The Disney Delusion
Award-winning comedian and playwright Leif Oleson-Cormack pushes confessional storytelling to its limits in this show about a methodically moronic plan to double-down on unrequited love through a disastrous trip to Disneyland. Featuring criminal acts, surgically-altered sugar daddies, Sinatra impersonators, and a cynically-charged "coming out", this (unfortunately) true story is not to be missed.
“Leif Oleson-Cormack shows how two things — storytelling skill and pure fearlessness — can make for truly captivating theatre.”
- The Edmonton Journal ★★★★½
"He's scrupulously fair and his account is suffused with compassion and understanding, even for the most predatory characters featured. Wryly amusing from the get-go, he keeps you hooked with the rich, morally shady detail of his story."
- The Scotsman ★★★★
“Oleson-Cormack wore his heart on his sleeve throughout his intimate monologue...well-structured and well-written.”
- North West End UK ★★★★
“Exquisitely well written stand-up comedy...Leif Oleson-Cormack really knows what he’s doing.”
- Butterwort ★★★★
“[T]he show is an unusual fusion of stand-up comedy and theatre. And it capitalizes on the particular appeals of both — the bright forward energy (and sharp-eyed comic observations) of the former, the narrative structure and momentum of the latter. Both the current and the younger Leif’s occupy the stage, in a vivid way. And they make great company for a Fringe hour.”
- 12thnight.ca
“This is a great one-person autobiographical Fringe show — it’s a honest story above love that manages to be very funny, even though there are some darker moments in this tale. Oleson-Cormack is very likeable and combined with a story full of twists, he keeps the audience engaged in his adventure.”
-UMFM Theatre Reviews
“Feverish, funny and fantastical, this adventure delivers entertainment on all fronts. Love it.”
-JennyRevue.com
“Leif Oleson-Cormack shows us where the future of stand-up comedy should lie.”
-View Magazine (Pick for ‘Best of Fringe’ 2022)
Nominated for the Just for Laughs Award for Outstanding English Comedy in the Frankie Awards (2022 Montreal Fringe)
Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins.
Credits
Written by - Leif Oleson-Cormack
About the Artist
Before entering the world of stand-up comedy, Leif Oleson-Cormack was an award-winning Juilliard-trained playwright who designed video games for a living. Since then, he’s been performing his dark, queer, confessional style for audiences across the globe. His critically acclaimed one-man show, The Disney Delusion, recently toured to sold-out houses across Canada, the US, and Edinburgh, and was nominated for the Just for Laughs prize for Outstanding English Comedy at the Montreal Fringe Festival. He won the 2019 Calgary FunnyFest Comedy Competition and has had the pleasure of opening for acts such as Alan Carr, Scott Thompson, and Aparna Nancherla.
Accessibility
Content warnings: Course language; adult themes.
Sensory warnings: None.
For more accessibility information see the Accessibility at the Fringe page on our website: https://intrepidtheatre.com/festivals/fringe-festival/accessibility/
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 $2.00 Fringe service charge and passes have a $4 Fringe service charge, this supports the festival.
No refunds. No exchanges. If you are unwell contact the box office (tickets@intrepidtheatre.com).
All shows start on time. Depending on the show, latecomers may not be seated.
Masks are recommended.
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Event Types - Storytelling
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$0.00 -
27-August 31, 2025 -
60 minutes -
Wood Hall -
Fringe Venue 2 -
Ages 14+ -
Content warnings: Course language; adult themes. Sensory warnings: None.
