“My penis hurts.” That was the first thing Jon’s dad said when he returned home to Australia after 14 years of nomadic touring: “My penis hurts.” Renowned comedian Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab) tells of his chaotic attempt to navigate life when the pandemic stranded him in the US. Eventually forced back to rural Australia, Jon found himself living once again with his conservative family. After two years trapped at home, he returned to the US…only to be arrested on arrival. 5 STARS “Exceptionally entertaining” - Fringe Feed
From the producer of Iago vs. Hamlet (5 STARS) and Escape from Winnipeg (5 STARS, X22 Pick of the Fringe winner) comes an all-new one-man comedy about DADS. Rod has always wanted to be a dad. But what happens when doctors tell him this may never happen? A true story about his relationship with his dad and the bizarre current situation of trying to become a dad himself. "Peter's physical comedy is infectious" – Global News, Edmonton "The most memorable comic performance I've ever seen" – CBC Radio
It's Eric's birthday. His wife has planned a surprise party for him. Everyone is there. Believing his wife is out of town, Eric has given himself another gift... an evening with another woman. A door-slamming comedy follows. This quick FRENCH comedy play will keep you on your toes! English subtitles available. C'est la fête d'Éric. Sa femme lui a préparé une fête surprise. Croyant que sa femme était partie, Éric s'est fait un autre cadeau... une soirée avec une autre femme. Un claquage de porte comique s'ensuit.
ONE MORE TIME is a twisted game show where contestants compete for the most addictive prize of all: approval. Hosted by a mischievous Devil, players must win the audience's laughter, survive impossible challenges and sabotage each other to stay in the spotlight. But the rules keep changing, and the audience may have more power than they realize. Part improv comedy and part social experiment, this fast-paced Fringe show explores the pressure to perform, be liked, and keep the crowd entertained... No matter the cost.
Two sisters, Agnes and Margot, role-play as Space Cadets while Agnes goes through cancer treatments -- but their space adventures start taking weird turns as Agnes’ hospital stay becomes uncertain. Part drama, part Star Trek satire, Where We Fly from Hospital Beds is an original work that asks the question: how do you keep exploring when the future is unknown? A play filled with sock puppets, tears and the Star Ship Pudding Cup. Will you boldly go where no one has gone before… with us?
Millionaire Bro Elon Muskrat is here to CUT YOU A DEAL! He is selling his first-ever all-Indigenous casino and YOU can be the lucky buyer! From the author of Rocko and Nakota: Tales From the Land (5 STARS, CBC Manitoba), this blend of comedy, oral storytelling, dance and satire explores what floats on the surface of power and what hides beneath it. “Elon Muskrat is a satire with chomp.” - Intermission Magazine 4 STARS “Elon Muskrat is a show that challenges the mind.” - St. Albert Gazette
This story is a cleverly crafted 7-step program. Each step includes anecdotes from Banman’s life illustrating her journey through the trials and tribulations of growing up in an evangelical Mennonite home with a mother whose own refugee experiences have a lasting effect. “Banman captivates! Her storytelling hits on many broader truths that will resonate with anyone who has fought with their upbringing, endured shame-soaked love, or found themselves having a breakdown in a staff meeting.” - Kingston Theatre Alliance
A comedy about people pleasing (if that’s okay with you). Called “the darling of Canadian public radio”, comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries (CBC’s “The Debaters”) masterfully blends standup and storytelling in this joke-filled solo show. Audiences can expect refreshing sincerity and razor-sharp jokes from the experienced comic along with a surprising tale of love, lying and laundry. Named a “Top Show to Catch” at both San Diego and Vancouver Fringes and “Critic’s Pick” in Victoria.
From the company that brought you The Redemption of Heracles and Kore comes another myth retold. Bullheaded is Pasiphae’s side of the story. The mother behind the Minotaur. The woman inside the cow suit. This story has it all - love. Cows. The consequences of being too stubborn to let go.
When his “girlfriend” came out as nonbinary, Dan didn’t take it very well. Now he must venture into the very depths of Gender Hell to rescue the love of his life from the circle of violence. Guided by the ghost of his childhood friend, Virgil, Dan must overcome hordes of zombies, fight Batman, and come to terms with his own sexual identity. ABANDON ALL HOPE, YE WHO ENTER QUEER
Join (in)sight tTap dance collective in their new Lynchian genre-bending work. Tap dancer and artist Ella Steele embodies the unconventional narrator and ageless entity “Miss Baby”, as she explores childhood, memory and the human experience. Based on the new poem HER YOU GOT MILES by collaborator Keegan Steele, this experimental and non-linear piece is told through tap dance, poetry and electronic sound design by David Lafleur. QUALIA is sure to place you in the middle of a strange, unexpected and beautiful dream.
The King has banned shadows from his entire kingdom. It hasn't helped. SHORT KING is an adventure about a tiny ruler with a very big grief, and the quest that forces him to finally face it. Featuring shadow puppetry and live audience participation, it's a wildly theatrical show about loss, courage and why our shadows are nothing to be afraid of. For brave young adventurers and the grown-ups beside them.
Sweat is a bold and socially charged a cappella opera. At a moment when labour rights are rapidly deteriorating and union-busting remains widespread, Sweat offers a pointed and necessary artistic expression. The opera unfolds in a garment factory where unsafe working conditions, long hours and fear of dismissal rule everyday life. A new worker arrives and dares to advocate for collective action. Instead of progress, the workers are locked inside the factory when a red carpet fashion moment sends consumer demand soaring.
An improvisational dance theatre work that explores scenes of heartbreak and the revelations that we aren’t alone. This experiential performance art piece combines movement, lighting, projections and music to convey the emotions that heartbreak invokes.
:) FOOL’S GAMBIT is a high-energy improv showdown, starring Aaron Malkin and Alastair Knowles (James & Jamesy), Nayana Fielkov (Ragmop Theatre) and Chloe Ziner (Mind of a Snail Puppet Co). Together, they dive headfirst into the unknown, transforming nothing into something hilarious, absurd and delightfully unpredictable. Live-camera video and comedic risk-taking collide in a game where the only rule is: keep playing. Who wins? Who loses? Who cares? The joke is always on us. 30+ Best of Fest awards and heaps of 5 STARS reviews
An exploration of fatherhood, identity and legacy through a man shaped by loss and violence. Facing trauma and addiction, he chooses love and music to break the cycle and become the father he never had. Through a mirror narrative of failure and transformation, one path reveals the cost of not changing, while the other reveals what change makes possible. At its heart, it asks: what do we carry forward, and what do we choose to leave behind? What audiences are saying: “Raw, honest, and deeply human.” “Poignant and powerful.”
GRANT CANYON IS BACK! The long-awaited sequel to No Tweed Too Tight is finally here. Canyon is a perpetually drunk insurance investigator, who can only stay conscious long enough to rack up empty bottles, satisfied ladies and dead bodies. Boozy, bloody, bruised and brilliant. Fringe noir at its messiest. When Grant Canyon is on the case, the world is a dangerous place! 4 1/2 STARS “An explosive drop-kick to the head” - Edmonton Sun 5 STARS “A high-octane romp” - Winnipeg Free Press
What happens when a lifelong journalist stops chasing headlines and starts chasing his own life? In Emil Amok, 69: Less News, More Life, American Book Award-winning writer and former NPR host Emil Amok Guillermo delivers a hilarious and heartfelt one-man show about identity, family and the cost of living in a 24/7 news cycle. From newsroom absurdities to personal revelations, Guillermo blends sharp satire with deeply human storytelling, inviting audiences to laugh, reflect and maybe even breathe a little easier.
A new musical starring Fringe favourite Melanie Gall. The extraordinary true tale of Isobel Gunn, a Scottish woman who explored Canada in 1806, living and working as a man. After journeying from remote Orkney, Isobel travelled 1800 miles across the Canadian wilderness as “John Fubbister”, a labourer in the fur trade. But when she unexpectedly gives birth one winter morning, Isobel's identity is revealed... 5 STARS “Glorious singing and first-rate storytelling” - Adelaide Advertiser "A real star in the making" - Broadway Baby
Une comédie sexy et absurdiste sur le bilinguisme au Canada. Jean-François est un francophone exemplaire avec la capacité de rendre la population du Canada bilingue. Il sert sa langue, avec sa langue. Un oeuvre essentiel pour ceux qui veulent apprécie les absurdités de parler le français au Canada. A sexy absurdist comedy about bilingualism in Canada. Jean-François is suddenly responsible for making Canada bilingual. How? A must-see for anyone curious about the absurdities of speaking French in Canada. English subtitles provided.
Set in Winnipeg, The Glass Between Us follows two women who never see each other, yet form an unlikely friendship. Kate, rebuilding her life after an abusive marriage, ventures into the unpredictable and sometimes hilarious world of online dating. On the neighbouring balcony, Marge offers sharp wit and steady wisdom. As awkward dates and small triumphs unfold, their daily balcony conversations become a catalyst to healing. With feminine resilience, Kate learns she is tough like a daisy and finds the courage to bloom again.
From award-winning creator Blair Moro (Cabaret of Murder 4 1/2 STARS + BRAIN 5 STARS) comes a brand-new true crime spectacle: CULTS. Presenting the most infamous moments of cult history through comedy. Performed by Winnipeg’s own Reba Terlson! “This is the Fringe at its finest” - SaskPod “The Fringiest of the Fringe” - The Post Horn “It takes a lot of skill to pull off something this silly” - Saskatoon StarPhoenix “an immensely thrilling show” - Intermission Magazine
Like a blend of Succession, Black Mirror, Glengarry Glen Ross and The Twilight Zone, two lawyers vie for dominance as they clash over an inappropriate photo during an annual performance review. A comedic drama crackling with tension and suspense. From the creator/performer of Inescapable, The Stakeout, Truth, 1 Small Lie and Forbidden City! Directed by Vanessa Quesnelle, starring Andrew Broaddus & Martin Dockery. Over 18 years of touring, Dockery has won more than 70 worldwide awards.
Storytelling. Performance Art. Inarticulate Nonsense. A (mostly) solo variety show performed by trombonist/dancer/actor C. Neil Parsons, co-creator of Fruit Flies Like a Banana.
52 Stories is a storytelling show that takes place inside the memory palace of Pick of the Fringe award-winning improviser and storyteller Dave Morris. One part memorization trick, one part storytelling show. Come and enjoy some heartwarming and heartbreaking stories of family, friends, love, loss, and of course, memory. 5 STARS “This is a storyteller with a trick, a memorizer with a story, and a Fringe show full of magic.” - Edmonton Journal 5 STARS “You’re in the hands of a masterful player.” - Winnipeg Free Press
Award-winning British comedian Andrew Silverwood brings Canada a travel story about neighbourly love, wars and weddings. 5 STARS "Fringe at its cheekiest - Hi Fi Way 5 STARS "The funniest storyteller to come out of the UK in recent years" - Fourth Wall 4 1/2 STARS “No such thing as boundaries” - All About Entertainment 4 STARS "A definite must-see" - Adelaide Advertiser
In 2020, I made my solo show The Sensemaker temporarily available online. The video quickly became highly sought-after in certain corners of the internet – all because of the five minutes of nudity it contains. Years later, I'm still having to take it down from various adult forums where it keeps resurfacing without my consent. Embarrassed Naked Female (this show contains nudity) is a lecture-performance built like a forensic thriller: a deep dive into the rabbit hole of internet communities and my bizarre encounters with the men in them.
The family of late country music legend John Gold have gathered for the birthday of his identical grandson, Jimmy Gold. They’re hoping he has the talent to bring them back their family fortune. It’s almost like he was…made for it. But if he’s not up to the task, what is his life really worth? A new musical adapted from the hit 2024 play (5 STARS — Winnipeg Free Press) brought to you by the team behind 2025’s Third Party (5 STARS — Edmonton Journal; 4 1/2 STARS — Winnipeg Free Press)
What is love? You're born, you grow up, you hopefully fall in love, and things go from there. However, sometimes what you think is your one true love just doesn't work out. From the creator of 2025's EGGSHELLS comes a tale of trying to find what's next, attempting to solve life's great mystery of trying to date in your 40s after divorce, and ultimately figuring out if there really is true love after all.
Sounds from the Meat Machine is a dissection of music composition through an increasingly necessary lens of dystopic modernity. Might a song echo the humanity of its creator? Or are we drawn to it – sometimes – because it's just a bop. Brad Torres (composer Cast Away: A Musical Parody) leverages his decades as a music educator and improv comedian to take audience prompts, concluding the performance with the showcase of a brand-new piece – created in real time – of what some might call art.
Watch the drama unfold live as our cast of improvised characters enter the pods to find love! Inspired by the hit reality dating show, you’ll watch the worst people you’ve ever seen search for a love connection before ever meeting face to face. With all the explosive reveals, dramatic proposals, and absolutely real true love you’d expect from people who risk it all to find their ‘instant’ soulmates. Don’t worry if you haven’t watched the TV show, the language of love is universal!
Another voicemail. Have you called your mom back? She probably wants to see photos of her grandpets and discuss local politics or movies. Now, Don't Get Upset is a solo dance monologue about a mother-daughter relationship that sifts through all the layers, hurdles, lessons, baggage, humour, grief and love within. From the growing pains in childhood to reversing roles in caretaking, this show takes a humorous yet heartfelt stroll down one particular memory lane. Audience members will be invited to respond and engage in post-show activities.
Whose loss is it in the end? That's the bone of contention between a man and a woman who meet to tidy up loose ends following the death of the man they both loved. Through their confrontation and conversation, the play explores themes of grief, acceptance, lingering love, resentment and unexpected connection. This piece from Harvey Fierstein’s Safe Sex Trilogy is poignant, witty, raw and emotionally powerful, blending humour with heartbreak.
Join this celebration of life’s lessons, powered by the wisdom, music and fabulousness of Céline Dion and Cher. Expect storytelling and soul-stirring singalongs from Marysia Trembecka, British creator of the Edinburgh/Edmonton sell-out The Singing Psychic Game Show, in this manual for living fiercely, delivered through the songs of two of pop’s most iconic goddesses. Leave uplifted, with your inner diva fully ignited. 4 STARS "Can work a crowd like no other." - Grumpy Gay Critic 4 STARS "Gloriously entertaining night out" - FemaleArts
After SOLD-OUT runs in 2024 & 2025, British comedian Jimmy Hogg (aka The Potato King) returns with a NEW SHOW. “Hogg is a raconteur of the finest order – think an amped-up John Oliver. His vignettes are so rich with detail, you can practically smell them” - Winnipeg Free Press 5 STARS, CRITIC'S PICK “Expertly written and performed” - Toronto Star 5 STARS “A fantastically engaging performer – like if Ricky Gervais had more energy” - Edmonton Journal 5 STARS “Part Rik Mayall, Eric Idle, Eddie Izzard – hysterically tangential” - NOW Toronto
“DEFINITELY A MUST-SEE. A tea party for your soul.” - LCT Review You’ll chant a lot, cry some and laugh more. Award-winning international artist Erika MacDonald (5 STARS - StarPhoenix, 5 STARS -Free Press, 5 STARS - Edmonton Sun) boils water and makes cup after cup of tea. Whistle when the time comes. (You’ll know.) “A cross between Mr. Rogers and your wry, slightly chaotic best friend… HARD TO DESCRIBE, IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET.” - SappyCritic It’s about tea! It’s about time! A THOUGHTFUL COMEDY brewed just for you. F**k off, I’m steeping.
The Big Big Improv Show is a 20+ year Fringe tradition! The show assembles your favourite performers in one show! “I think probably the greatest compliment I could say about this show is that they had Colin Mochrie as a guest star, and the highlight was still a local performer.” – The Jenny Revue “The format feels like a chaotic, but entertaining channel-surfing session. It’s a great way to catch some of the city’s top improvisers beyond their respective fringe shows.” – Winnipeg Free Press
The incredible TRUE STORY of how the first vampire in literature was created. Vampires! Poetry! Blood! Shadows! Betrayal! Monsters! And the Ghost of Lord Byron! From the twisted mind of Ryan Gladstone comes the newest Monster Theatre creation. JULIET: A Revenge Comedy 5 STARS “a hoot, a holler, and a romp of farcical proportions” - Front Row Center, NYC Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII 5 STARS “The idea is as brilliant as the execution is funny.” - CBC
Legendary songs from the collections of legendary artists, and the stories behind them. Featuring songs from legends like Billie, Aretha, Tina and Beyoncé, international award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (Josephine, Josie & Grace) sings us through the generations, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these legends and their impact on her personal journey. 5 STARS “A stunning display of song and history" - Edmonton Journal BEST OF FEST - Orlando Sentinel
Babel retells the ancient story of people who tried to build a tower to heaven, for a world still driven to build higher and faster. Geräuschbiest’s brotherly harmonies and purpose-made new instruments shape the narrative, while the Riel Gentlemen’s Choir builds a tower live onstage. As ambition grows, unity begins to crack. When language fractures, everything starts to unravel, live in front of you. From the creators of Dreams of Nebuchadnezzar (Winnipeg Fringe Festival 2023).
May 1946. Winnipeg-born physicist Louis Slotin, who helped arm the first atomic bomb, suffers a horrific radiation accident while performing a top-secret experiment. As he lays dying, his family and colleagues struggle to make sense of his legacy. Was Slotin an unfortunate victim of the Atomic Age? A hero who selflessly saved his colleagues from certain death? A reckless daredevil who took unnecessary risks? Or was the truth far more unsettling? A haunting historical drama from the creator of the Fringe 2025 smash hit If Day.
From the brilliant minds that brought you the smash hit Musicals are Stupid: A Stupid Musical… The Olde West was an unforgiving place. The land was treacherous and the people were treacherouser. In such a land, the only thing anybody could truly trust was their horse. Come witness the harrowing tale of a former outlaw, betrayed by his own gang, on a quest for vengeance. His one goal: to get back his only friend – his majestic horse, the powerful yet beautiful VIENTO.
"Everyone needs to be two. Everyone." When Bridget finds her brother hanging in her closet – again – she is determined to find him something to live for. In the personal care aisle, between rows of razors and body wash, she stumbles upon Chloe. One dubiously binding contract later, Chloe has signed on to be Jeremy’s new live-in girlfriend. Winner of the Prix BMO "Painfully funny... 70 minutes of uncomfortable delight." - Apt613
You went to the bank and it all went smoothly? You visited your mom and had a lovely time? Tectonic Improv takes your everyday stories and transforms them into fun, captivating tales you’ll be dying to retell at your next party. The team behind 2025’s fan favourite An Improvised John Hughes Movie, Tectonic works with audiences to craft charming narratives and keeps them “laughing loudly and often” (Winnipeg Free Press). With feel-good vibes in full force, Tectonic spins your ordinary straw into sparkling improvised gold.
Life can be messy, death doesn’t have to be. What if you could have complete control over the most important moment of your life – your death? Come visit A Curated Exit! Meet Zoe. She sells a device that vaporizes dead bodies and replaces them with a programmed experience. But when her husband Steve dies suddenly, Zoe's quest to craft perfect endings is interrupted. This play explores grief, memory, and the fragile line between technology and humanity.
A Magician is the memoir of Las Vegas magician Jordan Rooks. From growing up in the cornfields of Indiana to working with the greatest entertainers of our time, Rooks takes you on a magical journey of resilience through the art of magic and storytelling. This is not your average magic show. Be prepared for the unexpected!
As children, the world is full of wonder - but as we grow older, that sense of wonder can quietly fade away. Through impossible magic and captivating showmanship, Winnipeg magician Patrick Gregoire invites you to escape reality and embark on a journey back to curiosity, imagination, and the joy of believing in the impossible. Wonder isn’t lost forever - it’s just waiting to be rediscovered... Patrick Gregoire’s previous Fringe shows: Control (4 1/2 STARS) Supernatural (4 STARS) Mindreader (4 STARS) Dangerous Magic (4 STARS)
She’s back, and she blames the edit. After her controversial appearance at the 2014 Fringe, the Virgin has returned to retell her side of the greatest story ever told. “The production veers into blasphemy and heartache but is never far from hilarity. Theresa Thomson provides a perfect foil to perceptions of the original virgin." - CBC 4 STARS Backed up by her Madonna-singing cantors, the mother of all stage moms is waging holy war on the patriarchy, the church and god for her little piece of heaven.
Onwards, as we hurtle through the chaotic balancing act of life vs. robots. Dark comedic storytelling and virtuoso singing by opera busker anarchist Bremner. Comic, angry and stupid songs, all sung with 100% human artifice. Either a concert or a therapy session or a situationist revolution about muddling through being human. "A fantastic show, outstanding singing. It was sleazy. It was stirring. It was utterly memorable” - Sunday Times “Bremner's performance is jaw-dropping - my jaw literally dropped” - View Magazine 5 STARS - Broadway Baby
shrew (NOUN) / ʃru / 1. A small rodent similar to a mouse. 2. An ill-tempered, scolding woman. (See: Katherina Minola) Example sentences for “shrew”: Katherina Minola, an adult student at Padua University working to get her PhD in Gender Studies, has caught the eye of a “gentleman” (re: dudebro) of Verona. Can his masculine charms and overbearing personality make an honest woman of her and tame this SHREW? 4½ STARS - Winnipeg Free Press (Two Gentlemen of Verona, Wpg Fringe 2024) 4½ STARS - Winnipeg Free Press (Julius Caesar, Wpg Fringe 2025)
What happens when a girl with bad boyfriends, a messy family and a predilection for self-sabotage faces a future of disability? Karin Fekko weaves tales of hilarity and tragedy through her fight for independence as she confronts multiple sclerosis ... action-packed with breakups, love bombs, pregnancy, estrangement, marriage, smothering and bad credit. From the creator of 2025’s Multiple Neurosis: 5 STARS “hilarious and heartbreaking” - Edmonton Journal; “a masterclass in storytelling” - The Jenny Revue
Dead Chef is a musical comedy that follows brothers Eric and Derek Waters—owners of a high-end restaurant, Eau Bouillante. On the night they are trying to earn their first Michelin star, their head chef drops dead. With help from their front of house manager, the brothers must fake their way through dinner service. JHG Creative are two-time winners of the Harry S. Rintoul Award for Best New Manitoba Play and creators of World’s Fair 1876 (5 STARS), the Mailroom (5 STARS) and SugarBoyz: A Boyband Musical (7 sold-out performances).
From the company that brought you 5 STARS (Winnipeg Free Press) The Auntie Show (2025), Agency (2024) and Neechies (2023), we are thrilled to bring Mother's Secret to the Fringe, a new twist on an old play by Anishinaabe playwright Jo MacDonald. Mother's Secret introduces us to two daughters who conspire to move their elderly mother into an assisted living facility but discover that her past is full of mystery and intrigue.
No parent should outlive their child, but . . . what if you do? How do you cope? How do you grieve? How do you go on living? What if you can’t? What if someone’s to blame? What if that someone is . . . you? Jack and Melissa have lost their daughter, Jadyn, and their unspoken grief festers between them in a vicious cycle of shame and guilt, unassuaged by well-intentioned relatives and clergy. Don’t miss this haunting, bold new piece from local playwright Allan Turner.
Jill and Derek are excited to host the first meeting of their new book club. Actually, only Jill is excited; Derek would rather have dental surgery so he is going to do anything he can to derail the meeting. Jill’s agenda for the evening and her guest list have nothing to do with a love of books. Add in a few surprise attendees, and who knows what will happen? To find out, you will have to come and spy on the premiere meeting of book lovers.
Public flogging available upon request! Dangerous Curves is a live improvised torture comedy show where you bring the victims and the coin. We run on a bribe system – the more you pay, the harsher (and funnier) the punishment. From mild humiliation to outrageous torment, no two shows are ever the same. Grab your friends, your enemies, and your gold… and watch justice be served.
From 21-time Fringe Fest Award Winner Tim Motley... 5 STARS “Incredible” - Edmonton Journal Gritty 1930s film-noir retro collides with futuristic sci-fi in this hilarious time-travelling stage magic spectacle! Experience mind-reading revelations that will shatter your reality and propel you Back To The Future. 4 STARS “Wonderful skills” - Winnipeg Free Press 4 STARS “Magic of Future Past has us all laughing out loud, completely mesmerised” - Fourth Wall Media
Alex, Kelly, Morgan, Hunter and Jamie are having the worst day of their lives, and now they have to save the whole world, too. When a car crash escalates into an emergency municipal evacuation, the worst coworkers in the world will have to put aside their grievances and learn what it truly means to work together as a team. With Hayden Maines playing all five roles at the same time, Emergency Ops features ventriloquism, rapid costume changes, real emergency management and enough jokes to bring down the fourth wall!
Susan Jeremy (Robert Will Show You the Door and Brazil Nuts) returns with a brand-new show making its Canadian Premiere. Portraying three generations of women gamblers in her family, Jeremy recreates the world of poker, bookies, horse racing and more. "A comic powerhouse" - Winnipeg Sun "One of the best storytellers on the fringe circuit" - Calgary Herald "Jeremy creates a performance that is laugh out loud hilarious and deeply touching" - FrontRowCenter.com
Join British storyteller Eden as he returns to Winnipeg to tell some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods, they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy and spite. One man, a few stories – all that’s missing is the fire we won’t be sat around. From the creator who brought the award-winning Buckets of Blood – Fairy Tales Not for Kids. “Eden – a natural storyteller with a twinkle in his eye.” – Fringe TheatreFest blog
5 STARS "Hilarious, empowering and vulnerable" - CBC BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FROM AN INTERNATIONAL TOUR. BLACK EYE is a multi-award-winning dark stand-up comedy recounting Steph's one-eyed childhood, high-risk pregnancy and 56-hour labour, mining laughs from her most embarrassing sex story yet. As seen on JFL, CBC, Winnipeg & HubCap Comedy Fest, The Moth. From the creator of sellouts BLINDSIDE & The Merkin Sisters.
An urgent and deeply human portrait of a revolutionary icon, Afeni centres on the indomitable spirit of Afeni Shakur—Black Panther and mother of Tupac. When the government tried to silence the Panther 21 with 156 false charges, Afeni acted as her own legal defense against improbable odds...and won! Edmonton actor Onika Henry makes her Winnipeg debut in this new script by Adam Bailey, which has been hailed as "overall absorbing," a "stunning performance" and "emotionally charged." In an era needing revolutionaries, discover an original.
Fringe favourite Chase Padgett returns with his most personal show yet. The Next Guy is a funny and heartfelt story about surviving a midlife crisis, an unexpected love triangle, and the long road back after grief changes everything. Told through Padgett’s signature mix of storytelling, music and virtuosic guitar, this uplifting new show explores how losing the life you thought you had might lead to becoming the person you were meant to be. 5 STARS “Padgett is a master storyteller.” – Winnipeg Free Press
22 ORIGINAL FRINGES! 3 ORIGINAL STARS! K-Tel superfans Alan, Ed and George moonlight as demonic improvisers to protect their fans from supernatural danger! Actually, that’s made up. It’s what they do. Watch them summon evil audience suggestions and make stuff up using more things than you can shake a Pocket Fisherman at, like clothespins, supersoakers and phones. BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE! Not just a Patty Stacker of their greatest improvised hits, every show’s new because it's improv. 5 STARS “…kings of short form improv” - CBC Radio
Held at the US-MEX border. An, um, differently intelligent officer. How did Paco get here? Where do we as humanity want to go? And is a German comedian a sign of the apocalypse? Cathartically funny, sold out in 2025, and further improved for 2026, Fringe favourite Paco Erhard spins 75 mins of belly laughs into a gleeful story of global connection. Wanna laugh hard and feel optimistic again? Then this fiercely funny “internationalist manifesto” is 100% you. 5 STARS “Genius” Edinburgh Guide 4.5 STARS “Fringe’s Best” Edmonton Journal
CAN YOU SPOT THE LIAR? “This is going to be fun.” – CBC This show is full of it! Story Story Lie invites the audience to separate fact from fiction. Three Fringe performers tell unbelievable, high-stakes stories. The catch: one is a lie. The audience asks questions to get to the bottom of it. The first to correctly guess the liar wins. Highly praised as thrilling and unpredictable. “Hilarious” – Georgia Straight No two shows are the same! See who's on at StoryStoryLie.com.
To infinity and beyond! You’ve got a friend in local high-school drama teacher Alli Perlov. Can she sing? Not really. Can she act? That’s debatable. Will you laugh? Oh…probably. Perlov plays all of your favourite toys, from cowboy to space ranger to potato head, in a comedic exploration of Toy Story. Through witty commentary and unstoppable energy, Perlov aims to improve the beloved story by making it a musical with over 15 Broadway song parodies. 4 STARS “A fringey delight” – Winnipeg Free Press
Human$ – who are they, where did they come from and where are they going? "Yes, we have a story," said the farmer. "It's about heritage, it's organic, it's an expression of life in word and song." Ancient wisdom holds that all things are connected. Science says everything happens for a reason. So how is it we are living in an age of ...uncertainty, insanity? Thank goodness we have the Fringe.
4 1/2 STARS – Winnipeg Free Press “Masterful storyteller” – Calgary Herald “Must-see…powerfully moving” – Orlando Weekly Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep is an award-winning, touching and thought-provoking show about love, loss and hope. With raw honesty and humour, Joanna invites audiences to reflect on their untold stories. Don’t miss it! Awards: Audience Choice Award (Vancouver 2023), Outstanding Fringe Production Nominee (Calgary 2023), Heartstring Award (Orlando 2026) Sold-out runs: Vancouver, Calgary, Coquitlam
The story, held in immigration detention; a young woman and a border officer become trapped in a surreal confrontation shaped by war, memory, and displacement. Blending storytelling, movement, and poetic imagery, Black Fish explores what we carry when we leave home behind.
In 2017, Edmonton Journal described Adam as "brilliantly awkward, you will love it. He has the social skills of a young baby goat." 4 STARS Since then, Adam has gotten slightly more brilliant and a lot more awkward. In this new comedy special, he explores what it means to be autistic. Whether it's the conundrum of how much to tip paid friends, whether accommodations are accommodative enough, or his ongoing quest to be good at making eye contact, this show will leave you laughing and slightly more informed.
Let your hair down and enjoy this light-hearted, wholesome, shut-your-brain-off sketch comedy! Geoff's hair = comedy gold. Two friends have devised a half-hour of hilarious sketches inspired by Geoff's wild hair. Sara and Geoff met at the 2025 Fringe after performing in the same venue. Sara performed in Lysistrata (4 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press); Geoff performed in Randy & Elizabeth: A Savage Love Story (5 STARS - Winnipeg Free Press). They bonded over a love of comedy, improv and theatre. They have been friends & colleagues ever since.
A visual interpretation of Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" created and performed by a cast of local professional dancers. Explore the tensions, vulnerability, heartache and catharsis of one of the most iconic albums of the 20th century through movement.
Critics' Choice Award (Orlando Fringe 2025) One performer. Every character. A brand-new story each night. Diane Jorge transforms one audience member’s real-life love stories, enemies and secrets into a wildly hilarious telenovela (Latin soap opera). No two shows are ever the same! "Don’t wait until mañana; grab your tickets ahora..." - Orlando Weekly
After a regular night in the town of Hawk, Will heads home after spending the evening with his best friends Dustin, Lucas and Mike. But right on cue, a thunderstorm rolls in, flipping his life upside down. What follows is a comical parody musical with “missing kids”, definitely life-like monsters and suspicious secrets. From the team behind the 5 STAR production of Rewritten, this all-teenage musical delivers laughs, heart, waffles, and proves friendship makes even the strangest adventure worthwhile.
Award-winning artist Duane Forrest brings Nat King Cole’s music to life through soulful performance and storytelling. Blending jazz classics with personal reflection, Tenderly explores how a Black artist in 1950s America became a cultural pioneer while navigating a world that celebrated him onstage but resisted him off it. A moving, intimate journey through legacy, identity and the quiet power of belonging.
Join Captain Ted and his disabled crew as they travel the cosmos in this sci-fi Star Trek parody. An interstellar adventure where they show bravery, deal with unruly aliens, face the inevitability of time travel and battle the dreaded curse of the sequel. This is the second installment of Captain Ted, from Pirate to Astronaut. All performances are ASL-interpreted. The venue has a freight elevator. It is accessible but is not listed that way. Please arrive early to arrange access with the venue hosts.
Mr. Loopy Pants: The Art of F*cking Up is a show like nothing you've ever seen before. It’s music, comedy, storytelling and a loop pedal named Peater, all working together to create something new and exciting: SOLO-BASS-COMEDY-LOOP-ROCK. This show is a TERDTalk about the importance of learning how to fail, given by musical comedian J. Williamez, who has more experience failing than anyone around! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and if you’re not careful, you’ll learn something from this unique experience that will keep you guessing til the end.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, this powerful new musical follows the extraordinary rise and heartbreaking exploitation of the Dionne quintuplets, born in the small farming town of Corbeil, Ontario, in 1934. After their unprecedented birth inspires a struggling nation, government leaders and medical authorities seize custody under the guise of protection, transforming the infants into international sensations and the centerpiece of a booming tourist attraction known as QUINTLAND.
A loving tribute to comedy legends George Burns and Gracie Allen, with nods to Abbott and Costello and the sweet, simple comedy of stages long passed. 5 STARS “In a sparky performance full of wit, heart and laughs, Curtis and Sim invite us to fall under their spell, and we’re only too happy to oblige. A masterclass in the art of comedy that hits all the right notes.” - Winnipeg Free Press 2024 “Their retelling of ‘Who's on First” was mind-blowing. I had goosebumps and tears in my eyes.” - Al Simmons
"Stand Up and Siiinnnggg!" For the second year in a row, A Pete Seeger Tribute is sure to delight all ages! Come explore the many years and songs of America's greatest folk singer. Through actual footage, live banjo and guitar, Woody's Choice invites you to join your voice with the collective in a sing-along you will long remember! You will leave the show inspired with the true meaning of "Freedom" of the heart.
This isn't a "Family Show". It is a "How to make a family show!" Bring your best filthy jokes, puns, poems, songs, etc. The crowd gets to play along and the best joke of the night wins a prize. Presented by Patrick Hercamp (Sound & Fury, Fakespeare) and London's Andrew Silverwood, who is a critically acclaimed, award-winning internationally touring comedian. We don't want to offend anyone unless they want to be offended. "You are a very naughty boy"- President Macron of France (Seriously.)
A comedy/horror experience with invited audience participation. In the near future, the Canada goose turns on humanity, and their serrated tongues can cut more than grass. With birds terrorizing Winnipeg, disgraced veterinarian Brandon gathers survivors in a safe house. Can you survive the night of the cobra chicken? 5 STARS “The funniest and most unique bit of nonsense to grace The Fringe in a long time” - PodSask 4 STARS "Tears of laughter... twisted turns that both shock and entertain." - Edmonton Journal
Meet Evie and Alfie – a retired, quintessentially British couple – as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple-award-winning Fringe legends Alex Dallas (Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. 5 STARS “Dallas and Hogg are absolute stars. They are funny and brilliant, an absolute joy to watch on stage. This is the type of show that makes Fringe so special” – Edmonton Journal WINNER – Outstanding English Production, Montreal Fringe 2025
Who cared for you through food, and what did they make for you? My dad cared for me through food for 42 years until he had a stroke and the roles reversed. This contemporary dance performance embodies the universal themes of family, food, memories and connection. Cluster New Music + Integrated Arts Festival premièred this work in May. Dance, theatre and music lovers will crave this immersive experience. 4 1/2 STARS “Elliott skilfully crafts her images like an artisan…” - Holly Harris
Winnipeg is a Lie is a fast-paced, funny love letter to this city. Part game show, part improvised history(ish) lesson. A cast answers questions about the weirdest moments in Winnipeg history, then spins truths or lies. You decide what’s fact and what’s fiction. Audience judgment is final, but rarely correct. “None of this is historically accurate – please tell these people to stop quoting my work,” says Winnipeg historian Christian Cassidy. Surprise guests, cheap beer and a love for the Peg.
She followed the plan. She got the degree. She failed anyway. Flunked is a solo storytelling dramedy with live piano about academic pressure, family expectations, and what happens when “work hard and you’ll succeed” turns out to be a lie. Ashley Evans, musical director at SAK Comedy Lab, spirals from reluctant engineer to academic collapse and the long, unglamorous rebuild after. “A very talented musician, among many other things. This lady is dope!” — Chase Padgett (6 Guitars)
A funny, true and off-the-rails storytelling experience about a faulty Chinese audio guide and the birth of Dockery’s daughter. A ridiculous alt-comedy mash-up of storytelling and stand-up from the creator of TRUTH, 1 Small Lie and Every Good Story Ends With One. CRITIC’S PICK "Laugh-out-loud funny” - City Beat, Cincinnati “A+… His best show yet” - My Entertainment World, Toronto “Of the many, many storytellers on the fringe circuit, Dockery remains the best.” - Orlando Sentinel “A marvel of a performance” - Georgia Straight, Vancouver
Did you pay attention in history class? Neither did we! That’s why VoLto Theatre and SensibleChuckleTheatre (Let’s Kill A Dragon, 2024) have joined forces to create a wildly imaginative and likely inaccurate journey through time: The (Un)Official (Un)Researched History of Manitoba This fast-paced comedy blends complete absurdity with fierce local pride, mixing potentially real characters with sharp satire in a chaotic homage to the middle province. No facts, just laughs. 4 STARS “Absurd – in the best possible way” – Winnipeg Free Press, 2024
Rudi stands outside his father’s study in Paraguay, struggling to find the courage to go in. It’s been seven years since he left after uncovering the truth: his father was a doctor at Auschwitz. Haunted by a past he didn’t create but can’t escape, Rudi is forced to grapple with this legacy and the weight of inherited guilt. Presented in co-production with We'll Do It Live, the company behind Fringe hits A Behanding in Spokane (5 STARS) and The Elephant Song (4 STARS).
Four Hearts is a darkly comic improvised play exploring love, betrayal and family. Inspired by the raw realism of Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Miller’s All My Sons and Wilson’s Fences, an ensemble of original and local actors interview the audience for gossip to create characters based on real viewpoints. Set during a volatile dinner party, illusions are stripped away to reveal the truth. After runs in Colombia, Japan and Seattle, Four Hearts brings its spontaneous, painfully truthful theatre to Winnipeg!
From her bold beginnings as a street outreach crisis worker to the battlegrounds of couples therapy, Tamara Lynn Robert is a force who has spent three decades trying to make better lovers of us all... while her own love life is an epic, extraordinary mess. Professionally, she’s unstoppable. Personally, she’s a lover-girl train wreck. Lover Girl is a funny and tender solo show about love, loss and the superpowers we develop to avoid both.
Feel free to schedule one hour of laughter into your day before returning to your other important responsibilities. This can provide a much-needed dopamine release, allowing you to maintain a productive lifestyle. This break provided by Quinn Greene (Winnipeg) and Adam Bailey (Toronto) can help with mental recovery when facing multiple tasks in a busy calendar. Laughter increases your energy expenditure by up to 20% above resting levels, and time at the Fringe can contribute to your daily 10,000 step count. Your goals are in reach.
Enter the parlour of a forgotten age, where the veil between worlds grows thin. If the spirits are willing, your mysterious hostess will share strange phenomena, unsettling revelations and moments that challenge your senses. A blend of historical storytelling and atmospheric illusion, this immersive experience echoes a bygone era that will leave you questioning what really lies beyond the veil. The table is set, and the whispers are waiting to charm and chill you! (Tyler Fringe Touring Fund grantee)
Danielle Kayahara (Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC Laugh Out Loud) brings her unique brand of stand-up comedy to the stage as the host of Wisecracks for Weirdos. In addition to Danielle, each show will feature one of a rotating cast of comedic weirdos and be headlined by Fringe favourite J.D. Renaud (Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Oddblock Comedy Festival). Sit back and laugh as some wonderfully weird folks crack some wonderfully weird jokes in a show free from the chaos of crowd work.
A Life In 60 Minutes is a one-man theatre performance by multi-award-winning spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan exploring fatherhood, immigrant family life, aging parents and growing up Black. Told with humour, honesty and unforgettable poetry, A Life In 60 Minutes explores one life, on one stage over 60 minutes that are guaranteed to live on within you.
It’s summertime at Distant-Cousins Beach, the single greatest place in the world for boy-focused Belly… or Bella… honestly, even she’s not sure anymore. Will she choose the mysterious Conrad Cullen who’s been avoiding her all summer, or the loyal Jacob Fisher whose facial hair is looking better than ever? Blending together the worlds of Twilight and The Summer I Turned Pretty comes a sparkly musical parody from the team behind the completely sold-out run of BugJuice (2025) and the 5 STAR Kids Fringe hit Rewritten (2025).
This inventive contemporary dance show explores fluidity of identity; how we all experience reinventions of self throughout life. We curate the parts of ourselves that we want to keep and shed what no longer serves us. Sometimes these reinventions are intentional and, at other times, they are driven by circumstance. 5 STARS - Edmonton Journal
This is improv. This is a show you design. This is clean improvised comedy that the Rascals have used to entertain audiences of all ages. They have been doing this for 25 years. This is the clean edge of comedy. This is not always the case. They can sometimes get a little dirty. This is at the late-night, uncensored shows. This is a break from the Rascal's usually clean comedy. This is when guest improvisers are invited to join onstage.
From the producers of Little Shop of Horrors (4 STARS – Winnipeg Free Press), Fringe 2024. The Dramatic Theatre Company, with North Kildonan Community Players, celebrates 50 years of The Rocky Horror Show. When Brad and Janet seek help on a stormy night, they stumble into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s electrifying world – where identities are shaken, rules are shattered and liberation comes with a beat. Expect high-energy rock, outrageous characters and theatrical mayhem that dares you to dance in the dark.
The shy 15th son of the polygamous Mormon prophet didn’t seem destined for the stage... until he stepped out in a wig and a dress! Enter Madam Pattirini – The Late Great Mormon Drag Queen. Based on the true story of Brigham Morris Young, featuring a "virtuoso solo performer" (Calgary Herald) and original vaudeville-style songs. WINNER – “Spirit of the Fringe”, Victoria '22 "Delightful & fantastic," "Meaningful & fun" - Audience reviews