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20 Questions follows paranormal investigators Sasha and Harley, as they aim to discover the supernatural in the PNW. On their investigations, they meet a sassy harbinger of doom, who offers to play a game in exchange for keeping them from their 'horrible fate'. Will our savvy investigators learn enough about this frivolous spirit to save themselves? Come join our investigators as they journey through dangerous locales like caves, churches, and more! No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Hinox/Ty Wesley Stage Managing by - Addie Tonn Performed by - Mandi McLeod, Lexi Redman, Frankie Wilson About the Artist Hinox / Ty Wesley has been a writer and storyteller his whole life. While most of their theatre career has been as an actor, fey have had another of her scripts performed at Nanaimo Fringe 2020, 'Gender Sucks!' now 'Mad as in Angry' in an experimental live YouTube format. Currently, xey are also the founder and main Festival Director for Victoria RenFaire, with an aim to highlight Indigenous whimsy and joy. 20 Questions is one of aer favourite plays ve's written and is very excited to get share it with you this year! Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of racialized violence; mentions of implied suicide. Sensory warnings: Strobe; flashing lights; intentional overstimulation. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5
Have you ever wondered what happens to waste when you throw it away? Join Trash and Treasure as they welcome today’s recycling haul to the transfer station! A Waste of Stage Time is an interactive theatrical experience exploring waste, sustainability, and the value we bestow upon others. Learn about responsible waste management, participate in a live game show, and enjoy parody versions of hit karaoke songs (or, as we like to call it: Paradoke!) while Trash and Treasure learn how to better care for one another… No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Logan Swain & Sadie Fox About the Artist For 30 years, Theatre SKAM has created provocative theatre that inspires and challenges audiences in Victoria and beyond. Known for our sense of fun, we create theatre that is innovative, engaging, and above all, never boring. Artistic & Managing Director Logan Swain is a Métis artist and designer with a burning desire to make a difference in the world by telling stories that value truth and honesty while remaining playfully curious. Sadie Fox is a white, non-binary artist, founder of The Sustainable Fox, and passionate about making sustainability accessible and playful, especially when merging their passions for waste reduction and performance. Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
What 'Merica Deplores EXPOSED Explores! 34x Award-Winning Fringe Producing Artist & Former Vice President of Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) Beth Marshall (Outstanding Individual Performance-Orlando Fringe 2025) headlines her true story Paducah Cheerleader with opening storyteller Bobby Wesley (Producer Award-Atlanta Fringe) Two coming of age stories from rural 'Merica. Hosted by JUICE The Trauma Clown. Featuring AUDIENCE anonymous confessions nightly. JOSIE NIXON is the visionary creator of EXPOSED Storytelling based in Denver Colorado. She brings storytellers together to share their truths exploring all areas of the human experience! "I was thinking about EXPOSED long after leaving the theatre. I loved it"-Analog Artist Digital World "Powerful Stuff"-Orlando Sentinel "Empathy-Eliciting Storytelling"- Orlando Weekly "JUICE is a superb MC"-Honor Conon (Denver) Credits Created by - Josie Nixon Written by - Beth Marshall, Josie Nixon, Bobby Wesley Directed by - Beth Marshall & Josie Nixon Produced by - Beth Marshall Presents & Exposed Storytelling Lighting Design by - Rowyn Sam Sound Design by - Blue Estrella Poncho Design by - Julianna Aberle-McClellan Promotional Design by - C-MAC The Art Wizard Projections by - Blue Estrella About the Artist BETH MARSHALL is a 34x Award-Winning Fringe Producing Artist, Former Vice President of Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, Co-Founder of United States Association of Fringe Festivals and Former Producing Artistic Director of Orlando Fringe and has been CEO/Producing Artistic Director of Beth Marshall Presents for 16 years and mentors/ manages.coaches and consults with Artists/Festivals/Talent across the globe.She also writes, acts, directs and creates stained glass art with her hubby on the mountaintop in Colorado. She is Mama to all animals & wayward artists and is fiercely dedicated to Theatre for Social Change in all forms. BMP is committed to producing theatre that challenges our audiences, deeply explores the human condition a with a special focus on contemporary and newer works, original premieres, socio-political dramas, touring festival circuits and bridging the gap for emerging artists transitioning to professional theatre and manages 17 artists within the US & Canada. JOSIE NIXON: Michigan born and raised to be a good Christian boy, Josie changed course by pursuing passions more aligned with the fringes of our communities. After a goal to own restaurants, Josie fell into nonprofit work where their passion for the cause wasn't aligned with how board members believed status quo was upheld. In order to turn passion into change, Josie started EXPOSED storytelling in 2022 to make change how they best saw fit. Now Josie focuses on change for all communities who are willing and brave enough to step through the doors of their theater. With dozens of storytellers taking the stage and thousands of audience members embracing their community, Josie lifts the voices of anyone who believes their lives should be lived EXPOSED. JUICE THE TRAUMA Clown is the charming and sassy MC that weaves the evening of stories, audience confessions & collective human experiences together thru a Screed cursing the powers & failed structures of 'Merica. EXPOSED STORYTELLING: These are the stories of your community, of the people in your coffee shops, your neighborhoods, your friends and families, your partners. these are the stories that are long forgotten, forever whispered, and shielded from you until tonight. Our storytellers share with you what is really happening in the lives of those around us, what we carry with us, what has shaped the way we interact with the world and our community. we are connected when we share the stories of our lives. this is community healing. Join us. Together, we’ll create a space where the unspeakable is shared and the power of human connection is celebrated. BOBBY WESLEY: Orlando Story Club Co-Founder/Host/ Storyteller (BEST OF ORLANDO WEEKLY Multiple Award Winner) and solo Fringe touring Artist- (a)Political (Winner of Atlanta Fringe's Producer Award) is a writer, host, stand-up, marketing consultant and all around fabulous human. NICOLE ALTON: MOB BOSS/AKA Front of House/Show Manager and wrangler of all actors and liaison to technicians and audiences. Nicole manages EXPOSED in Denver while being on the road with us as well. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; violence; sexual content; mentions themes or depictions of interracial relations and contextual racialized language; stories of violence and abuse. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction & participation. 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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
Award-winning Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts assumes her alter ego in this smart and daring piece about a lovable hoser’s hilarious attempt at self-improvement. He’s no “idiom,” and in a dynamic display of stupidity, Larry offers stand-up comedy and life-couching wisdom, before discovering something hidden deep within his psyche. Bob and Dog Mckenzie meets Feminism? Self-help meets headbanging? Gear Down, Big Rig, you might get sideways. “I don’t transcend in the theatre on a regular basis, but Larry opened me up and took me to a higher plane. Roberts’s clowning technique is first-rate — once she gets you laughing, she will not fucking let up.”- Colin Thomas Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Candy Roberts Directed by - Sonia Norris About the Artist Candy Roberts is a Canadian Performance artist and fifth-generation European-Canadian settler based in unceded Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílwətaɬ(Tsleil- Waututh), and xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) territories, also known as Vancouver. Her original works encompass physical theatre, music, and clown to investigate the humour and heartbreak of our social and human conditions. She is a somatic practitioner and an avid researcher of CREATIVITY, and the including the connections between self-expression, mental health, and community. Candy tours internationally with her award-winning solo show; LARRY, a “daring, provocative and hilarious” gender-bending feminist comedy. She is also the artistic director of CANDY BONES THEATRE which devises and intensively tours innovative, immersive, and original theatre for families and young audiences. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; depictions or mentions of substance use. Sensory warnings: Strobe; flashing lights; haze. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
A hot-shot government communications director has twenty minutes to retrieve an embarrassing, career-ending invitation erroneously sent out in his name before the media or public find out about it. No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Written by - David Heyman Directed by - Francis Matheu About the Artist David Heyman has written several short plays for Fringe festivals in Edmonton, Vancouver and Nanaimo and now Victoria. They include "Digby & Glass" (Pick of the Fringe Nanaimo 2020), "The Great Might-Have-Been" (Pick of the Fringe Nanaimo 2021), and "Bathsheba And The Books" (Edmonton Fringe 2023). He's also shot three short films "Cutline," "Don't Ask," and the upcoming "Omer's Odyssey." He was a long-time political reporter for the Calgary Herald and also worked as a journalist in Quesnel and Prince George. He's currently a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Victoria. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. 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.
James Bay United Church
SITE A
Come support the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute in a brand new province-mandated enrichment initiative. As an advocate for those who are often not listened to, Zookeeper Chelsea has organized an open mic for the residents of the zoo. Through a variety of mediums including but not limited to standup, poetry, and song, the animals will discuss topics such as body image, aging, grief and loss, addiction, and belonging. Join them as they express the most vulnerable and honest parts of the human spirit in a uniquely animalistic way... An electric, emotional evening awaits! Credits Created by - Marlo Hepburn, Joseph McManus, Ciarán Volke Disclaimer: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is not affiliated with or endorsing this production. About the Artist Comprised of Joseph McManus (director of the award-winning show Rat Academy), Ciarán Volke (half of award-winning comedy duo COWBOY), and Marlo Hepburn (owner of an award-winning heart). Sometime between the hours of 10 and 11pm on June 10th 2024, at the play structure on Kensington Close NW between 12th Street and 13th Street, Three Cheese was born out of an abundance of joy. Collectively, the three Cheeses have years of experience in theatre, improv, marching band, clown, dance, walking around, transcendence, amelioration, radical acceptance, and having a really good time. They do whatever. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
It’s 1997, the future. Snake Plisskin must clear his name, and if he feels like it, save Canada. The Canadian comedy hit of 2024 finally comes to Victoria! A visual feast with heart-pounding action sequences, uproarious physical comedy, and dynamic shadow puppets, "Escape From Victoria" is sure to be the action-comedy event of the summer. Rod Peter Jr. ("Kitt and Jane," "The War of 1812") teams up with Tamlynn Bryson ("Bedwetter," "(in)decision") to deliver a high-octane rollercoaster of entertainment. The dynamic duo masterfully pay tribute to genre films while infusing their own comedic twist that promises to leave audiences in stitches. This must-see event will leave you gasping for breath, wiping away tears of laughter, and relishing in the sheer joy of live theatre. “★★★★1/2” -Edmonton Journal “★★★★” -Winnipeg Free Press WINNER - Jury’s Choice Award & Most Athletic Performance - Ottawa Fringe 2024 SOLD OUT RUN - Ottawa Fringe 2024 “An action-packed, campy, rollercoaster ride of a show.” -Parton and Pearl Toronto “...ball-bustingly hilarious…I don’t remember the last time I laughed that hard” -Next Magazine Toronto “A show that so clearly has a love for theatre and the Fringe ingrained in it. It succeeds in kicking some serious ass.” -Intermission Magazine “A narrative that is as hilarious as it is thought-provoking” -APT613 Ottawa “The 1997 soundtrack is A+” -MyEntertainmentWorld Toronto “A smart and deeply silly low-budget action movie onstage” -Sesaya Arts Magazine Toronto “This side-splitting satire will leave you laughing long after the production’s finished” -A View From the Box Toronto Credits Created by - Tamlynn Bryson and Rod Peter Jr. Dramaturgy by - Andrew Young Costume and Puppet Design by - Sarah Wilson About the Artist Rod Peter Jr. and Tamlynn Bryson join forces to create a hilarious and electric duo in "Escape From Victoria." Tamlynn made her Fringe debut at the 2015 Ottawa Fringe and has been touring her solo shows ("Bedwetter", "(in)decision") to festivals ever since. Celebrated for her impeccable comic timing and magnetic stage presence, Bryson seamlessly slips into the role of Snake Plisskin. Rod ("Kitt and Jane", "The War of 1812") has been a staple of Fringe festivals for over 20 years. He compliments Bryson’s performance with his unique comedic flair, dynamic physicality, and a comprehensive knowledge of genre films. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; sexual content; adult themes; violence. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights; loud sudden sounds; limited audience interaction. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Meet Evie and Alfie — a retired, quintessentially British couple — as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning Fringe legends Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. Credits Written by - Alex Dallas & Jimmy Hogg Directed by - James Gangl About the Artist Alex Dallas is a writer, actor and performer from London, England. As a founder member of 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. Her one woman shows, Goddess, and Drama Queen, aired on CBC TV, The W Network, Bravo TV and CBC Radio. Horseface, her most recent show won Best Solo Performance at the Ottawa Fringe 2024. Jimmy Hogg is a writer, comedian and storyteller 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, and The Potato King. 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. He has numerous awards and merits and is a 12x BEST OF FRINGE WINNER. James Gangl 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: 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
Dahlia is a little girl trying to find her voice. In a world where everyone gets a guardian angel, she finds herself with a feral demon named Phoenix HellFire who shows her how to cope with life's bullshit through the art of drag. With the guidance of her demon Dahlia goes on a journey confronting her queer identity and female rage. In a world that wants little girls to behave Phoenix encourages Dahlia to violently celebrate her freakiest, feral and most authentic self. Credits Created/written by - Dahlia-Raphael Performed by - Dahlia-Raphael Artistic Producer - Natalie Peters Stage Manager - Alivia Sabatino Movement Advisor - Isabella Buonaiuto About the Artist Dahlia-Raphael (Creator/ Performer) Dahlia-Raphael is a non-binary queer performing artist and soon-to-be graduate of UBC’s BFA in acting program. They are the recipient of a Centennial Scholars award, a graduate of Douglas College's acting program and a partner of StoryFreak Commedia Collective. They have performed in theatre shows, indie films, commercials, and in drag as Phoenix HellFire. They are a multidisciplinary artist and a lover of physical theatre, movement, dance, flow arts, and drag. They are a silly little freak creating authentic, soul-filled performances that make people feel alive and believe art can help us heal through life's most uncomfortable truths. They dare you to find your joy again. Isabella Buonaiuto (Movement Advisor) Isabella Buonaiuto is an interdisciplinary artist based on the land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As a performer, they have recently worked on The Last of the Pelican Daughters (Fay Nass) and TomorrowLove (Ming Hudson). Their artistic interest lies in exploring how embodiment, movement, and devised creation can be utilized as a tool for collective change and community engagement. Alivia Sabatino (Stage Manager) Alivia Sabatino (she/they) is a Vancouver-based artist. Recent performance credits include Storm in The Last of the Pelican Daughters, John Heminges in The Very Book Indeed, and Celio in For the Love of Citrus: A Commedia Dell’arte—all with UBC Theatre. Most recently, they served as Assistant Stage Manager for Western Gold’s 2025 production of Here We Go. Liv is also a partner in StoryFreak Collective, creating Commedia-inspired stories that explore youth and identity. They’re thrilled to be part of the Phoenix Hellfire team at Victoria Fringe! Natalie Peters (Artistic Producer) Natalie Peters (she/they/he) is a devoted performer, director, producer, and poet. They obtained a diploma in Language, Literature, and Performing Arts from Douglas College, and further ventured into Decrouxian mime (L’ecole Omnibus, Montreal) and Pachinko clown (Fantastic Space Enterprises, Vancouver). Their performances and poetry are a harmonious blend of creativity and unwavering passion for the arts, characterised by a showcase of mindful vulnerability. As a producer, they are dedicated to making the dreams of their fellow artists come to life, guided by their values of communication, integrity, honesty, and perseverance. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; mentions of suicidal thoughts, mentions of substance use; stripping to undergarments. Sensory warnings: Strobe; loud sudden sounds; audience participation/interaction; fake gore; allergens on stage. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
From crowded streets of North India to quiet Canadian winters, I AM OK follows unpredictable journey through culture shocks, silent struggles and unexpected joys. With humour and hears it captures beautiful chaos of starting over and the strange way life says, “you’re ok.” Credits Created/written by - Amit Solanki About the Artist My name is Amit Solanki, originally from India, Canada (I live in Victoria) is now home. I started my standup comedy in Montreal and have performed in all the major cities in Canada. I was featured on the CBC’s North by Northwest by Sheryl McKay, for my one man yoga comedy show “Spiritualarious “ produced at Edmonton Fringe Festival 2024, Victoria Fringe Festival in 2017, 2022, 2024. Also, at Nanaimo Fringe Festival in August 2023. I like to find the funny in silly and compare it with events of my life from different cultures. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
Stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself, Juliet breaks out of her tragedy in search of a reason for her tragic demise. On the way, Juliet recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to find out why they’ve been forced to die. Can they alter their fate or are they doomed to play out the same tragic tales for the rest of eternity? “Award-winning evisceration of Shakespeare’s Verona Tragedy” -Orlando Weekly “…hilarious simply because it’s so audacious and unexpected.” -Colin Thomas “…an example of the new heights that can be achieved when we rethink tropes as old as time.” -Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “…a delightful tale that’s equal parts feminist critique, Renaissance romp and bravura acting display…not to be missed.” -NOW Toronto NNNN (out of 4) Credits Written by – Pippa Mackie and Ryan Gladstone Original Score by – Drew Jurecka Directed by – Ryan Gladstone Lightning Design by – Jon Paterson Costume Design by – Nita Bowerman Performed by: Lili Beaudoin as Juliet Ryan Gladstone as Shakespeare Carly Pokoradi as Everyone Else Accessibility Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, depictions or mentions of cartoonish violence, discussion of suicide. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. About the Artist Monster Theatre Monster Theatre was founded in 2000. Our first play was Fairy Tale: A Choose Your Own Adventure Play, an improvised street theatre show that toured the Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Victoria Fringe Festivals. Our second play The Canada Show: The Complete History of Canada in One toured across the country numerous times winning countless awards. We have developed over 40 original productions for adult and young audiences always with our signature irreverent twist on history and mythology. Plays for young audiences include The Big Rock Show: The Complete History of the World, Mini Masterpieces, The Little Prince, Shakespeare’s Dream, We Now Know: The Complete History of Science and Crisis on Planet Z! Plays for adults include Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, War and Peace, Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, No Tweed Too Tight, Assassinating Thomson, Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle, The Seven Lives of Louis Riel, The Shakespeare Show, The Macbeth Show and many, many more. Monster Theatre has become one of Canada’s premiere independent touring theatre companies. Lili Beaudoin – Performer (Juliet) Based out of Vancouver, Lili is an actor, Improvisor and voice artist. Some of her notable theatre credits include Marie in The Nutcracker at Caravan Farm Theatre, Claudia in I, Claudia at The Arts Club, Mimi/scenographer in Blind Date, Brigid Blake in The Humans at Theatre Calgary, Gracie in Gracie at ATP & Belfry and Miranda in The Tempest at Bard on the Beach. Elsewhere Lili’s voice can be heard in several animated shows such as Beat Bugs, Littlest Pet Shop, Rainbow Ruby, Max Steel and My Little Pony. If you’d like to see her do some improv you can catch Lili most weekends at Vancouver’s Tightrope Impro Theatre strutting her stuff on stage and pretending she knows what she’s talking about. Lili is the honoured recipient of the Anthony Holland Scholarship for Outstanding Ability and Dedication as well as a Betty Mitchell award for Outstanding Performance by a lead Actress in a Drama. Carly Pokoradi – Performer (Everyone else) Carly is a collaborative creator, multidisciplinary artist, clown, and scrap collector who trusts her goosebumps. As a theatre-maker, Carly has worked in various capacities with Theatre Replacement, Caravan Farm Theatre, The Chop, and Hardline Productions and has toured the country with sold-out runs on the Canadian Fringe Circuit. Carly is an artistic associate with Monster Theatre, an improviser with Blind Tiger Comedy, a Jessie Richardson Award nominee, and a graduate of Studio 58. As artist-in-residence with the incredible @hammockresidency, she recently showed her textile art at the James Black Gallery in so-called Vancouver. Currently, she is studying to become an ASL-English interpreter and relishing every minute. In her spare time, she sews messily, sleeps deeply, and laughs loudly. Ryan Gladstone – Playwright/Director/Performer (Shakespeare) Ryan currently lives and works in Vancouver as an actor, producer, director, playwright and improvisor. Ryan holds an MFA in Directing and a BFA in Acting, he also spent ten years studying Improvisation Loose Moose Theatre under Keith Johnstone. Ryan is the founder and Artistic Director of Monster Theatre (www.monstertheatre.com) where he has co-created over 25 original plays. Selected writing/directing credits include: Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, The Shakespeare Show, and The Canada Show (Monster Theatre). Selected directing credits include: Hell of a Girl (revolver Festival), Hunter Gatherers (Staircase Theatre), Ubu Roi (UBC). Ryan has six one-person plays including War and Peace, No Tweed Too Tight, Every Story Ever Told, The Seven Lives of Louis Riel, Napoleon’s Secret Diary and Confessions of a Class Clown. Pippa Mackie – Playwright Pippa Mackie is an award-winning actor, playwright, and producer. Her work has been performed on stages and at festivals across North America. Most notable credits include The Progressive Polygamists co-written/performed with Emmelia Gordon, which toured across Canada for many years including the Just For Laughs Festival. Her one-act play Starman, which was originally commissioned and produced as part of Upintheair Theatre’s The Array, was adapted into an audio drama as part of Sound the Alarm Theatre’s podcast series in 2021 and received 3 Berlin Film Haus nominations including Best Scriptwriting and Best Podcast. She is also the co-writer of a mockumentary comedy podcast titled Philippa Po: Changing Minds with Ryan Gladstone produced by Sound the Alarm Theatre. Her most recent play Hurricane Mona was co-produced by Touchstone Theatre and Ruby Slippers Theatre and received its World Premiere production in November 2023. Hurricane Mona was created as part of the Arts Club Theatre’s Emerging Playwrights Unit, was awarded Touchstone Theatre’s David King Prize for Comedy in 2022 and Pippa was a participant of the 2023 Banff Playwrights Unit. Pippa is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. Drew Jurecka – Original Score Drew Jurecka is a Toronto-based violinist/vocalist who is comfortable in many genres. Trained classically at the Cleveland Institute of Music, during his final year Drew played a solo with the great Dave Brubeck and his quartet at Severance Hall. While at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, a summer program for jazz and aspiring studio musicians, Drew had the opportunity to play at the Hollywood Bowl with Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, and Shirley Horn. Drew has played, written or arranged on more than 150 records, including several JUNO-winning and Grammy-nominated albums. He can be heard on numerous film and television soundtracks. Drew has toured internationally as a sideman and with his own projects. He spent five years on the road with Jeff Healey and now plays as part of Jill Barber’s regular band. He is a faculty member at Humber College where he has helped to develop a unique jazz strings program that includes technique classes, ensembles and private lessons. Jon Paterson – Lighting Designer/Stage Manager Jon has been an active member of the Canadian theatre community for the past 25 years and has performed in numerous theatres and festivals including the Centaur Theatre and Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Montreal), Canoe Theatre Festival, Workshop West and Mayfield Theatre (Edmonton), Rogue Festival (California), Living Arts Centre (Mississauga), Vertigo Mystery Theatre (Calgary), the Winnipeg Improv Festival and the Vancouver Comedy Festival. Jon received his training at MacEwan University, where he studied both theatre arts and production. He has also trained with master clown Mike Kennard (Mump & Smoot) and has honed his improv skills at Second City Toronto. Nita Bowerman – Costume Designer Nita Bowerman is a multidisciplinary performance-based artist, mixing the mediums of dance, acting, media art and costume design. Her self-created real time performances are often hybrid works mixing live action with digital content. Her creation and collaboration credits include performing in live and live digital spaces, generating visual content for short art videos and live plays, and making wearable art works and costumes. She has worked with various local theatre companies in a variety of capacities and has performed and screened diy digital video works locally and internationally. Art is the medium through which Nita processes existing. She is an experimenter of form and designer of content, creating works for stage and screen. Thanks Monster Theatre for inviting me to have fun and play! Nita is a graduate of SFU School for Contemporary Arts.
Metro Studio
Metro Studio
Winner of "Best Ensemble" and "Best Dramedy" at Victoria Fringe 2024, Alectoria Productions presents "Origins of the Coast"; an interactive site specific whimsical show blending puppetry, grief and environmental fantasy at Macaulay Point Park. Through fleeting moments of dance, exploration, and games that the audience can interact with, "Origins of the Coast" is a wonderful mix of hope, resilience, beauty and fear. What's in the hidden shrubbery? What do you see when you look under that log? What do you hear when you look up? You'll discover the answers as you walk through the beautiful backdrop of Macaulay Point Park. In raw, quiet moments, the creatures and audience at the Point search for one another—unaware that every step, every choice, draws them closer, shaping the story that binds them all. Credits Created by - Alectoria Productions About the Artist Alectoria Productions hopes to bring purposeful theatre to life in utterly immersive site specific performances. The implication of the audience, witnesses, in a story, allows them to explore the concept and solve hypothetical situations in an environment where the stakes are ultimately none, but the feeling presents real. We aim to invoke desire, passion and vulnerability in our performances, whether in a castle, lighthouse, garden, or on a boat! Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes of grief. Sensory warnings: Potential allergens; outdoor performance, environmental allergies. Optional audience participation, shared public space. 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.
Macauley Point Park
SITE B
Three recent graduates of UVic's Phoenix Theatre: Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power ('The Importance of Being Earnest', 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', and 'Twelfth Night') are looking to entertain you at this year's Victoria Fringe Festival with 'Outstanding!'- a brand new comedic showcase that features everything you've ever wanted to see onstage. Amaze at the performers, who, in the past, the Times Colonist said, "delivered standout performances", "have oodles of talent", and are "also notable". Watch dreams come into conflict with reality as this show-stopping trio attempts to get through their onstage bucket list before the big leagues. Intrepid's Metro Studio has surely never seen an act so breathtakingly desperate for your attention. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power Produced by - Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power in collaboration with Ballen Works Sound Design by - Jack Storwick Costume Design by - Samantha Frew Set Design by - Carter Lapham and Avery Przyswitt About the Artist The Outstanding! trio consists of three recent graduates of UVic's Phoenix Theatre- Chiara Power, Samantha Frew, and Jack Storwick. They are honoured to be living, learning, listening, and gathering inspiration on unceded Lək̓ ʷəŋən territory. This show was developed in Victoria, BC, with the help of a shared Google document, caffeine, and a dream. As such, the trio also gives thanks to their producer, Ballenworks- a local theatre company based on Lək̓ ʷəŋən territory. Its mission is to focus on the creation of new works, with an emphasis on highlighting and presenting emerging voices in our community. Chiara Power: Mexican-born, American-raised, Chiara Power is a recent grad of UVic’s Phoenix Theatre and has been performing since she was 7. Though her first love is Musical Theatre, Chiara’s love for theatre extends to straight plays, comedies, Shakespeare, and beyond. While performing was her first love, she is also an accomplished teacher, youth mentor, and choreographer. She was most recently onstage as Olivia in Twelfth Night, Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and 100 Years of Broadway at the Phoenix Theatre. Samantha Frew: Born and bred in Newfoundland, Samantha Frew is an east-coast kid in the wild west. A recent graduate of UVic’s Phoenix Theatre, Frew’s latest public performance was as Malvolia in "Twelfth Night", and her other credits include "The Hot L Baltimore" (The Girl), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Cecily), and "Spring Awakening" (Ilse). While acting is her first love, Samantha has worn- and continues to wear- many wonderful hats, including director/assistant director, writer, teacher, choreographer, designer, and visual artist. Jack Storwick: Jack is a Performer / Sound Designer who recently completed his undergraduate degree (BFA Theatre, Minor in Music) at UVic. Past Performance credits include: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (VP Panch), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Algernon), "Spring Awakening" (Melchior), (Phoenix Theatre). Sound Design: "Twelfth Night", "The Killing Game", "The Hot L Baltimore" (Phoenix Theatre), "The Shop Around the Corner" (Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, Sound Design / Foley), "Litigation Racket" (Victoria One Act Festival), "A Stranger Remains" (SATCo, Composition). Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; comedic violence. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sounds; audience interaction. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
This compelling, solo story-telling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone, West Africa in the late 1970s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five years. Nancy’s journey is both poignant and humorous. With the patience of local mentors, Nancy adjusted to life and the field-work realities of delivering preventive maternal and child health services. The play is filled with stories about initially blundered and then inspired encounters with village chiefs, traditional birth attendants, and subsistence farmers. Village experiences rattled Nancy’s cultural preconceptions, provoked her notions of social privilege, and forever deepened her global connections. Nancy’s heart-warming and heart-breaking stories about public health work in the villages make audiences laugh and cry. This new play is full of humanity. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Written by - Nancy Edwards About the Artist Rethinking Good Intentions is largely based on my memoir (released by Friesen Press in 2022). My love of theatre and my respect for the oral traditions of the Mende people of Sierra Leone inspired me to write this play. In my retirement from academia, I've turned to stories that connect with hearts and minds. My artistic goal is to bridge cultural divides and explore the bonds of our common humanity through story-telling. I'm thrilled to be the solo performer of my first play. Thanks to those who have provided guidance on my journey of life, public health work, and writing. Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of sensitive topics including slavery and maternal and newborn deaths. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5
Join pop star Rayna at the listening party for her new album SEX GODDESS! Performed and written by award winning composer, Riel Reddick-Stevens, produced by House and Body; SEX GODDESS is a solo theatrical mixtape that follows Rayna, at the listening party for her new album. While sharing her album, Rayna takes her audience on the journey of one long, wild night that changed her life and perspective forever. SEX GODDESS uses Hip Hop/ R&B music, comedy and heightened storytelling to explore the relationships between power, bodily autonomy and sense of self in a patriarchal world and business. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Written by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Produced by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Sound Design by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Music Produced by - Ghostboyrj Artistic support and SM by - Jasmine Case Dramaturg/Outside Eye by - Christopher Manousos About the Artist Riel Reddick-Stevens (she/her) is an award winning multidisciplinary creator. She is a graduate of Randolph College and National theatre school of canada, with training in acting and musical theatre. This training has allowed her to develop a practice of connecting to and creating from the body’s memories and experiences. Riel is deeply interested in creating theatre that is accessible to people who have traditionally been withheld from the theatre world, and seeks ways to bring new voices to the art form. Through sound, she currently does this by highlighting natural sounds and mixing them with choral voice and beat production. CHRISTOPHER MANOUSOS Christopher Manousos (they/he) is a theatre director, dramaturg, and arts leader. Christopher is an Artistic Associate and the Assistant to the Artistic Director at Crow’s Theatre and the Artistic Director of House + Body. With House + Body, they explore contemporary reimaginings of classical works, develop new plays, and offer training and mentorship to artists, playwrights and performers. Christopher is an alumnus of the Stratford Festival’s Michael Langham Director’s Workshop and the Shaw Festival’s Neil Munro Intern Directors Program. Christopher has extensively trained in the Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Viewpoints with Anne Bogart, SITI Company, and Tadashi Suzuki in New York and Japan. As an educator, Christopher has taught and directed productions at The University of Windsor, Randolph, Sheridan College and the Stratford Festival’s Shakespeare Intensive. UPCOMING: Christopher will be directing The Surrogate as part of Crow’s Theatre’s 25.26 season. Ghostboyrj (He/him), born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, started his music journey at 12 with multiple instruments. His love for poetry and hip-hop inspired him to create music after being introduced to his love for Hip-Hop, where he learned more about the culture. Ghostboyrj combines modern boom bap production styles, soulful melodies, and fun jazzy grooves to create a unique and alternative sound within the ever-evolving hip-hop scene. Pronouns: She/Her. Hometown/Current Town: Toronto. Jasmine is a Jamaican Canadian actor born and raised in Toronto where she currently lives and works. She is a recent Dora Award winner for her role as Phoebe in Truth at Young Peoples Theatre and has most recently appeared as Sidney Brown in FLEX with Crow’s and Obsidian Theatre. As well as Robin in This Feels Like The End; Toronto Fringe, Kara in Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner; Obsidian and Crow’s Theatre and Lucy in The Fiancée; Chemainus Theatre Festival . Upcoming Projects: Clyde's at Canadian Stage!. Education/Training: National Theatre School of Canada 2023, Brock University 2020. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence and substance abuse. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sounds. 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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
Schedule correction: the performance of this show on Aug. 31st is at 1pm. Three improvisers are pushed to their limits by undergoing gruelling physical challenges as they attempt to find the plot. Shock collars, floors of lego, and spicy foods mean there is only one certainty: That’s Gonna Leave a Mark. Join us for this one of a kind Stanford improv experiment. We'll be there. Will you? Produced by Timetheft and Heliopsis Theatre. Website: Timethefttheatre.ca Instagram: Timethefttheatre Heliposistheatreco Credits Created by - Elijah Bell, Theodore Falkiner, and Thomas Moore About the Artist timetheft theatre society strives to create and produce exciting theatre by emerging, queer, and neurodivergent theatre artists. we aim to help artists platform their original and reimagined art in an accessible and engaging manner. Thomas Moore (he/they) is one of timetheft theatre’s co-founders and is proud to be making independent theatre in Victoria. They are a director, designer and improviser who is excited to be improvising for you this summer! Thomas’ previous timetheft credits include: Of Theseus (2023), Carpet (2023) and most recently Endgame (2024). His favourite torture method is stubbing your toe on an ottoman. Youch. Theodore Falkiner is a queer settler theatre artist who grew up on the territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations, and is a founding member of timetheft theatre. Growing up, Theo watched a lot of Monty Python, Laverne and Shirley, and The Muppet Show and these comedians are probably the reason they became funny. Theo found out about improv as a tween and after years of rigorous training has gone on to teach at esteemed institutions like The Canadian Improv Games’ Improv Camp and Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. Theo’s favorite torture method is a razor scooter to the ankle. Elijah Bell (he/him) is a many hatted individual and the founder of Heliopsis Theatre Co. based in Victoria. Recent credits include writing and directing Spare Parts: A Robot Space Musical (2025), and 600 Seconds (2024), in his free time he enjoys researching forbidden texts and shouting “ITS ALIVE” on dark and stormy nights. His favourite torture method is Scaphism (but not if it happened to him). Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; non-sexual shock collars. Sensory warnings: Voluntary audience interaction/participation. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
It all started when Executive and Artistic Director Dyana Sonik-Henderson found herself captivated by the 1925 gothic and melodramatic silent picture Phantom of the Opera. With a spark of creative inspiration, she quickly became enthralled with old monster pictures and began to experiment with how to transform these iconic movie moments and stories into dance. The result is several short works that bring the classic horror movie genre of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s back to the stage and in 3D. Combining Broken Rhythms’ innovative rhythmical contemporary style you’re in for a captivating and nostalgic experience. This performance is supported by the Victoria Foundation as part of Intrepid Theatre’s Stages & Spaces program. Limited $25 Early Bird tickets available until Monday Sept 1st. Early Bird tickets get early entrance and a pre-show chat (for 7:30pm performances only). Credits Choreography: Dyana Sonik-Henderson Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Haze. About the Artist Broken Rhythms Victoria Society is a Victoria-based, registered not-for-profit independent dance company founded in 2011 under the artistic direction of Dyana Sonik-Henderson. The company was created to showcase the unique style of Rhythmical Contemporary, to provide local artists with performance and training opportunities, and to support and develop the Canadian arts community. Broken Rhythms has created and produced numerous original works such as SPARK, GRIM, SEVEN, UNIVERSAL HORRORS, THYSELF, INTERNAL RHYTHMS, INTO THE WIRE, 1,000 PIECES OF ∏ , ABOVE ME, CHIARO:SCURO, KNOTTED and ON HOLD that have toured all over Canada. They have been awarded nine Pick of the Fringe awards, named as one of Toronto Star’s “can’t miss shows at the Toronto fringe”, received the LOLA International project award and most recently were invited to perform at Dancing on the Edge/Vancouver Contemporary festival 2025.
Metro Studio
Metro Studio
An actor obsessed with a character who inspired him, fires one shot that would change the nation and echo throughout history. But not the way he hoped! Where's Noonan? presents an original play written by Melissa Blank and directed by David MacPherson. Where's Noonan? Has previously presented at the Victoria Fringe - Confessions of a Catholic School Girl - Silk - George and Gracie: A Love Story As well as - The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine - Oleanna - Angels in America part 1 & 2. No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Melissa Blank and David MacPherson About the Artist Melissa Blank has been a regular at Theatre Inconnu, Langham Court theatre and many local theatre companies She performed as Hamlet in a Gender-Bending production, as well as Rosalind from As You Like It with The Victoria Shakespeare Society. David MacPherson has been a director and actor and writer in Victoria for many years. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
James Bay United Church
SITE A
When the system fails, Beth begins caring for her aging disabled mother. It seemed the right thing to do at the time. But an ill-intentioned social worker, an estranged sibling, a high maintenance cat - and the woman in the mirror - are now “writing” the story that is defining Beth’s life. Water People is a heartfelt expression of one woman’s struggle to provide her mother with a life of dignity while keeping her own dreams alive. Ellen Arrand is an award-winning playwright and published novelist. **** “a wonderfully delicate monologue that’s as engaging and compelling as it is lovingly layered… “Water People” dips into Dylan Thomas-like territory… it’s hard not to be captivated by the simplest details as we 'listen with the third ear, the ear of the heart' ”. Check the Program (Victoria) **** “an important show that pulls back the curtain on the realities of what happens to us all as we age” Edmonton Journal No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created/written by - Ellen Arrand About the Artist Ellen Arrand is a published novelist - Public Works; Private Souls (Beach Holme) & Hotel Abundancia (Ekstasis Editions), short story writer (various literary magazines), and Playwright – The Bridge, Bear Me Stiffly Up & Trutch Street Women (the latter two published by Ekstasis), and Water People. She studied playwriting during her Master of Fine Arts program (Guelph University) with Judith Thompson and Marilyn Bowering. Trutch Street Women was a finalist in the Canadian National Playwriting Competition (2005). Ellen’s plays have been produced both by Theatre Inconnu (Victoria). and Theatre One (Nanaimo) with Ellen performing in nearly all the productions. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5
20 Questions follows paranormal investigators Sasha and Harley, as they aim to discover the supernatural in the PNW. On their investigations, they meet a sassy harbinger of doom, who offers to play a game in exchange for keeping them from their 'horrible fate'. Will our savvy investigators learn enough about this frivolous spirit to save themselves? Come join our investigators as they journey through dangerous locales like caves, churches, and more! No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Hinox/Ty Wesley Stage Managing by - Addie Tonn Performed by - Mandi McLeod, Lexi Redman, Frankie Wilson About the Artist Hinox / Ty Wesley has been a writer and storyteller his whole life. While most of their theatre career has been as an actor, fey have had another of her scripts performed at Nanaimo Fringe 2020, 'Gender Sucks!' now 'Mad as in Angry' in an experimental live YouTube format. Currently, xey are also the founder and main Festival Director for Victoria RenFaire, with an aim to highlight Indigenous whimsy and joy. 20 Questions is one of aer favourite plays ve's written and is very excited to get share it with you this year! Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of racialized violence; mentions of implied suicide. Sensory warnings: Strobe; flashing lights; intentional overstimulation. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5
Have you ever wondered what happens to waste when you throw it away? Join Trash and Treasure as they welcome today’s recycling haul to the transfer station! A Waste of Stage Time is an interactive theatrical experience exploring waste, sustainability, and the value we bestow upon others. Learn about responsible waste management, participate in a live game show, and enjoy parody versions of hit karaoke songs (or, as we like to call it: Paradoke!) while Trash and Treasure learn how to better care for one another… No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Logan Swain & Sadie Fox About the Artist For 30 years, Theatre SKAM has created provocative theatre that inspires and challenges audiences in Victoria and beyond. Known for our sense of fun, we create theatre that is innovative, engaging, and above all, never boring. Artistic & Managing Director Logan Swain is a Métis artist and designer with a burning desire to make a difference in the world by telling stories that value truth and honesty while remaining playfully curious. Sadie Fox is a white, non-binary artist, founder of The Sustainable Fox, and passionate about making sustainability accessible and playful, especially when merging their passions for waste reduction and performance. Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
What 'Merica Deplores EXPOSED Explores! 34x Award-Winning Fringe Producing Artist & Former Vice President of Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals (CAFF) Beth Marshall (Outstanding Individual Performance-Orlando Fringe 2025) headlines her true story Paducah Cheerleader with opening storyteller Bobby Wesley (Producer Award-Atlanta Fringe) Two coming of age stories from rural 'Merica. Hosted by JUICE The Trauma Clown. Featuring AUDIENCE anonymous confessions nightly. JOSIE NIXON is the visionary creator of EXPOSED Storytelling based in Denver Colorado. She brings storytellers together to share their truths exploring all areas of the human experience! "I was thinking about EXPOSED long after leaving the theatre. I loved it"-Analog Artist Digital World "Powerful Stuff"-Orlando Sentinel "Empathy-Eliciting Storytelling"- Orlando Weekly "JUICE is a superb MC"-Honor Conon (Denver) Credits Created by - Josie Nixon Written by - Beth Marshall, Josie Nixon, Bobby Wesley Directed by - Beth Marshall & Josie Nixon Produced by - Beth Marshall Presents & Exposed Storytelling Lighting Design by - Rowyn Sam Sound Design by - Blue Estrella Poncho Design by - Julianna Aberle-McClellan Promotional Design by - C-MAC The Art Wizard Projections by - Blue Estrella About the Artist BETH MARSHALL is a 34x Award-Winning Fringe Producing Artist, Former Vice President of Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals, Co-Founder of United States Association of Fringe Festivals and Former Producing Artistic Director of Orlando Fringe and has been CEO/Producing Artistic Director of Beth Marshall Presents for 16 years and mentors/ manages.coaches and consults with Artists/Festivals/Talent across the globe.She also writes, acts, directs and creates stained glass art with her hubby on the mountaintop in Colorado. She is Mama to all animals & wayward artists and is fiercely dedicated to Theatre for Social Change in all forms. BMP is committed to producing theatre that challenges our audiences, deeply explores the human condition a with a special focus on contemporary and newer works, original premieres, socio-political dramas, touring festival circuits and bridging the gap for emerging artists transitioning to professional theatre and manages 17 artists within the US & Canada. JOSIE NIXON: Michigan born and raised to be a good Christian boy, Josie changed course by pursuing passions more aligned with the fringes of our communities. After a goal to own restaurants, Josie fell into nonprofit work where their passion for the cause wasn't aligned with how board members believed status quo was upheld. In order to turn passion into change, Josie started EXPOSED storytelling in 2022 to make change how they best saw fit. Now Josie focuses on change for all communities who are willing and brave enough to step through the doors of their theater. With dozens of storytellers taking the stage and thousands of audience members embracing their community, Josie lifts the voices of anyone who believes their lives should be lived EXPOSED. JUICE THE TRAUMA Clown is the charming and sassy MC that weaves the evening of stories, audience confessions & collective human experiences together thru a Screed cursing the powers & failed structures of 'Merica. EXPOSED STORYTELLING: These are the stories of your community, of the people in your coffee shops, your neighborhoods, your friends and families, your partners. these are the stories that are long forgotten, forever whispered, and shielded from you until tonight. Our storytellers share with you what is really happening in the lives of those around us, what we carry with us, what has shaped the way we interact with the world and our community. we are connected when we share the stories of our lives. this is community healing. Join us. Together, we’ll create a space where the unspeakable is shared and the power of human connection is celebrated. BOBBY WESLEY: Orlando Story Club Co-Founder/Host/ Storyteller (BEST OF ORLANDO WEEKLY Multiple Award Winner) and solo Fringe touring Artist- (a)Political (Winner of Atlanta Fringe's Producer Award) is a writer, host, stand-up, marketing consultant and all around fabulous human. NICOLE ALTON: MOB BOSS/AKA Front of House/Show Manager and wrangler of all actors and liaison to technicians and audiences. Nicole manages EXPOSED in Denver while being on the road with us as well. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; violence; sexual content; mentions themes or depictions of interracial relations and contextual racialized language; stories of violence and abuse. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction & participation. 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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
Award-winning Canadian Clown Artist Candy Roberts assumes her alter ego in this smart and daring piece about a lovable hoser’s hilarious attempt at self-improvement. He’s no “idiom,” and in a dynamic display of stupidity, Larry offers stand-up comedy and life-couching wisdom, before discovering something hidden deep within his psyche. Bob and Dog Mckenzie meets Feminism? Self-help meets headbanging? Gear Down, Big Rig, you might get sideways. “I don’t transcend in the theatre on a regular basis, but Larry opened me up and took me to a higher plane. Roberts’s clowning technique is first-rate — once she gets you laughing, she will not fucking let up.”- Colin Thomas Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Candy Roberts Directed by - Sonia Norris About the Artist Candy Roberts is a Canadian Performance artist and fifth-generation European-Canadian settler based in unceded Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílwətaɬ(Tsleil- Waututh), and xwməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) territories, also known as Vancouver. Her original works encompass physical theatre, music, and clown to investigate the humour and heartbreak of our social and human conditions. She is a somatic practitioner and an avid researcher of CREATIVITY, and the including the connections between self-expression, mental health, and community. Candy tours internationally with her award-winning solo show; LARRY, a “daring, provocative and hilarious” gender-bending feminist comedy. She is also the artistic director of CANDY BONES THEATRE which devises and intensively tours innovative, immersive, and original theatre for families and young audiences. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; depictions or mentions of substance use. Sensory warnings: Strobe; flashing lights; haze. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
A hot-shot government communications director has twenty minutes to retrieve an embarrassing, career-ending invitation erroneously sent out in his name before the media or public find out about it. No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Written by - David Heyman Directed by - Francis Matheu About the Artist David Heyman has written several short plays for Fringe festivals in Edmonton, Vancouver and Nanaimo and now Victoria. They include "Digby & Glass" (Pick of the Fringe Nanaimo 2020), "The Great Might-Have-Been" (Pick of the Fringe Nanaimo 2021), and "Bathsheba And The Books" (Edmonton Fringe 2023). He's also shot three short films "Cutline," "Don't Ask," and the upcoming "Omer's Odyssey." He was a long-time political reporter for the Calgary Herald and also worked as a journalist in Quesnel and Prince George. He's currently a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Victoria. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. 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.
James Bay United Church
SITE A
Come support the Calgary Zoo/Wilder Institute in a brand new province-mandated enrichment initiative. As an advocate for those who are often not listened to, Zookeeper Chelsea has organized an open mic for the residents of the zoo. Through a variety of mediums including but not limited to standup, poetry, and song, the animals will discuss topics such as body image, aging, grief and loss, addiction, and belonging. Join them as they express the most vulnerable and honest parts of the human spirit in a uniquely animalistic way... An electric, emotional evening awaits! Credits Created by - Marlo Hepburn, Joseph McManus, Ciarán Volke Disclaimer: The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is not affiliated with or endorsing this production. About the Artist Comprised of Joseph McManus (director of the award-winning show Rat Academy), Ciarán Volke (half of award-winning comedy duo COWBOY), and Marlo Hepburn (owner of an award-winning heart). Sometime between the hours of 10 and 11pm on June 10th 2024, at the play structure on Kensington Close NW between 12th Street and 13th Street, Three Cheese was born out of an abundance of joy. Collectively, the three Cheeses have years of experience in theatre, improv, marching band, clown, dance, walking around, transcendence, amelioration, radical acceptance, and having a really good time. They do whatever. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
It’s 1997, the future. Snake Plisskin must clear his name, and if he feels like it, save Canada. The Canadian comedy hit of 2024 finally comes to Victoria! A visual feast with heart-pounding action sequences, uproarious physical comedy, and dynamic shadow puppets, "Escape From Victoria" is sure to be the action-comedy event of the summer. Rod Peter Jr. ("Kitt and Jane," "The War of 1812") teams up with Tamlynn Bryson ("Bedwetter," "(in)decision") to deliver a high-octane rollercoaster of entertainment. The dynamic duo masterfully pay tribute to genre films while infusing their own comedic twist that promises to leave audiences in stitches. This must-see event will leave you gasping for breath, wiping away tears of laughter, and relishing in the sheer joy of live theatre. “★★★★1/2” -Edmonton Journal “★★★★” -Winnipeg Free Press WINNER - Jury’s Choice Award & Most Athletic Performance - Ottawa Fringe 2024 SOLD OUT RUN - Ottawa Fringe 2024 “An action-packed, campy, rollercoaster ride of a show.” -Parton and Pearl Toronto “...ball-bustingly hilarious…I don’t remember the last time I laughed that hard” -Next Magazine Toronto “A show that so clearly has a love for theatre and the Fringe ingrained in it. It succeeds in kicking some serious ass.” -Intermission Magazine “A narrative that is as hilarious as it is thought-provoking” -APT613 Ottawa “The 1997 soundtrack is A+” -MyEntertainmentWorld Toronto “A smart and deeply silly low-budget action movie onstage” -Sesaya Arts Magazine Toronto “This side-splitting satire will leave you laughing long after the production’s finished” -A View From the Box Toronto Credits Created by - Tamlynn Bryson and Rod Peter Jr. Dramaturgy by - Andrew Young Costume and Puppet Design by - Sarah Wilson About the Artist Rod Peter Jr. and Tamlynn Bryson join forces to create a hilarious and electric duo in "Escape From Victoria." Tamlynn made her Fringe debut at the 2015 Ottawa Fringe and has been touring her solo shows ("Bedwetter", "(in)decision") to festivals ever since. Celebrated for her impeccable comic timing and magnetic stage presence, Bryson seamlessly slips into the role of Snake Plisskin. Rod ("Kitt and Jane", "The War of 1812") has been a staple of Fringe festivals for over 20 years. He compliments Bryson’s performance with his unique comedic flair, dynamic physicality, and a comprehensive knowledge of genre films. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; sexual content; adult themes; violence. Sensory warnings: Flashing lights; loud sudden sounds; limited audience interaction. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
Meet Evie and Alfie — a retired, quintessentially British couple — as they potter around their house, drinking tea, bird spotting and reminiscing. From multiple award-winning Fringe legends Alex Dallas (Horseface, Sensible Footwear) and Jimmy Hogg (The Potato King) comes a comedy full of wit, verve and heart. Credits Written by - Alex Dallas & Jimmy Hogg Directed by - James Gangl About the Artist Alex Dallas is a writer, actor and performer from London, England. As a founder member of 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. Her one woman shows, Goddess, and Drama Queen, aired on CBC TV, The W Network, Bravo TV and CBC Radio. Horseface, her most recent show won Best Solo Performance at the Ottawa Fringe 2024. Jimmy Hogg is a writer, comedian and storyteller 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, and The Potato King. 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. He has numerous awards and merits and is a 12x BEST OF FRINGE WINNER. James Gangl 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: 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
Dahlia is a little girl trying to find her voice. In a world where everyone gets a guardian angel, she finds herself with a feral demon named Phoenix HellFire who shows her how to cope with life's bullshit through the art of drag. With the guidance of her demon Dahlia goes on a journey confronting her queer identity and female rage. In a world that wants little girls to behave Phoenix encourages Dahlia to violently celebrate her freakiest, feral and most authentic self. Credits Created/written by - Dahlia-Raphael Performed by - Dahlia-Raphael Artistic Producer - Natalie Peters Stage Manager - Alivia Sabatino Movement Advisor - Isabella Buonaiuto About the Artist Dahlia-Raphael (Creator/ Performer) Dahlia-Raphael is a non-binary queer performing artist and soon-to-be graduate of UBC’s BFA in acting program. They are the recipient of a Centennial Scholars award, a graduate of Douglas College's acting program and a partner of StoryFreak Commedia Collective. They have performed in theatre shows, indie films, commercials, and in drag as Phoenix HellFire. They are a multidisciplinary artist and a lover of physical theatre, movement, dance, flow arts, and drag. They are a silly little freak creating authentic, soul-filled performances that make people feel alive and believe art can help us heal through life's most uncomfortable truths. They dare you to find your joy again. Isabella Buonaiuto (Movement Advisor) Isabella Buonaiuto is an interdisciplinary artist based on the land of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. As a performer, they have recently worked on The Last of the Pelican Daughters (Fay Nass) and TomorrowLove (Ming Hudson). Their artistic interest lies in exploring how embodiment, movement, and devised creation can be utilized as a tool for collective change and community engagement. Alivia Sabatino (Stage Manager) Alivia Sabatino (she/they) is a Vancouver-based artist. Recent performance credits include Storm in The Last of the Pelican Daughters, John Heminges in The Very Book Indeed, and Celio in For the Love of Citrus: A Commedia Dell’arte—all with UBC Theatre. Most recently, they served as Assistant Stage Manager for Western Gold’s 2025 production of Here We Go. Liv is also a partner in StoryFreak Collective, creating Commedia-inspired stories that explore youth and identity. They’re thrilled to be part of the Phoenix Hellfire team at Victoria Fringe! Natalie Peters (Artistic Producer) Natalie Peters (she/they/he) is a devoted performer, director, producer, and poet. They obtained a diploma in Language, Literature, and Performing Arts from Douglas College, and further ventured into Decrouxian mime (L’ecole Omnibus, Montreal) and Pachinko clown (Fantastic Space Enterprises, Vancouver). Their performances and poetry are a harmonious blend of creativity and unwavering passion for the arts, characterised by a showcase of mindful vulnerability. As a producer, they are dedicated to making the dreams of their fellow artists come to life, guided by their values of communication, integrity, honesty, and perseverance. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; mentions of suicidal thoughts, mentions of substance use; stripping to undergarments. Sensory warnings: Strobe; loud sudden sounds; audience participation/interaction; fake gore; allergens on stage. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
From crowded streets of North India to quiet Canadian winters, I AM OK follows unpredictable journey through culture shocks, silent struggles and unexpected joys. With humour and hears it captures beautiful chaos of starting over and the strange way life says, “you’re ok.” Credits Created/written by - Amit Solanki About the Artist My name is Amit Solanki, originally from India, Canada (I live in Victoria) is now home. I started my standup comedy in Montreal and have performed in all the major cities in Canada. I was featured on the CBC’s North by Northwest by Sheryl McKay, for my one man yoga comedy show “Spiritualarious “ produced at Edmonton Fringe Festival 2024, Victoria Fringe Festival in 2017, 2022, 2024. Also, at Nanaimo Fringe Festival in August 2023. I like to find the funny in silly and compare it with events of my life from different cultures. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
The Baumann Centre
Fringe Venue 3
Stuck in an endless loop of turning a dagger on herself, Juliet breaks out of her tragedy in search of a reason for her tragic demise. On the way, Juliet recruits a team of Shakespeare’s most famous female characters to find out why they’ve been forced to die. Can they alter their fate or are they doomed to play out the same tragic tales for the rest of eternity? “Award-winning evisceration of Shakespeare’s Verona Tragedy” -Orlando Weekly “…hilarious simply because it’s so audacious and unexpected.” -Colin Thomas “…an example of the new heights that can be achieved when we rethink tropes as old as time.” -Winnipeg Free Press ★★★★★ “…a delightful tale that’s equal parts feminist critique, Renaissance romp and bravura acting display…not to be missed.” -NOW Toronto NNNN (out of 4) Credits Written by – Pippa Mackie and Ryan Gladstone Original Score by – Drew Jurecka Directed by – Ryan Gladstone Lightning Design by – Jon Paterson Costume Design by – Nita Bowerman Performed by: Lili Beaudoin as Juliet Ryan Gladstone as Shakespeare Carly Pokoradi as Everyone Else Accessibility Content warnings: Adult language, sexual content, depictions or mentions of cartoonish violence, discussion of suicide. Sensory warnings: Audience interaction/participation. About the Artist Monster Theatre Monster Theatre was founded in 2000. Our first play was Fairy Tale: A Choose Your Own Adventure Play, an improvised street theatre show that toured the Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Victoria Fringe Festivals. Our second play The Canada Show: The Complete History of Canada in One toured across the country numerous times winning countless awards. We have developed over 40 original productions for adult and young audiences always with our signature irreverent twist on history and mythology. Plays for young audiences include The Big Rock Show: The Complete History of the World, Mini Masterpieces, The Little Prince, Shakespeare’s Dream, We Now Know: The Complete History of Science and Crisis on Planet Z! Plays for adults include Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, War and Peace, Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, No Tweed Too Tight, Assassinating Thomson, Hockey Night at the Puck and Pickle, The Seven Lives of Louis Riel, The Shakespeare Show, The Macbeth Show and many, many more. Monster Theatre has become one of Canada’s premiere independent touring theatre companies. Lili Beaudoin – Performer (Juliet) Based out of Vancouver, Lili is an actor, Improvisor and voice artist. Some of her notable theatre credits include Marie in The Nutcracker at Caravan Farm Theatre, Claudia in I, Claudia at The Arts Club, Mimi/scenographer in Blind Date, Brigid Blake in The Humans at Theatre Calgary, Gracie in Gracie at ATP & Belfry and Miranda in The Tempest at Bard on the Beach. Elsewhere Lili’s voice can be heard in several animated shows such as Beat Bugs, Littlest Pet Shop, Rainbow Ruby, Max Steel and My Little Pony. If you’d like to see her do some improv you can catch Lili most weekends at Vancouver’s Tightrope Impro Theatre strutting her stuff on stage and pretending she knows what she’s talking about. Lili is the honoured recipient of the Anthony Holland Scholarship for Outstanding Ability and Dedication as well as a Betty Mitchell award for Outstanding Performance by a lead Actress in a Drama. Carly Pokoradi – Performer (Everyone else) Carly is a collaborative creator, multidisciplinary artist, clown, and scrap collector who trusts her goosebumps. As a theatre-maker, Carly has worked in various capacities with Theatre Replacement, Caravan Farm Theatre, The Chop, and Hardline Productions and has toured the country with sold-out runs on the Canadian Fringe Circuit. Carly is an artistic associate with Monster Theatre, an improviser with Blind Tiger Comedy, a Jessie Richardson Award nominee, and a graduate of Studio 58. As artist-in-residence with the incredible @hammockresidency, she recently showed her textile art at the James Black Gallery in so-called Vancouver. Currently, she is studying to become an ASL-English interpreter and relishing every minute. In her spare time, she sews messily, sleeps deeply, and laughs loudly. Ryan Gladstone – Playwright/Director/Performer (Shakespeare) Ryan currently lives and works in Vancouver as an actor, producer, director, playwright and improvisor. Ryan holds an MFA in Directing and a BFA in Acting, he also spent ten years studying Improvisation Loose Moose Theatre under Keith Johnstone. Ryan is the founder and Artistic Director of Monster Theatre (www.monstertheatre.com) where he has co-created over 25 original plays. Selected writing/directing credits include: Til Death: The Six Wives of Henry VIII, Who Killed Gertrude Crump?, The Shakespeare Show, and The Canada Show (Monster Theatre). Selected directing credits include: Hell of a Girl (revolver Festival), Hunter Gatherers (Staircase Theatre), Ubu Roi (UBC). Ryan has six one-person plays including War and Peace, No Tweed Too Tight, Every Story Ever Told, The Seven Lives of Louis Riel, Napoleon’s Secret Diary and Confessions of a Class Clown. Pippa Mackie – Playwright Pippa Mackie is an award-winning actor, playwright, and producer. Her work has been performed on stages and at festivals across North America. Most notable credits include The Progressive Polygamists co-written/performed with Emmelia Gordon, which toured across Canada for many years including the Just For Laughs Festival. Her one-act play Starman, which was originally commissioned and produced as part of Upintheair Theatre’s The Array, was adapted into an audio drama as part of Sound the Alarm Theatre’s podcast series in 2021 and received 3 Berlin Film Haus nominations including Best Scriptwriting and Best Podcast. She is also the co-writer of a mockumentary comedy podcast titled Philippa Po: Changing Minds with Ryan Gladstone produced by Sound the Alarm Theatre. Her most recent play Hurricane Mona was co-produced by Touchstone Theatre and Ruby Slippers Theatre and received its World Premiere production in November 2023. Hurricane Mona was created as part of the Arts Club Theatre’s Emerging Playwrights Unit, was awarded Touchstone Theatre’s David King Prize for Comedy in 2022 and Pippa was a participant of the 2023 Banff Playwrights Unit. Pippa is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. Drew Jurecka – Original Score Drew Jurecka is a Toronto-based violinist/vocalist who is comfortable in many genres. Trained classically at the Cleveland Institute of Music, during his final year Drew played a solo with the great Dave Brubeck and his quartet at Severance Hall. While at the Henry Mancini Institute in Los Angeles, a summer program for jazz and aspiring studio musicians, Drew had the opportunity to play at the Hollywood Bowl with Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, and Shirley Horn. Drew has played, written or arranged on more than 150 records, including several JUNO-winning and Grammy-nominated albums. He can be heard on numerous film and television soundtracks. Drew has toured internationally as a sideman and with his own projects. He spent five years on the road with Jeff Healey and now plays as part of Jill Barber’s regular band. He is a faculty member at Humber College where he has helped to develop a unique jazz strings program that includes technique classes, ensembles and private lessons. Jon Paterson – Lighting Designer/Stage Manager Jon has been an active member of the Canadian theatre community for the past 25 years and has performed in numerous theatres and festivals including the Centaur Theatre and Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Montreal), Canoe Theatre Festival, Workshop West and Mayfield Theatre (Edmonton), Rogue Festival (California), Living Arts Centre (Mississauga), Vertigo Mystery Theatre (Calgary), the Winnipeg Improv Festival and the Vancouver Comedy Festival. Jon received his training at MacEwan University, where he studied both theatre arts and production. He has also trained with master clown Mike Kennard (Mump & Smoot) and has honed his improv skills at Second City Toronto. Nita Bowerman – Costume Designer Nita Bowerman is a multidisciplinary performance-based artist, mixing the mediums of dance, acting, media art and costume design. Her self-created real time performances are often hybrid works mixing live action with digital content. Her creation and collaboration credits include performing in live and live digital spaces, generating visual content for short art videos and live plays, and making wearable art works and costumes. She has worked with various local theatre companies in a variety of capacities and has performed and screened diy digital video works locally and internationally. Art is the medium through which Nita processes existing. She is an experimenter of form and designer of content, creating works for stage and screen. Thanks Monster Theatre for inviting me to have fun and play! Nita is a graduate of SFU School for Contemporary Arts.
Metro Studio
Metro Studio
Winner of "Best Ensemble" and "Best Dramedy" at Victoria Fringe 2024, Alectoria Productions presents "Origins of the Coast"; an interactive site specific whimsical show blending puppetry, grief and environmental fantasy at Macaulay Point Park. Through fleeting moments of dance, exploration, and games that the audience can interact with, "Origins of the Coast" is a wonderful mix of hope, resilience, beauty and fear. What's in the hidden shrubbery? What do you see when you look under that log? What do you hear when you look up? You'll discover the answers as you walk through the beautiful backdrop of Macaulay Point Park. In raw, quiet moments, the creatures and audience at the Point search for one another—unaware that every step, every choice, draws them closer, shaping the story that binds them all. Credits Created by - Alectoria Productions About the Artist Alectoria Productions hopes to bring purposeful theatre to life in utterly immersive site specific performances. The implication of the audience, witnesses, in a story, allows them to explore the concept and solve hypothetical situations in an environment where the stakes are ultimately none, but the feeling presents real. We aim to invoke desire, passion and vulnerability in our performances, whether in a castle, lighthouse, garden, or on a boat! Accessibility Content warnings: Adult themes of grief. Sensory warnings: Potential allergens; outdoor performance, environmental allergies. Optional audience participation, shared public space. 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.
Macauley Point Park
SITE B
Three recent graduates of UVic's Phoenix Theatre: Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power ('The Importance of Being Earnest', 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', and 'Twelfth Night') are looking to entertain you at this year's Victoria Fringe Festival with 'Outstanding!'- a brand new comedic showcase that features everything you've ever wanted to see onstage. Amaze at the performers, who, in the past, the Times Colonist said, "delivered standout performances", "have oodles of talent", and are "also notable". Watch dreams come into conflict with reality as this show-stopping trio attempts to get through their onstage bucket list before the big leagues. Intrepid's Metro Studio has surely never seen an act so breathtakingly desperate for your attention. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power Produced by - Jack Storwick, Samantha Frew, and Chiara Power in collaboration with Ballen Works Sound Design by - Jack Storwick Costume Design by - Samantha Frew Set Design by - Carter Lapham and Avery Przyswitt About the Artist The Outstanding! trio consists of three recent graduates of UVic's Phoenix Theatre- Chiara Power, Samantha Frew, and Jack Storwick. They are honoured to be living, learning, listening, and gathering inspiration on unceded Lək̓ ʷəŋən territory. This show was developed in Victoria, BC, with the help of a shared Google document, caffeine, and a dream. As such, the trio also gives thanks to their producer, Ballenworks- a local theatre company based on Lək̓ ʷəŋən territory. Its mission is to focus on the creation of new works, with an emphasis on highlighting and presenting emerging voices in our community. Chiara Power: Mexican-born, American-raised, Chiara Power is a recent grad of UVic’s Phoenix Theatre and has been performing since she was 7. Though her first love is Musical Theatre, Chiara’s love for theatre extends to straight plays, comedies, Shakespeare, and beyond. While performing was her first love, she is also an accomplished teacher, youth mentor, and choreographer. She was most recently onstage as Olivia in Twelfth Night, Olive in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and 100 Years of Broadway at the Phoenix Theatre. Samantha Frew: Born and bred in Newfoundland, Samantha Frew is an east-coast kid in the wild west. A recent graduate of UVic’s Phoenix Theatre, Frew’s latest public performance was as Malvolia in "Twelfth Night", and her other credits include "The Hot L Baltimore" (The Girl), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Cecily), and "Spring Awakening" (Ilse). While acting is her first love, Samantha has worn- and continues to wear- many wonderful hats, including director/assistant director, writer, teacher, choreographer, designer, and visual artist. Jack Storwick: Jack is a Performer / Sound Designer who recently completed his undergraduate degree (BFA Theatre, Minor in Music) at UVic. Past Performance credits include: "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" (VP Panch), "The Importance of Being Earnest" (Algernon), "Spring Awakening" (Melchior), (Phoenix Theatre). Sound Design: "Twelfth Night", "The Killing Game", "The Hot L Baltimore" (Phoenix Theatre), "The Shop Around the Corner" (Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre, Sound Design / Foley), "Litigation Racket" (Victoria One Act Festival), "A Stranger Remains" (SATCo, Composition). Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; comedic violence. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sounds; audience interaction. 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.
Metro Studio
Fringe Venue 1
This compelling, solo story-telling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone, West Africa in the late 1970s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five years. Nancy’s journey is both poignant and humorous. With the patience of local mentors, Nancy adjusted to life and the field-work realities of delivering preventive maternal and child health services. The play is filled with stories about initially blundered and then inspired encounters with village chiefs, traditional birth attendants, and subsistence farmers. Village experiences rattled Nancy’s cultural preconceptions, provoked her notions of social privilege, and forever deepened her global connections. Nancy’s heart-warming and heart-breaking stories about public health work in the villages make audiences laugh and cry. This new play is full of humanity. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Written by - Nancy Edwards About the Artist Rethinking Good Intentions is largely based on my memoir (released by Friesen Press in 2022). My love of theatre and my respect for the oral traditions of the Mende people of Sierra Leone inspired me to write this play. In my retirement from academia, I've turned to stories that connect with hearts and minds. My artistic goal is to bridge cultural divides and explore the bonds of our common humanity through story-telling. I'm thrilled to be the solo performer of my first play. Thanks to those who have provided guidance on my journey of life, public health work, and writing. Accessibility Content warnings: Mentions of sensitive topics including slavery and maternal and newborn deaths. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5
Join pop star Rayna at the listening party for her new album SEX GODDESS! Performed and written by award winning composer, Riel Reddick-Stevens, produced by House and Body; SEX GODDESS is a solo theatrical mixtape that follows Rayna, at the listening party for her new album. While sharing her album, Rayna takes her audience on the journey of one long, wild night that changed her life and perspective forever. SEX GODDESS uses Hip Hop/ R&B music, comedy and heightened storytelling to explore the relationships between power, bodily autonomy and sense of self in a patriarchal world and business. Latecomers up to 15 minutes after the show begins. Credits Created by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Written by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Produced by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Sound Design by - Riel Reddick-Stevens Music Produced by - Ghostboyrj Artistic support and SM by - Jasmine Case Dramaturg/Outside Eye by - Christopher Manousos About the Artist Riel Reddick-Stevens (she/her) is an award winning multidisciplinary creator. She is a graduate of Randolph College and National theatre school of canada, with training in acting and musical theatre. This training has allowed her to develop a practice of connecting to and creating from the body’s memories and experiences. Riel is deeply interested in creating theatre that is accessible to people who have traditionally been withheld from the theatre world, and seeks ways to bring new voices to the art form. Through sound, she currently does this by highlighting natural sounds and mixing them with choral voice and beat production. CHRISTOPHER MANOUSOS Christopher Manousos (they/he) is a theatre director, dramaturg, and arts leader. Christopher is an Artistic Associate and the Assistant to the Artistic Director at Crow’s Theatre and the Artistic Director of House + Body. With House + Body, they explore contemporary reimaginings of classical works, develop new plays, and offer training and mentorship to artists, playwrights and performers. Christopher is an alumnus of the Stratford Festival’s Michael Langham Director’s Workshop and the Shaw Festival’s Neil Munro Intern Directors Program. Christopher has extensively trained in the Suzuki Method of Actor Training and Viewpoints with Anne Bogart, SITI Company, and Tadashi Suzuki in New York and Japan. As an educator, Christopher has taught and directed productions at The University of Windsor, Randolph, Sheridan College and the Stratford Festival’s Shakespeare Intensive. UPCOMING: Christopher will be directing The Surrogate as part of Crow’s Theatre’s 25.26 season. Ghostboyrj (He/him), born in Toronto and raised in Brampton, started his music journey at 12 with multiple instruments. His love for poetry and hip-hop inspired him to create music after being introduced to his love for Hip-Hop, where he learned more about the culture. Ghostboyrj combines modern boom bap production styles, soulful melodies, and fun jazzy grooves to create a unique and alternative sound within the ever-evolving hip-hop scene. Pronouns: She/Her. Hometown/Current Town: Toronto. Jasmine is a Jamaican Canadian actor born and raised in Toronto where she currently lives and works. She is a recent Dora Award winner for her role as Phoebe in Truth at Young Peoples Theatre and has most recently appeared as Sidney Brown in FLEX with Crow’s and Obsidian Theatre. As well as Robin in This Feels Like The End; Toronto Fringe, Kara in Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner; Obsidian and Crow’s Theatre and Lucy in The Fiancée; Chemainus Theatre Festival . Upcoming Projects: Clyde's at Canadian Stage!. Education/Training: National Theatre School of Canada 2023, Brock University 2020. Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; mentions, themes, or depictions of sexualized violence and substance abuse. Sensory warnings: Loud sudden sounds. 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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
Schedule correction: the performance of this show on Aug. 31st is at 1pm. Three improvisers are pushed to their limits by undergoing gruelling physical challenges as they attempt to find the plot. Shock collars, floors of lego, and spicy foods mean there is only one certainty: That’s Gonna Leave a Mark. Join us for this one of a kind Stanford improv experiment. We'll be there. Will you? Produced by Timetheft and Heliopsis Theatre. Website: Timethefttheatre.ca Instagram: Timethefttheatre Heliposistheatreco Credits Created by - Elijah Bell, Theodore Falkiner, and Thomas Moore About the Artist timetheft theatre society strives to create and produce exciting theatre by emerging, queer, and neurodivergent theatre artists. we aim to help artists platform their original and reimagined art in an accessible and engaging manner. Thomas Moore (he/they) is one of timetheft theatre’s co-founders and is proud to be making independent theatre in Victoria. They are a director, designer and improviser who is excited to be improvising for you this summer! Thomas’ previous timetheft credits include: Of Theseus (2023), Carpet (2023) and most recently Endgame (2024). His favourite torture method is stubbing your toe on an ottoman. Youch. Theodore Falkiner is a queer settler theatre artist who grew up on the territories of the Katzie and Kwantlen First Nations, and is a founding member of timetheft theatre. Growing up, Theo watched a lot of Monty Python, Laverne and Shirley, and The Muppet Show and these comedians are probably the reason they became funny. Theo found out about improv as a tween and after years of rigorous training has gone on to teach at esteemed institutions like The Canadian Improv Games’ Improv Camp and Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People. Theo’s favorite torture method is a razor scooter to the ankle. Elijah Bell (he/him) is a many hatted individual and the founder of Heliopsis Theatre Co. based in Victoria. Recent credits include writing and directing Spare Parts: A Robot Space Musical (2025), and 600 Seconds (2024), in his free time he enjoys researching forbidden texts and shouting “ITS ALIVE” on dark and stormy nights. His favourite torture method is Scaphism (but not if it happened to him). Accessibility Content warnings: Coarse language; adult themes; non-sexual shock collars. Sensory warnings: Voluntary audience interaction/participation. 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.
SKAM Satellite Studio
Fringe Venue 4
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.
Wood Hall
Fringe Venue 2
It all started when Executive and Artistic Director Dyana Sonik-Henderson found herself captivated by the 1925 gothic and melodramatic silent picture Phantom of the Opera. With a spark of creative inspiration, she quickly became enthralled with old monster pictures and began to experiment with how to transform these iconic movie moments and stories into dance. The result is several short works that bring the classic horror movie genre of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50s back to the stage and in 3D. Combining Broken Rhythms’ innovative rhythmical contemporary style you’re in for a captivating and nostalgic experience. This performance is supported by the Victoria Foundation as part of Intrepid Theatre’s Stages & Spaces program. Limited $25 Early Bird tickets available until Monday Sept 1st. Early Bird tickets get early entrance and a pre-show chat (for 7:30pm performances only). Credits Choreography: Dyana Sonik-Henderson Accessibility Content warnings: None. Sensory warnings: Haze. About the Artist Broken Rhythms Victoria Society is a Victoria-based, registered not-for-profit independent dance company founded in 2011 under the artistic direction of Dyana Sonik-Henderson. The company was created to showcase the unique style of Rhythmical Contemporary, to provide local artists with performance and training opportunities, and to support and develop the Canadian arts community. Broken Rhythms has created and produced numerous original works such as SPARK, GRIM, SEVEN, UNIVERSAL HORRORS, THYSELF, INTERNAL RHYTHMS, INTO THE WIRE, 1,000 PIECES OF ∏ , ABOVE ME, CHIARO:SCURO, KNOTTED and ON HOLD that have toured all over Canada. They have been awarded nine Pick of the Fringe awards, named as one of Toronto Star’s “can’t miss shows at the Toronto fringe”, received the LOLA International project award and most recently were invited to perform at Dancing on the Edge/Vancouver Contemporary festival 2025.
Metro Studio
Metro Studio
An actor obsessed with a character who inspired him, fires one shot that would change the nation and echo throughout history. But not the way he hoped! Where's Noonan? presents an original play written by Melissa Blank and directed by David MacPherson. Where's Noonan? Has previously presented at the Victoria Fringe - Confessions of a Catholic School Girl - Silk - George and Gracie: A Love Story As well as - The Anger in Ernest and Ernestine - Oleanna - Angels in America part 1 & 2. No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created by - Melissa Blank and David MacPherson About the Artist Melissa Blank has been a regular at Theatre Inconnu, Langham Court theatre and many local theatre companies She performed as Hamlet in a Gender-Bending production, as well as Rosalind from As You Like It with The Victoria Shakespeare Society. David MacPherson has been a director and actor and writer in Victoria for many years. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
James Bay United Church
SITE A
When the system fails, Beth begins caring for her aging disabled mother. It seemed the right thing to do at the time. But an ill-intentioned social worker, an estranged sibling, a high maintenance cat - and the woman in the mirror - are now “writing” the story that is defining Beth’s life. Water People is a heartfelt expression of one woman’s struggle to provide her mother with a life of dignity while keeping her own dreams alive. Ellen Arrand is an award-winning playwright and published novelist. **** “a wonderfully delicate monologue that’s as engaging and compelling as it is lovingly layered… “Water People” dips into Dylan Thomas-like territory… it’s hard not to be captivated by the simplest details as we 'listen with the third ear, the ear of the heart' ”. Check the Program (Victoria) **** “an important show that pulls back the curtain on the realities of what happens to us all as we age” Edmonton Journal No latecomers after the show begins. Credits Created/written by - Ellen Arrand About the Artist Ellen Arrand is a published novelist - Public Works; Private Souls (Beach Holme) & Hotel Abundancia (Ekstasis Editions), short story writer (various literary magazines), and Playwright – The Bridge, Bear Me Stiffly Up & Trutch Street Women (the latter two published by Ekstasis), and Water People. She studied playwriting during her Master of Fine Arts program (Guelph University) with Judith Thompson and Marilyn Bowering. Trutch Street Women was a finalist in the Canadian National Playwriting Competition (2005). Ellen’s plays have been produced both by Theatre Inconnu (Victoria). and Theatre One (Nanaimo) with Ellen performing in nearly all the productions. Accessibility Content warnings: None. 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.
Intrepid Studio
Fringe Venue 5