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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. What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget? ★★★★★ “This is a storyteller with a trick, a memorizer with a story, and a Fringe show full of magic.” – Edmonton Journal ★★★★★ “You’re in the hands of a masterful player.” – Winnipeg Free Press Credits Created by - Dave Morris About the Artist Dave Morris is a speaker, teacher, and storyteller, but mostly he's an improviser. He's been teaching, producing and performing improvisation around Canada and the world for over 25 years. He is the artistic director of the award-winning Paper Street Theatre co. in Victoria B.C. and performs his one-man storytelling shows to high acclaim. He has performed and taught at festivals around the world, including Seattle, Chicago, London, Berlin, Romania, Amsterdam, and many more across Canada. If you haven't seen him before, just know: he likes you already! http://www.davemorris.tv Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Other Guise Theatre
SITE B
A Kid Napping is a dark comedy with heart. Two ex-convicts hatch a disastrous school kidnapping scheme, only to find themselves responsible for a classroom of kindergarteners. From the award-winning duo Burke & Sauvé: "remarkable... inspired, hilarious, and sincere" (The Post Horn), and a "show-stopping, match-made-in-heaven kind of comedic duo" (Lulu Finol) Credits Created by - Birdie Burke Directed by - Ashley Chodat Photography by - Langdon Media About the Artist Goofballs Collective is a Vancouver-based theatre company dedicated to creating bold, accessible, and joyfully chaotic original work. Blending clown, comedy, physical theatre, and heartfelt storytelling, the collective crafts productions that invite audiences to laugh, connect, and embrace the beautifully absurd. Their work has been praised as "inspired, hilarious, and sincere" (The Post Horn), with company members described as a "show-stopping, match-made-in-heaven kind of comedic duo" (Lulu Finol). Through new works and collaborative creation, Goofballs Collective champions stories that are playful, human, and a little bit unhinged. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Smoking. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights (other than strobes). Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award, Alisha's Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Alisha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry, Alisha brings to life pivotal conversations with her loved ones that reinforced her own self-acceptance. Her story demonstrates the transformational power of embracing strengths, facing fears and pursuing dreams. Starting with a decision to seek a little bit of happiness on the eve of her 57th birthday Alisha morphed from a reserved prose writer, who feared rejection, into a gregarious performer eager to face the instant judgement that defines poetry slams. Alisha convinces the audience it’s never too late to ask: “What small change can help unlock my best self?” “Alisha’s Light—Forever 57, written and performed by Alisha Richard, is a courageous, moving, and compelling solo work that presents key moments from Alisha’s life, focusing on her gender-confirmation journey…Alisha’s recitation of her poetry is powerful, convincing, and honest, reflecting the voices of people who question and challenge the normalcy of violence, bigotry, cruelty, and judgmentalism. Yet negativity and denial caused by sociocultural pressure are overcome by a strong sense of who she is: ‘the “beautiful woman whom I didn’t know I was meant to meet.’” Yuko Kurahashi, Theatre & Art Critic, Professor Emeritus Theater, Kent State Audience praise: “Her performance was a master class in emotional courage. Alisha didn’t just tell stories from her life; she opened them up, walked us through their shadows, and let us feel the weight and tenderness of each moment.” — Doug Cooper, Author & Motivational Speaker “It would be hard to describe this show on its face and sell it: half poetry slam, half personal memoir; a poet who isn’t an actor, who’s new to performing making her debut with a whole new way of presenting her writing.” — Sarah LeClair, Founder, Riot Productions “From the moment Alisha stepped onto the stage, the audience was captivated. Her performance was not just a recounting of personal experiences but an invitation into a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and joy.” — Sunny Rey, Founder Poets Underground “This is a raw, vulnerable, true-life story of one woman's brave journey to live authentically… There is something here for everyone” — Alex A “What holds us back from living our truth, and what are the consequences? Alisha sheds Light on the subject!” — Rita M “Intimate in the telling, moving in the performance, Alisha’s Light — Forever 57 is an hour-long journey into an individual experience that holds a universal story. Through spoken-word and imaginative staging, Alisha Richard shares large and small moments of change that transformed her life, and in turn, causes us to reflect on our own lives. How we live, who we are when we are true to ourselves—finding joy. This is the feeling I left the performance with: joy. Alisha IS light.” — Judy R “A beautiful and heartfelt love letter to her authentic self. I admire Alisha’s courage in today’s political climate”. — Alfred G Credits Written by - Alisha Richard Directed by - Wilfred Paloma About the Artist Alisha Richard began living authentically as a woman in early 2023. After writing prose for decades, her transition inspired a venture into poetry and spoken word performance to share her journey.A gifted storyteller, in 2025, she became a theater kid at age 59. Over the past 18 months, she has performed in four professionally-staged productions as well as debuting and refining her own story: “Alisha’s Light”. Alisha has performed up and down the California coast, won multiple poetry slams and was selected as the featured poet in a 2024 anthology earning a $500 prize and six headline opportunities. Her work strives to break down barriers and stigma while showing others the joy of living onesʹ truth and inspiring them to seek out their best selves. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590595536384 https://www.instagram.com/alishar1976?igsh https://youtube.com/shorts/frJytngOyYE?si=9Tz4kvy99885YK17 https://alisha-richard.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence against minors. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
After becoming a parent, multiple-award-winning storyteller Andrew Bailey earnestly trains to be a better, more stoic person. Human nature intervenes. "Bailey has perfected the formula for funny." -Monday Magazine. "Finally, a storyteller with something to say." -The Edmonton Journal. “Bailey really is a master of the monologue.” -Culture Vulture “If it's true that timing is everything in comedy, then Andrew Bailey has got it all… Genius!” – The Winnipeg Sun "[Bailey] is a natural storyteller." -The Winnipeg Free Press Credits Created by - Andrew Bailey Dramaturg - Tony Adams About the Artist Andrew Bailey is a Victoria based storyteller, published author, and playwright who has worked with Atomic Vaudeville, Blue Bridge Theatre, Phantom Signal, and many other companies. Described as a “natural storyteller” by the Winnipeg Free Press and “a storyteller with something to say” by the Edmonton Journal, his work deftly mixes serious themes with comedy and has explored diverse subjects including mental health, faith, technology, and social justice. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cs8sU8Fpn/ Website: https://andrewgordonbailey.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Death and dying. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Other Guise Theatre
SITE B
Legendary songs from the collections of Legendary Artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (Josephine, Josie & Grace) sings us through the generations of the most iconic performers of the last hundred years, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these Legends and their impact on her personal journey. Featuring songs from Ella, Billie, Josephine, Aretha, Nina, Tina, Whitney, Beyonce and more! Aspiring legendary vocalist Tymisha Harris spent decades performing as Aretha Franklin at Universal Studios and working as a Tina Turner impersonator and tribute artist. She has won dozens of awards for her portrayal of Josephine Baker in the off-Broadway and international hit show "Josephine", and is a 2X winner of the Orlando Sentinel Critic’s Choice for "Leading Actress, Musical" (one for Josephine, the other for her embodiment of Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill"). In this new, surprisingly personal cabaret, Tymisha talks about her personal journey and those of the legends who influenced her, while she sings some of the most impactful songs from throughout their and her career. “A stunning display of song and history…as a standard bearer for almost an entire century of music, you really couldn’t do better than badass burlesque diva Tymisha Harris." ★★★★★- Edmonton Journal “BEST OF FEST” – Orlando Sentinel Credits Created by - Tymisha Harris Directed by - Michael Marinaccio About the Artist Dynamite Lunchbox Entertainment is dedicated to the creation and production of highly entertaining and diverse independent live theatrical productions. They are best known for the hit off-Broadway and international award-winner musical Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play. Josephine has received over 30 awards across festivals around the world, including 16 “Best of Fest” wins and 13 “Outstanding Performance” awards for founder Tymisha Harris. In 2023 she was named Best Leading Actor in a Musical, alongside co-founder Michael Marinaccio (2023 Best Leading Actor in a Drama) by the Orlando Sentinel. Their other shows include the companion piece to Josephine, an original musical about the friendship of two extraordinary women titled Josie & Grace (winner of a Critics Choice Award for Best Musical, Orlando Sentinel 2021); a live rock tribute show meets “This Is Spinal Tap” in a new musical parody about the greatest Tribute band that never was called Retribution, the Ultimate Tribute Band Tribute (winner of the Edgy as F#ck Award 2024 Orlando Fringe); A live improvised show based on the popular game Dungeons & Dragons called Fringin & Flagons (winner of the “Fringe of the Fringe” at the 2022 Tampa Fringe); and a solo historical cabaret honoring legendary singers like Ella, Billie, Tina and Beyonce titled Tymisha Harris, a Cabaret of Legends. Tymisha Harris is an internationally successful award-winning performer, creator and producer of live theatrical productions, concerts, cabarets and performing arts events.. Her career started in Orlando by working as a choreographer and backup dancer for pop groups including N*SYNC and LFO. She went on to perform multiple roles at Universal Studios Orlando, and a featured role in the hit movie series Bring It On. More recent endeavors include the national tour of Rock of Ages, a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theater Company, and founding member and Assistant Director/Choreographer of the successful Orlando based troupe, VarieTease. Since 2016, she has been touring the world playing Josephine Baker in her solo-show Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play. For her performance, she has received 10 Awards for “Outstanding Performance” and was nominated for a Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Award for her 2018 off-Broadway run at Soho Playhouse in NYC. For her performance as Billie Holiday in 2023’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, she was awarded the Critic’s Pick for Leading Actor, Musical by the Orlando Sentinel. She has recently begun touring her new show A Cabaret of Legends across North America to rave reviews, sold out houses, and numerous “Best of Fest” and other awards across North America. Michael Marinaccio is an award-winning Actor, Director, Producer, theatre creator, storyteller and professional innovator. After earning a BFA in Theatre Performance for The University of Central Florida, over his thirty year career he has been involved in hundreds of professional and independent theatrical productions, collaborated with dozens of professional performing arts organizations and thousands of performing artists from across the globe. From 2011-2019 he took a break from personal creative projects to serve as the Artistic Producer of The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. There he proudly supported and advocated for thousands of independent artists, brought together diverse elements of his community, helped grow the festival to international prominence and more than tripled the attendance and revenue during his tenure. In 2016, he Directed and co-created Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play, a show that has garnered dozens of awards and toured the world ever since. He stepped down from his role at Orlando Fringe in 2019, and started Dynamite Lunchbox Entertainment with his partner, Tymisha Harris. In 2020 after the world shutdown he began work as a Director and Immersive Learning Specialist for The Emotional Intelligence Institute. There he worked with first responders, human resource professionals, and members throughout the United States military to teach EQ and soft skills through simulated scenario-based training. He now continues to create, write, produce, direct, and occasionally act in original touring productions. https://www.facebook.com/josephinetheplay https://www.instagram.com/josephinetheplay/ https://youtu.be/4I6Yrwwlrzo?si=ttaIrIFcalKA66HA https://linktr.ee/dynamitelunchbox Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Grief and loss; Mentions, themes, or depictions of racialized violence, domestic violence, gun violence, substance use. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
During the reign of Russia’s Nicholas 1st, the very rich grew richer, and the poor, even poorer (imagine that!). This adaptation of Gogol’s Diary of a Madman is tragi-farce mocking the 19th century Russian class system. We witness the hapless Aksenty Ivanovich re-live the consequences of his attempt to rise above his situtation. Clayton has been active on the Fringe Festival circuit since 1986, playing across Canada and the US, and at the Edinbourough Fringe. Past 4 & 5 star presentations include: One-Man Hamlet, Moscow Stations, and Falstaff. Credits Created by - Clayton Jevne adapted from Nikolai Gogol Directed by - Clayton Jevne About the Artist Clayton Jevne has been touring various solo shows since 1986, nationally and internationally, and has logged nearly 1000 separate solo performances. He founded Victoria's Theatre Inconnu in 1987, where he remains Artistic Director and General Manager. With Theatre Inconnu he has been directly involved in scores of productions as director, actor, or designer. Under the banner of Theatre Inconnu, Clayton founded the Victoria Shakespeare Festival in 1991, and produced it until 2001, when he handed it over the newly formed Victoria Shakespeare Society (who continue to produce it). He has a BFA (acting), MFA (directing), PhD (actor-training); and has taught in the University of Victoria Theatre Department since 2010. Facebook: Diary of a Madman - Clayton Jevne Instagram: @diary_of_a_madman_jevne Youtube: Diary of a Madman Excerpts Website: https://www.theatreinconnu.com/diary-of-a-madman/ Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
In this "stand up dramedy" retrospective of her 1997 "Eclectic Chairs" Patricia relates, with poignancy and humour, the Life Lessons Learned at various stages of life, from kindergarten to grandmother. This show was originally performed at Fringe Festivals in Victoria, Vancouver, Duncan, Nanaimo and Kelowna in 1997 and was declared "just a damned good show." This recap contains some of the wisdom and humour of the original show, amended by the "progress" of the last three decades. So much has changed, so much has not. Credits Created by - Patricia Zogar About the Artist Patricia Zogar has been involved (a lot) in community and (a little) in professional theatre for almost 40 years in Victoria, Sooke, Winnipeg, Kamloops, Ladysmith and Nanaimo and has enjoyed such roles as Grace in "Grace and Glorie", Aoife in "Outside Mullingar", Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and has self-directed and performed the 14 wonderful characters in "The Search for Signs of Intelligent life in the Universe". Recently returned to Victoria after 17 years "away" she is enjoying rewriting and revising this show and looks forward to dispensing her even greater wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/patriciazogar Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
Meet Evie & 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 (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. “Alex Dallas and Jimmy Hogg are absolute stars.They are funny and brilliant in equal measure, an absolute joy to watch on stage.There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Evie and Alfie. This is the type of show that makes Fringe so special” ***** -Edmonton Journal WINNER- OUTSTANDING ENGLISH PRODUCTION Montreal Fringe 2025 Credits Written by - Alex Dallas & Jimmy Hogg Directed by - James Gangl Dramaturg - Isaac Kessler About the Artist Alex Dallas (writer/performer) is a writer, actor and performer from London, England who has been living and working in Canada for the past 30 years. As a founder member of the hilarious female comedy troupe, Sensible Footwear, she has toured the world and performed at the most prestigious festivals and theatres, including the Edinburgh Fringe , the Adelaide Fringe , the Glastonbury Festival and the Canadian Fringe and Comedy Festival circuit, as well as Just For Laughs. A veteran of comedy writing, she has had her one woman shows, Goddess, and Drama Queen, aired on CBC TV ,The W Network, Bravo TV and on CBC Radio. Her career as an actor and performer has included writing 6 one woman shows, 20 years on stage with Sensible Footwear, roles such as Lady Macbeth, and Madam Arcati amongst others and as a Voice Artist performing numerous radio and TV ads, and Audio Books, as well as playing Queen Victoria in the video game, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. www.alexdallas.com Jimmy Hogg (writer/performer) is a writer, actor, director, comedian and storyteller from Plymouth, UK, who has made his name on the Fringe circuit over the last 20-years with his high-energy, physical, tangential style. Shows include Curriculum Vitae, Figgy Pudding, Like A Virgin, The Potato King, and Potayto Potahto. In 2017 and 2018 A Brief History of Petty Crime SOLD OUT at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Comparisons to Eddie Izzard, Rik Mayall, and John Oliver (and other British people) are frequent if not always accurate or deserved. His work has been seen and heard on BBC Radio 5, CBC Radio, and Just For Laughs. He has numerous awards and merits and is a 18X BEST OF FRINGE WINNER. James Gangl (director) won the Ed Mirvish Award for Entrepreneurship and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best One Person Show for his first solo show, Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups. James has since written four solo shows and his work has been heldover at The Edmonton Fringe Festival, featured at Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest in Victoria and at the United Solo Festival in New York City. James is a Moth storyslam winner and performed at the Moth Grand Slam in Los Angeles. James currently teaches at the legendary Second City in Toronto. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
"Genki Bear: Memoirs of a Granddaughter" traces Misty’s ever-evolving bond with her Japanese grandmother, brought to life on stage through a bunraku-style puppet. Spanning years and continents, the play stitches together childhood visits to Baachan’s house, a formative trip to Japan, and Misty’s search for identity. Expect to see: a grown woman in a Care Bear costume, an over-the-top samurai sword fight, a few questionable wigs, and one unforgettable tribute to the sassiest grandma around. This heartfelt and hilarious show is created for adults, but is suitable for audiences ages 10 and up. "Great storytelling, easy to follow, tugs at the heart strings. Handkerchief maybe required ❣️" – Caede Pungente, Vancouver Fringe Audience Member “'Genki Bear' is a beautifully crafted play, where puppetry and live acting seamlessly interact to reach deeply into the heart.” – Clayton Jevne, Artistic Director, Theatre Inconnu "Cozac’s storytelling background breaks the 4th wall and establishes a whimsical attitude and relationship with the audience. She also has that special skill of acting naturally with a puppet. Grandma is as real as you and me." – Tim Gosley, Canadian Puppeteer "I think this is the best thing I've seen all year. It's deeply heartfelt, profound, full of love and laughter. It's absolutely beautifully staged. It has EVERYTHING I want from theatre – most of which is to be moved." – Ian Case, Theatre Artist Credits Created by - Misty Cozac About the Artist Misty Yumiko Cozac (writer/co-director/performer) – is a mixed-race Romanian and Japanese Canadian (sansei/yonsei), who hails from the Blackfoot Confederacy’s ancestral lands (southern Alberta). With a BFA (U of L) and MA (U of T) in Drama, she has a rich theatre background. Misty is particularly proud of her work on plays about Japanese Canadian internment, Winter Pond (actor, U of L) and The Plum Tree (director, New West). Her recent work, Between Earth and Sky, was just performed at SKAMpede 2026. Kevin Eastman (co-director/performer) – is alumnus of UVic. Kevin has worked across Victoria's theatre scene. They are currently a stage manager at the Farquhar Auditorium. Recent credits include creating and performing The Ballad of One-Eyed Mike for SKAMpede 2025, serving as stage manager and assistant director for This Much I Know at Theatre Inconnu, and directing I Fell in Love with Moby Dick for 5 Stages. Noé Nishizawa (performer) – is a Japanese-Canadian voice actor embodying the voice of Baachan in Genki Bear. Her love for storytelling began in childhood, reading and creating stories to entertain her siblings. Noé's voice can be heard in a diverse range of projects. Some recent credits include video games such as MechWarrior 5: Clans and Assassin’s Creed Shadows as well as audiobook narrations including Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and Hello Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi. Zoe Bechtold (stage manager) – is a queer artist and theatre person from Calgary, Alberta. She got her start in theatre through Calgary Young People’s Theatre, and hasn’t looked back since! Past credits include costume and set design for Spare Parts (Dead Horse Theatre & timetheft theatre society), co-set/puppet design for Tiresias (Anywhere/Nowhere Creations & Pithy Productions), and assistant stage manager for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Langham Court Theatre). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583491316221 https://www.instagram.com/kizuna_theatre/ https://kizunatheatre.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of Japanese-Canadian internment. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
Tracy Hamilton (The Debaters, CBC, Winnipeg Comedy Festival) brings her funny and honest solo show about love, friendship, and learning to trust your gut. It's a bisexual love story you don't want to miss! In this tender and hilarious storytelling show, Tracy revisits the moments her instincts were screaming and she said, “shhh.” From teenage crushes to toxic relationships, queer confusion to rom-com-worthy revelations. Oh, and her gut? It talks…out loud. If you’ve ever ignored a bad feeling, this story is for you! “4 Stars” – Edmonton Journal “Best of Fringe” – The Vibe “If you need a happy ending, be sure to catch this show!” – Hamilton City Magazine Credits Written by - Tracy Hamilton About the Artist Tracy Hamilton is a Toronto-based comedian, writer, and storyteller. Her conversational style and cheerful sarcasm make audiences feel as comfortable as she feels in her many cardigans. She has appeared on CBC Radio's The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, filmed two nationally televised galas for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and has performed at comedy festivals across North America. A published personal essayist, Tracy specializes in funny, heartfelt stories about love, anxiety, and finding humour in life's messiest moments. Her solo show, I'm Actually Right About Everything: A Bisexual Love Story, was a hit at the 2025 Edmonton Fringe and Hamilton Fringe, where it earned rave reviews and Best of Fringe recognition. Instagram: @hamiltrace Website: https://www.tracyhamilton.net/press Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of substance use; Brief mentions of alcoholism and intimate partner violence Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
What if you were only given one emotion, to have for life? How would that impact your relationships to yourself and to others? What would happen in a world with no emotions? In Morphaces debut full-length show, we explore the answers to these questions through movement, maskwork, and theatrical storytelling. Witness the characters of Grief, Joy, Power, and Curiosity as they collide with one another, resolving their animosity through balanced dissolution of self. In this immersive audio-visual experience, come discover a world where feeling isn't what you know, affect can be taken on and revoked again, and where conflict can arise through greed and tensions. Credits Created by - Morphaces Darlene Gunkelmann Ellery Schafer Rosetta Maggio Bronwyn MacLeod About the Artist Morphaces is a performance art troupe from Vancouver Island, exploring the nuances of human experience and beyond through dynamic textures of physical expression. Each member brings their unique gifts to the collaborative vision – from contortion to experimental theatre, to belly dance, and improv movement. They came together in the summer of 2024, frequently creating on the festival circuit and at local music shows. Witness them bridge the gap between your personal perception and immersive worlds as they shapeshift through the space. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584138444254 https://www.instagram.com/morphaces.movement Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
A therapists dreams up ways enact revenge toward the villains in her client’s lives. Along the way she is confronted by the shadows in her own past. An exploration of the troubling thoughts that shape our lives and how they offer comfort in the face of injustice. Credits Created by - Andrea Thring Directed by - Andrea Thring About the Artist Intrusive Thoughts Theatre is an independent theatre company created by Andrea Thring based in British Columbia, with a focus on creating original work that lives at the intersection of psychology and performance. Committed to expanding on the most abstract thoughts and ideas, Intrusive Thoughts Theatre invites audiences into the strange, vulnerable, and deeply human territory of the mind – where uncomfortable thoughts, humour, contradiction, and honesty all have a place on stage. Never one for traditional theatre, Andrea founded Intrusive Thoughts Theatre to focus on original and modern creation, inspired by personal stories, events, and the eccentric wanderings of the human mind. She finds the space between personal story, contemporary theatre and psychology to be the most exciting and dynamic gathering place to explore and play. Andrea is a playwright, actor and psychotherapist living in British Columbia Canada. She hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in drama therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California and a BFA in Theatre and Development and Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal, QC. https://intrusivethoughtstheatre.com Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of violence, sexualized violence, substance use. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Paul Phillips Hall
SITE E
Can an unloved girl heal the world? From her bold beginnings as a street outreach crisis worker to the battlegrounds of couples therapy, Tamara Lynn Robert has spent three decades trying to make better lovers of us all …while her own love life is an epic disaster. Professionally, she’s unstoppable. Personally, she’s a lover-girl train wreck. From a fevered Fringe fling, to the perils of polyamory, to the lessons in love she never wanted, Lover Girl is a funny, heroic and tender tale about what it really takes to love. Lover Girl celebrates people pleasers (let's stop shaming them!!), front line workers, the lovers, the dreamers and anyone who still dares to believe in love Past Praise for Tamara's Previous Shows: 5 stars "Charismatic" -CBC Winnipeg, 4 stars "Charming" -Eye Weekly, 4 1/2 stars "Genuinely Delightful" -Uptown Magazine, 4 stars "stellar, expert storyteller” -Times Colonist, 4 1/2 stars “ In a word: brilliant” -MondayMagazine Credits Written by - Tamara Lynn Robert Directed by - James Gangl About the Artist Tamara’s love of theatre began at age 13. Her small high school didn’t have theatre classes or a drama club, so she started one herself. In a high school gymnasium, she became the writer, director, producer, costume designer, set designer, and promoter—all rolled into one. In 2007, she began her love affair with Fringe Festivals in Winnipeg, MB when she brought Strange Bedfellows featuring Confessions of a P.K. Pin up to stage. after a series of independently produced shows. In 2010 she toured her solo show Psycho Bitch to three cities across Canada. The show explored her experience of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and navigating the mental health system, opening conversations about stigma, identity, and resilience. After years of working on the front lines as a crisis worker, Tamara returned to school to become a psychotherapist and eventually specialized in couples therapy. Whether in the therapy room or on stage, she has always been fascinated by love, connection, and the stories people carry. Lover Girl grew out of a simple idea: to tell the truth about love. The messy, the funny, the ugly, the heartbreaking, and sometimes embarrassing parts of love. The show is a funny, brave and tender exploration of love, loss, and what we do to avoid both. After all, the most important story we ever tell is the one we tell ourselves about how we have loved and let ourselves be loved. https://www.instagram.com/tamara_sundaynightlove?igsh=Y3Y1OXhxNWM0OGp0&utm_source=qr https://sundaynightlove.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Explicit language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of gun and gang violence, suicide. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
After performing in 50 countries, Dutch stand-up comedian Fedor Ikelaar shares the story that nearly ended it. What starts as a naive trip to Sierra Leone spirals into motorbike chaos, a car crash, and a gunpoint encounter that isn’t even his closest brush with death. Blending sharp stand-up with vivid storytelling, No Die! is a darkly funny true story about bad decisions, blind confidence, and somehow surviving it all. Having performed across Europe and Canada, Fedor has built a reputation for smart, globally informed comedy that mixes high-energy stand-up with deeply personal stories. No Die! turns real-life misadventures into big laughs while exploring risk, culture shock, and the strange kindness of strangers. “Worldly, sharp, and endlessly funny—Fedor spins insane stories from around the globe with impeccable timing.” ★★★★★ — AYTC Review Credits Created by - Fedor Ikelaar About the Artist Fedor Ikelaar is an international stand-up comedian whose comedy is shaped by life across cultures. Born in Amsterdam and raised in France, he has lived in Germany, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Nepal—experiences that give his comedy a sharp, global perspective on everyday life. Fedor blends observational humor with personal storytelling, finding comedy in cultural differences, identity, and the quiet absurdities people usually overlook. His style is smart, playful, and honest, connecting easily with international audiences without relying on clichés. He has performed in close to 50 countries and appeared at over 15 international comedy festivals. Today, Fedor performs regularly across Europe and Canada, working in comedy clubs, theaters, and festivals for audiences ranging from locals to expats and everything in between. Beyond the stage, Fedor has also used comedy in unexpected settings, including performing and volunteering in Ukraine—an experience that further shaped his perspective on humor, resilience, and human connection. Facebook: Fedor Comedy Instagram: @fedorisme Youtube: Fedor Comedy Website: https://fedorcomedy.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
★★★★★ "Even if you are not a wrestling fan, this unique show is not to be missed." – Winnipeg Free Press "I do not care for wrestling, yet I still enjoyed this show." – UMFM This one-man tribute to Randy "Macho Man" Savage covers his thrilling career and tumultuous marriage to manager Miss Elizabeth. It also weaves in the story of a boy fascinated by professional wrestling and the dangers of meeting your heroes. Winnipeg "local legend" Geoff Hughes debuted the "Macho MANitoban" at the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival and garnered sold-out performances and standing ovations. Credits Written by - Geoff Hughes About the Artist Geoff Hughes has toured Western Canada with children's theatre, dinner theatre and fringe theatre. Debuting in 2025, The Macho MANitoban seemed an inevitable persona for Geoff to manifest after years of performance, improvisation and a passion to produce theatre. https://machomanitoban.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Cartoonish Violence; Locker Room Humour. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
As a derelict house is prepped for demolition, foreman “Demo" Dan hurries his ragtag crew of labourers under the deadline of a demanding developer. He has his hands full ducking civic activists and jumping through hoops and loopholes. Meanwhile, his eco-conscious foreman Adam Lovegrove – lead singer of a ‘wood n’ roll’ cover band the Rolling Stumps – marches to his own beat. When he meets Alexa, the head of a local heritage society, the two devise a plan to halt the wrecking ball and try to save the home – and maybe the world – from ending up in the trash. This enviro-musical centers on our planet’s most reusable, regenerative and widely-used building material – wood — and features parody-oke style " wood n' roll " tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. "A true smash musical performance — with actual smashing!" – Smash City Chronicles "Reclaimed! satirizes modern redevelopment and North American throwaway culture. From forest to landfill, the audience learns about a single plank of wood as it’s harvested, milled, built with and disposed of. This family-friendly production will make you rethink how we use and reuse wood and best of all, have you humming along to popular parodied “wood n’ roll” tunes. – K-R-UD Rubble Radio "If you love singing and love wood, you’ll love Reclaimed! – Rolling Stump Magazine Credits Written by - Peter Worden Directed by - Hailey Christie-Hoyle Produced by - Peter Worden & Hailey Christie-Hoyle About the Artist PETER WORDEN is a Victoria‑based writer and first‑time musical theatre playwright. His creative work spans community art projects in printmaking, improv and 'garbage' art. He spent five years deconstructing buildings across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, salvaging old‑growth fir and cedar and sparking the creation of ditties to pass the time while working. HAILEY CHRISTIE-HOYLE is a musical theatre artist, dramaturg, director, choreographer, and performer from Revelstoke, BC. Since graduating from Sheridan College’s Music Theatre program in 2022 she has worked in theatres across the country as a performer and creative team member. Her work is informed by her connection to nature, inspiring stories that explore the rhythms of the natural world, cycles of growth and renewal, and the ways humans relate to and care for their environment. Select recent credits include Associate Choreographer on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Chemainus Theatre Festival), performer in On Native Land (Urban Ink), and Assistant Director on Labyrinth (Caravan Farm Theatre). https://www.facebook.com/share/17uFzU5FpM/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/wordenedgewise/ Accessibility Content warnings: Cringy puns; wood-related sexual innuendo; light cussing. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
St Ann's Academy South Lawn
SITE D
"Rhymes With Ducks" is the sequel to the hit show Ducks, which won Outstanding (?) at the 2023 Victoria One-Act Play Festival, which sold out several shows at the 2024 Edmonton Fringe Festival and which was a big hit last year at the Victoria Fringe Festival. It features the same four characters who meet in the same office eight years later, less than an hour before their Conservative government must hand over power to the victorious NDP. While all documents are being desperately shredded before the midnight deadline, the unscrupulous Mitch Lafleur, a former communications guru shows up claiming ownership of a mystery briefcase whose contents he refuses to disclose. He's opposed by, Kaylee Grant, who's overseeing the shredding and refuses to give it to him unless she can see what's inside. "A veritable tornado of backstabbing, secret agendas and rumour-mongering, tightly wound by the playwright. The habit of denial runs deep in government communication circles, amazingly." Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca, Edmonton Fringe 2024 Credits Written by - David Heyman Directed by - Jason Vikse About the Artist Nolan Fidyk (Mitch) Nolan is a Victoria-based actor who grew up immersed in the local theatre scene from an early age. He is a graduate of the Studio 58 Acting Program at Langara College in Vancouver. His recent credits include John in The Last Yiddish Speaker by Deborah Zoe Laufer (BEMA Productions), Michael in Armstrong’s War by Colleen Murphy (Theatre Inconnu), and Jake in H2O by Jane Martin (Theatre Inconnu). Nolan is excited to be taking part in his second ever Fringe Festival and is grateful to be working with such a talented group of artists. Danielle Greschner (Kaylee) Ducks was Danielle’s first Fringe show last year and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be playing the same role again this year. She was most recently one of the leads in Langham Court's smash hit I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change earlier this year . Other past roles include Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (VOS), Beauty in Saint Luke’s Players’ Beauty & the Beast panto, and Mrs. Salt in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Four Seasons Musical Theater). When not on stage, Danielle works as a high school science teacher and is the published author of satirical sci-fi novel, Out of Tune. Gloria Snider (Grace) Gloria has been involved in community theatre in Victoria since 1990 and worked with many theatre companies. Some favourite roles over the years include Frau Schneider in Cabaret for V.O.S, Jenny Diver in Three Penny Opera for Four Seasons Musical Theatre, Vita Louise Simmons in Harvey and Ana in The Clean House at Langham Court, Da in Trad and Alice Madden in Age of Arousal for Theatre Inconnu. She also played Mrs.Nurmi/Queen Maeve in Queen Maeve at Theatre Inconnu. She played Grace last year in Ducks. Lorene Cammiade (Pam) Lorene is pleased to be returning to the flock once again to reprise her role as Pam. Despite having played a civil servant in "real life," she happily has little in common with her character, except perhaps for their shared taste in fashionable footwear! Lorene has performed in many roles in various local companies, most recently Susan in "Bed Among the Lentils" (Attitude Theatre), Helen in "Leipzig" (Bema Theatre), and Siobhan in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (Theatre Inconnu). Jason Vikse (Director) Jason has been lucky enough to direct on stages across the globe, including Switzerland and Australia. In Victoria, his recent directing credits include The Moors (Inconnu, co-director) and Switzerland (Attitude). Other local theatres he’s worked with include Bema, Langham, Puente, Black Box, and VOS. He has also worked with Handmade Ivy thrice before – as consulting director for Nanaimo Pick of the Fringe winner Digby & Glass, and as director for the original and touring production of Bathsheba and the Books and the award-winning 2023 production of Ducks. He’s thrilled to have been invited back into The Ivy League again. Andrea Gregg (Stage manager) Andrea stage managed "Ducks" last year and is excited to be doing the sequel at this year's Fringe Festival. Previous credits include An Inspector Calls (Stage Manager) and Ravenscroft (Assistant Stage Manager). When not stage managing, they can often be found painting the stage with light at community theatres around Victoria. Appreciation goes to the team—both behind the scenes and onstage—for their trust, patience, and collaboration in bringing this play to life. David Heyman (Writer and Producer) David has written several short plays and a musical in recent years and has ideas for several more. He was a reporter at the Calgary Herald and worked for many years in government, where he gets most of his ideas, including this one. During the week, he's a financial advisor for iA Private Wealth. https://www.facebook.com/handmadeivystageandscreen/ www.handmadeivy.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
A unique storytelling experience! Together, artist and audience join to create a collective telling of the star-crossed lovers, all the way up to that balcony scene… the lovers live! No preparation, no pressure, no dying, you’ll read a few easy lines from the play as a group from your seats (you will not be singled out if you haven’t volunteered for it pre-show). This show is a fun and fringey opportunity to speak the speech, fall in love, and have a fun new experience. “Fun!” – 101.5 UMFM “Playful” – Winnipeg Free Press “Delightfully Creative… buzzed with laughter and genuine fun. It’s Schindel’s infectious energy, enthusiasm, and sheer passion for the Bard that bring this experience to life in such a unique and joyous way. If you’ve ever endured a lackluster or grueling encounter with Shakespeare in the past, Shakespeare: Say It! just might change your mind.” – Kingston Theatre Alliance “Hilarious show! VERY fun concept for Shakespeare and had a blast with the audience. I would see this show in heartbeat if it was back next year.” – Devon “Creative & clever, interactive & entertaining! Highly recommend!”- LConnor “I am not a huge Shakespeare fan and I had a FANTASTIC time at the show. The interactivity is so fun, l loved the space Dana brought us into together. Highly recommended.” – C. “We loved it and after seeing several shows, this is still one of my favourites. It feels like enjoying a bit of Shakespeare with a bunch of your best theatre friends, and Dana has the best energy! You’ll like it, check it out!” – Jacque “I normally don’t like audience participation, but this is different and fun and you don’t have to go onstage!! She really makes the Bard come to life and the ancient words become suddenly totally understandable! – Kathy "It was awesome! Such a fun and welcoming space!" – Marley Audiences are Saying: https://youtu.be/TdSybURJmSw Credits Created by - Dana Schindel & Shakespeare About the Artist A Vancouver-based actor, writer, and songwriter, Dana Schindel will make her Victoria Fringe Festival debut with ‘Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 – Shakespeare: Say It!’ Dana is a graduate of Canada’s National Voice Intensive and studies with Diane Speirs and Linda Darlow. Dana is a graduate of UBC and her degrees in English Literature and Psychology can be felt in the experience of Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 – Shakespeare: Say It! Dana’s favourite acting roles include: Polly Garter (Under Milkwood), Countess of Kent (Emilia), Mina (Dracula), Catherine (Waiting for the Parade), and Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Visit: danaschindel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danaschindel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.schindel/ Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Bayanihan Community Centre
Site A
Being Old Rocks!! … Well no, Ageing isn't much fun. The best you can do is have a laugh about it. So, this one-person show of comical storytelling invites you to laugh along with (or laugh at) Donnie's tales of Gracelessly Growing Old. Delightful topics include Aged Frailty, Dewlaps, Memory failures (short and long term), Absent-Mindedness, "Senior Moments"—and there's even some Shakespeare to lend some dignity to the mix. AND to wrap up—Golly! Donnie present his eccentric (and perhaps slightly senile) reflections on His Place, and also Our Place, in our Great Grand Old Cosmos! … The Wine of Well-Aged Wisdom? Don't know. You will have to decide for yourself. But if You are old, or just getting older, or if You have old persons in your life, this show's for You! (Trust me.) Credits Created by - Don Randall Written by - Don Randall About the Artist Don Randall retired in 2016 from his career as an expat literature prof at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He's the writer of the show. His somewhat eccentric performance-persona "Donnie" presents it. Don&Donnie reside together in Edmonton, the Great Fringe Festival City in the middle of that wacky-Conservative province, Alberta. Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
It's New World Year 1252. Humanity has fled a dying Earth and built a new civilization on the distant planet of Awthfruztas. Orderly, surveilled, and scrubbed clean of anything that doesn't fit. Queerness has been erased from record. Or so the Governing Council believes. Hidden in the cave systems along the shore of an island, a secret archive pulses with the drag history, chosen names, and hard-won identities of Old Earth. And tonight, for the first time in over twelve hundred years, a drag queen is going to step into the spotlight. Written and performed by Aaron Nickol, Space Queen is a one-person sci-fi musical that builds an entire world through storytelling and an electrifying original score. Funny, fierce, and genuinely moving, Space Queen tackles visibility, chosen family, and the radical act of resistance… all wrapped in a story that feels both urgently futuristic and achingly familiar. “A passion project by the queers and for the queers.” ""A transfixing, and harmonic, melancholy journey to the future."" ""I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the beginning stages of this show! I really resonated with the experiences of queer people and artists being shown through a futuristic dystopian world that reflects our past and current struggles for space, visibility and peace. As a drag performer I was touched to the point of tears with the writing and songs in this piece. Space Queen was the highlight of my Fringe experience!!"" Website: dragsundayproductions.com/space-queen Credits Created by - Aaron Nickol Sound Design by - Jarrett Jacklin About the Artist Shelita Cox is a powerhouse of the Victoria, BC drag scene and the creative backbone to Drag Sunday Productions. With over eight years of experience producing high-impact, high-glamour shows, she has become a pillar of the local queer arts community: uplifting fellow performers, mentoring emerging talent, creating spaces that push the definition of drag as entertainment, and is celebrated as a vehicle for community-building and cultural celebration. A proud Indigenous performer with roots in the Kwak’wala-speaking peoples of the ‘Namgis First Nation, Shelita brings her whole self to the stage. She is an active seamstress, costume designer, and visual storyteller: crafting every look she wears by hand. Her dedication to self-made drag showcases her skills as a performer and creator. Shelita’s creativity extends far beyond the lip sync. She is also a writer and showrunner, having scripted and starred in original theatrical productions like Drag Through Time, a drag cabaret play blending humor, history, and high camp. She has performed as an opener and emcee for over a dozen RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, holding her own with wit, warmth, and undeniable stage presence. Facebook: Drag Sunday Productions Instagram: @dragsundayproductions Website: https://dragsundayproductions.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Pacific Coast Association of Magicians' award-winning comedy magician Sam Bennison is debuting their brand new show at the Victoria Fringe. "Sam Bennison Needs a Friend" is a magical game show to find Sam Bennison's new best friend/magical assistant. Through a series of magical games and stunts, Sam will put their potential new best friends to the test. This comedic take on a magic show aims to solve the loneliness epidemic in the worst way possible. Credits Created by - Sam Bennison About the Artist Award-winning comedy magician Sam Bennison has been performing magic on the ancestral territory of the Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George) and the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver). Sam's form of comedy magic is about making impactful connections through the art of play. By producing the Vancity Variety Pack — a monthly, magic variety show — Sam has created a welcoming environment for queer artists both on and off the stage. https://www.instagram.com/sobennison?igsh=MWxuNG8zd2sxazJ0eA== https://www.youtube.com/@sobennison7344 https://bcmagician.ca/fringe Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Puppet homicide. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
Moderately Celebrated Comedian & Author Shawn Hitchins Ribald An Epic Gay Joke Shawn Hitchins reclaims the mic to share the first joke he ever told—a 90s gay joke. Obsessed with cracking its origins, he traces the lewd punchline through centuries of literature, weaving crass comedy and ancient tragedy through his irreverent and fearless storytelling. Blending stand-up with drunk book club, Ribald is a vulgar English lesson, a chronic overshare, and an unexpected return to the stage for this moderately celebrated comedian and author. "One-man flash mob!" Toronto Star About the Artist Shawn Hitchins is the author of The Light Streamed Beneath It (ECW’ 21) and A Brief History of Oversharing (ECW’ 17). His one-person show Ginger Nation toured extensively before being filmed in concert (Amazon Prime/OUTtv). Hitchins is an award-winning entertainer, writer, personality, and creator of live performance. Hitchins was featured on CBC’s The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers, q, and Here & Now, and his work garnered notices from the Guardian, GayTimes UK, BuzzFeed, CNN, BBC, BBC World Service, TimeOut NY, Etalk, The Social, and The Toronto Star. Shawn is a frequent contributor to CBCArts and The Walrus. Hitchins currently resides in Vancouver. Credits Dramaturgy by Jen Sookfong Lee Sound by Sue Newberry & The Law Outside Eye (for Intrepid Residency) Izad Etimadi Developed under mentorship with Karen Hines Accessibility Sensory warnings: Loud noises Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open 30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.
Intrepid Studio
Intrepid Studio
SHEILA! THE MUSICAL is a darkly comic musical satire following Sheila V Toff, a bearded housewife in 1950s suburbia, performing the rituals of domestic life for her neighbours, her husband, and a watchful baby. Recently nominated for Most Outstanding English Production at the Montreal Fringe, the show has established itself as a standout on the festival circuit, touring Fringe festivals across Canada since 2024, and now entering its first Fringe run on Vancouver Island, home of the creators. Sheila spends her days selling domesticity to herself — chores, cocktails, and a smile that's a little too rehearsed. The show blends original music, choreography, and drag performance with dark comedy — and the longer Sheila keeps performing "perfect," the more the seams start to show. WHAT AUDIENCES AND CRITICS ARE SAYING "A delightful concoction of satire, feminism, and fabulousness." — Parton and Pearl, Toronto Fringe Review Reviewers at Intermission Magazine called it "a darkly hilarious drag exploration" of gendered expectations, highlighting drag's power as an art form. Forget the Box's Montreal Fringe review praised the show's researched send-up of 1950s consumer culture and Sheila's vocal stamina — and made the case for seeing it now, before it "has reached the level of success it so well deserves." Credits Created by - Jay Hill Produced by - Adam Khomsi About the Artist "Have It Off Productions brings bold, original drag shows to the far corners of BC, featuring some of the province's biggest drag performers. The company runs regular shows in the Cowichan Valley, hosted by Sheila. Jay Hill is the creator and performer behind Sheila V Toff — self-described as ""Van Isle's belting, bearded bombshell,"" known for Sheila's impeccable live vocals, glamour camp drag style, and big personality. Inspired by their own grandmother, Jay created Sheila! The Musical as a deeper exploration of their drag persona at its core." https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550978099334 https://x.com/sheilavtoff https://https://www.instagram.com/sheilathemusical/ https://sheilathemusical.com Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Themes of grief and loss, domestic abuse, psychological distress, and brief slapstick violence. Sensory warnings: Latex balloon. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
‘The divine wisdom of the Holy She’. Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit delves into the humorous revelations of Sister Sophia, an aging nun in crisis. As she grieves the loss of her friend, Sister Beatrice, she grapples with the cost of her half century of devotion in her own restless night of the soul. Through humorous and serious musings and songs, Sister Sophia confronts g(G)od and in her quest to be heard, she discovers a surprising newfound outlook on life. A comedy/drama about crisis with songs, dance, sincerity, irreverence and audience interaction. “Sister Sophia is witty, curious, and easy to root for… a stellar performance”. The one-nun-show is cheeky, introspective, and thoughtful”- Sarah Jessica Rintjema, Hamilton City Magazine “Randall has a helluva voice”- Raymond Beauchemin, The Hammer Monthly “Randall’s performance is both heartfelt and sharply comedic… Sister Sophia deals with existential themes with irreverent spirit” – Brian Morton, The Hammer Monthly Credits Created by - Lisa Randall Directed by - Kate Johnston About the Artist Lisa Randall is a solo performer, singer, actor and award-winning playwright. Her play, The Sorauren Book Club, received Patron’s Pick Award at the 2022 Toronto Fringe and toured to the Orlando Fringe in 2023. April 2026, Lisa’s short play ‘Back to the Garden’ was a part of SAWITRI Theatre’s English Shorts Festival and Process Theatre’s 10-minute Play Festival. Lisa continues to develop this play as well as writing a new solo piece. Lisa acted in the sold-out run of the play, Desperate Measures written by Rachel Moore and Katherine Teichman, at the Toronto Fringe 2024 which also won the My Entertainment World critics’ pick Best New Play award. She has co-led two musical groups and recorded two albums. Lisa is thrilled to once again work with the brilliant Kate Johnston after the success of ‘Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit’ last summer at the Hamilton Fringe where it was selected by the Hamilton Vibe as ‘10 shows not to miss’ with sold out shows. Lisa leads retreats in writing, improvisation, storytelling and character with a November 2026 six-day retreat at Gibraltar Point Art Centre, Toronto Island https://lisarandall.ca /retreats-workshops. For info Lrandall223@gmail.com. Kate Johnston is an Independent multi-award-winning filmmaker known for her films Tru Love, Stormcloud, Click, Slow Burn and Trashed. Kate also has a background in theatre, and has acted in, written, dramaturged, and directed numerous plays for the stage. More recent credits include The Last Word by Jan Miller Corran starring Barbara Niven, which Kate dramaturged and directed in Los Angeles, garnering critical praise. She most recently dramaturged and directed the workshop and public presentation of The Samuel Stout Project, about the first Black resident of Port Perry Canada (1867), written by Uju Umenyi.) Kate was honoured to dramaturg and direct Lisa Randall’s one woman show ‘Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit’ for the Hamilton Fringe last year and excited to bring it to the Victoria Fringe! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576897611332 https://x.com/LisaRandall16 https://www.instagram.com/sistersophiakicksthehabit/ https://lisarandall.ca/playwrighting-performances/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
2025 Orlando Fringe Critics' Choice Award — Best Solo Show: Improv Orlando Sentinel’s Best of 2026 Orlando Fringe Festival One Performer. Every Character. Mucho Laughs. Diane Jorge transforms one audience member's real-life love stories, enemies, and secrets into a wildly hilarious telenovela — playing every character herself. No two shows are ever the same! The perfect mix of humor and...the scandalously melodramatic. — Orlando Sentinel None pack more pure joy per minute than Solovela... Jorge is a deft performer with a vibrantly volcanic personality...she fluently speaks the language of laughter. — Orlando Weekly Credits Created by - Diane Jorge Stage Managed by - Matti McLean About the Artist Diane Jorge (she/her) is a Miami-born Cuban-American actor, comedian, and improviser. She has been performing in South Florida and internationally for over 17 years, bringing culture, humor and camp to the stage. She’s best known for Solovela: An Improvised Solo Telenovela, a Critics’ Choice winner (Best Solo Show - Improv) from the 2025 Orlando Fringe Festival. Solovela is her love letter to the telenovela genre: she watched them growing up, she analyzed them for a living, and now she gets to live out her telenovela dreams one show at a time. It’s fully improvised, performed entirely solo, dripping with drama, chaos, passion, and laughs. And the best part, no two shows are ever the same! Diane has also toured the country as herself doing stand-up and as her Walter Mercado-inspired character, Mercado de la Fortuna - a Latino astrologer who reads your fortunes con mucho, mucho humor. This character turns audience interaction into hilarious, heartfelt moments of theatrical magic. Beyond performing, she teaches improv classes and conducts team-building workshops using improv to bring teams together. Whether she’s improvising, teaching a room full of students, or cracking up crowds, Diane brings humor, culture, humanity, and a fearless sense of fun to everything she does. “Miami native Diane Jorge, a deft performer with a vibrantly volcanic personality, exhibits enough exuberance to fuel a month worth of Sabado Gigantes…she fluently speaks the language of laughter.” -Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly “Jorge is personable and funny, and her improv skills are nothing to sneeze at either. Que divertida!” - Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel “Diane Jorge remains a must-see for Fringe’s fans…” -Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly “Jorge is a natural in crowd work and audience engagement…Jorge is having fun on stage and is an absolute pleasure to watch.” - Noah Pantano, Fringe Review https://facebook.com/dianeisloud https://youtu.be/lgWtka5I0vo?si=8F4lHzkvLMDEHEOC https://dianejorge.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
CLUBGARDEN CLUBGARDEN is a contemporary dance work blending vogue, reggaeton, modern dance and Latin rhythms. Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Burnt Norton, it creates an immersive ‘clubgarden’ of freedom, memory and transformation, rooted in queer expression and cultural hybridity. Directed by – Ángel Ramos Dancers: Yuina Uchida, Carolina Saint Pierre, Jessica Marchand, Avery Ebenal, Ashley de Luna, Asha Hannan, Maggy de La Riva, Ángel Ramos Choreographers: Ángel Ramos, Yuina Uchida, Farid Yeudiel Sarmiento, Manuel Sandoval Founded in 2025 by Mexican‑Indigenous artist Ángel Ramos, Verso Dance Collective is a queer‑led company based in Victoria, BC. Verso weaves contemporary dance and ballet with ballroom, vogue, and Latin social rhythms to create work that celebrates queer expression, cultural hybridity, and embodied resistance. The collective nurtures inclusive creative environments and expands access to professional dance for diverse local communities. Ángel Ramos is a freelance dancer and choreographer from Mexico, currently based in Canada. Their work blends classical ballet, contemporary dance, and vogue into a dynamic practice shaped by training at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and Ballet Victoria Conservatory, working alongside Ballet Victoria’s Professional Company. Ramos has directed dance films for the Arts and Culture Department of Puebla in Mexico, choreographed for an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with the Vancouver Island Symphony and created pieces for festivals and queer dance events in Victoria. They have collaborated with and studied under choreographers and teachers including Edgar Madrid (Mexico), Kathy Lang, Peter Starr, and Andrea Bayne, performing in productions ranging from Carmina Burana, The Fairy Doll, Spring Waters and Swan Lake to contemporary works. Currently pursuing studies in cultural management, Ramos continues to expand their artistic vision, celebrating diversity, resilience, and the transformative power of dance. Jack & Jill From the earliest stories we’re told, gender comes in pairs: Jack and Jill. This show is designed as a tactile representation of gender: tracing its edges, stretching its fabric, trying it on, shedding it, and sometimes dancing with it. We treat these characters not as static truths, but as roles we play, both onstage and off. Created by – Helen Burger and D’Arcy Briggs Burger & Briggs is an improvisational theatre duo whose work lives between emotion, movement, and play. Made up of Helen Burger (she/they) and D’Arcy Briggs (he/they), the two first met as students in Paper Street Theatre’s Masterclass program. Their backgrounds in dance, production, and improvisational theatre informs a practice that is both grounded and fluid, shaped by the room, the moment, and the connection between performers and audience. They have performed at Paper Street Theatre’s Improv Festival, Impulse Theatre’s Peek Festival, Theatre Skam’s Skampede Festival, and many other events in the region. At its core, the work of Burger & Briggs is an invitation: to find the truth in every moment. Time for Class A classroom-themed theatrical performance by Ba.Rz 86. Part spoken word, part hip-hop, part street sermon. The set functions through raw spoken word, moving from disarming stereotypes to a karmic, cosmic reckoning. Barrio Conscious Spiritualism explores survival, belonging, trauma, healing, and the stories we carry. Raw, rhythmic, and reflective. Produced by – MBPStudios: a Miguel J Barrera Company Ba.Rz 86 (Bars Eighty-Six) is a spoken-word artist, performer, and founder of MBPStudios: a Miguel J Barrera Company. A Third Culture Kid of Mexica, Pipil, and European ancestry raised in Canada, his work draws from lived experience, ancestral memory, and a commitment to transforming struggle into art. Taking inspirations from artists such as M.F. Doom, Immortal Technique, Eminem, and De La Soul, he blends spoken word, hip-hop cadence, storytelling, dark humour, and cultural reflection into performances that explore identity, resilience, healing, and community. Fusing raw spoken word, intricate rhyme schemes, and performance masks, Ba.Rz 86 and MBPStudios create visceral, layered, theatrical experiences designed to challenge stereotypes and provoke a deeper look within and teach. Every piece a rebellion. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence, racialized violence. Sensory warnings: Sudden cut out of both lights and sound; Flashing lights including strobes; Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Enjoy hit-music with this interactive experience! Join Sticks and Stone Percussion by hitting, scraping and shaking along as you become a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, experience a large classical marimba in a band performance filled with humour and antics. "The marimba band you didn’t know you needed. Pop, folk, global rhythms—and a stage presence that’s part concert, part theatre. THE marimba band of Alberta (maybe Canada!). Their rosewood vibes will have you swaying." -Micheal Hrycun, Foundry Events Credits Created by - Stephen Stone About the Artist Sticks and Stone is a percussion trio centered on the "Piano of the Jungle"; the marimba. They have been bringing music to the streets, concert halls, schools, birthday parties and celebration events of the Edmonton area since 2017. They play a little bit of every style of music and have played for for events such as CBC Turkey Drive, the Edmonton Fringe Festival, the Epcor Christmas Gala, the ATB/TELUS Barbeque, the North Country Fair and the City of Edmonton New Year’s Eve in the Winspear, heart of classical music in Edmonton. Their 2020 debut album “Marimba Around the World” mixed folk music from 15 countries with pop, rock and jazz. They have played for audiences from ages 2 to 95 and most widely connect by playing covers of music they might recognize, including Disney and video-game. Through the rosewood warmth of the marimba, they share a joyful experience, frequently including humorous antics. They are currently working to complete their second album "High Information Music for Children", which takes simple children's music and jazzes it up. https://www.facebook.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.instagram.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.youttube.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.sticksandstonepercussino.com Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
As night falls, a new dance awakens… Pick of the Fringe (2024) and Favourite Dance Show (2018-19) winner PointeTango returns with a cinematic journey through the streets of Buenos Aires after midnight. Performed in a striking fusion of pointe shoes and stilettos, this bold new production features breathtaking lifts, innovative lighting and video design, and projections filmed on location in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Starring internationally acclaimed performers and 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, this fast-paced work comes from a 15-time Fringe Award–winning company. ★★★★★ “Breathtaking artistry” – Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “They dance as one body, with grace and precision” – Monday Magazine ★★★★★ “Richardson’s choreography is a joy to behold” – Check the Program Credits Directed by - Alexander Richardson Produced by - Erin Scott-Kafadar Video/Lighting/Sound Design by - Alexander Richardson Choreography by - Alexander Richardson Dance by - Erin Scott-Kafadar, Alexander Richardson About the Artist PointeTango is an award-winning dance company known for their unique blend of Argentine tango and classical ballet. They have gained recognition internationally for their innovative style as the only company in the world to dance authentic Argentine tango on pointe shoes creating a captivating movement vocabulary “unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” -The Vancouver Arts Review https://www.facebook.com/PointeTangoProductions https://x.com/pointetango https://www.instagram.com/pointetango Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pointetango https://pointetango.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights on video projection. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
It's 1974, Vancouver. Reality is fragile in this world of dreams. Two friends, Man One and Man Two, are haunted by an unopened but promising gift…If you thought all your dreams would come true, would you open the box? Written by Sheldon Rosen and performed by Anton Matsigura and Elliot Baskin Smith, this mind-bending duet calls into question the role of the imagination in a dangerous yet necessary dance between friendship, aspiration, and burgeoning adulthood. Credits Written by - Sheldon Rosen Directed by - Sophia Treanor Stage Managed by - Azura Idu Lighting Design by - Sasha Pisiak Sound Design by - Theo Falkiner Set Design by - Hana Ramsay Costume Design by - Samantha Johnson Performed by - Elliot Baskin Smith and Anton Matsigura About the Artist Sophia Treanor is a director and performer based in New York City and Los Angeles, and recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in Directing at the University of Victoria. She is the Steward of the Six Viewpoints Institute and when not working with people, is devoted to making theatre for rocks. The Box by Sheldon Rosen has been an extraordinary playground over the last year, and she is thrilled to share it with the Fringe fest! Azura Idu (she/her) is a Victoria based artist and recent graduate from the Phoenix Theatre with a focus in performance and stage management. Now working with this team for the third time, she can't wait to be part of making this show unique. Some of her recent credits include "Blessed are the Hungry" (Anywhere/Nowhere Creations) and "Joany" (Pithy Productions). Elliot Baskin Smith is a theatre artist from Kamloops, BC and a BFA student at the Phoenix Theatre at the University of Victoria. Recent credits include In My Day, Our Town, The Killing Game, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. When not onstage, he works with the BC Wildfire Service in Dawson Creek and is passionate about creating theatre that connects personal stories with community experience. Anton is a performer from Calgary, Alberta, and is delighted to be performing in his second Victoria Fringe Festival! Anton has worked with various companies across Calgary, including Calgary Young People’s Theatre, the Mind the Gap Collective, and Black Radish Theatre. Anton is thrilled to be remounting the 3rd edition of The Box and hopes that you enjoying peeking inside… even if the box peeks back. Instagram: @smashboxtheatre Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mild torture. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights (other than strobes). Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
The Endurance set sail for Antarctica in 1914 with twenty-eight souls aboard – only to be trapped in the ice before ever setting foot on the continent. Stranded on drifting ice and later marooned on a remote island, they persevered through courage, ingenuity, and an extraordinary commitment to one another. In this compelling retelling, Melissa Taylor reimagines the legendary expedition with a gender-bent cast, offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s greatest survival stories. Directed by Heather Jarvie (Pick of the Fringe winner 2018 & 2019), the production explores leadership, resilience, and the often-overlooked acts of care that sustained the crew, revealing the maternal and communal bonds at the heart of their remarkable journey. Go for Glory, or Go For Good. Credits Written by - Melissa Taylor Directed by - Heather Jarvie Lighting Design by - Annie Konstantinov Sound Design by - Emily Burke Poster design by Julie McLaughlin See our full cast and creative team here: https://hapaxtheatre.com/fringe/ About the Artist Melissa Taylor [Playwright] was born and raised on lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Traditional Territory (Victoria, B.C), and has spent the last decade bouncing back and forth between the Island and Ontario. In Victoria, her work has been produced by Theatre SKAM, Impulse Theatre and hapax theatre. In Toronto, she has worked as an actor and a playwright with various professional and independent theatres, such as Hart House Theatre, Newmarket National Play Festival, Driftwood Theatre, and the False Claims Collective. She completed her MFA in Playwriting at the University of Victoria, with her thesis project being a one-woman show based off of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Melissa is an Associate Artist at hapax theatre (Victoria), and co-artistic director of Gangway! Theatre Company (Toronto). Heather Jarvie [Director] is a multidisciplinary artist grateful to practice on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. Performance highlights include Hello, Dolly!, La Traviata, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Children of Eden, The Magic Flute, and The Drowning Girls. Directing highlights include Harvey, Company, Nevermore (2019 Pick of the Fringe Winner), the world premiere of Castle On The Farm, Lay Down All Dogs, and The Incredible Glowing Woman. Guest Producer for the 29th Victoria Fringe Festival. 2015-2016 Artist-In-Residence with Pacific Opera Victoria. 2016 Artist-In-Residence with the Icelandic Opera, Assistant Directed the award-winning Eugene Onegin. Assistant Director for Behind The Moon at the Belfry Theatre. A passionate advocate for equity in theatre, Heather co-founded hapax theatre, prioritizing inclusivity by dismantling structural racism, ableism, and other barriers to create welcoming, diverse artistic spaces. Full cast and creative team bios available here: https://hapaxtheatre.com/fringe/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
How does a baby react to hearing Whitney Houston for the first time? Beethoven? Metallica? JUNO-nominated musician Brendan McLeod takes you on a funny, heartfelt journey through his newborn daughter’s reactions to the first 500 songs of her life. Blending music, storytelling, and humor, The Joy explores how we experience sound, how music connects us, and how rocking your baby to sleep is like drumming. This touching and entertaining show is a tribute to music, family, and all the emotions that stir within us when we truly listen. Best known to Victoria audiences as the creator of BRAIN (Best Male Performance, Victoria Fringe, 2015), RIDGE (Virtual Pick of the FrInge, 2020) and TEN THOUSAND THINGS (Intrepid Incoming Festival, 2025), Brendan McLeod is the former Canadian SLAM champ and the founder of 7 X Canadian Folk Music nominated group The Fugitives. "The Joy is a truly superb reflection on the essential role that music plays throughout the duration of our lives — from before birth into adulthood and beyond. When engagement in and access to music and the arts may be considered a frill, a luxury, or even inconsequential, this carefully crafted exploration of music and meaning in our lives is a must see." – Ardelle Ries, Music Professor, University of Alberta Credits Created by - Brendan McLeod Written by - Brendan McLeod About the Artist Brendan McLeod is a writer, theatre creator, and musician. He’s the author of a poetry collection, Friends Without Bodies, a novel, The Convictions of Leonard McKinley, and seven theatre shows, including Ridge, his award-winning musical on the Battle of Vimy, and Brain, his comedic monologue on consciousness. His music group The Fugitives has been nominated for a JUNO, as well as multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canada Music Awards, including Best Roots Group, Best Songwriter, and Best Vocal Group. He was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. https://brendanmcleod.ca Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
"Hi, I’m Rosie Grypma. You might know me as 'A Real Karen' or 'Just an Average White Woman,' but I’m also a touring Yuk Yuk’s comedian and the recent winner of BC’s Funniest New Female Comic Competition. I’m bringing my very first hour to the Victoria Fringe Festival! Come join me as I unravel on stage, sharing stories of my past and present while trying to connect the dots of how I got here. Who am I? Let’s find out together, shall we?" Credits Created by - Rosie Grypma About the Artist Rosie Grypma is a Langley, BC–based stand-up comedian quickly making her mark on the Greater Vancouver comedy scene, earning the title of Best New Female Comedian in BC 2025. Drawing from her young family, years in construction, and small-town BC upbringing, Rosie delivers an offbeat, self-deprecating style that keeps audiences on their toes. When she’s not lovingly embarrassing her family on stage, she’s writing screenplays and quietly wrestling with her Catholic guilt. https://www.instagram.com/rosiegrypma/ https://rosiegrypma.ca/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
"Up Your Game" opened the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival to a full house and resounding acclamation. James Fergus, a polished city councillor, lives alone in his ocean-view home, estranged from his wife and daughters who have grown weary of his controlling ways. Into his ordered life storms Rebecca Morey, a young, hungover journalist — and daughter of Marlene, the woman James loved and abandoned decades earlier. Rebecca arrives ostensibly to share memories of her recently deceased mother, but her motives soon turn darker. What begins as awkward reminiscence unravels into an emotional reckoning: accusations, revelations, and the exhuming of old letters filled with lust, regret, and unfinished forgiveness. Rebecca weaponizes Marlene’s words, exposing James’s youthful chaos and hypocrisy, while revealing her own lifelong scars — a childhood overshadowed by her mother’s addiction, activism, and self-destruction. Through their verbal sparring, it becomes clear that both are haunted by Marlene: James by guilt, Rebecca by loss and confusion over the woman she both adored and resented. Their confrontation spirals from bitter sarcasm to near-violence before settling into uneasy understanding, as each begins to glimpse the pain beneath the other’s armour. Credits Created by - Peter Campbell Written by - Peter Campbell About the Artist Peter Campbell, president of Gumboot Productions, has been producing drama and documentary films for international television for over thirty years. His first foray into theatre was directing at the Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival. "Up Your Game " is the first play written by Mr. Campbell, who was delighted to have it chosen to open the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival at the Belfry Theatre. https://gumbootproductions.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of substance use; Brief physical violence and mentions of substance abuse. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Haus of Owl
SITE C
Armed with her motto: 'Suck life dry!' and her late husband’s words: “You have energy and only one life–so use it!” Tessa launches herself into the world of seniors' online dating, championed by her best friend Patty. This is the story of one woman's fierce battle against Gravity, as she seeks to master the art of living in the moment. Can Tessa find someone to savour "the present" with her? This Comedy was short-listed for the Lee Playwriting Prize This is the World Premiere of Woman Against Gravity Credits Written by - Olivia Etey Directed by - Tamara McCarthy About the Artist Tamara McCarthy – Director Tamara is an award-winning director, actor, producer, educator, and Co-Artistic Producer of The Fox Queen (thefoxqueen.ca). With over 40 professional directing credits, these include The Ladies Foursome; James and the Giant Peach (Chemainus); I Want To Be An Astronaut (Port Theatre); The Out Vigil (Theatre Newfoundland Labrador); The Wolves; Love/Sick (Douglas College); The Double Axe Murders (Gateway/ Evergreen); Julius Caesar (Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival); Into the Woods (VIU); Dead Drone (upintheair); The Sea; A Doll’s House (Slamming Door); La Bohème (Opera Nanaimo); Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (Blue Bridge); FourPlay (Studio 58); Munsch Alley (Carousel). With Theatre BC, Tamara has been an Adjudicator in several provincial zones and is facilitating the Directors Lab Workshop at Mainstage 2026 in Vernon. She was in the first cohort of Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices, at BANFF Arts Centre, and is the proud recipient of the 2021 John Moffat and Larry Lillo Award. Next she can be found directing this fall at Canadian College for Performing Arts. Olivia Etey – Playwright Olivia Etey is a playwright, producer, and the creator of the Or Festival, a 10 minute play festival in Vancouver that seeks to create a bridge between the Deaf and Hearing Theatre Communities in Canada. (www.orfestival.com) She graduated from UBC with a double major in Creative Writing and English Honours. Her produced plays include: Foreplay (2015), her musical: The Midnight Serenade (2015), Living on the Grid (2016), which debuted at the Vancouver FRINGE Festival as part of The Only Animal’s Generation Hot Series, The Hoarder (2017) and her juke-box Opera Forever Hold Your Peace (Opera Unbound, 2022). Olivia’s play Woman Against Gravity was short-listed for the Lee Playwrighting Prize. It has received professional development through Upintheair Theatre’s rEvolver Festival (2025), Western Gold Theatre’s Have A Senior’s Moment Festival (2024), the TheatreOne Emerging Voices Program (2024), the Stage One Festival of New Canadian Works at The Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary (2021) and the Arts Club LEAP Program (2019). An excerpt of her bilingual play Emberré Váltam/I’ve Become Human Again, written in Hungarian and English was showcased at Rice & Beans Theatre’s DBLSK Program. She is insurmountably grateful to Evie Wallace, the extraordinary woman whose real life inspired the play, and to her phenomenal director, cast, creative team, family, loved ones, and community for making this theatrical dream of hers a reality. Wendy Magahay – Actor (Tessa) Wendy Magahay is a long-time actor living in Victoria (lək̓ʷəŋən traditional territory) where she’s performed with many local companies. Her work has been called “steely and resolute… alternately snarky and jaded… and, hard to rival batshit crazy.” Wendy thanks Tamara and Olivia for the invitation back to Fringe where her previous performances earned best drama picks with both Bēma Productions and Outpost 31. See Wendy next in the return of 31 Iguana’s High Moon at Heritage Acres this Hallowe’en. More at www.wendymagahay.com Vicki Hargreaves – Actor (Patty) The performing arts, and theatre in particular, have been Vicki’s joyful preoccupation over a lifetime of professional work that includes acting, directing, arts advocacy, and arts education. She knows theatre has the ability to transform the world; that, especially now, the act of being in a theatre space is an act of resistance. Vicki has worked across Canada in professional theatre, has founded one or two theatre companies in a previous century and is currently exploring acting in film and TV. She has performed with and learned from artists across five continents while working internationally. Having arrived at this decade of life in the arts, Vicki is grateful to be part of a work that, with affection and humour, actively explores the realms of people in the years of life that are an undiscovered country for most; that moves beyond the stereotypes which linger still. One of Vicki’s greatest learning times was while looking after her mother in LTC during COVID. Every single person in LTC was striving to live fully and with love; all full, multidimensional beings; people with rich lives, a sense of humour who had people who loved them, or not… and all that that means. Malcolm Harvey – Actor (Big Bill) After a career in corporate communications I first stepped on stage at 71 with a small part in a Langham Court Theatre production of “People”. Now thoroughly bitten by the theatre bug I’ve been active with St. Luke’s Players, Langham Court and Attitude Theatre, among others, since then. I find working with others in the cast, and the crew, to bring stories to life from words on a page very fulfilling; and getting an audience reaction to our creation is the ultimate reward for those efforts. While I welcome any opportunity to be on stage, there are several roles which are favourites…A monologue as Graham in “A Chip in the Sugar”, a two hander in which I played Frank in “Frank and Percy” and, in a play cut short by Covid, as Tom Garrison in “I Never Sang for my Father” A couple of times I’ve played a butler or valet and these roles give lots of leeway for extra “tweaks” in the performance. I have found that, for the most part, the people who love to get involved with live, local, theatre are some of the best people to be around. Friendly, cooperative, creative, helpful, they make good things happen. Not to forget, though, that the other essential requirement is a live audience. A great audience and a great performance come together to create what can only be described as the magic of live theatre. Emotional but transient, entertaining but thoughtful; it is our desire to bring such moments alive for us all. Helga Woolsey – Actor (The Old Lady) Helga Woolsey is a recent graduate of UVic’s theatre program. While she was actually focused on design and had the privilege of designing the costumes for In My Day she also discovered a love of performing. Acting credits at the Phoenix include one mainstage production, as Millie in Hot L Baltimore, and a director’s production where she played Luka in The Bear. Away from the university, she was delighted to be cast as Mrs. Clare in Scruples, and more recently as Sister Anthousa in Blessed are the Hungry, both entries in the Belfry’s One-Act Play festival. She is looking forward to exploring more opportunities now that she has left school, and intends to audition for every age-appropriate role that crosses her plate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4448577002130501 https://www.instagram.com/womanagainstgravity/ https://orfestival.com/wp/upcoming-play/ Accessibility Content warnings: References to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
All-nighters. Nudity. Nitrous. Just another day in the life of a doula. Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support to people giving birth. This support is non-clinical – think hand-holding, “you got this”, and reassuring a partner that yes, those wild guttural moans and curse words you’ve never heard before mean she’s doing great! Local birth nerd Pamela, who makes her living in the front row of childbirth, delivers a look into this secret, strange, and sleep-deprived netherworld—and how she got there. A show for anyone who’s ever been born. Credits Created by - Pamela Bethel About the Artist Pamela Bethel has worked on and created various theatrical projects. "After the Beep", a show about her teenage answering machine, played at Uno Fest and then Fringe Festivals in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Toronto where it was held over for Best of Fringe. "After the Beep" was given a coveted 5 star review from Now Magazine and was called “a deeply original play”. Pamela wrote and directed "Cornelius and Titania Or, a Tragedy of the Commons (a comedy)", which delighted Victoria Fringe audiences in 2018. One critic called it “wry, intelligent and ironic”. Another critic may have seen it, but no evidence can be found today. You can read about more of Pamela’s artistic work on her website, if she gets around to updating it by deadline. She’s also a birth nerd, an umbrella term that encompasses her work as a birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation helper, and childbirth educator. She is co-owner of Constellations Prenatal, where she has taught hundreds of people about how to prepare for labour, birth, and beyond. Before that, she was a commercial photographer. Before that, she was a stage manager for theatre and opera companies all over the country. Website: https://www.doulapamela.com/ Website: https://pamelabethel.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Frank discussion of birth, bodily functions, and medical procedures/ intervention. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Join Adam Jacobson as he discusses reconciling his autism and weirdness in a powerful and introspective performance laced with sardonic wit and high energy that challenges social norms and celebrates self-acceptance. Adam tells the story of overcoming the adversities of autism in a way that only he can! Credits Created by - Adam Jacobson Written by - Adam Jacobson Sound Design by - Adam Jacobson About the Artist Adam Jacobson is known for his high energy and higher autism. Adam Jacobson has wowed audiences across North America with his sardonic wit and energetic performances, telling his story of living with autism and being different in a way that only he can. Adam has performed at the Nanaimo and Vancouver Fringe festivals, The World Series of Comedy, JFL Vancouver, a finalist in House of Comedy's Funniest Person with a Dayjob and has won three roast battle championships. Instagram: @adamjacobsoncomedy Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Mentions, themes, or depictions of suicide; Discussions of mental health Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s) Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
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. What are the things you remember? What are the things you never want to forget? ★★★★★ “This is a storyteller with a trick, a memorizer with a story, and a Fringe show full of magic.” – Edmonton Journal ★★★★★ “You’re in the hands of a masterful player.” – Winnipeg Free Press Credits Created by - Dave Morris About the Artist Dave Morris is a speaker, teacher, and storyteller, but mostly he's an improviser. He's been teaching, producing and performing improvisation around Canada and the world for over 25 years. He is the artistic director of the award-winning Paper Street Theatre co. in Victoria B.C. and performs his one-man storytelling shows to high acclaim. He has performed and taught at festivals around the world, including Seattle, Chicago, London, Berlin, Romania, Amsterdam, and many more across Canada. If you haven't seen him before, just know: he likes you already! http://www.davemorris.tv Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Other Guise Theatre
SITE B
A Kid Napping is a dark comedy with heart. Two ex-convicts hatch a disastrous school kidnapping scheme, only to find themselves responsible for a classroom of kindergarteners. From the award-winning duo Burke & Sauvé: "remarkable... inspired, hilarious, and sincere" (The Post Horn), and a "show-stopping, match-made-in-heaven kind of comedic duo" (Lulu Finol) Credits Created by - Birdie Burke Directed by - Ashley Chodat Photography by - Langdon Media About the Artist Goofballs Collective is a Vancouver-based theatre company dedicated to creating bold, accessible, and joyfully chaotic original work. Blending clown, comedy, physical theatre, and heartfelt storytelling, the collective crafts productions that invite audiences to laugh, connect, and embrace the beautifully absurd. Their work has been praised as "inspired, hilarious, and sincere" (The Post Horn), with company members described as a "show-stopping, match-made-in-heaven kind of comedic duo" (Lulu Finol). Through new works and collaborative creation, Goofballs Collective champions stories that are playful, human, and a little bit unhinged. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Smoking. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights (other than strobes). Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Winner of the 2026 San Diego Fringe Outstanding Drama Award, Alisha's Light – Forever 57 takes the audience on a journey through Alisha’s magical first year of living authentically. Combining theatrical storytelling and original poetry, Alisha brings to life pivotal conversations with her loved ones that reinforced her own self-acceptance. Her story demonstrates the transformational power of embracing strengths, facing fears and pursuing dreams. Starting with a decision to seek a little bit of happiness on the eve of her 57th birthday Alisha morphed from a reserved prose writer, who feared rejection, into a gregarious performer eager to face the instant judgement that defines poetry slams. Alisha convinces the audience it’s never too late to ask: “What small change can help unlock my best self?” “Alisha’s Light—Forever 57, written and performed by Alisha Richard, is a courageous, moving, and compelling solo work that presents key moments from Alisha’s life, focusing on her gender-confirmation journey…Alisha’s recitation of her poetry is powerful, convincing, and honest, reflecting the voices of people who question and challenge the normalcy of violence, bigotry, cruelty, and judgmentalism. Yet negativity and denial caused by sociocultural pressure are overcome by a strong sense of who she is: ‘the “beautiful woman whom I didn’t know I was meant to meet.’” Yuko Kurahashi, Theatre & Art Critic, Professor Emeritus Theater, Kent State Audience praise: “Her performance was a master class in emotional courage. Alisha didn’t just tell stories from her life; she opened them up, walked us through their shadows, and let us feel the weight and tenderness of each moment.” — Doug Cooper, Author & Motivational Speaker “It would be hard to describe this show on its face and sell it: half poetry slam, half personal memoir; a poet who isn’t an actor, who’s new to performing making her debut with a whole new way of presenting her writing.” — Sarah LeClair, Founder, Riot Productions “From the moment Alisha stepped onto the stage, the audience was captivated. Her performance was not just a recounting of personal experiences but an invitation into a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and joy.” — Sunny Rey, Founder Poets Underground “This is a raw, vulnerable, true-life story of one woman's brave journey to live authentically… There is something here for everyone” — Alex A “What holds us back from living our truth, and what are the consequences? Alisha sheds Light on the subject!” — Rita M “Intimate in the telling, moving in the performance, Alisha’s Light — Forever 57 is an hour-long journey into an individual experience that holds a universal story. Through spoken-word and imaginative staging, Alisha Richard shares large and small moments of change that transformed her life, and in turn, causes us to reflect on our own lives. How we live, who we are when we are true to ourselves—finding joy. This is the feeling I left the performance with: joy. Alisha IS light.” — Judy R “A beautiful and heartfelt love letter to her authentic self. I admire Alisha’s courage in today’s political climate”. — Alfred G Credits Written by - Alisha Richard Directed by - Wilfred Paloma About the Artist Alisha Richard began living authentically as a woman in early 2023. After writing prose for decades, her transition inspired a venture into poetry and spoken word performance to share her journey.A gifted storyteller, in 2025, she became a theater kid at age 59. Over the past 18 months, she has performed in four professionally-staged productions as well as debuting and refining her own story: “Alisha’s Light”. Alisha has performed up and down the California coast, won multiple poetry slams and was selected as the featured poet in a 2024 anthology earning a $500 prize and six headline opportunities. Her work strives to break down barriers and stigma while showing others the joy of living onesʹ truth and inspiring them to seek out their best selves. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590595536384 https://www.instagram.com/alishar1976?igsh https://youtube.com/shorts/frJytngOyYE?si=9Tz4kvy99885YK17 https://alisha-richard.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence against minors. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
After becoming a parent, multiple-award-winning storyteller Andrew Bailey earnestly trains to be a better, more stoic person. Human nature intervenes. "Bailey has perfected the formula for funny." -Monday Magazine. "Finally, a storyteller with something to say." -The Edmonton Journal. “Bailey really is a master of the monologue.” -Culture Vulture “If it's true that timing is everything in comedy, then Andrew Bailey has got it all… Genius!” – The Winnipeg Sun "[Bailey] is a natural storyteller." -The Winnipeg Free Press Credits Created by - Andrew Bailey Dramaturg - Tony Adams About the Artist Andrew Bailey is a Victoria based storyteller, published author, and playwright who has worked with Atomic Vaudeville, Blue Bridge Theatre, Phantom Signal, and many other companies. Described as a “natural storyteller” by the Winnipeg Free Press and “a storyteller with something to say” by the Edmonton Journal, his work deftly mixes serious themes with comedy and has explored diverse subjects including mental health, faith, technology, and social justice. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cs8sU8Fpn/ Website: https://andrewgordonbailey.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Death and dying. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Other Guise Theatre
SITE B
Legendary songs from the collections of Legendary Artists, and the stories behind them. International award-winning vocalist and performer Tymisha Harris (Josephine, Josie & Grace) sings us through the generations of the most iconic performers of the last hundred years, highlighting black female excellence as she shares stories of these Legends and their impact on her personal journey. Featuring songs from Ella, Billie, Josephine, Aretha, Nina, Tina, Whitney, Beyonce and more! Aspiring legendary vocalist Tymisha Harris spent decades performing as Aretha Franklin at Universal Studios and working as a Tina Turner impersonator and tribute artist. She has won dozens of awards for her portrayal of Josephine Baker in the off-Broadway and international hit show "Josephine", and is a 2X winner of the Orlando Sentinel Critic’s Choice for "Leading Actress, Musical" (one for Josephine, the other for her embodiment of Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill"). In this new, surprisingly personal cabaret, Tymisha talks about her personal journey and those of the legends who influenced her, while she sings some of the most impactful songs from throughout their and her career. “A stunning display of song and history…as a standard bearer for almost an entire century of music, you really couldn’t do better than badass burlesque diva Tymisha Harris." ★★★★★- Edmonton Journal “BEST OF FEST” – Orlando Sentinel Credits Created by - Tymisha Harris Directed by - Michael Marinaccio About the Artist Dynamite Lunchbox Entertainment is dedicated to the creation and production of highly entertaining and diverse independent live theatrical productions. They are best known for the hit off-Broadway and international award-winner musical Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play. Josephine has received over 30 awards across festivals around the world, including 16 “Best of Fest” wins and 13 “Outstanding Performance” awards for founder Tymisha Harris. In 2023 she was named Best Leading Actor in a Musical, alongside co-founder Michael Marinaccio (2023 Best Leading Actor in a Drama) by the Orlando Sentinel. Their other shows include the companion piece to Josephine, an original musical about the friendship of two extraordinary women titled Josie & Grace (winner of a Critics Choice Award for Best Musical, Orlando Sentinel 2021); a live rock tribute show meets “This Is Spinal Tap” in a new musical parody about the greatest Tribute band that never was called Retribution, the Ultimate Tribute Band Tribute (winner of the Edgy as F#ck Award 2024 Orlando Fringe); A live improvised show based on the popular game Dungeons & Dragons called Fringin & Flagons (winner of the “Fringe of the Fringe” at the 2022 Tampa Fringe); and a solo historical cabaret honoring legendary singers like Ella, Billie, Tina and Beyonce titled Tymisha Harris, a Cabaret of Legends. Tymisha Harris is an internationally successful award-winning performer, creator and producer of live theatrical productions, concerts, cabarets and performing arts events.. Her career started in Orlando by working as a choreographer and backup dancer for pop groups including N*SYNC and LFO. She went on to perform multiple roles at Universal Studios Orlando, and a featured role in the hit movie series Bring It On. More recent endeavors include the national tour of Rock of Ages, a European tour with the innovative and world-renowned Pilobolus Dance Theater Company, and founding member and Assistant Director/Choreographer of the successful Orlando based troupe, VarieTease. Since 2016, she has been touring the world playing Josephine Baker in her solo-show Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play. For her performance, she has received 10 Awards for “Outstanding Performance” and was nominated for a Vivian Robinson AUDELCO Award for her 2018 off-Broadway run at Soho Playhouse in NYC. For her performance as Billie Holiday in 2023’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, she was awarded the Critic’s Pick for Leading Actor, Musical by the Orlando Sentinel. She has recently begun touring her new show A Cabaret of Legends across North America to rave reviews, sold out houses, and numerous “Best of Fest” and other awards across North America. Michael Marinaccio is an award-winning Actor, Director, Producer, theatre creator, storyteller and professional innovator. After earning a BFA in Theatre Performance for The University of Central Florida, over his thirty year career he has been involved in hundreds of professional and independent theatrical productions, collaborated with dozens of professional performing arts organizations and thousands of performing artists from across the globe. From 2011-2019 he took a break from personal creative projects to serve as the Artistic Producer of The Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival. There he proudly supported and advocated for thousands of independent artists, brought together diverse elements of his community, helped grow the festival to international prominence and more than tripled the attendance and revenue during his tenure. In 2016, he Directed and co-created Josephine, a burlesque cabaret dream play, a show that has garnered dozens of awards and toured the world ever since. He stepped down from his role at Orlando Fringe in 2019, and started Dynamite Lunchbox Entertainment with his partner, Tymisha Harris. In 2020 after the world shutdown he began work as a Director and Immersive Learning Specialist for The Emotional Intelligence Institute. There he worked with first responders, human resource professionals, and members throughout the United States military to teach EQ and soft skills through simulated scenario-based training. He now continues to create, write, produce, direct, and occasionally act in original touring productions. https://www.facebook.com/josephinetheplay https://www.instagram.com/josephinetheplay/ https://youtu.be/4I6Yrwwlrzo?si=ttaIrIFcalKA66HA https://linktr.ee/dynamitelunchbox Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Grief and loss; Mentions, themes, or depictions of racialized violence, domestic violence, gun violence, substance use. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
During the reign of Russia’s Nicholas 1st, the very rich grew richer, and the poor, even poorer (imagine that!). This adaptation of Gogol’s Diary of a Madman is tragi-farce mocking the 19th century Russian class system. We witness the hapless Aksenty Ivanovich re-live the consequences of his attempt to rise above his situtation. Clayton has been active on the Fringe Festival circuit since 1986, playing across Canada and the US, and at the Edinbourough Fringe. Past 4 & 5 star presentations include: One-Man Hamlet, Moscow Stations, and Falstaff. Credits Created by - Clayton Jevne adapted from Nikolai Gogol Directed by - Clayton Jevne About the Artist Clayton Jevne has been touring various solo shows since 1986, nationally and internationally, and has logged nearly 1000 separate solo performances. He founded Victoria's Theatre Inconnu in 1987, where he remains Artistic Director and General Manager. With Theatre Inconnu he has been directly involved in scores of productions as director, actor, or designer. Under the banner of Theatre Inconnu, Clayton founded the Victoria Shakespeare Festival in 1991, and produced it until 2001, when he handed it over the newly formed Victoria Shakespeare Society (who continue to produce it). He has a BFA (acting), MFA (directing), PhD (actor-training); and has taught in the University of Victoria Theatre Department since 2010. Facebook: Diary of a Madman - Clayton Jevne Instagram: @diary_of_a_madman_jevne Youtube: Diary of a Madman Excerpts Website: https://www.theatreinconnu.com/diary-of-a-madman/ Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
In this "stand up dramedy" retrospective of her 1997 "Eclectic Chairs" Patricia relates, with poignancy and humour, the Life Lessons Learned at various stages of life, from kindergarten to grandmother. This show was originally performed at Fringe Festivals in Victoria, Vancouver, Duncan, Nanaimo and Kelowna in 1997 and was declared "just a damned good show." This recap contains some of the wisdom and humour of the original show, amended by the "progress" of the last three decades. So much has changed, so much has not. Credits Created by - Patricia Zogar About the Artist Patricia Zogar has been involved (a lot) in community and (a little) in professional theatre for almost 40 years in Victoria, Sooke, Winnipeg, Kamloops, Ladysmith and Nanaimo and has enjoyed such roles as Grace in "Grace and Glorie", Aoife in "Outside Mullingar", Martha in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and has self-directed and performed the 14 wonderful characters in "The Search for Signs of Intelligent life in the Universe". Recently returned to Victoria after 17 years "away" she is enjoying rewriting and revising this show and looks forward to dispensing her even greater wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/patriciazogar Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
Meet Evie & 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 (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. “Alex Dallas and Jimmy Hogg are absolute stars.They are funny and brilliant in equal measure, an absolute joy to watch on stage.There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Evie and Alfie. This is the type of show that makes Fringe so special” ***** -Edmonton Journal WINNER- OUTSTANDING ENGLISH PRODUCTION Montreal Fringe 2025 Credits Written by - Alex Dallas & Jimmy Hogg Directed by - James Gangl Dramaturg - Isaac Kessler About the Artist Alex Dallas (writer/performer) is a writer, actor and performer from London, England who has been living and working in Canada for the past 30 years. As a founder member of the hilarious female comedy troupe, Sensible Footwear, she has toured the world and performed at the most prestigious festivals and theatres, including the Edinburgh Fringe , the Adelaide Fringe , the Glastonbury Festival and the Canadian Fringe and Comedy Festival circuit, as well as Just For Laughs. A veteran of comedy writing, she has had her one woman shows, Goddess, and Drama Queen, aired on CBC TV ,The W Network, Bravo TV and on CBC Radio. Her career as an actor and performer has included writing 6 one woman shows, 20 years on stage with Sensible Footwear, roles such as Lady Macbeth, and Madam Arcati amongst others and as a Voice Artist performing numerous radio and TV ads, and Audio Books, as well as playing Queen Victoria in the video game, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. www.alexdallas.com Jimmy Hogg (writer/performer) is a writer, actor, director, comedian and storyteller from Plymouth, UK, who has made his name on the Fringe circuit over the last 20-years with his high-energy, physical, tangential style. Shows include Curriculum Vitae, Figgy Pudding, Like A Virgin, The Potato King, and Potayto Potahto. In 2017 and 2018 A Brief History of Petty Crime SOLD OUT at the legendary Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Comparisons to Eddie Izzard, Rik Mayall, and John Oliver (and other British people) are frequent if not always accurate or deserved. His work has been seen and heard on BBC Radio 5, CBC Radio, and Just For Laughs. He has numerous awards and merits and is a 18X BEST OF FRINGE WINNER. James Gangl (director) won the Ed Mirvish Award for Entrepreneurship and a Canadian Comedy Award for Best One Person Show for his first solo show, Sex, Religion & Other Hang-ups. James has since written four solo shows and his work has been heldover at The Edmonton Fringe Festival, featured at Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest in Victoria and at the United Solo Festival in New York City. James is a Moth storyslam winner and performed at the Moth Grand Slam in Los Angeles. James currently teaches at the legendary Second City in Toronto. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
"Genki Bear: Memoirs of a Granddaughter" traces Misty’s ever-evolving bond with her Japanese grandmother, brought to life on stage through a bunraku-style puppet. Spanning years and continents, the play stitches together childhood visits to Baachan’s house, a formative trip to Japan, and Misty’s search for identity. Expect to see: a grown woman in a Care Bear costume, an over-the-top samurai sword fight, a few questionable wigs, and one unforgettable tribute to the sassiest grandma around. This heartfelt and hilarious show is created for adults, but is suitable for audiences ages 10 and up. "Great storytelling, easy to follow, tugs at the heart strings. Handkerchief maybe required ❣️" – Caede Pungente, Vancouver Fringe Audience Member “'Genki Bear' is a beautifully crafted play, where puppetry and live acting seamlessly interact to reach deeply into the heart.” – Clayton Jevne, Artistic Director, Theatre Inconnu "Cozac’s storytelling background breaks the 4th wall and establishes a whimsical attitude and relationship with the audience. She also has that special skill of acting naturally with a puppet. Grandma is as real as you and me." – Tim Gosley, Canadian Puppeteer "I think this is the best thing I've seen all year. It's deeply heartfelt, profound, full of love and laughter. It's absolutely beautifully staged. It has EVERYTHING I want from theatre – most of which is to be moved." – Ian Case, Theatre Artist Credits Created by - Misty Cozac About the Artist Misty Yumiko Cozac (writer/co-director/performer) – is a mixed-race Romanian and Japanese Canadian (sansei/yonsei), who hails from the Blackfoot Confederacy’s ancestral lands (southern Alberta). With a BFA (U of L) and MA (U of T) in Drama, she has a rich theatre background. Misty is particularly proud of her work on plays about Japanese Canadian internment, Winter Pond (actor, U of L) and The Plum Tree (director, New West). Her recent work, Between Earth and Sky, was just performed at SKAMpede 2026. Kevin Eastman (co-director/performer) – is alumnus of UVic. Kevin has worked across Victoria's theatre scene. They are currently a stage manager at the Farquhar Auditorium. Recent credits include creating and performing The Ballad of One-Eyed Mike for SKAMpede 2025, serving as stage manager and assistant director for This Much I Know at Theatre Inconnu, and directing I Fell in Love with Moby Dick for 5 Stages. Noé Nishizawa (performer) – is a Japanese-Canadian voice actor embodying the voice of Baachan in Genki Bear. Her love for storytelling began in childhood, reading and creating stories to entertain her siblings. Noé's voice can be heard in a diverse range of projects. Some recent credits include video games such as MechWarrior 5: Clans and Assassin’s Creed Shadows as well as audiobook narrations including Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood and Hello Limerence by Momo Yamaguchi. Zoe Bechtold (stage manager) – is a queer artist and theatre person from Calgary, Alberta. She got her start in theatre through Calgary Young People’s Theatre, and hasn’t looked back since! Past credits include costume and set design for Spare Parts (Dead Horse Theatre & timetheft theatre society), co-set/puppet design for Tiresias (Anywhere/Nowhere Creations & Pithy Productions), and assistant stage manager for I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (Langham Court Theatre). https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583491316221 https://www.instagram.com/kizuna_theatre/ https://kizunatheatre.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of Japanese-Canadian internment. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
Tracy Hamilton (The Debaters, CBC, Winnipeg Comedy Festival) brings her funny and honest solo show about love, friendship, and learning to trust your gut. It's a bisexual love story you don't want to miss! In this tender and hilarious storytelling show, Tracy revisits the moments her instincts were screaming and she said, “shhh.” From teenage crushes to toxic relationships, queer confusion to rom-com-worthy revelations. Oh, and her gut? It talks…out loud. If you’ve ever ignored a bad feeling, this story is for you! “4 Stars” – Edmonton Journal “Best of Fringe” – The Vibe “If you need a happy ending, be sure to catch this show!” – Hamilton City Magazine Credits Written by - Tracy Hamilton About the Artist Tracy Hamilton is a Toronto-based comedian, writer, and storyteller. Her conversational style and cheerful sarcasm make audiences feel as comfortable as she feels in her many cardigans. She has appeared on CBC Radio's The Debaters and Laugh Out Loud, filmed two nationally televised galas for the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and has performed at comedy festivals across North America. A published personal essayist, Tracy specializes in funny, heartfelt stories about love, anxiety, and finding humour in life's messiest moments. Her solo show, I'm Actually Right About Everything: A Bisexual Love Story, was a hit at the 2025 Edmonton Fringe and Hamilton Fringe, where it earned rave reviews and Best of Fringe recognition. Instagram: @hamiltrace Website: https://www.tracyhamilton.net/press Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of substance use; Brief mentions of alcoholism and intimate partner violence Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
What if you were only given one emotion, to have for life? How would that impact your relationships to yourself and to others? What would happen in a world with no emotions? In Morphaces debut full-length show, we explore the answers to these questions through movement, maskwork, and theatrical storytelling. Witness the characters of Grief, Joy, Power, and Curiosity as they collide with one another, resolving their animosity through balanced dissolution of self. In this immersive audio-visual experience, come discover a world where feeling isn't what you know, affect can be taken on and revoked again, and where conflict can arise through greed and tensions. Credits Created by - Morphaces Darlene Gunkelmann Ellery Schafer Rosetta Maggio Bronwyn MacLeod About the Artist Morphaces is a performance art troupe from Vancouver Island, exploring the nuances of human experience and beyond through dynamic textures of physical expression. Each member brings their unique gifts to the collaborative vision – from contortion to experimental theatre, to belly dance, and improv movement. They came together in the summer of 2024, frequently creating on the festival circuit and at local music shows. Witness them bridge the gap between your personal perception and immersive worlds as they shapeshift through the space. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584138444254 https://www.instagram.com/morphaces.movement Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
A therapists dreams up ways enact revenge toward the villains in her client’s lives. Along the way she is confronted by the shadows in her own past. An exploration of the troubling thoughts that shape our lives and how they offer comfort in the face of injustice. Credits Created by - Andrea Thring Directed by - Andrea Thring About the Artist Intrusive Thoughts Theatre is an independent theatre company created by Andrea Thring based in British Columbia, with a focus on creating original work that lives at the intersection of psychology and performance. Committed to expanding on the most abstract thoughts and ideas, Intrusive Thoughts Theatre invites audiences into the strange, vulnerable, and deeply human territory of the mind – where uncomfortable thoughts, humour, contradiction, and honesty all have a place on stage. Never one for traditional theatre, Andrea founded Intrusive Thoughts Theatre to focus on original and modern creation, inspired by personal stories, events, and the eccentric wanderings of the human mind. She finds the space between personal story, contemporary theatre and psychology to be the most exciting and dynamic gathering place to explore and play. Andrea is a playwright, actor and psychotherapist living in British Columbia Canada. She hold a Masters in Counselling Psychology with a specialization in drama therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California and a BFA in Theatre and Development and Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal, QC. https://intrusivethoughtstheatre.com Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of violence, sexualized violence, substance use. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Paul Phillips Hall
SITE E
Can an unloved girl heal the world? From her bold beginnings as a street outreach crisis worker to the battlegrounds of couples therapy, Tamara Lynn Robert has spent three decades trying to make better lovers of us all …while her own love life is an epic disaster. Professionally, she’s unstoppable. Personally, she’s a lover-girl train wreck. From a fevered Fringe fling, to the perils of polyamory, to the lessons in love she never wanted, Lover Girl is a funny, heroic and tender tale about what it really takes to love. Lover Girl celebrates people pleasers (let's stop shaming them!!), front line workers, the lovers, the dreamers and anyone who still dares to believe in love Past Praise for Tamara's Previous Shows: 5 stars "Charismatic" -CBC Winnipeg, 4 stars "Charming" -Eye Weekly, 4 1/2 stars "Genuinely Delightful" -Uptown Magazine, 4 stars "stellar, expert storyteller” -Times Colonist, 4 1/2 stars “ In a word: brilliant” -MondayMagazine Credits Written by - Tamara Lynn Robert Directed by - James Gangl About the Artist Tamara’s love of theatre began at age 13. Her small high school didn’t have theatre classes or a drama club, so she started one herself. In a high school gymnasium, she became the writer, director, producer, costume designer, set designer, and promoter—all rolled into one. In 2007, she began her love affair with Fringe Festivals in Winnipeg, MB when she brought Strange Bedfellows featuring Confessions of a P.K. Pin up to stage. after a series of independently produced shows. In 2010 she toured her solo show Psycho Bitch to three cities across Canada. The show explored her experience of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and navigating the mental health system, opening conversations about stigma, identity, and resilience. After years of working on the front lines as a crisis worker, Tamara returned to school to become a psychotherapist and eventually specialized in couples therapy. Whether in the therapy room or on stage, she has always been fascinated by love, connection, and the stories people carry. Lover Girl grew out of a simple idea: to tell the truth about love. The messy, the funny, the ugly, the heartbreaking, and sometimes embarrassing parts of love. The show is a funny, brave and tender exploration of love, loss, and what we do to avoid both. After all, the most important story we ever tell is the one we tell ourselves about how we have loved and let ourselves be loved. https://www.instagram.com/tamara_sundaynightlove?igsh=Y3Y1OXhxNWM0OGp0&utm_source=qr https://sundaynightlove.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Explicit language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of gun and gang violence, suicide. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
After performing in 50 countries, Dutch stand-up comedian Fedor Ikelaar shares the story that nearly ended it. What starts as a naive trip to Sierra Leone spirals into motorbike chaos, a car crash, and a gunpoint encounter that isn’t even his closest brush with death. Blending sharp stand-up with vivid storytelling, No Die! is a darkly funny true story about bad decisions, blind confidence, and somehow surviving it all. Having performed across Europe and Canada, Fedor has built a reputation for smart, globally informed comedy that mixes high-energy stand-up with deeply personal stories. No Die! turns real-life misadventures into big laughs while exploring risk, culture shock, and the strange kindness of strangers. “Worldly, sharp, and endlessly funny—Fedor spins insane stories from around the globe with impeccable timing.” ★★★★★ — AYTC Review Credits Created by - Fedor Ikelaar About the Artist Fedor Ikelaar is an international stand-up comedian whose comedy is shaped by life across cultures. Born in Amsterdam and raised in France, he has lived in Germany, Bulgaria, Indonesia, and Nepal—experiences that give his comedy a sharp, global perspective on everyday life. Fedor blends observational humor with personal storytelling, finding comedy in cultural differences, identity, and the quiet absurdities people usually overlook. His style is smart, playful, and honest, connecting easily with international audiences without relying on clichés. He has performed in close to 50 countries and appeared at over 15 international comedy festivals. Today, Fedor performs regularly across Europe and Canada, working in comedy clubs, theaters, and festivals for audiences ranging from locals to expats and everything in between. Beyond the stage, Fedor has also used comedy in unexpected settings, including performing and volunteering in Ukraine—an experience that further shaped his perspective on humor, resilience, and human connection. Facebook: Fedor Comedy Instagram: @fedorisme Youtube: Fedor Comedy Website: https://fedorcomedy.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
★★★★★ "Even if you are not a wrestling fan, this unique show is not to be missed." – Winnipeg Free Press "I do not care for wrestling, yet I still enjoyed this show." – UMFM This one-man tribute to Randy "Macho Man" Savage covers his thrilling career and tumultuous marriage to manager Miss Elizabeth. It also weaves in the story of a boy fascinated by professional wrestling and the dangers of meeting your heroes. Winnipeg "local legend" Geoff Hughes debuted the "Macho MANitoban" at the 2025 Winnipeg Fringe Festival and garnered sold-out performances and standing ovations. Credits Written by - Geoff Hughes About the Artist Geoff Hughes has toured Western Canada with children's theatre, dinner theatre and fringe theatre. Debuting in 2025, The Macho MANitoban seemed an inevitable persona for Geoff to manifest after years of performance, improvisation and a passion to produce theatre. https://machomanitoban.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Cartoonish Violence; Locker Room Humour. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
As a derelict house is prepped for demolition, foreman “Demo" Dan hurries his ragtag crew of labourers under the deadline of a demanding developer. He has his hands full ducking civic activists and jumping through hoops and loopholes. Meanwhile, his eco-conscious foreman Adam Lovegrove – lead singer of a ‘wood n’ roll’ cover band the Rolling Stumps – marches to his own beat. When he meets Alexa, the head of a local heritage society, the two devise a plan to halt the wrecking ball and try to save the home – and maybe the world – from ending up in the trash. This enviro-musical centers on our planet’s most reusable, regenerative and widely-used building material – wood — and features parody-oke style " wood n' roll " tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s. "A true smash musical performance — with actual smashing!" – Smash City Chronicles "Reclaimed! satirizes modern redevelopment and North American throwaway culture. From forest to landfill, the audience learns about a single plank of wood as it’s harvested, milled, built with and disposed of. This family-friendly production will make you rethink how we use and reuse wood and best of all, have you humming along to popular parodied “wood n’ roll” tunes. – K-R-UD Rubble Radio "If you love singing and love wood, you’ll love Reclaimed! – Rolling Stump Magazine Credits Written by - Peter Worden Directed by - Hailey Christie-Hoyle Produced by - Peter Worden & Hailey Christie-Hoyle About the Artist PETER WORDEN is a Victoria‑based writer and first‑time musical theatre playwright. His creative work spans community art projects in printmaking, improv and 'garbage' art. He spent five years deconstructing buildings across the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, salvaging old‑growth fir and cedar and sparking the creation of ditties to pass the time while working. HAILEY CHRISTIE-HOYLE is a musical theatre artist, dramaturg, director, choreographer, and performer from Revelstoke, BC. Since graduating from Sheridan College’s Music Theatre program in 2022 she has worked in theatres across the country as a performer and creative team member. Her work is informed by her connection to nature, inspiring stories that explore the rhythms of the natural world, cycles of growth and renewal, and the ways humans relate to and care for their environment. Select recent credits include Associate Choreographer on Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Chemainus Theatre Festival), performer in On Native Land (Urban Ink), and Assistant Director on Labyrinth (Caravan Farm Theatre). https://www.facebook.com/share/17uFzU5FpM/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.instagram.com/wordenedgewise/ Accessibility Content warnings: Cringy puns; wood-related sexual innuendo; light cussing. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
St Ann's Academy South Lawn
SITE D
"Rhymes With Ducks" is the sequel to the hit show Ducks, which won Outstanding (?) at the 2023 Victoria One-Act Play Festival, which sold out several shows at the 2024 Edmonton Fringe Festival and which was a big hit last year at the Victoria Fringe Festival. It features the same four characters who meet in the same office eight years later, less than an hour before their Conservative government must hand over power to the victorious NDP. While all documents are being desperately shredded before the midnight deadline, the unscrupulous Mitch Lafleur, a former communications guru shows up claiming ownership of a mystery briefcase whose contents he refuses to disclose. He's opposed by, Kaylee Grant, who's overseeing the shredding and refuses to give it to him unless she can see what's inside. "A veritable tornado of backstabbing, secret agendas and rumour-mongering, tightly wound by the playwright. The habit of denial runs deep in government communication circles, amazingly." Liz Nicholls, 12thnight.ca, Edmonton Fringe 2024 Credits Written by - David Heyman Directed by - Jason Vikse About the Artist Nolan Fidyk (Mitch) Nolan is a Victoria-based actor who grew up immersed in the local theatre scene from an early age. He is a graduate of the Studio 58 Acting Program at Langara College in Vancouver. His recent credits include John in The Last Yiddish Speaker by Deborah Zoe Laufer (BEMA Productions), Michael in Armstrong’s War by Colleen Murphy (Theatre Inconnu), and Jake in H2O by Jane Martin (Theatre Inconnu). Nolan is excited to be taking part in his second ever Fringe Festival and is grateful to be working with such a talented group of artists. Danielle Greschner (Kaylee) Ducks was Danielle’s first Fringe show last year and she couldn’t be more thrilled to be playing the same role again this year. She was most recently one of the leads in Langham Court's smash hit I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change earlier this year . Other past roles include Janet Weiss in The Rocky Horror Show (VOS), Beauty in Saint Luke’s Players’ Beauty & the Beast panto, and Mrs. Salt in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Four Seasons Musical Theater). When not on stage, Danielle works as a high school science teacher and is the published author of satirical sci-fi novel, Out of Tune. Gloria Snider (Grace) Gloria has been involved in community theatre in Victoria since 1990 and worked with many theatre companies. Some favourite roles over the years include Frau Schneider in Cabaret for V.O.S, Jenny Diver in Three Penny Opera for Four Seasons Musical Theatre, Vita Louise Simmons in Harvey and Ana in The Clean House at Langham Court, Da in Trad and Alice Madden in Age of Arousal for Theatre Inconnu. She also played Mrs.Nurmi/Queen Maeve in Queen Maeve at Theatre Inconnu. She played Grace last year in Ducks. Lorene Cammiade (Pam) Lorene is pleased to be returning to the flock once again to reprise her role as Pam. Despite having played a civil servant in "real life," she happily has little in common with her character, except perhaps for their shared taste in fashionable footwear! Lorene has performed in many roles in various local companies, most recently Susan in "Bed Among the Lentils" (Attitude Theatre), Helen in "Leipzig" (Bema Theatre), and Siobhan in "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (Theatre Inconnu). Jason Vikse (Director) Jason has been lucky enough to direct on stages across the globe, including Switzerland and Australia. In Victoria, his recent directing credits include The Moors (Inconnu, co-director) and Switzerland (Attitude). Other local theatres he’s worked with include Bema, Langham, Puente, Black Box, and VOS. He has also worked with Handmade Ivy thrice before – as consulting director for Nanaimo Pick of the Fringe winner Digby & Glass, and as director for the original and touring production of Bathsheba and the Books and the award-winning 2023 production of Ducks. He’s thrilled to have been invited back into The Ivy League again. Andrea Gregg (Stage manager) Andrea stage managed "Ducks" last year and is excited to be doing the sequel at this year's Fringe Festival. Previous credits include An Inspector Calls (Stage Manager) and Ravenscroft (Assistant Stage Manager). When not stage managing, they can often be found painting the stage with light at community theatres around Victoria. Appreciation goes to the team—both behind the scenes and onstage—for their trust, patience, and collaboration in bringing this play to life. David Heyman (Writer and Producer) David has written several short plays and a musical in recent years and has ideas for several more. He was a reporter at the Calgary Herald and worked for many years in government, where he gets most of his ideas, including this one. During the week, he's a financial advisor for iA Private Wealth. https://www.facebook.com/handmadeivystageandscreen/ www.handmadeivy.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
A unique storytelling experience! Together, artist and audience join to create a collective telling of the star-crossed lovers, all the way up to that balcony scene… the lovers live! No preparation, no pressure, no dying, you’ll read a few easy lines from the play as a group from your seats (you will not be singled out if you haven’t volunteered for it pre-show). This show is a fun and fringey opportunity to speak the speech, fall in love, and have a fun new experience. “Fun!” – 101.5 UMFM “Playful” – Winnipeg Free Press “Delightfully Creative… buzzed with laughter and genuine fun. It’s Schindel’s infectious energy, enthusiasm, and sheer passion for the Bard that bring this experience to life in such a unique and joyous way. If you’ve ever endured a lackluster or grueling encounter with Shakespeare in the past, Shakespeare: Say It! just might change your mind.” – Kingston Theatre Alliance “Hilarious show! VERY fun concept for Shakespeare and had a blast with the audience. I would see this show in heartbeat if it was back next year.” – Devon “Creative & clever, interactive & entertaining! Highly recommend!”- LConnor “I am not a huge Shakespeare fan and I had a FANTASTIC time at the show. The interactivity is so fun, l loved the space Dana brought us into together. Highly recommended.” – C. “We loved it and after seeing several shows, this is still one of my favourites. It feels like enjoying a bit of Shakespeare with a bunch of your best theatre friends, and Dana has the best energy! You’ll like it, check it out!” – Jacque “I normally don’t like audience participation, but this is different and fun and you don’t have to go onstage!! She really makes the Bard come to life and the ancient words become suddenly totally understandable! – Kathy "It was awesome! Such a fun and welcoming space!" – Marley Audiences are Saying: https://youtu.be/TdSybURJmSw Credits Created by - Dana Schindel & Shakespeare About the Artist A Vancouver-based actor, writer, and songwriter, Dana Schindel will make her Victoria Fringe Festival debut with ‘Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 – Shakespeare: Say It!’ Dana is a graduate of Canada’s National Voice Intensive and studies with Diane Speirs and Linda Darlow. Dana is a graduate of UBC and her degrees in English Literature and Psychology can be felt in the experience of Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 – Shakespeare: Say It! Dana’s favourite acting roles include: Polly Garter (Under Milkwood), Countess of Kent (Emilia), Mina (Dracula), Catherine (Waiting for the Parade), and Titania (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Visit: danaschindel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danaschindel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dana.schindel/ Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Bayanihan Community Centre
Site A
Being Old Rocks!! … Well no, Ageing isn't much fun. The best you can do is have a laugh about it. So, this one-person show of comical storytelling invites you to laugh along with (or laugh at) Donnie's tales of Gracelessly Growing Old. Delightful topics include Aged Frailty, Dewlaps, Memory failures (short and long term), Absent-Mindedness, "Senior Moments"—and there's even some Shakespeare to lend some dignity to the mix. AND to wrap up—Golly! Donnie present his eccentric (and perhaps slightly senile) reflections on His Place, and also Our Place, in our Great Grand Old Cosmos! … The Wine of Well-Aged Wisdom? Don't know. You will have to decide for yourself. But if You are old, or just getting older, or if You have old persons in your life, this show's for You! (Trust me.) Credits Created by - Don Randall Written by - Don Randall About the Artist Don Randall retired in 2016 from his career as an expat literature prof at Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He's the writer of the show. His somewhat eccentric performance-persona "Donnie" presents it. Don&Donnie reside together in Edmonton, the Great Fringe Festival City in the middle of that wacky-Conservative province, Alberta. Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
It's New World Year 1252. Humanity has fled a dying Earth and built a new civilization on the distant planet of Awthfruztas. Orderly, surveilled, and scrubbed clean of anything that doesn't fit. Queerness has been erased from record. Or so the Governing Council believes. Hidden in the cave systems along the shore of an island, a secret archive pulses with the drag history, chosen names, and hard-won identities of Old Earth. And tonight, for the first time in over twelve hundred years, a drag queen is going to step into the spotlight. Written and performed by Aaron Nickol, Space Queen is a one-person sci-fi musical that builds an entire world through storytelling and an electrifying original score. Funny, fierce, and genuinely moving, Space Queen tackles visibility, chosen family, and the radical act of resistance… all wrapped in a story that feels both urgently futuristic and achingly familiar. “A passion project by the queers and for the queers.” ""A transfixing, and harmonic, melancholy journey to the future."" ""I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the beginning stages of this show! I really resonated with the experiences of queer people and artists being shown through a futuristic dystopian world that reflects our past and current struggles for space, visibility and peace. As a drag performer I was touched to the point of tears with the writing and songs in this piece. Space Queen was the highlight of my Fringe experience!!"" Website: dragsundayproductions.com/space-queen Credits Created by - Aaron Nickol Sound Design by - Jarrett Jacklin About the Artist Shelita Cox is a powerhouse of the Victoria, BC drag scene and the creative backbone to Drag Sunday Productions. With over eight years of experience producing high-impact, high-glamour shows, she has become a pillar of the local queer arts community: uplifting fellow performers, mentoring emerging talent, creating spaces that push the definition of drag as entertainment, and is celebrated as a vehicle for community-building and cultural celebration. A proud Indigenous performer with roots in the Kwak’wala-speaking peoples of the ‘Namgis First Nation, Shelita brings her whole self to the stage. She is an active seamstress, costume designer, and visual storyteller: crafting every look she wears by hand. Her dedication to self-made drag showcases her skills as a performer and creator. Shelita’s creativity extends far beyond the lip sync. She is also a writer and showrunner, having scripted and starred in original theatrical productions like Drag Through Time, a drag cabaret play blending humor, history, and high camp. She has performed as an opener and emcee for over a dozen RuPaul’s Drag Race queens, holding her own with wit, warmth, and undeniable stage presence. Facebook: Drag Sunday Productions Instagram: @dragsundayproductions Website: https://dragsundayproductions.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Pacific Coast Association of Magicians' award-winning comedy magician Sam Bennison is debuting their brand new show at the Victoria Fringe. "Sam Bennison Needs a Friend" is a magical game show to find Sam Bennison's new best friend/magical assistant. Through a series of magical games and stunts, Sam will put their potential new best friends to the test. This comedic take on a magic show aims to solve the loneliness epidemic in the worst way possible. Credits Created by - Sam Bennison About the Artist Award-winning comedy magician Sam Bennison has been performing magic on the ancestral territory of the Lheidli T'enneh (Prince George) and the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations (Vancouver). Sam's form of comedy magic is about making impactful connections through the art of play. By producing the Vancity Variety Pack — a monthly, magic variety show — Sam has created a welcoming environment for queer artists both on and off the stage. https://www.instagram.com/sobennison?igsh=MWxuNG8zd2sxazJ0eA== https://www.youtube.com/@sobennison7344 https://bcmagician.ca/fringe Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Puppet homicide. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
Moderately Celebrated Comedian & Author Shawn Hitchins Ribald An Epic Gay Joke Shawn Hitchins reclaims the mic to share the first joke he ever told—a 90s gay joke. Obsessed with cracking its origins, he traces the lewd punchline through centuries of literature, weaving crass comedy and ancient tragedy through his irreverent and fearless storytelling. Blending stand-up with drunk book club, Ribald is a vulgar English lesson, a chronic overshare, and an unexpected return to the stage for this moderately celebrated comedian and author. "One-man flash mob!" Toronto Star About the Artist Shawn Hitchins is the author of The Light Streamed Beneath It (ECW’ 21) and A Brief History of Oversharing (ECW’ 17). His one-person show Ginger Nation toured extensively before being filmed in concert (Amazon Prime/OUTtv). Hitchins is an award-winning entertainer, writer, personality, and creator of live performance. Hitchins was featured on CBC’s The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers, q, and Here & Now, and his work garnered notices from the Guardian, GayTimes UK, BuzzFeed, CNN, BBC, BBC World Service, TimeOut NY, Etalk, The Social, and The Toronto Star. Shawn is a frequent contributor to CBCArts and The Walrus. Hitchins currently resides in Vancouver. Credits Dramaturgy by Jen Sookfong Lee Sound by Sue Newberry & The Law Outside Eye (for Intrepid Residency) Izad Etimadi Developed under mentorship with Karen Hines Accessibility Sensory warnings: Loud noises Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content Arrival at the venue: The doors will open 30 minutes ahead of showtime. Masks are welcomed inside the theatre and available at the box office. Refunds: If you are not feeling well or have any symptoms, please stay home to help keep everyone safe. We are able to discuss refunds on a case by case basis due to health reasons before the performance. Please contact tickets@intrepidtheatre.com. We are unable to arrange refunds after a performance has occurred.
Intrepid Studio
Intrepid Studio
SHEILA! THE MUSICAL is a darkly comic musical satire following Sheila V Toff, a bearded housewife in 1950s suburbia, performing the rituals of domestic life for her neighbours, her husband, and a watchful baby. Recently nominated for Most Outstanding English Production at the Montreal Fringe, the show has established itself as a standout on the festival circuit, touring Fringe festivals across Canada since 2024, and now entering its first Fringe run on Vancouver Island, home of the creators. Sheila spends her days selling domesticity to herself — chores, cocktails, and a smile that's a little too rehearsed. The show blends original music, choreography, and drag performance with dark comedy — and the longer Sheila keeps performing "perfect," the more the seams start to show. WHAT AUDIENCES AND CRITICS ARE SAYING "A delightful concoction of satire, feminism, and fabulousness." — Parton and Pearl, Toronto Fringe Review Reviewers at Intermission Magazine called it "a darkly hilarious drag exploration" of gendered expectations, highlighting drag's power as an art form. Forget the Box's Montreal Fringe review praised the show's researched send-up of 1950s consumer culture and Sheila's vocal stamina — and made the case for seeing it now, before it "has reached the level of success it so well deserves." Credits Created by - Jay Hill Produced by - Adam Khomsi About the Artist "Have It Off Productions brings bold, original drag shows to the far corners of BC, featuring some of the province's biggest drag performers. The company runs regular shows in the Cowichan Valley, hosted by Sheila. Jay Hill is the creator and performer behind Sheila V Toff — self-described as ""Van Isle's belting, bearded bombshell,"" known for Sheila's impeccable live vocals, glamour camp drag style, and big personality. Inspired by their own grandmother, Jay created Sheila! The Musical as a deeper exploration of their drag persona at its core." https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550978099334 https://x.com/sheilavtoff https://https://www.instagram.com/sheilathemusical/ https://sheilathemusical.com Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes; Themes of grief and loss, domestic abuse, psychological distress, and brief slapstick violence. Sensory warnings: Latex balloon. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
‘The divine wisdom of the Holy She’. Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit delves into the humorous revelations of Sister Sophia, an aging nun in crisis. As she grieves the loss of her friend, Sister Beatrice, she grapples with the cost of her half century of devotion in her own restless night of the soul. Through humorous and serious musings and songs, Sister Sophia confronts g(G)od and in her quest to be heard, she discovers a surprising newfound outlook on life. A comedy/drama about crisis with songs, dance, sincerity, irreverence and audience interaction. “Sister Sophia is witty, curious, and easy to root for… a stellar performance”. The one-nun-show is cheeky, introspective, and thoughtful”- Sarah Jessica Rintjema, Hamilton City Magazine “Randall has a helluva voice”- Raymond Beauchemin, The Hammer Monthly “Randall’s performance is both heartfelt and sharply comedic… Sister Sophia deals with existential themes with irreverent spirit” – Brian Morton, The Hammer Monthly Credits Created by - Lisa Randall Directed by - Kate Johnston About the Artist Lisa Randall is a solo performer, singer, actor and award-winning playwright. Her play, The Sorauren Book Club, received Patron’s Pick Award at the 2022 Toronto Fringe and toured to the Orlando Fringe in 2023. April 2026, Lisa’s short play ‘Back to the Garden’ was a part of SAWITRI Theatre’s English Shorts Festival and Process Theatre’s 10-minute Play Festival. Lisa continues to develop this play as well as writing a new solo piece. Lisa acted in the sold-out run of the play, Desperate Measures written by Rachel Moore and Katherine Teichman, at the Toronto Fringe 2024 which also won the My Entertainment World critics’ pick Best New Play award. She has co-led two musical groups and recorded two albums. Lisa is thrilled to once again work with the brilliant Kate Johnston after the success of ‘Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit’ last summer at the Hamilton Fringe where it was selected by the Hamilton Vibe as ‘10 shows not to miss’ with sold out shows. Lisa leads retreats in writing, improvisation, storytelling and character with a November 2026 six-day retreat at Gibraltar Point Art Centre, Toronto Island https://lisarandall.ca /retreats-workshops. For info Lrandall223@gmail.com. Kate Johnston is an Independent multi-award-winning filmmaker known for her films Tru Love, Stormcloud, Click, Slow Burn and Trashed. Kate also has a background in theatre, and has acted in, written, dramaturged, and directed numerous plays for the stage. More recent credits include The Last Word by Jan Miller Corran starring Barbara Niven, which Kate dramaturged and directed in Los Angeles, garnering critical praise. She most recently dramaturged and directed the workshop and public presentation of The Samuel Stout Project, about the first Black resident of Port Perry Canada (1867), written by Uju Umenyi.) Kate was honoured to dramaturg and direct Lisa Randall’s one woman show ‘Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit’ for the Hamilton Fringe last year and excited to bring it to the Victoria Fringe! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576897611332 https://x.com/LisaRandall16 https://www.instagram.com/sistersophiakicksthehabit/ https://lisarandall.ca/playwrighting-performances/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
2025 Orlando Fringe Critics' Choice Award — Best Solo Show: Improv Orlando Sentinel’s Best of 2026 Orlando Fringe Festival One Performer. Every Character. Mucho Laughs. Diane Jorge transforms one audience member's real-life love stories, enemies, and secrets into a wildly hilarious telenovela — playing every character herself. No two shows are ever the same! The perfect mix of humor and...the scandalously melodramatic. — Orlando Sentinel None pack more pure joy per minute than Solovela... Jorge is a deft performer with a vibrantly volcanic personality...she fluently speaks the language of laughter. — Orlando Weekly Credits Created by - Diane Jorge Stage Managed by - Matti McLean About the Artist Diane Jorge (she/her) is a Miami-born Cuban-American actor, comedian, and improviser. She has been performing in South Florida and internationally for over 17 years, bringing culture, humor and camp to the stage. She’s best known for Solovela: An Improvised Solo Telenovela, a Critics’ Choice winner (Best Solo Show - Improv) from the 2025 Orlando Fringe Festival. Solovela is her love letter to the telenovela genre: she watched them growing up, she analyzed them for a living, and now she gets to live out her telenovela dreams one show at a time. It’s fully improvised, performed entirely solo, dripping with drama, chaos, passion, and laughs. And the best part, no two shows are ever the same! Diane has also toured the country as herself doing stand-up and as her Walter Mercado-inspired character, Mercado de la Fortuna - a Latino astrologer who reads your fortunes con mucho, mucho humor. This character turns audience interaction into hilarious, heartfelt moments of theatrical magic. Beyond performing, she teaches improv classes and conducts team-building workshops using improv to bring teams together. Whether she’s improvising, teaching a room full of students, or cracking up crowds, Diane brings humor, culture, humanity, and a fearless sense of fun to everything she does. “Miami native Diane Jorge, a deft performer with a vibrantly volcanic personality, exhibits enough exuberance to fuel a month worth of Sabado Gigantes…she fluently speaks the language of laughter.” -Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly “Jorge is personable and funny, and her improv skills are nothing to sneeze at either. Que divertida!” - Matt Palm, Orlando Sentinel “Diane Jorge remains a must-see for Fringe’s fans…” -Seth Kubersky, Orlando Weekly “Jorge is a natural in crowd work and audience engagement…Jorge is having fun on stage and is an absolute pleasure to watch.” - Noah Pantano, Fringe Review https://facebook.com/dianeisloud https://youtu.be/lgWtka5I0vo?si=8F4lHzkvLMDEHEOC https://dianejorge.com Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
CLUBGARDEN CLUBGARDEN is a contemporary dance work blending vogue, reggaeton, modern dance and Latin rhythms. Inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Burnt Norton, it creates an immersive ‘clubgarden’ of freedom, memory and transformation, rooted in queer expression and cultural hybridity. Directed by – Ángel Ramos Dancers: Yuina Uchida, Carolina Saint Pierre, Jessica Marchand, Avery Ebenal, Ashley de Luna, Asha Hannan, Maggy de La Riva, Ángel Ramos Choreographers: Ángel Ramos, Yuina Uchida, Farid Yeudiel Sarmiento, Manuel Sandoval Founded in 2025 by Mexican‑Indigenous artist Ángel Ramos, Verso Dance Collective is a queer‑led company based in Victoria, BC. Verso weaves contemporary dance and ballet with ballroom, vogue, and Latin social rhythms to create work that celebrates queer expression, cultural hybridity, and embodied resistance. The collective nurtures inclusive creative environments and expands access to professional dance for diverse local communities. Ángel Ramos is a freelance dancer and choreographer from Mexico, currently based in Canada. Their work blends classical ballet, contemporary dance, and vogue into a dynamic practice shaped by training at Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla and Ballet Victoria Conservatory, working alongside Ballet Victoria’s Professional Company. Ramos has directed dance films for the Arts and Culture Department of Puebla in Mexico, choreographed for an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet with the Vancouver Island Symphony and created pieces for festivals and queer dance events in Victoria. They have collaborated with and studied under choreographers and teachers including Edgar Madrid (Mexico), Kathy Lang, Peter Starr, and Andrea Bayne, performing in productions ranging from Carmina Burana, The Fairy Doll, Spring Waters and Swan Lake to contemporary works. Currently pursuing studies in cultural management, Ramos continues to expand their artistic vision, celebrating diversity, resilience, and the transformative power of dance. Jack & Jill From the earliest stories we’re told, gender comes in pairs: Jack and Jill. This show is designed as a tactile representation of gender: tracing its edges, stretching its fabric, trying it on, shedding it, and sometimes dancing with it. We treat these characters not as static truths, but as roles we play, both onstage and off. Created by – Helen Burger and D’Arcy Briggs Burger & Briggs is an improvisational theatre duo whose work lives between emotion, movement, and play. Made up of Helen Burger (she/they) and D’Arcy Briggs (he/they), the two first met as students in Paper Street Theatre’s Masterclass program. Their backgrounds in dance, production, and improvisational theatre informs a practice that is both grounded and fluid, shaped by the room, the moment, and the connection between performers and audience. They have performed at Paper Street Theatre’s Improv Festival, Impulse Theatre’s Peek Festival, Theatre Skam’s Skampede Festival, and many other events in the region. At its core, the work of Burger & Briggs is an invitation: to find the truth in every moment. Time for Class A classroom-themed theatrical performance by Ba.Rz 86. Part spoken word, part hip-hop, part street sermon. The set functions through raw spoken word, moving from disarming stereotypes to a karmic, cosmic reckoning. Barrio Conscious Spiritualism explores survival, belonging, trauma, healing, and the stories we carry. Raw, rhythmic, and reflective. Produced by – MBPStudios: a Miguel J Barrera Company Ba.Rz 86 (Bars Eighty-Six) is a spoken-word artist, performer, and founder of MBPStudios: a Miguel J Barrera Company. A Third Culture Kid of Mexica, Pipil, and European ancestry raised in Canada, his work draws from lived experience, ancestral memory, and a commitment to transforming struggle into art. Taking inspirations from artists such as M.F. Doom, Immortal Technique, Eminem, and De La Soul, he blends spoken word, hip-hop cadence, storytelling, dark humour, and cultural reflection into performances that explore identity, resilience, healing, and community. Fusing raw spoken word, intricate rhyme schemes, and performance masks, Ba.Rz 86 and MBPStudios create visceral, layered, theatrical experiences designed to challenge stereotypes and provoke a deeper look within and teach. Every piece a rebellion. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence, racialized violence. Sensory warnings: Sudden cut out of both lights and sound; Flashing lights including strobes; Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Enjoy hit-music with this interactive experience! Join Sticks and Stone Percussion by hitting, scraping and shaking along as you become a Percussion Super Hero! Typically reserved for the back of a symphony orchestra, experience a large classical marimba in a band performance filled with humour and antics. "The marimba band you didn’t know you needed. Pop, folk, global rhythms—and a stage presence that’s part concert, part theatre. THE marimba band of Alberta (maybe Canada!). Their rosewood vibes will have you swaying." -Micheal Hrycun, Foundry Events Credits Created by - Stephen Stone About the Artist Sticks and Stone is a percussion trio centered on the "Piano of the Jungle"; the marimba. They have been bringing music to the streets, concert halls, schools, birthday parties and celebration events of the Edmonton area since 2017. They play a little bit of every style of music and have played for for events such as CBC Turkey Drive, the Edmonton Fringe Festival, the Epcor Christmas Gala, the ATB/TELUS Barbeque, the North Country Fair and the City of Edmonton New Year’s Eve in the Winspear, heart of classical music in Edmonton. Their 2020 debut album “Marimba Around the World” mixed folk music from 15 countries with pop, rock and jazz. They have played for audiences from ages 2 to 95 and most widely connect by playing covers of music they might recognize, including Disney and video-game. Through the rosewood warmth of the marimba, they share a joyful experience, frequently including humorous antics. They are currently working to complete their second album "High Information Music for Children", which takes simple children's music and jazzes it up. https://www.facebook.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.instagram.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.youttube.com/sticksandstonepercussion https://www.sticksandstonepercussino.com Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s); Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
As night falls, a new dance awakens… Pick of the Fringe (2024) and Favourite Dance Show (2018-19) winner PointeTango returns with a cinematic journey through the streets of Buenos Aires after midnight. Performed in a striking fusion of pointe shoes and stilettos, this bold new production features breathtaking lifts, innovative lighting and video design, and projections filmed on location in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Starring internationally acclaimed performers and 2025 Canadian Tango Champions Erin Scott-Kafadar and Alexander Richardson, this fast-paced work comes from a 15-time Fringe Award–winning company. ★★★★★ “Breathtaking artistry” – Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “They dance as one body, with grace and precision” – Monday Magazine ★★★★★ “Richardson’s choreography is a joy to behold” – Check the Program Credits Directed by - Alexander Richardson Produced by - Erin Scott-Kafadar Video/Lighting/Sound Design by - Alexander Richardson Choreography by - Alexander Richardson Dance by - Erin Scott-Kafadar, Alexander Richardson About the Artist PointeTango is an award-winning dance company known for their unique blend of Argentine tango and classical ballet. They have gained recognition internationally for their innovative style as the only company in the world to dance authentic Argentine tango on pointe shoes creating a captivating movement vocabulary “unlike anything you’ve ever seen.” -The Vancouver Arts Review https://www.facebook.com/PointeTangoProductions https://x.com/pointetango https://www.instagram.com/pointetango Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pointetango https://pointetango.com/ Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights on video projection. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
It's 1974, Vancouver. Reality is fragile in this world of dreams. Two friends, Man One and Man Two, are haunted by an unopened but promising gift…If you thought all your dreams would come true, would you open the box? Written by Sheldon Rosen and performed by Anton Matsigura and Elliot Baskin Smith, this mind-bending duet calls into question the role of the imagination in a dangerous yet necessary dance between friendship, aspiration, and burgeoning adulthood. Credits Written by - Sheldon Rosen Directed by - Sophia Treanor Stage Managed by - Azura Idu Lighting Design by - Sasha Pisiak Sound Design by - Theo Falkiner Set Design by - Hana Ramsay Costume Design by - Samantha Johnson Performed by - Elliot Baskin Smith and Anton Matsigura About the Artist Sophia Treanor is a director and performer based in New York City and Los Angeles, and recently completed her Master of Fine Arts in Directing at the University of Victoria. She is the Steward of the Six Viewpoints Institute and when not working with people, is devoted to making theatre for rocks. The Box by Sheldon Rosen has been an extraordinary playground over the last year, and she is thrilled to share it with the Fringe fest! Azura Idu (she/her) is a Victoria based artist and recent graduate from the Phoenix Theatre with a focus in performance and stage management. Now working with this team for the third time, she can't wait to be part of making this show unique. Some of her recent credits include "Blessed are the Hungry" (Anywhere/Nowhere Creations) and "Joany" (Pithy Productions). Elliot Baskin Smith is a theatre artist from Kamloops, BC and a BFA student at the Phoenix Theatre at the University of Victoria. Recent credits include In My Day, Our Town, The Killing Game, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. When not onstage, he works with the BC Wildfire Service in Dawson Creek and is passionate about creating theatre that connects personal stories with community experience. Anton is a performer from Calgary, Alberta, and is delighted to be performing in his second Victoria Fringe Festival! Anton has worked with various companies across Calgary, including Calgary Young People’s Theatre, the Mind the Gap Collective, and Black Radish Theatre. Anton is thrilled to be remounting the 3rd edition of The Box and hopes that you enjoying peeking inside… even if the box peeks back. Instagram: @smashboxtheatre Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mild torture. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights (other than strobes). Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
The Endurance set sail for Antarctica in 1914 with twenty-eight souls aboard – only to be trapped in the ice before ever setting foot on the continent. Stranded on drifting ice and later marooned on a remote island, they persevered through courage, ingenuity, and an extraordinary commitment to one another. In this compelling retelling, Melissa Taylor reimagines the legendary expedition with a gender-bent cast, offering a fresh perspective on one of history’s greatest survival stories. Directed by Heather Jarvie (Pick of the Fringe winner 2018 & 2019), the production explores leadership, resilience, and the often-overlooked acts of care that sustained the crew, revealing the maternal and communal bonds at the heart of their remarkable journey. Go for Glory, or Go For Good. Credits Written by - Melissa Taylor Directed by - Heather Jarvie Lighting Design by - Annie Konstantinov Sound Design by - Emily Burke Poster design by Julie McLaughlin See our full cast and creative team here: https://hapaxtheatre.com/fringe/ About the Artist Melissa Taylor [Playwright] was born and raised on lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Traditional Territory (Victoria, B.C), and has spent the last decade bouncing back and forth between the Island and Ontario. In Victoria, her work has been produced by Theatre SKAM, Impulse Theatre and hapax theatre. In Toronto, she has worked as an actor and a playwright with various professional and independent theatres, such as Hart House Theatre, Newmarket National Play Festival, Driftwood Theatre, and the False Claims Collective. She completed her MFA in Playwriting at the University of Victoria, with her thesis project being a one-woman show based off of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Melissa is an Associate Artist at hapax theatre (Victoria), and co-artistic director of Gangway! Theatre Company (Toronto). Heather Jarvie [Director] is a multidisciplinary artist grateful to practice on the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. Performance highlights include Hello, Dolly!, La Traviata, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Children of Eden, The Magic Flute, and The Drowning Girls. Directing highlights include Harvey, Company, Nevermore (2019 Pick of the Fringe Winner), the world premiere of Castle On The Farm, Lay Down All Dogs, and The Incredible Glowing Woman. Guest Producer for the 29th Victoria Fringe Festival. 2015-2016 Artist-In-Residence with Pacific Opera Victoria. 2016 Artist-In-Residence with the Icelandic Opera, Assistant Directed the award-winning Eugene Onegin. Assistant Director for Behind The Moon at the Belfry Theatre. A passionate advocate for equity in theatre, Heather co-founded hapax theatre, prioritizing inclusivity by dismantling structural racism, ableism, and other barriers to create welcoming, diverse artistic spaces. Full cast and creative team bios available here: https://hapaxtheatre.com/fringe/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
How does a baby react to hearing Whitney Houston for the first time? Beethoven? Metallica? JUNO-nominated musician Brendan McLeod takes you on a funny, heartfelt journey through his newborn daughter’s reactions to the first 500 songs of her life. Blending music, storytelling, and humor, The Joy explores how we experience sound, how music connects us, and how rocking your baby to sleep is like drumming. This touching and entertaining show is a tribute to music, family, and all the emotions that stir within us when we truly listen. Best known to Victoria audiences as the creator of BRAIN (Best Male Performance, Victoria Fringe, 2015), RIDGE (Virtual Pick of the FrInge, 2020) and TEN THOUSAND THINGS (Intrepid Incoming Festival, 2025), Brendan McLeod is the former Canadian SLAM champ and the founder of 7 X Canadian Folk Music nominated group The Fugitives. "The Joy is a truly superb reflection on the essential role that music plays throughout the duration of our lives — from before birth into adulthood and beyond. When engagement in and access to music and the arts may be considered a frill, a luxury, or even inconsequential, this carefully crafted exploration of music and meaning in our lives is a must see." – Ardelle Ries, Music Professor, University of Alberta Credits Created by - Brendan McLeod Written by - Brendan McLeod About the Artist Brendan McLeod is a writer, theatre creator, and musician. He’s the author of a poetry collection, Friends Without Bodies, a novel, The Convictions of Leonard McKinley, and seven theatre shows, including Ridge, his award-winning musical on the Battle of Vimy, and Brain, his comedic monologue on consciousness. His music group The Fugitives has been nominated for a JUNO, as well as multiple Canadian Folk Music and Western Canada Music Awards, including Best Roots Group, Best Songwriter, and Best Vocal Group. He was the Poet of Honour at the 2012 Canadian Festival of Spoken Word and the 2015 Victoria Spoken Word Festival. https://brendanmcleod.ca Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
CCPA Performance Hall
Fringe Venue 5
"Hi, I’m Rosie Grypma. You might know me as 'A Real Karen' or 'Just an Average White Woman,' but I’m also a touring Yuk Yuk’s comedian and the recent winner of BC’s Funniest New Female Comic Competition. I’m bringing my very first hour to the Victoria Fringe Festival! Come join me as I unravel on stage, sharing stories of my past and present while trying to connect the dots of how I got here. Who am I? Let’s find out together, shall we?" Credits Created by - Rosie Grypma About the Artist Rosie Grypma is a Langley, BC–based stand-up comedian quickly making her mark on the Greater Vancouver comedy scene, earning the title of Best New Female Comedian in BC 2025. Drawing from her young family, years in construction, and small-town BC upbringing, Rosie delivers an offbeat, self-deprecating style that keeps audiences on their toes. When she’s not lovingly embarrassing her family on stage, she’s writing screenplays and quietly wrestling with her Catholic guilt. https://www.instagram.com/rosiegrypma/ https://rosiegrypma.ca/ Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
"Up Your Game" opened the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival to a full house and resounding acclamation. James Fergus, a polished city councillor, lives alone in his ocean-view home, estranged from his wife and daughters who have grown weary of his controlling ways. Into his ordered life storms Rebecca Morey, a young, hungover journalist — and daughter of Marlene, the woman James loved and abandoned decades earlier. Rebecca arrives ostensibly to share memories of her recently deceased mother, but her motives soon turn darker. What begins as awkward reminiscence unravels into an emotional reckoning: accusations, revelations, and the exhuming of old letters filled with lust, regret, and unfinished forgiveness. Rebecca weaponizes Marlene’s words, exposing James’s youthful chaos and hypocrisy, while revealing her own lifelong scars — a childhood overshadowed by her mother’s addiction, activism, and self-destruction. Through their verbal sparring, it becomes clear that both are haunted by Marlene: James by guilt, Rebecca by loss and confusion over the woman she both adored and resented. Their confrontation spirals from bitter sarcasm to near-violence before settling into uneasy understanding, as each begins to glimpse the pain beneath the other’s armour. Credits Created by - Peter Campbell Written by - Peter Campbell About the Artist Peter Campbell, president of Gumboot Productions, has been producing drama and documentary films for international television for over thirty years. His first foray into theatre was directing at the Edmonton Fringe Theatre Festival. "Up Your Game " is the first play written by Mr. Campbell, who was delighted to have it chosen to open the 2026 Victoria One Act Play Festival at the Belfry Theatre. https://gumbootproductions.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Mentions, themes, or depictions of substance use; Brief physical violence and mentions of substance abuse. Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Haus of Owl
SITE C
Armed with her motto: 'Suck life dry!' and her late husband’s words: “You have energy and only one life–so use it!” Tessa launches herself into the world of seniors' online dating, championed by her best friend Patty. This is the story of one woman's fierce battle against Gravity, as she seeks to master the art of living in the moment. Can Tessa find someone to savour "the present" with her? This Comedy was short-listed for the Lee Playwriting Prize This is the World Premiere of Woman Against Gravity Credits Written by - Olivia Etey Directed by - Tamara McCarthy About the Artist Tamara McCarthy – Director Tamara is an award-winning director, actor, producer, educator, and Co-Artistic Producer of The Fox Queen (thefoxqueen.ca). With over 40 professional directing credits, these include The Ladies Foursome; James and the Giant Peach (Chemainus); I Want To Be An Astronaut (Port Theatre); The Out Vigil (Theatre Newfoundland Labrador); The Wolves; Love/Sick (Douglas College); The Double Axe Murders (Gateway/ Evergreen); Julius Caesar (Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival); Into the Woods (VIU); Dead Drone (upintheair); The Sea; A Doll’s House (Slamming Door); La Bohème (Opera Nanaimo); Goodnight Desdemona, Good Morning Juliet (Blue Bridge); FourPlay (Studio 58); Munsch Alley (Carousel). With Theatre BC, Tamara has been an Adjudicator in several provincial zones and is facilitating the Directors Lab Workshop at Mainstage 2026 in Vernon. She was in the first cohort of Cultural Leadership: Reflecting Forward with Wise Practices, at BANFF Arts Centre, and is the proud recipient of the 2021 John Moffat and Larry Lillo Award. Next she can be found directing this fall at Canadian College for Performing Arts. Olivia Etey – Playwright Olivia Etey is a playwright, producer, and the creator of the Or Festival, a 10 minute play festival in Vancouver that seeks to create a bridge between the Deaf and Hearing Theatre Communities in Canada. (www.orfestival.com) She graduated from UBC with a double major in Creative Writing and English Honours. Her produced plays include: Foreplay (2015), her musical: The Midnight Serenade (2015), Living on the Grid (2016), which debuted at the Vancouver FRINGE Festival as part of The Only Animal’s Generation Hot Series, The Hoarder (2017) and her juke-box Opera Forever Hold Your Peace (Opera Unbound, 2022). Olivia’s play Woman Against Gravity was short-listed for the Lee Playwrighting Prize. It has received professional development through Upintheair Theatre’s rEvolver Festival (2025), Western Gold Theatre’s Have A Senior’s Moment Festival (2024), the TheatreOne Emerging Voices Program (2024), the Stage One Festival of New Canadian Works at The Lunchbox Theatre in Calgary (2021) and the Arts Club LEAP Program (2019). An excerpt of her bilingual play Emberré Váltam/I’ve Become Human Again, written in Hungarian and English was showcased at Rice & Beans Theatre’s DBLSK Program. She is insurmountably grateful to Evie Wallace, the extraordinary woman whose real life inspired the play, and to her phenomenal director, cast, creative team, family, loved ones, and community for making this theatrical dream of hers a reality. Wendy Magahay – Actor (Tessa) Wendy Magahay is a long-time actor living in Victoria (lək̓ʷəŋən traditional territory) where she’s performed with many local companies. Her work has been called “steely and resolute… alternately snarky and jaded… and, hard to rival batshit crazy.” Wendy thanks Tamara and Olivia for the invitation back to Fringe where her previous performances earned best drama picks with both Bēma Productions and Outpost 31. See Wendy next in the return of 31 Iguana’s High Moon at Heritage Acres this Hallowe’en. More at www.wendymagahay.com Vicki Hargreaves – Actor (Patty) The performing arts, and theatre in particular, have been Vicki’s joyful preoccupation over a lifetime of professional work that includes acting, directing, arts advocacy, and arts education. She knows theatre has the ability to transform the world; that, especially now, the act of being in a theatre space is an act of resistance. Vicki has worked across Canada in professional theatre, has founded one or two theatre companies in a previous century and is currently exploring acting in film and TV. She has performed with and learned from artists across five continents while working internationally. Having arrived at this decade of life in the arts, Vicki is grateful to be part of a work that, with affection and humour, actively explores the realms of people in the years of life that are an undiscovered country for most; that moves beyond the stereotypes which linger still. One of Vicki’s greatest learning times was while looking after her mother in LTC during COVID. Every single person in LTC was striving to live fully and with love; all full, multidimensional beings; people with rich lives, a sense of humour who had people who loved them, or not… and all that that means. Malcolm Harvey – Actor (Big Bill) After a career in corporate communications I first stepped on stage at 71 with a small part in a Langham Court Theatre production of “People”. Now thoroughly bitten by the theatre bug I’ve been active with St. Luke’s Players, Langham Court and Attitude Theatre, among others, since then. I find working with others in the cast, and the crew, to bring stories to life from words on a page very fulfilling; and getting an audience reaction to our creation is the ultimate reward for those efforts. While I welcome any opportunity to be on stage, there are several roles which are favourites…A monologue as Graham in “A Chip in the Sugar”, a two hander in which I played Frank in “Frank and Percy” and, in a play cut short by Covid, as Tom Garrison in “I Never Sang for my Father” A couple of times I’ve played a butler or valet and these roles give lots of leeway for extra “tweaks” in the performance. I have found that, for the most part, the people who love to get involved with live, local, theatre are some of the best people to be around. Friendly, cooperative, creative, helpful, they make good things happen. Not to forget, though, that the other essential requirement is a live audience. A great audience and a great performance come together to create what can only be described as the magic of live theatre. Emotional but transient, entertaining but thoughtful; it is our desire to bring such moments alive for us all. Helga Woolsey – Actor (The Old Lady) Helga Woolsey is a recent graduate of UVic’s theatre program. While she was actually focused on design and had the privilege of designing the costumes for In My Day she also discovered a love of performing. Acting credits at the Phoenix include one mainstage production, as Millie in Hot L Baltimore, and a director’s production where she played Luka in The Bear. Away from the university, she was delighted to be cast as Mrs. Clare in Scruples, and more recently as Sister Anthousa in Blessed are the Hungry, both entries in the Belfry’s One-Act Play festival. She is looking forward to exploring more opportunities now that she has left school, and intends to audition for every age-appropriate role that crosses her plate. https://www.facebook.com/groups/4448577002130501 https://www.instagram.com/womanagainstgravity/ https://orfestival.com/wp/upcoming-play/ Accessibility Content warnings: References to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Sensory warnings: None. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
White Eagle Polish Hall
Fringe Venue 3
All-nighters. Nudity. Nitrous. Just another day in the life of a doula. Doulas provide physical, emotional, and informational support to people giving birth. This support is non-clinical – think hand-holding, “you got this”, and reassuring a partner that yes, those wild guttural moans and curse words you’ve never heard before mean she’s doing great! Local birth nerd Pamela, who makes her living in the front row of childbirth, delivers a look into this secret, strange, and sleep-deprived netherworld—and how she got there. A show for anyone who’s ever been born. Credits Created by - Pamela Bethel About the Artist Pamela Bethel has worked on and created various theatrical projects. "After the Beep", a show about her teenage answering machine, played at Uno Fest and then Fringe Festivals in Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Toronto where it was held over for Best of Fringe. "After the Beep" was given a coveted 5 star review from Now Magazine and was called “a deeply original play”. Pamela wrote and directed "Cornelius and Titania Or, a Tragedy of the Commons (a comedy)", which delighted Victoria Fringe audiences in 2018. One critic called it “wry, intelligent and ironic”. Another critic may have seen it, but no evidence can be found today. You can read about more of Pamela’s artistic work on her website, if she gets around to updating it by deadline. She’s also a birth nerd, an umbrella term that encompasses her work as a birth doula, postpartum doula, lactation helper, and childbirth educator. She is co-owner of Constellations Prenatal, where she has taught hundreds of people about how to prepare for labour, birth, and beyond. Before that, she was a commercial photographer. Before that, she was a stage manager for theatre and opera companies all over the country. Website: https://www.doulapamela.com/ Website: https://pamelabethel.ca Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Adult themes; Frank discussion of birth, bodily functions, and medical procedures/ intervention. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction and/or participation. Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Join Adam Jacobson as he discusses reconciling his autism and weirdness in a powerful and introspective performance laced with sardonic wit and high energy that challenges social norms and celebrates self-acceptance. Adam tells the story of overcoming the adversities of autism in a way that only he can! Credits Created by - Adam Jacobson Written by - Adam Jacobson Sound Design by - Adam Jacobson About the Artist Adam Jacobson is known for his high energy and higher autism. Adam Jacobson has wowed audiences across North America with his sardonic wit and energetic performances, telling his story of living with autism and being different in a way that only he can. Adam has performed at the Nanaimo and Vancouver Fringe festivals, The World Series of Comedy, JFL Vancouver, a finalist in House of Comedy's Funniest Person with a Dayjob and has won three roast battle championships. Instagram: @adamjacobsoncomedy Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; Mentions, themes, or depictions of suicide; Discussions of mental health Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sound(s) Know before you go, learn about this venue with our Venue Guide. For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website. Important Fringe Information: You must have a Fringe Button to see this show. You can purchase your Fringe Button online or at the Intrepid Box Office. Online purchases can be picked up at the venue of your show. 100% of tickets are available in advance, no tickets reserved for door sales. All tickets have a $3.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $5 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival. No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com). All shows will admit latecomers at an appropriate moment for up to 10 minutes after the start of the show.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 1