Join MTYP's Summer Studio as they present Alan Haehnel's Last Day At Whoopee Kingdom. A farce about children's theatre where Whoopee Kingdom's amusement park theatre performers seek vengeance during their final show after they hear the park grounds have been sold. Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
Niko is a boisterous, queer theatre student with a monologue deadline and enough daddy issues to last a lifetime. It only makes sense that they see their father again for the first time on a train to Toronto. Just great. Interstellar Theatre Company brings you I Hope You Know, a witty and heartfelt dramedy about finding connection with the people you need it from the most. Written semi-autobiographically, this piece is performed by the very people it’s written about.
Ever wanted to write a blockbuster action movie, but never had the time? Well, here’s your chance! The “geniuses” at SensibleChuckleTheatre (Let’s Kill A Dragon; 2024) are back with an outrageous new comedy show: Action Movie Mad Libs. We have 90% of the next great action movie script written – but we need your help to finish it! Using the crowd's suggestions, we’re going to perform the finished script for all to see! Let’s make Hollywood magic together! 4 STARS “Absurd – in the best possible way.” - Winnipeg Free Press, 2024
No matter how many times you die, you only live once! Dying three times, Adam Bailey lives on to tell the true tall tales in this personal, funny and poignant show. From the award-winning creator of The TruthTM [superscript], The Life Henri and All Hail Mrs. Satan. “Bailey’s a talented storyteller whose personality bubbles… What a pleasure to listen to.” – Winnipeg Free Press "Adam Bailey is back with another masterfully told story to tickle your fancy... Insightful and charming." - The Jenny Revue
Siblings are our first friends and enemies. We laugh, we fight, but they’re always there for us…until they’re not. What happens when the familial bond is lost? How do we move forward without our best friends? These questions haunt Avery after the fatal night her heart stopped, keeping her isolated and alone – but she’s not alone. Her brother August remains, whether she wants him to or not. Debuting at this year’s festival, locally produced After August reminds us letting go isn’t always easy – but it’s necessary to let ourselves heal.
Best Friends Forever follows the relationship between two best friends: Kaycee and Ally. Kaycee is going through a hard time in life and is struggling with her mental health. Because of this, the dynamics of Kaycee and Ally’s friendship start to shift, even more so when Kaycee meets a new friend, Dee. This brand new play explores themes of friendship, mental health, and the power in recognizing when someone - or something - is no longer good for you. Thank you to my mentor and dramaturge, Cory Wojcik.
Join Chase Padgett (6 Guitars, Nashville Hurricane, Grab Bag Cabaret) as he humorously chronicles his musical misadventures in How to Play Guitar Poorly. Through heartfelt storytelling and unforgettable songs, Chase shares his journey from novice strummer to seasoned musician, offering a comedic and touching exploration of the tunes that shaped his life. 5 STARS “A deft actor and virtuoso guitar player” – CBC
Come be a fly on the wall as the divorcee club women meet. President Gloria seems consumed by wanting to throw darts at her ex. Vice President Katherine appears to be a little on edge. Sweet Barbie wants to make the group kinder but what is she really up to? Meanwhile Carol has a surprise member to introduce. Is this really a support group or does it meet for more nefarious reasons? Will the new member, with Carol’s help, be able to discover what the club has done? Will they get a confession or is there nothing to confess?
Award-winning magician Greg Wood and his wife Oonaugh, a dynamic comedy duo, present a fast-paced, hilarious and mind-blowing magic show for all ages. They’re joined by two assistants for amazing illusions, clever comedy and audience participation that keeps the whole family laughing and gasping in wonder. This is more than magic — it’s pure family fun! Memories will be made and everyone leaves smiling. 5 STARS “If you’re looking for a show the whole family will enjoy, illusionist Greg Wood is your go-to guy.” — CBC
From Brett Oddly Step into the world of Harry Houdini with this thrilling tribute to the legendary escape artist. Experience his most famous feats, performed just as he did, from daring escapes to mind-bending illusions. Through historical stories and authentic recreations, witness Houdini’s rise to fame, his battle against frauds and his death-defying challenges. This is more than a magic show — it’s a journey into the life, mystery and legacy of the world’s greatest illusionist.
Three contemporary dance solos that offer introspective reflections on the intricacies of self-discovery, connection, and routine. Solitude Salsa examines the tension between loneliness and freedom, revealing our deepest desires, fears, and quirks in moments of solitude. These Things Take Time reflects on life’s gradual unfolding—connection, loss, setbacks, creating, rebuilding, and preparing a meal. Note tracks the spatial compositions that come from moving through routines, and asks how we are connected (or not) to these repetitive motions.
Parasocial follows two video game streamers as they navigate the streaming world. In an effort to gain followers, Mia joins Zach’s stream but soon encounters a devoted fan who crosses boundaries by commenting on her personal life and discovers where she works. Initially dismissing it as harmless, Mia soon realizes the fan’s obsession is escalating. The play delves into online privacy, vulnerability and the dangers of being an internet personality, illustrating the dark consequences of blurred lines between public and private life.
Aunties. They're not your mom but they're just as deadly and they know all the family secrets. From the company that brought you Agency in 2024 (5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press) and Neechies in 2023 (5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press) comes a brand new sketch comedy - The Auntie Show. So Uncles, exes and world leaders, watch out cause The Auntie community is about to gedder done.
5 SHOWS ONLY! This inspirational true story returns to the Winnipeg Fringe for the third time, after selling out its previous two runs. This show has thrilled international audiences including at the last two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals where it sold out both runs and received a Pick of the Fringe Award. This heartfelt, humorous and deeply moving hit celebrates resilience, music and the power of following your dreams. 5 STARS "Storytelling at its best." - Playbill 5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press
Professional lesbian Willow Rosenberg takes you on a journey through the centuries, superstitions and tablespoons of her lifelong passion for baking in this spiritual successor to 2024’s Jenny Award-nominated A Lesbian in a Bear Store. Whether you have a favourite spatula, bake once or twice a year, or live in constant fear of being told to “just fold it in”, this one-woman show about family, joy, tradition (but make it gay), Judaism, comfort, home (but make it gayer*), love, chemistry and magic is for you! *Who’re we kidding, it’s all gay!
New boyfriend, new city, new life! The future’s so bright… But when he’s suddenly a patient on the notorious 5GREEN, it’s life and death. But not your life or your death… How do you make sense of that? Cancer Wife looks past the obvious story, past the patient, outside the spotlight, where you start to feel like a secondary character in your own life. But you still have to show up for him, because you’re in the middle of the biggest battle you never imagined. Created by sherri elle, with special thanks to TJ Dawe and Megan Phillips.
Friendships can be complicated. Friendships with people who live thousands of miles away from you can be even more complicated. On the chatroom website CliqYou, seven internet friends experience the highs and lows typical of all friend groups – the laughter, the grudges, the crushes, the rivalries, the inside jokes and the seemingly pointless conversations – while trying to hide the most vulnerable parts of themselves behind the safety and security of the screen.
A roaring '20s party filled with flappers, frolicking and decadence. Step back in time with this exciting and funny experience. Witness the backstage bootlegging as you enjoy the song and dance numbers at a speakeasy jazz club.
An electrifying, laugh-out-loud musical odyssey following Boblin - an unlikely hero thrust into destiny’s grip! With sweeping ballads, raucous tavern tunes and heart-pounding battle anthems, Boblin and his fearless companions face monstrous foes, cryptic riddles and one truly unhinged villain. Will Boblin find his purpose, or just more trouble? Featuring spellbinding choreography, dazzling magic and epic stage combat, this show is a love letter to adventure, friendship and the magic of DnD storytelling!
Award-winning magic and storytelling from Toronto's BEST magician... and he's not even from Toronto! 2x Critics' Choice Best Magic Show - Orlando 2024, 2023 Patrons' Pick - Edmonton Fringe 2024
It's hit the fan, and it hasn't stopped spinning. When disaster strikes their community, a volunteer team of five dysfunctional civil servants are forced to work together to support their local first responders in the wake of devastation. They do this not because it is easy, but because they thought it would be. From the company that brought you The Great Gatsby comes an original, fast-paced comedy about what ELSE can go wrong when things have gone wrong. It can't get any worse, right?
Late-in-Life Lesbian, directed by Lucy Gervais, is the award-nominated coming-out story of a comedian who gave up everything to live their best gay life. Shane Thevenot is a lesbian who went through a 32-year-long straight phase that included such terrifying events as growing up in the woods, surviving the pandemic in Montreal and U-hauling with a man. It is a hilarious, fresh take on the late-bloomer lesbian and non-binary experience that will leave audiences feeling like it’s never too late to be who they were always meant to be.
The Winnipeg Free Press has run amok, reviewing each and every Fringe show over the past two decades without consequence or recourse. Now, it's their turn... again. In this refurbished work that debuted at last year's Winnipeg Fringe, Benji Rothman once again takes the Winnipeg Free Press to task. In this (mostly) new, (hopefully) hilarious 45-minute show, Rothman dives deep into their past and exposes their faulty journalism, imbalanced reporting and, of course, embarrassing typos.
Years after splitting up, a member of a once famous boy band attempts to get the group back together. With the tragedy that separated the boys still lingering, they start to wonder if they can ever recapture the magic that once made them great. Sugarboyz: A Boy Band Musical was created by the two-time Harry S. Rintoul Award-winning JHG Creative that brought you The Mailroom (5 STARS), World's Fair 1876: The Centennial Exposition (5 STARS) and Breaking Up With Me (4 1/2 STARS).
:) FOOL’S GAMBIT is a high-energy improv showdown starring Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles (James & Jamesy) and Nayana Fielkov (Ragmop Theatre). Together, they dive headfirst into the unknown, transforming nothing into something hilarious, absurd and delightfully unpredictable. Movement, mischief and comedic risk-taking collide in a game where the only rule is to keep playing. Who wins? Who loses? Who cares? The joke is always on us. From acclaimed international comedy veterans with over 30 Best of Fest awards and heaps of 5-star reviews.
BugJuice, BugJuice, BugJuice! Join Meraki Theatre's all-teenage cast in this musical parody of Beetlejuice, with a few extra legs and a whole lot of fun. Packed with laughs, larger- than-life characters and toe-tapping tunes, it’s a ghostly good time for the living and the not-so-living. From the team that brought you the completely sold-out run of Midnight (2023) and Barbie: A Parody (2024) comes a delightful journey through the land of the living, the dead, and everything in between.
A wonderful thing to have, a terrible thing to lose, be it a bladder, a life, a future. Speaking of which, who's in control? The King, the people, the little boy who calls out, "The King's got no clothes!" I know it's not me. Why not join me at my venue and we'll see what the storyteller has to say about it? Thanks for stopping by.
Can a Filipino American restore Canada's faith in the US? Award-winning journalist Emil Guillermo, former host of NPR’s All Things Considered, goes amok when everything is flipped. Stories of his father colonized by America and a trans daughter help him make sense of this “69 World.” “Comical, often profound observations.” - Manhattan Digest “Standup, monologue, rant? Enjoy keeping pace with Guillermo’s brilliant mind.” - Orlando Weekly Award winner, 2024 NYC Fringe. Afterwards, will the US let him back in?
Lewis recounts grappling with his queerness and mental health while being raised Mormon and pursuing classical cello at a competitive conservatory. He reenacts his journey in segments with storytelling, then musically expresses them through the performance of a cello sonata. A tumultuous piece that mirrors the progression of his story. By sharing an unfiltered range of experiences from discovery, calamity to rebirth, this show is a practice of reclaiming one’s narrative to make a more personal and universal connection to music.
Drawing on his Southern childhood, Jim Loucks tells the story of a small-town policeman, based loosely on his Granddaddy, who is haunted by his shooting of a man in the line of duty. As he nears the end of his life, he seeks redemption through teaching his grandson to respect life and to respect himself. A rollicking, passionate solo show of storytelling and music in the American South, The Biscuiteater is a powerful piece about guns, death and dignity. From the solo performer who brought you last year’s Booger Red.
Award-winning Kiwi Penny Ashton (Promise & Promiscuity) is frolicking back to Winnipegshire in an Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s pizzles that “Shakespeare himself would be proud of” (Theatre Scenes). King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Stepfathers, lusty suitors, popping codpieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny. “Masterful shrewd comedy, a tempestuous triumph, a phenomenal play” - The Wellington Post 5 STARS “a delight to behold” - CBC
Titillating entertainment by two comedian moms turned burlesque performers DD Brassiere (Smut Slam) and Your Mom Kathy (Chubrub). These are the moms they warned you about! After years of telling their children, “You can do anything,” they take their own advice. Moms shines a light on the relentless expectations of motherhood. "Comedy, heart and a lil bit of good ol’ Manitoba nudity." - Jenny Revue "If you have any doubts that burlesque can be topical, radical and liberating, this show should make you a believer." - Winnipeg Free Press
No Tweed Too Tight is a fast-paced, raunchy, one-man physical theatre comedy with enough twists and turns to keep you as confused as its hero - GRANT CANYON! When Grant Canyon is on the case, the world is a dangerous place! 4.5 STARS “An explosive drop-kick to the head.” - Edmonton Sun 4.5 STARS “A high-octane romp.” - Winnipeg Free Press “A comedic tornado with unstoppable energy and confidence.” - Orlando Weekly A part of Monster Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Celebration. Limited engagement, get your tickets early!
WHAT IF FEMALE PLEASURE SPARKED A REVOLUTION? When fascism threatened humanity, Plan V emerged with a radical solution: Reverence. Join Mama V's underground Plan V gathering - a revolutionary act of resistance where intimate stories of joy and grief are shared in sacred defiance. As authorities close in, this multimedia comedy asks: What happens when pleasure becomes the ultimate protest? "Funny, empowering, and just slightly terrifying..." - BroadwayWorld “An absolute hoot...Entirely joyful and captivating." - Fest Magazine
Los Angeles playwright and actor! red dirt / red storm, written by award-losing playwright, Ashley Victoria Robinson, is a thought-provoking love story offering meta modern examination of humanity's place in the universe. Exploring themes of love, ambition, and existentialism, the play utilizes alternating past/future timeline to delve into the relationship between Sputnik (Ess, for short), the first baby born on Mars, and Clark, an aspiring engineer with a deep longing for Mars and beyond. Until an explosion happens. World premiere!
Spookily accurate (if bonkers) audience readings, songs, 70s team games (including psychic Jenga) and prizes! The Singing Psychic reveals the songs in your heart, giving brilliantly bananas advice. But remember, she is always right. Edinburgh & Adelaide Fringe Festival sold-out run. Outstanding Comedy & Prix De Créativité Nominee - Montreal Fringe 4 STARS "Can work a crowd like no other." - Grumpy Gay Critic 4 STARS "A gloriously entertaining night out." - Female Arts 5 STARS "Completely bonkers in a good way." - London Theatre 1
A Gilbert and Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance has been reimagined for our modern times. Come see our swashbuckling musical to hear some comedic opera performed by a cast of silly puppets.
From 21 Fringe Awards winner Tim Motley... Patrons' Pick Award - Winnipeg Fringe 5 STARS - Australian Stage Canada's favourite psychic detective is back! Wowing crowds the world over, this hilarious private eye is part comedian, part mind reader and all gritty 1930s film noir! Think Sin City + Naked Gun + David Blaine. Based on a story by Dashiell Hammett. 4.5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press 4 STARS “The best private detective magician mentalist comedian you’ll ever see.” - Edmonton Sun
After a sold-out run in 2024, The Potato King returns with a new show. “The Potato King is king of big laughs. Hogg is a fantastically engaging performer, sort of like if Ricky Gervais had more energy.” - Edmonton Journal “Callback King could be a new moniker.” - Winnipeg Free Press “Part Rik Mayall, Eric Idle and Eddie Izzard, British comedy-actor Jimmy Hogg whips around the stage like an excitable Labrador puppy. Hysterically tangential.” - NOW Toronto “He's got a wickedly rapid, bitterly sharp, delivery.” - CBC
Fedor Ikelaar, one of the world’s most prolific touring comedians, is back! Born in The Netherlands, Fedor’s razor-sharp stand-up blends cultural insights, hilarious misadventures and a healthy dose of self-reflection. His globetrotting adventures challenge stereotypes, flip assumptions on their heads, and make you rethink what you take for granted. With a fresh, high-energy style that has captivated audiences in 50 countries. Fedor’s new show is packed with big laughs, unexpected truths and one truly unforgettable ride. Buckle up.
Late-night comedy every night of the Fringe! Nothing held back in this anything-goes comedy show featuring a rotating lineup of the best stand-up comedians at the festival. All with the help of your suggestions for joke topics that will be pulled from a bucket, on the spot. Wild, unpredictable, dirty, fun!
Be our guest! Local high school drama teacher Alli Perlov is back for a tale as old as time. Can she sing? Not really. Can she act? That’s debatable. Will you laugh? Oh… probably. Perlov plays dozens of characters, some human, some animal, and many objects, in a comedic exploration of Beauty and the Beast. In an homage to this brilliant musical adventure, through witty commentary and unstoppable energy, Perlov aims to entertain an audience that isn’t forced to be there like her students. 4 STARS “A fringey delight.” – Winnipeg Free Press
Only 5% of your thoughts and actions are under your control, the rest is subconscious. Which begs the question: Are you in control of your subconscious? Or is it in control of you? Control is a mind-bending mentalism show by Winnipeg’s Patrick Gregoire (Mindreader and Supernatural) that explores the hidden powers of suggestion, influence and the subconscious mind. Watch as your thoughts are twisted, your choices are manipulated, and you’re left questioning who’s really in control. Spoiler alert: your thoughts are not your own.
We may only meet once, but it’ll change our lives forever. Tectonic Improv takes you to the silver screen as they weave audience suggestions into an improvised play in a modernized style of your favourite John Hughes classics of the 1980s. Comedic characters, touching moments, teenage rebellion and memories that last a lifetime. As an audience, you help Tectonic craft a narrative inspired by all the best coming-of-age movies that defined a generation. This is a “movie” you won’t want to miss!
A sales rep pitches you on Existing! in this (mostly) comedy about pain. Part timeshare presentation, part pity party, part existential howl. Cincy Fringe Critics’ Pick and Encore Winner Atlanta Fringe Producer’s Choice Award “Triumphant…Witty and moving.” - Philadelphia Broad Street Review “A truly excellent actor… Bond had me in tears.” - Edmonton Journal "If Amy Sedaris and Jane Lynch had a baby, they still probably wouldn't be half as arresting as Linnea Bond in HROTASCY… An achingly funny plea for existence." - Orlando Weekly
Rob Malo, master storyteller, aka TiBert, ventures beyond his beloved family-friendly tales (TiBert le Voyageur 5 STARS and TiBert is Back! 5 STARS) to deliver something raw, ridiculous and remarkable. With humour, heart and a touch of the unexpected, he weaves real-life stories that will make you laugh, challenge your perceptions and leave you in awe. This made-for-adults show pushes the boundaries of storytelling — join him for an unforgettable evening, in English or français. (French shows: July 20 & 24)
A dire prophecy foretells a tyrannical Dark Lord's rise, destined to claim godhood and plunge the realm into servitude. Hope lies with a prophesied Chosen One, wielding the power to banish evil. Only problem? The 'Chosen One' is a decade late, and their heroic qualifications are questionable. Can good forge a hero from this unlikely soul before time runs out? Each episode has battles, special daily guests and giant d20s! Brace yourselves for 10 episodes of epic adventure on the DnD Improv Show! All reviews for the past 16 years: 5 STARS
February 1942. In the darkest depths of the Second World War, a Winnipeg businessman hatches a brilliant scheme to sell Victory Loans and supercharge the flagging Canadian war effort. The plan? Stage a fake Nazi invasion of the city. What could possibly go wrong? From the creator of the 2024 Fringe hit Nuclear Family, If Day is an absurd and timely comedy of errors inspired by true historical events.
The Twilight Zone + MC Escher + Samuel Beckett in a mind-bending comedic thriller! As two men escape a holiday party, a lifetime of secrets and betrayals are exposed as quickly as their inability to remember them. BEST OF FEST: Ottawa Fringe BEST SCRIPT: Orlando Fringe CRITICS PICK: "Compulsively engaging” – Orlando Weekly CRITICS PICK: "Splendid” – Orlando Sentinel “Will fill your inner geek with glee” – CBC “Hilarious and rapid-fire” – Edmonton Sun “Mesmerizing” – Edmonton Journal CRITIC’S PICK: "Riveting” – NOW Toronto
Ever feel like the universe has it in for you? New York's award-winning storyteller Smita Russell knows the feeling. Drawn from events in her own life, Odds Are takes audiences on an extraordinary journey through love, loss, luck, medicine and myth. You will laugh, you will cry, you will shout, “Oh hell, no. What did you do?!” Come for a show where humour meets heartache and discover why the most profound truths are the ones we can't quantify. For anyone who’s ever experienced loss and come back for more.
Witness the magnanimous rise and fall and exile of his own ubunkular presence, the one, the only, Papa Ubu! Joined by his sex-starved wifey Mama Ubu, pet fish and loyal Lieutenant Bordure, watch as they conquer the crown, pillage and have a cup of tea! All the while spreading bloodshed chaos wherever they roam. Come see the violence inherent in the system. Come back to majestic absurdity! Adapted from Alfred Jarry’s seminal French works by Eric Bossé.
Step into a whirlwind of comedy and circus as two vaudeville performers battle for the spotlight! Chris without the Hat, a quick-witted juggling comedian, and Carla Cerceau, a master aerial acrobat, stop at nothing to upstage each other. Jokes fly, tricks dazzle and chaos unfolds as their rivalry escalates into a hilarious spectacle. With unexpected twists and non-stop antics, this fast-paced showdown proves that in showbiz, the only rule is to entertain. Who will win? Join us and decide for yourself.