the stage of Mickey's Bar and delivers an unforgettably reflective stand-up set about love, sexuality, and what it means to be a woman in a maledominated industry. Winner of the Donald Sutherland Award for Best Performance at the 2023 Hart House Drama Festival.
By: Brynn Bonne Lead Artist: Brynn Bonne Director: Liam Peter Donovan
Stage Manager: Sabrina Weinstein Designer: Cass Iacovelli, Alison Starkey, Chloé Castrucci, Effie McHarg
#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
50 minutes | Comedy, Solo
JAMES & JAMESY: EASY
Alastair Knowles
A pie. A face. James & Jamesy attempt to fuse the two together and conquer this classic of comedy. They fail. CANADIAN COMEDY AWARD, 3x London IMPRESARIO, and 24x BEST-OF-FEST winners dive into the depths of their psyche as they mine their memories for clues about what's holding them back.
By: Aaron Malkin, Alastair Knowles, David MacMurray Smith, Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski Director: David MacMurray Smith Cast: Alastair Knowles, Aaron Malkin Music Director: Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
No Fixed Address Productions
A Baby Boomer's funny, insightful and nostalgic look at growing up Jewish in Toronto.
#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM 60 minutes | Comedy, Storytelling
Kyra Tang
Join Kyra de Magica, a satirical phony magician, as she takes the audience on an immersive journey into "telling the future" through mind control, telepathy, and song!
Shanice Stanislaus
The International "Pick of the Fringe" (Vancouver Fringe 2022) is coming to Toronto! Lila, a poor village girl arrives in Canada, looking for any man who can buy her for $100,000.00. "Wildly Funny" and "Delightfully Interactive", join Lila as she showcases her dance moves, giraffe jokes and domestic skills. Who knows... you might even leave with your very own Mail Ordered bride!
By: Kyra Tang Writer: Kyra Tang Producer: Kyra Tang Director: Derek Kwan Stage Manager: Sofia Di Cicco
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
60 minutes | Comedy, Solo
By: Shanice Stanislaus (Singapore) Director: Aaron Coates (Canada/ Calgary) Music Director: Eugene Yip (Singapore) Sound Designer: Yen Yu Ting (Singapore) Cast: Dennis Sofian (Singapore), Nathan Crockett (Canada/ Calgary), Andrea Greening (Canada/Calgary)
#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO
60 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
Tita Collective Ms. Titaverse is a beauty pageant, but angrier, more Filipina, and more punk rock.
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
Downtown Canada Inc.
Step into Angelo's wild and raw memories with "Oh My Toronto!", a oneman show that will have you gasping for breath. Buckle up for a wild ride as you hear about his life, from being breastfed by his neighbour to ending up in a sex motel and calling 911 for eating a brownie. So leave the kids at home and be prepared to laugh, cry, and feel everything in between!
By: James Jumaway Show Detail on IG: @jamesjumaway By:Nicholas Eddie
Director:
Nicholas Eddie (2-time Dora award winner) animates a darkly comic cabaret: Following a call from the RCMP, one must dance, frolic, and downward-dog away the existential dread until morning. Critics rave about Nicholas Eddie: "Focused, nimble and endlessly watchable" -NowToronto; "Nick Eddie is over six feet tall and the other actors are shorter" -SlotkinLetter
Sepehr Reybod Cast: Nicholas Eddie
AssociateProducer: Adrian Chevalier Music and Sound Design: Nicholas Eddie
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
45 minutes | Comedy, Drama
#7 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE
55 minutes | Comedy, Dark
PYRAMID
Millerdale Productions
A New Canadian Musical. An unlikely pair discover they have more to offer each other than meets the eye. Two strangers are brought together while they attempt to throw the ultimate multi-level marketing party.
Bruh Girls Production
"Sarah and Racquel Rule The World!" is a live, high-energy sketch comedy revue inviting people into their chaotic and absurd dream world. Join these bonafide bad-ass hotties as they maneuver through relatable, wacky, and tough topics using their warped senses of humor and views on life.
Writer/Director: Katie Miller, Steve John Dale Cast: Katie Miller, Steve John Dale, Lauren Mayer Stage Manager: Lindsey Lowes Poster Art: Hawley Miller
#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
Very Fishy Collective
An avid angler and outdoor vlogger goes on a fishing adventure. It's a catch-n-cook paradise! Living off the land! All in all, making the best of it and having a great day by the water. That's it. Nothing else going on here. Fish On!
@veryFISHco
By: Sarah Bennett and Racquel Belmonte Director: Allana Reoch
#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM
60 minutes | Comedy, Theatre
Tita Power Inc.
Women of Colour (& Friends!) express their comedic voices in new and vibrant ways! They Go Low, We Go Laugh is a variety show where folx of colour and marginalized identities will do stand-up, storytelling, sketch comedy & more! - all in the name of shining a little bit more light in this world. We invite all to celebrate our voices with us.
Lead Artist: John Echano Creator: John Echano Director: Justin DuBois
Stage Manager: Jeremy Jacklin
minutes | Comedy, Drama
Awkward Dog Productions
A timely show that's humbling, touching and thought-provoking. "Transit" is a play that explores how fear, flaws and the unfamiliar at first threaten a shared cosmic connection, but the strength of friendship and understanding forge human bonds across generations and cultures. A powerful show that asks, "Is one man's universe big enough for the rest of us?"
By: Susan L. Brown Cast: Peter Nelson, Bob McNeely, Ardavan Taraporewala, Zehra Nawab, Natalie Sebastian, Tony Babcock. Director: Ardavan Taraporewala
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
75 minutes | Comedy, Drama
Bongle Entertainment Division A workplace sketch comedy show from the dark heart of the 9 to 5 universe. Not safe for work.
Writer/Director: Braeden Banks Writer: Braeden Banks Cast: Braeden Banks, Maya Cieszynska, Arun Kirupananthan
#9 FACTORY THEATRE STUDIO
45 minutes | Comedy
Try-Racial
A white guy, a black guy, and a brown guy walk into a bar. Hilarity ensues! The Try-Racial comedy troupe parodies and satirizes modern day race relationships, politics, and even their own bromance in this self-deprecating, riotous sketch comedy revue.
Creators: Try-Racial Cast: Derek Kalala, Vivek Srikanthan, John Taylor Poster Art: Diego Garcia
#9 FACTORY THEATRE STUDIO
50 minutes | Comedy, Storytelling
Epic Productions Studios
Once upon a time in a land kinda far far away, there lived a woman in the Middle East... shit!!!
#TheWomanWhoAteFalafel (Visit:www.fatma.tv)
By: Fatma Naguib Sound Designer: Alhan Elshimy Assistant Director: Adam Elhawary
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
50 minutes | Comedy, Solo
The Hobby Horse Theatre Co. After a gay nightclub shooting, Joe is called to pick up the remains of a daughter he doesn't acknowledge. Angela, a grief counselor and her cookie jar, Pandora the Perfectly Fabulous Protector of All, are confident Joe will work through his grief if he accepts his trans daughter as she was. A story of grief, healing and families finding love and hope.
By: Josh Downing Cast: Natasha Fiorino, Stephen Flett#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Drama, Theatre
THE BRIDGE
Centre for Indigenous Theatre
A young Indigenous woman, Kara, knows her abductors and knows if she doesn't escape she'll probably end up dead. In this one-woman show, Kara and the various characters she encounters, takes the audience through the events that led up to her captivity, and eventually looks to the audience to help her resolve its ending.
By: Pesch Nepoose Director: Ed Roy Stage Manager: Hazel Moore
Producer: Centre for Indigenous Theatre Stage Manager: Jessica CampbellMaracle
#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO
60 minutes | Drama
Sidestreet Theatre
"What do you say if neither of us are married in the next 38 minutes we get hitched?" A play about bar culture, love, and a need for identity.
By: Stephen MacDonald Director: Cassidy Sadler Producer: Stephen MacDonald#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE 55 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Port Albert Productions
It's midnight in St. Jacobs, Ontario, and two local teenagers are breaking into an old factory. Will both of them make it out alive? Better come and see for yourself. - - - This creepy new one act thriller was one of three winners of Flush Ink's 22 hour horror playwrighting competition. Catch it in TO before it goes on tour!
Writer/Director: Taylor Marie Graham Cast: Rainbow Kester & Matthew Ivanoff Stage Manager: Lindsay McDonald Producers: Taylor Marie Graham, Sabrina Spence, & Sebastian Biasucci Designers: Matthew Ivanoff, David DeGrow, & Terre Chartrand
#7 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE
50 minutes | Drama, Theatre
Great Untold Stories inc
Meet Reg Lawson, a British estate agent. Today, he's showing Attican House, a once-grand property on a cul de sac in the English countryside. But Reg is understandably preoccupied -- his wife has recently disappeared and he's a potential suspect. Are his prospective buyers, Lil and Kevin, more than they seem? Beneath the pleasant banter, something is very clearly amiss.
By: Michael Posner Director: Briane Nasimok Cast: Cara Hunter, Chris Gibbs, Julian Ford Stage Manager: Marla Minshall Composer: Ari Posner
El Kabong Theatre Projects
'Fatal Charade' is a term coined by historians. It describes the Ancient Roman practice of carrying out a death sentence by having the condemned perform in a play wherein they, as their character, are killed for real. This dark comedy follows a condemned criminal who discovers their great talent for the stage and the theatre troupe forced to carry out their demise.
By: Andrew Cameron, Jack Rennie Writer: Jack Rennie & Andrew Cameron Director:
Jack Rennie#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
58 minutes | Drama
Silent Protagonist Theatre
On a stormy night, in the shadows of a raided cemetery, one man weaves together the flesh of the dead: to create life! Featuring a 6-foot tall puppet, animated by the entire cast. Silent Protagonist presents this unique retelling of Mary Shelley's classic novel: "Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus"
Creators: Adapted for stage by Scott Garland with the company Director: Nicole Wilson Stage Manager: Murphy Diggon Cast: Graeme Black Robinson, John Daniel, Julian Murphy, Michelle Gram, Stephanie Crothers
Dramaturg: Scott Garland
#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
55 minutes | Drama, Puppetry
85 minutes | Drama, Comedy
One Four One Collective
Two former roommates chase one another through a trippy, urban dreamscape in an attempt to mend their broken past. A surreal, philosophical, darkly comedic adventure about the fractured world we live in written by "one of Toronto's most exciting playwrights," (The Toronto Star).
By: Michael Ross Albert Director: Jill Harper Cast: Cass Van Wyck, Brianna Wright Assistant Director: Alex Rizkallah Poster Art: Michael Wielgomas
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Written by Alicia Payne
Directed by Joy Castro
The Fund was established in 2018 to celebrate Jon’s love of theatre by providing financial support to Toronto theatre makers.
Please help us continue his work by making a donation at JonKaplanFund.com
Rose Gold Productions
Hermaphroditus finds themselves called to return to Olympus to make right all that is wrong in the wake of transphobic laws. Will Hermaphroditus be able to change the system from within or will they take it down entirely?
By: Rosalind Goodwin Director: Cole Alvis Costume Designer: Eish VanWeiren Producer: Dead Name Theatre
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
50 minutes | Drama
Andrew Wade
The story of an imaginary friend who refuses to be forgotten. Hullaboo has been Mikaila the Magnificent's sidekick for as long as he can remember, but now she is growing up, and a monster is on the hunt. "Fringe theatre at its finest... If you ever wanted to see a Pixar movie at the Fringe, this is it!" -
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
By: Andrew Wade Cast: Bonnie Duff, Andrew Wade Puppet Designer: Shelby Lyn Lowe Costume Designer: Fairlith Harvey
Monologue Slam Productions
Trapped on an enchanted island, a group of strangers embark on a journey of adventure, survival, and self-discovery. They form unexpected connections as they struggle to survive the island and the looming threat posed by its mysterious inhabitants. (Inspired by at least one true event.)
Creators: Isabelle Boulton, Alex Clementi, Fegan DeCordova, Araceli Ferrara, Karrie Kwong, Dennis Langley, Will MacKenzie, Andre Newell, Tara Paterson, James Smith, L.A. Sweeney Director: Andre Newell Producer: Karrie Kwong
#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
90 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Egg Theatre
i carry your heart with me is a play about my beloved mom, Cecile Martin, who died of breast cancer in 1980 when she was 36 years old, I was 12. Interwoven is my story of grief and loss, living with a mother-sized hole in my heart, ultimately learning to let go, find peace, acceptance and joy at getting to know her all over again as an adult.
#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO
60 minutes | Drama, Theatre
Bird On Stage
In an icy tent behind the last McDonald's before the highway going North, Frankie and his sister Eva drift through their bleak existences on the periphery of North Bay society. Lately, his spiralling life has gone further off the rails as the barriers between time and space have seemingly begun to crumble under his feet.
Growing Pains Productions
Agatha has big plans to finally get her life sorted out in 2020. But when the pandemic hits and lockdown stops her in her tracks, she is left alone to solve this new dilemma. Good thing she has her emotional support doll, Jessie, to keep her company. As woman and doll face lockdown together, Agatha must figure out if Jessie is really here to help, or if this is all in her head.
By: Natalie Morgan Cast: Natalie Morgan Director: Madelaine Rose Stage Manager: Amanda Caliolo
#7 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE BACKSPACE
60 minutes | Drama, Comedy
JUNE
Uriah's Granddaughter Productions
It's 1958, June is a prisoner in Danfield Women's Prison in the Midwest United States. Her small cell is the locus for an evolving friendship with prison guard and revealing disclosures about their lives. The women develop a deep bond in a hard and brutal environment, while June drifts into memories about the traumatic circumstances that led to her incarceration and ultimately death.
Writer/Director: Gillian R. Edwards Cast: Jesse McQueen, Bonnie Anderson, Daniel Christian Jones, Jacob Klick Stage Manager: Monique Danielle Set Designer: Daniel Bowden
#6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Drama
Capital Sound Collective
Introducing Levels the Play. A new play featuring current original music exploring the lives of six high school drama students over the course of their final year. Centered around Izzy's story of healing after a traumatic sexual assault, this musical dramedy honestly reveals the sticky relationships of teenagers and the diverse stories of Queer Toronto youth today.
By: Clarence (CJ) Jura, Abby Grass Director: Abby Grass Music Director: Clarence (CJ) Jura Stage Manager: Taylor Williams Cast: Nadia Casandra, Tavaree Daniel-Simms, Annelise Forbes, Luca McPhee, Isaiah Nembhard, Chris Otchere
#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO 90 minutes | Drama, Comedy
(At Rapier Wit) I have learned more about all aspects of acting, let alone stage combat, than any other educational environment I’ve been a part of. - Basic Intensive Student
#2 TARRAGON THEATRE EXTRASPACE
60 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll....and a baby? With punchy dialogue, strong actors, and characters that feel like they could be your next-door neighbours, this dramatic comedy gives audiences an intimate look at the highs and lows of 4 young people trying to adult.
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Helen Ho
After committing to spending the rest of her life in the small town of Windser, Ontario (yes, with an E), the sudden arrival of Maggie Chun's middle school crush on her wedding day forces her into an abrupt awakening.
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
90 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Greenlight Theatre
A young woman awakens in a maze and faces a race against time to complete a set of tests to escape. Along the way, her reality and past begin to disintegrate, prompting her to question whether her mirages are a product of the maze or her own psyche. MAZE is a powerful exploration of human transitions, family dynamics, mortality, and Hungarian heritage.
Writer/Director: Duncan Rowe Producer: Cassandra Bourchier Sound Designer: Tom Bosher Set Designer: Wayne Davis Projections Designer: Gillian Tan #1
In the immediate aftermath of sexual assault, She begins. We follow the lives of several women as they question their validity in the world and wonder if they will ever be free of this. Through music and movement, these individuals navigate the inconsistency of healing and dare to live for tomorrow.
Composer: Hanna Mulak & Olivia Neary-Hatton Choreographer: Annika McCabe
By: Katarina Fiallos#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO
60 minutes | Drama, Physical Theatre
The Élan Collective
In a whimsical new script by rising playwright Michael Manning, a disillusioned artist is swept on a perilous journey of self-discovery, guided by gods and snakes, muses, ignorance, innocence, and a pigeon.
Michael Manning Writer: Michael Manning Cast: Sarah SchmidtMcQuillan, Micaela Morey, Misha Sharivker Stage Manager: Julia Mitin Director: Jeannette Lambermont-Morey
By:#1 TARRAGON THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Drama, Storytelling
Wallgum Theatre Company
Wren is an aspiring but failing comedian, with her childhood best friend Jack bringing her down even more. Her friends Sam and Auburn start to point out all of Jack's toxic behaviours, and Wren needs to choose between her own mental wellbeing and a lifelong friendship.
By: Phynn Saunders Director: Anya Ivantchenko Stage Manager: Phynn Saunders, Ashley-Marie Guerin Cast: Kyla Santos, Soroosh Kahnemuyipour, Liam Karasiuk, Clare Mackay
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
45 minutes | Drama, Comedy
Apollo's Troupe
Apollo calls all the poets of the nations, East and West, to assemble on the moon to consult on the meaning of modern life. On Earth and on the moon, the poets teach a global, universal celebration of life. Through an experimental dramatic performance, revives the chanting and storytelling of the ancient Greek rhapsodes, Dickens, and Poe. Inspiring vision of humanity.
PAZ
Arbez Drama Projects
A child goes missing after her Filipina nanny is fired. The child's mother confronts her former nanny in a park. Accusations fl y. Can you love another person's child as if they were your own?
PAZ placed 3rd in the 2023 Toronto Fringe New Play Contest.
By: Alicia Payne Producer: Donald Molnar & Alicia Payne Director: Joy Castro#6
Promise Productions
The investigation into a suspicious fire reveals some shocking details about a group of residents in a downtown condo building.
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Deon Denton Director: Deon Denton Stage Manager: Amanda Sampaio, Gerrick Denton, Andressa Matos Cast: Ridley Pierce, Philip Cairns, Joshua Bishop, Lizette Mynhardt, Jordan Kewell, Maisie Gee, Matt Scerri, Marissa
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Written and Directed by Gillian R. Edwards
Featuring Jesse McQueen as June, Bonnie Anderson as Parker, Daniel Christian Jones as Geoff, Jacob Klick as Richard Monique Danielle Stage Manager, Daniel Bowden Set Design
photo: Daniel Louth
Joe Clark Productions
A one-person musical about a man who was a thousand people: journalist, politician, reformer, regressive, fearless, haunted, poetic, ballistic, visionary, hallucinatory, hero, villain... and villain again.
Theatrum Pompeii
Julius Caesar is your favourite rapper, and he's out to become God too. Will you be hypnotized by the drums and bass, or take arms against tyranny?
A provocative industrial hip-hop adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy from the playwright of "A Perfect Bowl of Pho" (4/4 stars, Toronto Star) and one of Toronto's most inventive electronictechno composers.
By: Richard Kelly Kemick, Lindsey Walker Cast: Anton Gillis-Adelman, Lindsey Walker Director: Cody Porter Music Director: Lindsey Walker
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE
90 minutes | Musical Theatre, Comedy
Edge of the Sky
Let us take you back to a time before American Idol and Glee... CHOIR! is a musical comedy that follows the "Tierce de Picardie Children's Chorus" through a year of their lives and their music under the exacting baton of their intrepid leader Mary Dean. Headed for the bright lights of the big choir competition, they dream of choir glory but find a bigger prize along the way.
By: Barbara Johnston and Anika Johnson Director:
Barbara Johnston
Producer: Edge of the Sky Music Director: Jake Schindler
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE
75 minutes | Musical Theatre, Comedy
Creators: Nam Nguyen & Chernilo (Maksym Chupov-Ryabtsev)
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
50 minutes | Musical Theatre, Dark
Spare Drawer Productions
Ophiuchus, the rejected "13th sign", tries to apply for a zodiac permit at the Department of Mainstream Constellations. But if he's going to shoot for the star signs, he's going to have to convince the rest of them first. A new musical about the galaxy's cringiest archetypes.
By: Alessandra Ferreri, Steven Suepaul Writer: Alessandra Ferreri Composer: Caitlin Currie, Kevin Lemieux, Michael Henley-Dunbar Producer: Steven Suepaul Production Manager: Gil Ruston
These shows will have your toes tapping while voices soar.
The horse no one believed in. The show you’ll never forget.
Book & Lyrics by Jim Betts
Music by Marek Norman
Director/Choreographer Stacey Tookey
Musical Director Mark Camilleri
Starring Keanu Uchida as Northern Dancer
Featuring Sterling Jarvis, Barbara Barsky, Daniel Kash, Gene Gabriel & Sam Rosenthal in a company of over 20 actors, singers, dancers and musicians
The Al Green Theatre (Bloor & Spadina)
dancerthemusical.ca
Kenton & Lise Productions
When these best friends' friendship hits a new low, a class trip to the museum finds Emma and Olivia in a hidden room with a ... robot that sings songs about the Paleozoic Era - the very topic of their homework! But can they work together to finish their assignment and get back to their class - in time?
By: Kenton Blythe Producer: Lise Cormier , Cooper Sheehan Director: Chantal Forde Stage Manager: Lawrence Paskaruk Cast: Brianna Love, Jada Rifkin
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
55 minutes | Musical Theatre, Storytelling
AN INCOMPLETE LIST OF ALL THE THINGS I'M GOING TO MISS WHEN THE WORLD IS NO LONGER:
The Makers' Ensemble
The world is ending and you're invited to the last sh*tshow EVER. It's a queer synth-pop rager celebrating the delights and deceptions of existing, and it's the last one we've got. Why not go out with a bang?
Writer/Director: Dante Green Director: Dante Green Choreographer: Alyssa Martin Music Director: Chris Tsujiuchi Cast: Featuring Louise Camilleri, Nathan Farmer, Chris Tsujiuchi, Jay Mosher, Veronique Beaudet, Max Borowski, Ryan MacDougall, Elysia Cruz, Michelle Yu, & More!
#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
80 minutes | Musical Theatre, Drama
Opéra Homardé
A woman sits alone in a hospital room, waiting... she lives between rings, everything hangs in the balance. In La Voix Humaine we overhear the final phone call between a woman and her ex-lover three days after he has broken up with her. This opera explores a facet of disabled life, asking, 'what happens when one's life becomes defined by pain and precarity?'
Composer: Francis Poulenc Cast: Dominie Boutin Music Director: Christina
Faye Director: Bridget Ramzy
#3 TARRAGON THEATRE SOLO ROOM
40 minutes | Musical Theatre, Drama
Oh What A Ride!
The horse nobody believed in. The show you'll never forget. Winner of the 2023 Adams Prize For Musical Theatre. The inspirational story of Northern Dancer, the 'too small, too awkward, too feisty' colt who defied all odds to become the first Canadian horse to win The Kentucky Derby. Part high-concept musical, part high-octane ballet, Dancer celebrates a Canadian legend.
By: Jim Betts & Marek Norman Creators: Director/Choreographer Stacey
Tookey, Musical Director Mark Camilleri, Designer JB Nelles Cast: Keanu Uchida, Sterling Jarvis, Barbara Barsky, Daniel Kash, Gene Gabriel & Sam Rosenthal lead a company of over 20 actors, singers, dancers and musicians!
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE
85-90 minutes | Musical Theatre, Dance
KILLING TIME: A GAME SHOW MUSICAL Mixtape Projects
Sloane Sherman is the charismatic and problematic host of Killing Time, the number two game show on daytime television. When he is suddenly murdered during a live taping, Detective Madeleine Murphy is called in to solve the case and fi ve, unusual, suspects are held for interrogation.
By: Margot Greve (Book) and Ben Kopp (Music and Lyrics) Director: Margot Greve Music Director: Ben Kopp Assistant Director: Emma Fiorante#8 FACTORY THEATRE MAINSPACE
85 minutes | Musical Theatre, Comedy
Live In Concert, Inc.
My Evil Twin is an intimate musical starring identical twin opera singers Jim and John Demler - as Jim and John Demler. Funny, poignant, and adventurous, My Evil Twin exposes tenderness and vulnerability beneath masculine bravado as the twins tell the story of their lives in words and song. It is a tribute to sibling love.
Composer: Eric Sawyer Writer: Harley Erdman Director: Ron Bashford Cast: Jim Demler, Jim Demler Lighting Designer: Jemma Kepner
#10 NATIVE EARTH'S AKI STUDIO
60 minutes | Musical Theatre, Music
It's Been Introduced
What does an only child do when a DNA test reveals that his biological parents aren't quite who he thought they were? Write a musical, of course! In this hilarious, moving, and true story, acclaimed performer Noam Tomaschoff grapples with questions of family, identity, and just how many brothers and sisters he really has...
Creators: Noam Tomaschoff Cast: Noam Tomaschoff Composer: Ryan Peters Director: Rose Bochner Producer: Russell Citron
#11 ALUMNAE THEATRE MAINSPACE
60 minutes | Musical Theatre, Solo
Mary Bleeds
Avant-garde singer-composer
Guilherme Cosme presents his new show, a dark music visual meditation on bipolar disorder, depression, PTSD, religious brainwashing and sexuality. He aims to entertain audiences with his art, and also to raise awareness of mental health and the damages of a violent religious upbringing.
Created by the company Director: Guilherme Cosme Composer: Guilherme Cosme Assistant Director: JP Hofmann Music and Sound Design: Guilherme Cosme
#12 TANK HOUSE THEATRE
60 minutes | Musical Theatre, Multimedia
Alondra Vega-Zaldivar
SOPHIE follows the life of a theatre actress. She recounts her life and lustrous career to a room full of reporters, but as the stories begin to unfold, her world crumbles into a brutal reality.
Composer: Alondra Vega-Zaldivar Director: Sabrina Merks, Valeria Bravo
Stage Manager: Judi Erickson Lighting Designer: Noah Hollinshead
Accompanist: Bryn Blackwood
#12 TANK HOUSE THEATRE
50 minutes | Musical Theatre, Music
MAD Resilience Films
Is it better to be the third wheel than no wheel at all? Third Wheel is an original musical exploring the dysfunctional relationship between a trio of adults trapped together for the weekend. Get to know what it is like to be the third wheel in more ways than one.
90 minutes | Musical Theatre, Solo
A cabaret about family, identity, and becoming who you are... Triple threat performer, Kiki Moritsugu, tackles her relationship with her larger-than-life mother. Through backstage stories from summer stock, Broadway, and every shopping mall in Canada, Kiki shows how one multi-racial woman defines herself in a world of stereotypes.
THE FOURTH R: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, REVOLUTIONIZE
Dance Fachin
Come celebrate the Earth and unite in our fight for climate justice with our theatrical, multi media dance show, THE FOURTH R! The Fourth R is a high energy, super upbeat dance show that combines climate science and theatre together. Catch us in Toronto before we head to the Edinburgh Fringe in August!
Choreographer: Emma Bartolomucci Visual Designer: Airian McLeish Stage Manager: Sabrina Casanova Cast: Derek Souvannavong, Abigail Hanson
Rhythm & Sound
Rhythm & Sound presents "In Passing," a tap dance performance highlighting the stories affiliated to a specific place through time. With this unique and exciting cast of dancers, this rhythmical performance will take you on a captivating journey from start to finish.
Creators: Cori Giannotta, Johnathan Morin Choreographer: Cori Giannotta, Johnathan Morin Cast: Cori Giannotta, David Lafleur, Johnathan Morin, Veronica Simpson, Ella Steele Stage Manager: Barbara Vargas
60 minutes | Dance, Multimedia
Christina Digiuseppe
Juxtapose delves into the complexity of unearthing one's true self. As individuals, we struggle with living behind a facade, yet fear showing up as we are with courage and authenticity. Do we choose to remain in the jail of our subconsciousness, or break free and paint vigorously through the canvas of our lives?
Writer/Director: Christina Digiuseppe Choreographer: Christina Digiuseppe
Cast: Dawson Llyod, Mackenzie Barbeau, Meghan McMartin, Michaella
Ho, Natasja Macdonald, Sean Def. Poster Art: Christina Digiuseppe, Alvin Collantes
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE
#4 AL GREEN THEATRE 50 minutes | Dance, Music
Marina Robinson
What lies beneath? This contemporary dance piece follows the stories of four characters on their transformations from individual to collective. While grappling with heightened emotions, the characters experience an unraveling of their true nature. Through shared motifs, partner work, and gripping physicality, peel back the layers of the human condition.
Choreographer: Marina Robinson Choreographer: Marina Robinson Cast: Reece Caldwell, Alli Carry, Simon Mazziotti, Mio Sakamoto Sound Designer: Luke Gruntz Lighting Designer: Za Hughes
Feel the rhythm with these movementbased shows, expressing stories of all kinds.
House of SEIILY
Chantal's ancient dialect is DYING - will you help keep it alive? Join her on a journey of language & love in the name of celebrating where we come from and embracing who we are. Created & performed by Filipina-Chinese comedian Chantal Lim and directed by Ken Hall (Netflix's Umbrella Academy).
Creators: Chantal Lim Creator: Chantal Lim Director: Ken Hall Stage Manager: Vicky To Music and Sound Design: Vonne Aguda, Kavya Rajith #9
Children at Play
A one person Circus Theatre show. Playfully using juggling, object manipulation, physical theatre to tell a story about Isolation and Connection.
Kamal Alaeddine
Born in Vancouver to an Albertan Mother & a Lebanese Father. He never felt connected to his province or homeland. a problem child before ADHD. Suddenly, he was enrolled in full Arabic immersion, (he didn't speak Arabic). He felt isolated, alienated, and unmedicated. - It got worse.
By: Kamal Alaeddine Cast: Kamal Alaeddine Writer: Kamal Alaeddine60 minutes | Storytelling, Comedy
Sol Express
An original show created collaboratively and featuring the lived experience of performers with and without disabilities. Movement, Poetry, and Scenes reflect on own connections to the 4 elements- fire, earth, air & water. The Sol Express performers are delighted to be back for our 6th year with Fringe (Patrons Pick Winners 2018).
By: William Alex Larson
These solo shows are intimate, surprising, and bring the unexpected.By: Cameryn Moore
Cameryn Moore / Little Black Book Productions
A life-modeling session plus tales from Berlin art studios. Sketch, watch, ask questions... what will you discover?
Free drawing materials while supplies last. Acclaim for past work: ***** (Broadway Baby), Artistic Risk Award (2016 Vancouver Fringe)
By: Julie Kim60 minutes | Storytelling, Solo
The Night Garden Theatre
Enter a world of song, immersive soundscapes and childhood innocence in this beautiful shadow-play piece about home. Exploring themes of immigration, loss, friendship and the importance of nurturing our connection with one another.
60 minutes | Storytelling, Comedy
By: Flora60 minutes | Storytelling, Multimedia
65 minutes | Storytelling, Solo
and Monkey
Award-winning comedian Julie Kim shares stories from her childhood living above her family's store. It was a fun time even with the overcrowding, eating disorders, theft, violence, sexism, and racism. The stories contain humour, a moderate amount of vulnerability, resentment, incredulity and gratitude.
From Ego to Soul LLC
Sadec is a riveting one-woman show best described as "Motorcycle Diaries" meets "Eat, Pray, Love" set in Vietnam. After finding out that her estranged father has cancer, Flora goes on a 6-week solo motorcycle trip through Vietnam to make sense of their difficult relationship. The journey will allow her memories to take on a new meaning.
THISTLE GARDENS
The Nightlight Production
Join us on a journey through Thistle Gardens, a newly devised theatre show. Follow a small group of friends as they delve into their memories, exploring themes of environmental justice, complex queer relationships, and the ethical dilemmas of living in a capitalist society.
Lead Artist: Kai Osborne Creators: Khira Mcfadden, Hannah Smith, Lawrencia Effah, Sarah Miller, Priscila Gonzalez, Eden Phillips, Robert Follows, Mary Witlb, Gabby de Manuel, Claire West, Camren Smith, Julia Usher. Cast: Maddie Sadai, Dylan Carter, Eden Ulnik, Julianna Picarelli. Producers: Kai Osborne, #6 THEATRE PASSE MURAILLE MAINSPACE
50 minutes | Storytelling, Theatre
VOICE: SONG AND SCREAM
Who Am I?
Have you ever been told to speak up? Have you ever felt a small voice inside you longs to be heard? I've been a singer since I was small, yet I'm just starting to find my voice! Join me through opera, musical theatre and folk song for a joyful, funny and heartfelt journey from a whisper to a scream to a song!
By:
45 minutes | Storytelling, Music
FRINGETORONTO.COM/VISUAL-FRINGE
This is our first year presenting the Visual Fringe. Be sure to support the new artists joining the Fringe community by visiting our galleries and market.By: Dan Boyer
Stories by Dan Uh-oh! It's campfire time at Camp Campy - the campiest summer camp in town - but we ran out of firewood and campfire supplies! Can you help us gather what we need for campfire?
An interactive show ideal for ages 3 - 8. From the award-winning creator of the hit 'Dungee the Dragon & the Just-Okay Juggler' (Best of Fringe; Critic's Pick).
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
45 minutes | KidsFest
Lennox Exclusion
Join real-life father and daughter Faisal and Sloane as they ask the audience to decide the biggest question of all, Who knows best - Adults or Kids? With storytelling, a few jokes and matching track suits. This show is especially great for kids that are 7 and older. Thanks for reading this Friend.
By: Sloane Eveleigh and Faisal Butt Lead Artist: Faisal Butt Stage Manager: John Doe
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
45 minutes | KidsFest, Comedy
Catch Me in the Kitchen
Who will outsmart "the most handsome, most daring, most petrifyingly feared wolf in all the province of Ontario?" A joyous storytelling treat from the cocreators of Fool's Gold, Night Feed, and Snack Music. Join us for reimagined classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists! Suitable for ages 4-10.
By: Ginette Mohr & Stephen LaFrenie Director: Liz Pounsett Cast: Stephen LaFrenie and Ginette Mohr Composer: Tim Freeman and The Pickle Peppers
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
50 minutes | KidsFest, Storytelling
Follow Ruddie through a series of festivities to discover that self-value is not dependent on productivity. Including Dora-like questions so you can help Ruddie come to this conclusion. Get ready for a Christmas in July! Suitable for ages 3-8.
Creators: Visaree Bradshaw-Coore (Director) Producer: Visaree BradshawCoore Writer: Felix Chew Cast: Malak Bakir, Isabel Lue, Iyin Ajagunna, Qimora Bergman, Felix Chew, and Taniya Bahari. Dramaturg: Thank You Ahlam Hassan, Khadijah Salawu, Soulpepper Education, Nia Centre, Obsidian, Michelle & Remi.
#5 ST. VOLODYMYR INSTITUTE | FAMILY VENUE
60 minutes | KidsFest
for the younger Fringers getting their first experiences with live theatre, these family-friendly shows are fun for all.
THE KIDSFEST CLUB IS A FREE, FUN, SAFE, AND WELCOMING PLAY SPACE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES AND THEIR FAMILIES. KIDSFEST INSPIRES CREATIVITY AND PLAY FOR FAMILIES WITH TODDLERS, TWEENS, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN.
Join us for awesome daily activities including arts & crafts, Lego & megablocks, costumes & puppets, and more!
In the interest of keeping our community safe, we offer some KidsFest Club activities that are Play-Where-You-Are.
JULY 5, 6, 11: 12PM-3PM
JULY 7-10, 12-16: 10:30AM-3PM
¬ We’re located at St. Volodymyr Institute (620 Spadina Avenue), right on the Spadina streetcar line, and just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from Spadina subway station and the College streetcar line.
¬ Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Only adults with children are permitted entrance to KidsFest Club.
¬ Groups of children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Please book in advance for best experience by contacting the KidsFest Coordinator at kidsfest@fringetoronto.com.
¬ The KidsFest Club is located on a grassy lawn. Ramps are available to access the performance venue itself as well as the accessible washroom facilities.
Each day we’ll have new activities to keep you entertained, whether you are waiting between performances or here just to be at the Club!
Expect visits from our KidsFest performers and other Fringe friends. Bring snacks (allergen-free please!) to enjoy under our shade covers.
VISIT FRINGETORONTO.COM/KIDSFEST TO FIND ALL THE LATEST UPDATES, ACTIVITIES, AND INFORMATION!
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Chair
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Treasurer
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Secretary
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Directors
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Metcalf Executive Management Intern*
Lucy McPhee
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Kevin Yue
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Front of House Coordinator
Erin Fleck
Associate Front of House Coordinator
Beth Airton
Volunteer Coordinator
Ellen Reade
Associate Volunteer Coordinator
Kavone Manning
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The Disability CollectiveAli Hand, Emily Maxwell, Nathan Sartore
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Jules Vodarek Hunter
KidsFest Programming Coordinator
Keira Forde
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Heather Kilner
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MAGGIE CHUN’S FIRST LOVE AND LAST WEDDING
by Helen Ho
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by Jim Betts and Marek Norman
