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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
Sunglasses On a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy The latest and most inventive work from Katie-Ellen Humphries (CBC’s The Debaters), the comedian Brent Butt calls “hilarious and original.” The seasoned performer brings their full breadth of comic talents to this show in an imaginative blend of standup, sketch, storytelling and multi-media. The show marks a return for Humphries, not just to their beloved hometown, but also to the creative, multifaceted performance style they first learned as a member of Victoria’s award-winning (often madcap) theatre cabaret Atomic Vaudeville. Among other things, the show sharply skewers modern “hustle culture”. With their signature wit, creative command of language and powerful stage presence, Humphries takes sharp satirical aim at the seemingly endless modern messaging that urges us all to constantly OPTIMIZE. In what feels like ceaselessly challenging times, "Sunglasses on a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy" invites audiences to be deliberately unproductive, together, to radically anti-isolate and most of all to share a laugh (or a few dozen). “A funny and charismatic stage performer.”- Pam Kragen, San-Diego Union-Tribune About the Artist Creator of the Fringe hit "No Worries If Not" (Critic’s Choice), founding member of the sketch group "The Lady Show" (Pick of the Fringe) and named “Best Comedian” by The Georgia Straight, Katie-Ellen Humphries is an act you don’t want to miss. A Victoria native with deep ties to the place she will always consider home, Katie-Ellen is thrilled to debut their latest work with Intrepid Theatre. With a sensibility that falls somewhere between the library and the locker-room, this performer has become a favourite of audiences across Canada, including regular appearances on CBC Radio’s "The Debaters", where they have worked as a writer and Associate Producer, as well as appearances on CBC Television, CTV, APTN and OUT-TV. Katie-Ellen is also a 3-time Canadian National Open Water 5k Swimming Champion. That’s unrelated to theatre, but it explains the shoulders. Accessibility 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
In 1691, two 15 year olds, Lenora Appleton (Victoria Stolting) and Corinna Bothe (Emma Sainte), are prosecuted for witchcraft due to sharing a kiss. Lucky for them, Lenora’s father is the head of the church and makes special arrangements for both of the girls. However, their fates are not quite as they hoped, and they are forced to make difficult choices. This coming-of-age historical romance musical follows the girls after their life-altering event, as they keep secrets and battle with their emotions of love and guilt. After their run at this year's Edmonton Fringe, the company is thrilled to bring Witches in the Closet back to Victoria audiences! Support provided by Intrepid Stages & Spaces. Credits Written & Directed by Kendra Bidwell Performed by Victoria Stolting & Emma Sainte Music Production by Emma Sainte Voice of Church Speaker by Doug Bidwell Voice of Phillip Appleton by Levi Jennings Accessibility Sensory warnings: Loud noises, sudden Noises Content warnings: Mentions of death, religious content About the Artist Kendra Bidwell (she/her) is a theatre artist and graduate from the Bachelor of Creative Arts program at Yorkville University and from the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She lives and breathes art (in a healthy way), from performing and directing, to producing and creating. Though Witches in the Closet is set in a different era from our own, the prosecution of women parallels today. Ultimately, Kendra believes we need more stories about women in the theatre space, and she is passionate about creating and telling those stories. Favourite past works include March Madness: An Exploration of Operatic Hysteria (A. Corpus), and Witches in the Field (Venus Moon Theatre). Emma Sainte (she/her) is a musical theatre performer and pop singer-songwriter. Emma releases pop music on music streaming services; previous releases include several singles and an EP (my memory box). Emma has had a lifelong passion for the performing arts. She has a Performing Arts Diploma from the Canadian College of Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Music Studies from Berklee College of Music. Emma plays the violin and autoharp, and enjoys creative writing and various forms of visual art. More information about Emma’s theatre and music pursuits can be found at www.emmasainte.com. Victoria Stolting (she/her) was born in Germany and moved to Comox Valley, BC, at the age of seven, where her passion for storytelling blossomed. She has trained at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, On the Mic Voice Training, the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts, and more. Recent credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and White Christmas with VOS, Lionsgate Television’s Private Eyes West Coast, and Giovanni Starling and the Search for Mozart with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Victoria is honoured to be a part of Witches in Closet, representing female and queer voices. Based in Victoria, BC, Venus Moon Theatre aims to create more roles for women and queer performers in theatre, by producing projects by women and queer artists. In August, Venus Moon Theatre produced Witches in the Closet at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. Previously, Venus Moon Theatre presented Witches in the Field at the 2026 SKAMpede Festival in Victoria, BC. This was a 10-minute stand-alone show, following Lenora and Corinna from Witches in the Closet.
Intrepid Studio
Intrepid Studio
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
Sunglasses On a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy The latest and most inventive work from Katie-Ellen Humphries (CBC’s The Debaters), the comedian Brent Butt calls “hilarious and original.” The seasoned performer brings their full breadth of comic talents to this show in an imaginative blend of standup, sketch, storytelling and multi-media. The show marks a return for Humphries, not just to their beloved hometown, but also to the creative, multifaceted performance style they first learned as a member of Victoria’s award-winning (often madcap) theatre cabaret Atomic Vaudeville. Among other things, the show sharply skewers modern “hustle culture”. With their signature wit, creative command of language and powerful stage presence, Humphries takes sharp satirical aim at the seemingly endless modern messaging that urges us all to constantly OPTIMIZE. In what feels like ceaselessly challenging times, "Sunglasses on a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy" invites audiences to be deliberately unproductive, together, to radically anti-isolate and most of all to share a laugh (or a few dozen). “A funny and charismatic stage performer.”- Pam Kragen, San-Diego Union-Tribune About the Artist Creator of the Fringe hit "No Worries If Not" (Critic’s Choice), founding member of the sketch group "The Lady Show" (Pick of the Fringe) and named “Best Comedian” by The Georgia Straight, Katie-Ellen Humphries is an act you don’t want to miss. A Victoria native with deep ties to the place she will always consider home, Katie-Ellen is thrilled to debut their latest work with Intrepid Theatre. With a sensibility that falls somewhere between the library and the locker-room, this performer has become a favourite of audiences across Canada, including regular appearances on CBC Radio’s "The Debaters", where they have worked as a writer and Associate Producer, as well as appearances on CBC Television, CTV, APTN and OUT-TV. Katie-Ellen is also a 3-time Canadian National Open Water 5k Swimming Champion. That’s unrelated to theatre, but it explains the shoulders. Accessibility 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
In 1691, two 15 year olds, Lenora Appleton (Victoria Stolting) and Corinna Bothe (Emma Sainte), are prosecuted for witchcraft due to sharing a kiss. Lucky for them, Lenora’s father is the head of the church and makes special arrangements for both of the girls. However, their fates are not quite as they hoped, and they are forced to make difficult choices. This coming-of-age historical romance musical follows the girls after their life-altering event, as they keep secrets and battle with their emotions of love and guilt. After their run at this year's Edmonton Fringe, the company is thrilled to bring Witches in the Closet back to Victoria audiences! Support provided by Intrepid Stages & Spaces. Credits Written & Directed by Kendra Bidwell Performed by Victoria Stolting & Emma Sainte Music Production by Emma Sainte Voice of Church Speaker by Doug Bidwell Voice of Phillip Appleton by Levi Jennings Accessibility Sensory warnings: Loud noises, sudden Noises Content warnings: Mentions of death, religious content About the Artist Kendra Bidwell (she/her) is a theatre artist and graduate from the Bachelor of Creative Arts program at Yorkville University and from the Canadian College of Performing Arts. She lives and breathes art (in a healthy way), from performing and directing, to producing and creating. Though Witches in the Closet is set in a different era from our own, the prosecution of women parallels today. Ultimately, Kendra believes we need more stories about women in the theatre space, and she is passionate about creating and telling those stories. Favourite past works include March Madness: An Exploration of Operatic Hysteria (A. Corpus), and Witches in the Field (Venus Moon Theatre). Emma Sainte (she/her) is a musical theatre performer and pop singer-songwriter. Emma releases pop music on music streaming services; previous releases include several singles and an EP (my memory box). Emma has had a lifelong passion for the performing arts. She has a Performing Arts Diploma from the Canadian College of Performing Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Music Studies from Berklee College of Music. Emma plays the violin and autoharp, and enjoys creative writing and various forms of visual art. More information about Emma’s theatre and music pursuits can be found at www.emmasainte.com. Victoria Stolting (she/her) was born in Germany and moved to Comox Valley, BC, at the age of seven, where her passion for storytelling blossomed. She has trained at the Canadian College of Performing Arts, the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts, On the Mic Voice Training, the Victoria Academy of Dramatic Arts, and more. Recent credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and White Christmas with VOS, Lionsgate Television’s Private Eyes West Coast, and Giovanni Starling and the Search for Mozart with Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre. Victoria is honoured to be a part of Witches in Closet, representing female and queer voices. Based in Victoria, BC, Venus Moon Theatre aims to create more roles for women and queer performers in theatre, by producing projects by women and queer artists. In August, Venus Moon Theatre produced Witches in the Closet at the Edmonton Fringe Festival. Previously, Venus Moon Theatre presented Witches in the Field at the 2026 SKAMpede Festival in Victoria, BC. This was a 10-minute stand-alone show, following Lenora and Corinna from Witches in the Closet.
Intrepid Studio
Intrepid Studio