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Mature Content (Age 14+)

WE’RE BACK!!! Come check out this year’s offering from Alberta Playwrights’ Network. You’ll get FIVE plays (10 minutes each) for the price of ONE! This is a staged reading of 10 minute plays from some of Calgary’s best playwrights! It’s a flight of 5 micro plays…it’s an appetizer platter for your brain…it’s a soupçon of short scenes!! Come indulge your theatrical palate and feed your soul! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, it’ll become a part of you!

(The plays are selected from Calgary writers who submitted scripts for the competition. An expert jury selected what you will see on the evening.)

Mon Aug 5 @ 1 pm to 2:30 pm

SPECIAL PLAYREADING EVENT

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WE’RE BACK!!! Come check out this year’s offering from Alberta Playwrights’ Network. You’ll get FIVE plays (10 minutes each) for the price of ONE! This is a staged reading of 10 minute plays from some of Calgary’s best playwrights! It’s a flight of 5 micro plays…it’s an appetizer platter for your brain…it’s a soupçon of short scenes!! Come indulge your theatrical palate and feed your soul! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, it’ll become a part of you!

(The plays are selected from Calgary writers who submitted scripts for the competition. An expert jury selected what you will see on the evening.)

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

Chela Davison dishes the dirt about a life filled with ideas, jokes, sex, drugs, travel, hairdressing, dating, marriage, kids, coaching and relentless personal growth. Shaking her fist at the absurd and unwinnable game of “having it all” and “being somebody”, A Little Bit Much is a raucous ride of a solo show about self-perception and social conditioning. It’s for anyone - particularly any woman - who’s been told they’re “a little bit much.” Directed and dramaturged by fringe legend TJ Dawe.

Playwright: Chela Davison
Director: TJ Dawe
Cast: Chela Davison

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Solo Performance, references to eating disorders, birth, assault, drugs, sex and profane language.

Fri Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 3 @ 3:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sun Aug 4 @ 7:15 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 5:30 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Wed Aug 7 @ 5:30 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 7:15 pm

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

Chela Davison dishes the dirt about a life filled with ideas, jokes, sex, drugs, travel, hairdressing, dating, marriage, kids, coaching and relentless personal growth. Shaking her fist at the absurd and unwinnable game of “having it all” and “being somebody”, A Little Bit Much is a raucous ride of a solo show about self-perception and social conditioning. It’s for anyone - particularly any woman - who’s been told they’re “a little bit much.” Directed and dramaturged by fringe legend TJ Dawe.

Playwright: Chela Davison
Director: TJ Dawe
Cast: Chela Davison

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Solo Performance, references to eating disorders, birth, assault, drugs, sex and profane language.

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General Audience (Age 13+)

Lie-Larious tall tales and surrealist songs from internationally renowned comic storyteller Paul Strickland (★★★★★ Ain’t True & Uncle False, Winnipeg Free Press).

“Funny is an understatement - he’s hysterical!” - Orlando Sentinel

Actually UnFactual won BEST OF FEST at the 2023 Saskatoon Fringe!

Paul was a FEATURED TELLER at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesboro, Tennessee, America’s premier storytelling festival, and has been a featured teller at several major storytelling festivals, including Timpanogos (Utah) and Cave Run (Kentucky).

"An hour spent with master storyteller Paul Strickland is an hour well spent, and one you should not miss.” - Cincinnati Enquirer

Playwright: Paul Strickland
Director: Erika MacDonald
Cast: Paul Strickland

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Solo Performance

This show is suitable for patrons with low vision.

Fri Aug 2 @ 6:30 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 8:15 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 6:30 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 4:45 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 8:15 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 4:45 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Cassidy, a woman in her early 20s, is about to give birth. The labour pains propel her through memories of her own childhood with a workaholic mother, and the path that has led her to a life so different from her mom’s. Their relationship, now shattered by colliding views about the “right” way to impress upon the world as a woman, hurts almost as much as the contractions. Another Mother explores what it means to sacrifice your life for the sake of your children, and what it means to sacrifice your children for the sake of your life.

Playwright: Robyn Williams
Director: Sarah Glubish
Dramaturg: Araceli Ferrara
Cast: Cassidy: Glynna MacKenzie, Mom/Others: Michelle Are

CONTENT ADVISORY
Protagonist is in labour throughout show (not graphic)

Fri Aug 2 @ 7:15 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 2 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 9 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 7:15 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 5:30 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Cassidy, a woman in her early 20s, is about to give birth. The labour pains propel her through memories of her own childhood with a workaholic mother, and the path that has led her to a life so different from her mom’s. Their relationship, now shattered by colliding views about the “right” way to impress upon the world as a woman, hurts almost as much as the contractions. Another Mother explores what it means to sacrifice your life for the sake of your children, and what it means to sacrifice your children for the sake of your life.

Playwright: Robyn Williams
Director: Sarah Glubish
Dramaturg: Araceli Ferrara
Cast: Cassidy: Glynna MacKenzie, Mom/Others: Michelle Are

CONTENT ADVISORY
Protagonist is in labour throughout show (not graphic)

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Restricted Age 18+: No Minors Allowed

John Wayne Gacy. Ted Bundy. Dennis Rader. David Koresh. Charles Manson. What do all of these people have in common? ART!… and also murder. But mostly art. Painting, poetry, music, and even plays.

Three powerhouse women combine humour with terror as they present works of art made by serial killers.

“Playwright Blair Moro researched and compiled songs, plays, poetry and more from some of the world’s fiercest killers and whizzed it into this song-and-dance cabaret”

SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE - Montreal Fringe 2024

SOLD OUT RUN - Edmonton Fringe 2023

SOLD OUT RUN - Vancouver Fringe 2023

PICK OF THE FRINGE - Vancouver Fringe 2022

★★★★1/2 - Edmonton Journal

Playwright: Blair Moro
Director: Blair Moro
Cast: Bella Ciccone, Paulina Pino-Rubio, Katie-Rose Connors

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language

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Restricted Age 18+: No Minors Allowed

John Wayne Gacy. Ted Bundy. Dennis Rader. David Koresh. Charles Manson. What do all of these people have in common? ART!… and also murder. But mostly art. Painting, poetry, music, and even plays.

Three powerhouse women combine humour with terror as they present works of art made by serial killers.

“Playwright Blair Moro researched and compiled songs, plays, poetry and more from some of the world’s fiercest killers and whizzed it into this song-and-dance cabaret”

SPIRIT OF THE FRINGE - Montreal Fringe 2024

SOLD OUT RUN - Edmonton Fringe 2023

SOLD OUT RUN - Vancouver Fringe 2023

PICK OF THE FRINGE - Vancouver Fringe 2022

★★★★1/2 - Edmonton Journal

Playwright: Blair Moro
Director: Blair Moro
Cast: Bella Ciccone, Paulina Pino-Rubio, Katie-Rose Connors

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 5 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 3 @ 8:30 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 8:30 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 3:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Wed Aug 7 @ 8:30 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 6:45 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Alexa’s world is rocked after being placed in her school’s remedial reading and spelling classes. One dyslexia diagnosis later, we follow Alexa as she navigates school, discovers the internet, declares Shakespeare to be an old fart, and revives her love for words. Using dance, spoken word, and a few book references for good measure, Celexia is an autobiographical ode to words and a declaration of our human desire to create and be heard.

Performed at Victoria Fringe Festival 2023, Nexus Newspaper says, “Celexia is a work of art; moving, funny, and extremely engaging.”

Playwright: Alexa McGinn
Director: Alexa McGinn
Cast:Alexa McGinn
Dramaturg: Eden Middleton

CONTENT ADVISORY
Educational Topics, Solo Performance

Fri Aug 2 @ 5:15 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 7 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 8:45 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 5:15 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 8:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 7 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Alexa’s world is rocked after being placed in her school’s remedial reading and spelling classes. One dyslexia diagnosis later, we follow Alexa as she navigates school, discovers the internet, declares Shakespeare to be an old fart, and revives her love for words. Using dance, spoken word, and a few book references for good measure, Celexia is an autobiographical ode to words and a declaration of our human desire to create and be heard.

Performed at Victoria Fringe Festival 2023, Nexus Newspaper says, “Celexia is a work of art; moving, funny, and extremely engaging.”

Playwright: Alexa McGinn
Director: Alexa McGinn
Cast:Alexa McGinn
Dramaturg: Eden Middleton

CONTENT ADVISORY
Educational Topics, Solo Performance

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General Audience

He awakens to a world distraught in agony. 2000 years he's slept. His name, His image, His message, it's here but it's not right. He's been corrupted by the powerful and greedy. He's slept for too long. They've all changed. He must change too. He must rebuild. He must adapt. He must save humanity ... with SICK BEATS!

Playwright: Chris Visser
Director: Chris Visser
Cast: Chris Visser

CONTENT ADVISORY
Religious Content, Strobe Lights, Audience Participation, Parody of religious and political topics.

Touch Tours of the performance space and set available to the visually impaired for any of the scheduled performances 15 min prior to show time. To book a Touch Tour, please email boxoffice@calgaryfringe.ca with your name, which performance you are attending, and how many will be participating.

Sat Aug 3 @ 8:45 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 3:30 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 5:15 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 7 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 5:15 pm

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General Audience

He awakens to a world distraught in agony. 2000 years he's slept. His name, His image, His message, it's here but it's not right. He's been corrupted by the powerful and greedy. He's slept for too long. They've all changed. He must change too. He must rebuild. He must adapt. He must save humanity ... with SICK BEATS!

Playwright: Chris Visser
Director: Chris Visser
Cast: Chris Visser

CONTENT ADVISORY
Religious Content, Strobe Lights, Audience Participation, Parody of religious and political topics.

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Join us at Festival Hall for our free opening night performance where all of this summer's Fringe Theatre artists each have a minute and a half opportunity to present their shows to Fringe audience members. An excellent opportunity to get a taste/sneak-a-peek of what's in store for you at this summer's Calgary Fringe Theatre Festival!

Hosted by the Gameshow 33 gang.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 9:45 pm FREE EVENT

KIDS THEATRE CAMP

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FRINGE LIGHTNING! The fastest youth theatre camp in the WORLD.
Create a character! Write a play! Hit the stage!
Be a part of the 2024 Calgary Fringe Festival.

THEATRE CAMP IS FOR KIDS ONLY - Ages 7 to 15 yrs old.
COST OF THE THEATRE CAMP: FREE!
Limited space available! Class size limited to 12 max. Registration preferred but drop-ins available on the day providing there is room. To ensure your spot, register by clicking the below:

Sun Aug 4: Theatre Camp from 10:30 am. Show at 1:30 pm.
Sat Aug 10: Theatre Camp from 12:45 pm. Show at 3:15 pm

TICKETS TO SEE THE SHOWS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR A TOONIE EACH! Scroll down to purchase. Pay What You Want option will also be available at the door 1/2 hr before each show. Ticket proceeds goes directly to the AWCS Youth Program.

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Join us at Festival Hall for our free Fringe After Dark performance where Fringe artists, volunteers, staff and more have a five-minute opportunity to show off their talents to Fringe audience members.

The event is a celebration of art and fun. Whatever sparks their creativity. It could be karaoke, could be lip sync, could be playing the spoons, could be reading poetry … in true Calgary Fringe fashion, Anything Goes!

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation, Variety

Wed Aug 7 @ 9:45 pm FREE EVENT

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General Audience (Age 8+)

Dancing Chickens, Beethoven, and Mischievous Ogres unravel the difficult journey to joy… all in the time it takes to cook the perfect pot of rice. This hilarious, thoughtful one-person performance unleashes two thoughts head to head: “Good Vibes Only” vs “The Way We’ve Always Done It.” Consent culture and trauma-informed practices gently invite audience participation to complete the circle and spark community joy!

Kunji Ikeda (Aug 2, 5, 8) - alongside emerging interdisciplinary artist Sophie May Healey (Aug 3, 7, 10) - brings their poetic provocations to unite audiences as in past award-winning creations “Sansei: The Storyteller,” “Know the Rules, Win the Game,” and “The Golden Penis.”

Playwright: Kunji Ikeda
Director: Kunji Ikeda
Cast: Kunji Ikeda, Sophie May Healey

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 6:45 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 1 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 8:30 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 5 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 6:45 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 6:45 pm

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General Audience (Age 8+)

Dancing Chickens, Beethoven, and Mischievous Ogres unravel the difficult journey to joy… all in the time it takes to cook the perfect pot of rice. This hilarious, thoughtful one-person performance unleashes two thoughts head to head: “Good Vibes Only” vs “The Way We’ve Always Done It.” Consent culture and trauma-informed practices gently invite audience participation to complete the circle and spark community joy!

Kunji Ikeda (Aug 2, 5, 8) - alongside emerging interdisciplinary artist Sophie May Healey (Aug 3, 7, 10) - brings their poetic provocations to unite audiences as in past award-winning creations “Sansei: The Storyteller,” “Know the Rules, Win the Game,” and “The Golden Penis.”

Playwright: Kunji Ikeda
Director: Kunji Ikeda
Cast: Kunji Ikeda, Sophie May Healey

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Adult Language

FRINGE AFTER DARK CLASSIC

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

The Fringe After Dark show classic is back, with a twist. Join our beloved roommates in their apartment as they struggle though a gauntlet of challenging games designed to test their strength, agility, knowledge, and wits. Will you rise to the call of audience participation? Will you cheer yourself hoarse rooting for our Fringe Artists guests? Who will rise, and who will fall? Who will feed the Fish, and who will pay the rent? Find out at Gameshow 33.

Cast:
Rob Janowski
Bonnie Robinson
James Jordan
Kent McKay
Linnea Ward

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation

Sat Aug 3 @ 9:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 9:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 10 @ 9:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

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General Audience

Award-winning one-woman puppetry show all the way from Tokyo, Japan. It won the Producer's Choice ENCORES! award in Cincy Fringe 2023 with an additional performance given to a full house standing ovation.

‘…that’s like watching a Pixar animated short come to life.’ - Orlando Sentinel

Some short stories with the brilliant characters. All puppets are created and operated by Yanomi Shoshinz, one of the Fringe favorites in North America since 2007.

'Shoshinz uncovers universal truths. She has your full attention. The time flies by, so I was surprised it was over.' - League of Cincinnati Theatres

Playwright: Yanomi Shoshinz
Director: Yanomi Shoshinz
Cast: Yanomi Shoshinz

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, For/By Children, For/By Teens, Solo Performance

Sat Aug 3 @ 4:45 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE. PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sun Aug 4 @ 8:15 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 6:30 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 8:15 pm
Wed Aug 7@ 6:30 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 8:15 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm

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General Audience (Age 13+)

For the first time in his life, Samuel faces a whole new world - with nothing but a few dollars and the passion to be a writer! Will he realize his dreams? Or will he be another cog in the capitalist machine!? This one-man comedy takes you on a journey of courage, aspirations, loss, pain... and hope, using humour, music and some damn witty lines! This play will wrap you up in the story so tightly that you'll wonder how 40 minutes have passed so quickly!

Written and Performed by: Samuel Kugbiyi
Director: Laura Couch
Associate Artist: Jack Grinhaus

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Adult Language, Religious Content

Touch Tours of the performance space and set available to the visually impaired for any of the scheduled performances 15 min prior to show time. To book a Touch Tour, please email boxoffice@calgaryfringe.ca with your name, which performance you are attending, and how many will be participating.

Sat Aug 3 @ 1:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sun Aug 4 @ 5:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Mon Aug 5 @ 7 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Tues Aug 6 @ 8:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Thurs Aug 8 @ 7 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 10 @ 5:15 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

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General Audience (Age 13+)

For the first time in his life, Samuel faces a whole new world - with nothing but a few dollars and the passion to be a writer! Will he realize his dreams? Or will he be another cog in the capitalist machine!? This one-man comedy takes you on a journey of courage, aspirations, loss, pain... and hope, using humour, music and some damn witty lines! This play will wrap you up in the story so tightly that you'll wonder how 40 minutes have passed so quickly!

Written and Performed by: Samuel Kugbiyi
Director: Laura Couch
Associate Artist: Jack Grinhaus

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Adult Language, Religious Content

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

The multiple award-winning British comedian lands in Calgary for the very first time.

“Part Rik Mayall, Eric Idle and Eddie Izzard- hysterically tangential.” - Now Toronto *****

“Hogg is a fantastically engaging performer, sort of like if Ricky Gervais had more energy, and he weaves all his stories with brilliantly vivid descriptions and razor-sharp humour.” - Edmonton Journal

“He’s got a wickedly rapid, bitterly sharp delivery.” - CBC ★★★★★

“Dickens would love this guy.” - Orlando Sentinel ★★★★★

“A master of the callback… Rik Mayall, whisked together with a lightness of touch reminiscent of a young Stewart Lee.” - The Beer Tent Reviews, Edmonton

Playwright: Jimmy Hogg
Director: Peter Stevens
Cast: Jimmy Hogg

CONTENT ADVISORY
Sexual Content, Adult Language, Solo Performance

This show is suitable for patrons with low vision.

Fri Aug 2 @ 8:15 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 4:45 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 8:15 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 6:30 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 8:15 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

Dear Brother,

How’s jail? How many cigarettes does it cost for a picture of a naked lady? Are you getting really strong? I’ve written a show about you, is that ok? You’re in jail so you can’t really say no.

Love from your little brother,

Jon

Renowned Australian comedic storyteller Jon Bennett tells the amazingly sordid and bizarre story of his brother’s life.

“Bennett is a ball of energy and his humour is on point. ★★★★★” - Edmonton Journal  

“Charming, engaging and endearing. ★★★★★” - The Star Phoenix

“This show will make you laugh, even after you’ve left the venue. ★★★★★” – Vue Weekly

“Hilarious. ★★★★★” – Edmonton Sun

Playwright: Jon Bennett
Director: Jon Bennett
Cast: Jon Bennett

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content

Fri Aug 2 @ 8:30 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 6:45 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 3:15 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 8:30 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 5 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE. PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sat Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

Dear Brother,

How’s jail? How many cigarettes does it cost for a picture of a naked lady? Are you getting really strong? I’ve written a show about you, is that ok? You’re in jail so you can’t really say no.

Love from your little brother,

Jon

Renowned Australian comedic storyteller Jon Bennett tells the amazingly sordid and bizarre story of his brother’s life.

“Bennett is a ball of energy and his humour is on point. ★★★★★” - Edmonton Journal  

“Charming, engaging and endearing. ★★★★★” - The Star Phoenix

“This show will make you laugh, even after you’ve left the venue. ★★★★★” – Vue Weekly

“Hilarious. ★★★★★” – Edmonton Sun

Playwright: Jon Bennett
Director: Jon Bennett
Cast: Jon Bennett

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language, Religious Content

SPECIAL FRINGE AFTER DARK EVENT

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Join the Writers' Guild of Alberta for a special edition of the Calgary Poetry Slam at Calgary Fringe this summer! Hosted by Matt Miller.

Sign-up starts at 9:15pm.
Participants announced at 9:30pm.
Show starts at 9:45pm.

This is a mini version of the Calgary Poetry Slam. Six performers will be selected by random draw and will each read two poems (3 minutes max.) The poet with the highest combined score after two rounds will be the winner!

Cash prizes!
First place gets $100 || Second place gets $50

Show up at 9:15pm to put your name into a draw for the chance to compete!

SLAM FAQS:

What is a poetry slam?

Slam poetry is a type of competition where people read their poems without props, costumes, or music. After performing, they receive scores (0-10) from randomly selected judges. The judges can be anyone: they don’t even need to be poets! Scores are awarded based on how much each judge likes a poem. The purpose of this judging process is to make poetry participatory for everyone. Slam poetry doesn’t need to be a specific form of poetry.

What do I need to bring?

• $22 entrance fee (can purchase tickets ahead of time online, or pay at the door. Both cash and card payments accepted.)
• 2 poems, each less than 3 minutes.
• Friends! The bigger the audience, the better the show!

What are the rules?

• No props, no costumes, no animal acts, no nudity.
• No booing.
• Keep your poem under 3 minutes and 10 seconds or you'll lose points.

CONTENT WARNING: poetry slams often deal with hard topics such as domestic violence, sexual abuse, grief and death, social issues, etc.

Ticket sale proceeds goes to the Writers Guild of Alberta and the Calgary Poetry Slam.

Sun Aug 4 @ 9:45 pm to 11:00 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP

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Have you ever thought “I have a great idea for a play, but I don’t know where to start?”. Join Trevor Rueger (Executive Director of Alberta Playwrights’ Network) for a 90 minute crash course on writing for the theatre. Topics will include creating characters, plot, action, crisis and conflict. For new and experienced writers.

Trevor is an actor/director/playwright/dramaturg with over 30 years experience. During his career he has worked on the development of over 500 new plays and assisted the development of countless playwrights from all over Canada.

Mon Aug 5 @ 11 am until 12:30 pm

Class size limited to 25 max.

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Surprised by Love is a improvised romantic comedy. Inspired by an audience suggestion, the cast create a trope filled, light-hearted homage to the genre. Big city girls return home to meet the man or woman of their dreams. Aloof and irresponsible princes find their purpose and passion as they banter with unconventional yet grounded commoners. Old flames push past the barriers that kept them apart to rekindle the fire that once was. Featuring diverse story lines, Surprised by Love reflects the hope, the quirky humor and the indefinable joy of falling in love in the most unlikely circumstances.

Director: Francis Taman
Assistant Directors: Andy Stefanato, Kelsey Schoen
Intimacy Director: Anastasia St Amand
Cast: Aidan Beatty, Alex Stafford, Andy Stefanato, Isabelle Sinclair, Kelsey Schoen, Mark Laws

This show was created in collaboration with and through the support of The Kinkonauts, Calgary’s Improv Lab.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 6:30 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 6:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Thurs Aug 8 @ 6:30 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

"Syster och Bror Bygga IKEA!" (Sister and Brother Build IKEA!) is a comedy about family dynamics. An estranged sister and brother reunite to care for their ailing father. In an effort to make their father more at home in an assisted care facility, they build IKEA furniture for him. Unfortunately, things do not go according to plan. Family secrets, old grudges, and bad Swedish words are spoken as they try to build. Only through building IKEA furniture will you truly realize how strong your relationship is. Especially when you don't follow the instructions.

Playwright: Janice Thompson Spence & Rick Kiebiech
Director: Rick Kiebiech
Cast: Lee Conrad, Rick Kiebiech & Janice Thompson Spence

Sat Aug 3 @ 3:15 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 5 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 6:45 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 6:45 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE.
Thurs Aug 8 @ 8:30 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 5 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

"Syster och Bror Bygga IKEA!" (Sister and Brother Build IKEA!) is a comedy about family dynamics. An estranged sister and brother reunite to care for their ailing father. In an effort to make their father more at home in an assisted care facility, they build IKEA furniture for him. Unfortunately, things do not go according to plan. Family secrets, old grudges, and bad Swedish words are spoken as they try to build. Only through building IKEA furniture will you truly realize how strong your relationship is. Especially when you don't follow the instructions.

Playwright: Janice Thompson Spence & Rick Kiebiech
Director: Rick Kiebiech
Cast: Lee Conrad, Rick Kiebiech & Janice Thompson Spence

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Taking It ALL Off is not about getting naked… mostly. It's an intimate voyage of self-discovery through the issues of yoyo weight loss and feelings of being unworthy of love, to the harsh reality of slowly losing a partner to dementia. This emotional journey explores the fight against bureaucracy, becoming a caregiver, and the heart-wrenching experience of coping with grief, while trying to keep an ever-increasing burden precariously balanced on your shoulders. Join me in an unvarnished and very human journey to find joy and meaning from the ashes of a life that was “supposed to be”.

Playwright: Stuart Bentley
Director: Stuart Bentley
Cast: Stuart Bentley

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Discussion of sexuality, weight/body image issues, loss of partner, Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 8:45 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 3:30 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 8:45 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 5:15 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE. PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Thurs Aug 8 @ 8:45 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 7 pm

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General Audience (Age 12+)

Taking It ALL Off is not about getting naked… mostly. It's an intimate voyage of self-discovery through the issues of yoyo weight loss and feelings of being unworthy of love, to the harsh reality of slowly losing a partner to dementia. This emotional journey explores the fight against bureaucracy, becoming a caregiver, and the heart-wrenching experience of coping with grief, while trying to keep an ever-increasing burden precariously balanced on your shoulders. Join me in an unvarnished and very human journey to find joy and meaning from the ashes of a life that was “supposed to be”.

Playwright: Stuart Bentley
Director: Stuart Bentley
Cast: Stuart Bentley

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Solo Performance, Discussion of sexuality, weight/body image issues, loss of partner, Adult Language

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

The Expiration Date is Judah Leblang's poignant and humorous one-man show about dealing with life's big questions and living without easy answers--How does one handle life as a "junior-senior?" Is there an afterlife? What does it mean to be spiritual without a belief in the 'God in the sky?' Does getting older mean becoming wiser?--and navigating those times when one man planned, and God laughed.

Playwright: Judah Leblang
Cast: Judah Leblang

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performance, Adult Language

Fri Aug 2 @ 7 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 5:15 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 3:30 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 7 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 5:15 pm RELAXED PERFORMANCE. PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 8:45 pm

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

The Expiration Date is Judah Leblang's poignant and humorous one-man show about dealing with life's big questions and living without easy answers--How does one handle life as a "junior-senior?" Is there an afterlife? What does it mean to be spiritual without a belief in the 'God in the sky?' Does getting older mean becoming wiser?--and navigating those times when one man planned, and God laughed.

Playwright: Judah Leblang
Cast: Judah Leblang

CONTENT ADVISORY
Solo Performance, Adult Language

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

The Other is a gripping dark comedy delving into Daniel's tumultuous connection with the nagging voice that's his self-critic. As this critic begins to materialize in his daily existence, the play navigates the thin line between being consumed by self-doubt and rising above it. Blending mental health themes with humor, the show illuminates the power of connections with others as the antidote to inner struggles. Join Daniel on his journey of self-discovery, showcasing that the strength to conquer one's demons often lies in the shared bonds of humanity.

Playwright/Producer: Nathan Crockett
Director: Bryan Sandberg
Cast: Nathan Crockett, Elainna Noble & Jonathan Top

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Adult Language, Mental Health, Suicide

Sat Aug 3 @ 9 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Sun Aug 4 @ 5:30 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 7:15 pm
Tues Aug 6 @ 9 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 9 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 5:30 pm

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Mature Content (Age 16+)

The Other is a gripping dark comedy delving into Daniel's tumultuous connection with the nagging voice that's his self-critic. As this critic begins to materialize in his daily existence, the play navigates the thin line between being consumed by self-doubt and rising above it. Blending mental health themes with humor, the show illuminates the power of connections with others as the antidote to inner struggles. Join Daniel on his journey of self-discovery, showcasing that the strength to conquer one's demons often lies in the shared bonds of humanity.

Playwright/Producer: Nathan Crockett
Director: Bryan Sandberg
Cast: Nathan Crockett, Elainna Noble & Jonathan Top

CONTENT ADVISORY
Awkward Topics, Violence, Cartoonish Violence, Adult Language, Mental Health, Suicide

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Break out your fishnet stockings and join us in watching this cult film classic. Jump up on stage n' sing along, do callbacks - whatever you feel! Just be yourselves and show up how you want. Let's do the Time Warp again!

(VOLUNTEERS AND ARTISTS GET TO ATTEND FOR FREE!)

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Audience Participation

Thurs Aug 8 @ 9:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.

FRINGE AFTER DARK

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

An opportunity to come together with family, friends, and Fringe Festival participants to form teams and compete with one another to answer questions and win bragging points for your group! Always a fun time and guaranteed to leave you smiling from all the fun you've had. Hosted by our very own Artist Services Manager, Tamara Van Horne.

Sponsored by Out of Our Heads Productions.

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Audience Participation

Tues Aug 6 @ 9:45 pm FREE EVENT

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Mature Content (Age 14+, PG)

When a young woman is falsely accused of witchcraft, she faces the possibility of being exiled from her community. She is told that, to prove her innocence, she must kill a previously exiled witch. Does she have what it takes to save herself?

Playwright: Macie Lockhart
Director: Rita Rebetskaya
Cast: Macie Lockhart, Abigail Monarrez, Ian Riep, Liam Akehurst, Grace de Jong, Gabrielle Vos de Wael, Sophia Garcia
Stage Manager: Katie Drysdale
Creative Advisor: Abigail Monarrez
Producer: Sabrena Shah Baigzada
Dramaturg: Sunny Bao

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Threat of Sexual Assult: A threatening kiss is attempted without consent.
Strobe light effect/flashing lights.

Sat Aug 3 @ 5 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 6:45 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 5 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Tues Aug 6 @ 6:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 8:30 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 5 pm

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Mature Content (Age 14+, PG)

When a young woman is falsely accused of witchcraft, she faces the possibility of being exiled from her community. She is told that, to prove her innocence, she must kill a previously exiled witch. Does she have what it takes to save herself?

Playwright: Macie Lockhart
Director: Rita Rebetskaya
Cast: Macie Lockhart, Abigail Monarrez, Ian Riep, Liam Akehurst, Grace de Jong, Gabrielle Vos de Wael, Sophia Garcia
Stage Manager: Katie Drysdale
Creative Advisor: Abigail Monarrez
Producer: Sabrena Shah Baigzada
Dramaturg: Sunny Bao

CONTENT ADVISORY
Violence, Threat of Sexual Assult: A threatening kiss is attempted without consent.
Strobe light effect/flashing lights.

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Mature Content (Age 14+)

Embark on the captivating odyssey of Wuthering Frights, a unique theatrical experience which catapults you into the heart of an improvised gothic novel, where every twist and turn is a creation of the moment. Who knows what will be encountered within the shadowy realms of our narrative. In this atmospheric setting, our characters confront monsters both literal and metaphorical, unveiling layers of passion, intrigue, and the perpetual struggle between light and shadow. The stormy night may yet reveal a glimmer of hope, illuminating the hidden recesses of the mysterious tale.

Director: Andy Stefanato
Assistant Directors: Kelsey Schoen, Francis Taman
Cast: Jenn Bell, Brian Gashgarian, Jessie Whipp, Josh England, Kelsey Schoen, Mel Howe, Rob Janowski

This show was created in collaboration with and through the support of The Kinkonauts, Calgary’s Improv Lab.

CONTENT ADVISORY
Adult Language, Horror, Supernatural Themes

Fri Aug 2 @ 8 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 8 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 8 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Thurs Aug 8 @ 8 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Fri Aug 9 @ 8 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 8 pm

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General Audience (Age 13+)

Sibling dynamics are hard. Cramming them into a small car that smells like old McDonalds’ fries on a six-hour road trip can make them even harder. Sisters Jen and Penny seem to have found themselves in that very car, and to make it worse – they’re late. Terribly late to a wedding they don’t want to attend. Watch as a pleasant drive down memory lane turns into a disaster of cosmic proportions, as perspectives clash, secrets are spilled, and tensions bubble over, all within their blue 2006 Honda Civic. Buckle your seatbelts, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Playwright: Alison Bloxham & Stephanie Alexandre
Cast: Alison Bloxham & Stephanie Alexandre

CONTENT ADVISORY
Cartoonish Violence

Fri Aug 2 @ 9 pm
Sat Aug 3 @ 5:30 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 9 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 3:45 pm PAY WHAT YOU WANT TIX AVAILABLE.
Wed Aug 7 @ 7:15 pm
Sat Aug 10 @ 7:15 pm

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General Audience (Age 13+)

Sibling dynamics are hard. Cramming them into a small car that smells like old McDonalds’ fries on a six-hour road trip can make them even harder. Sisters Jen and Penny seem to have found themselves in that very car, and to make it worse – they’re late. Terribly late to a wedding they don’t want to attend. Watch as a pleasant drive down memory lane turns into a disaster of cosmic proportions, as perspectives clash, secrets are spilled, and tensions bubble over, all within their blue 2006 Honda Civic. Buckle your seatbelts, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride.

Playwright: Alison Bloxham & Stephanie Alexandre
Cast: Alison Bloxham & Stephanie Alexandre

CONTENT ADVISORY
Cartoonish Violence

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General Audience (Age 13+)

A dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder past. A nautical nightmare of text and physical comedy, centering one salty sailor against the entire ocean. Whether it's storms, seagulls, or mermaids, trouble finds SeaMAN everywhere. His stories hold you captive as he steers you further from the safety of harbor. By award-winning Fringe veterans Amica Hunter (of A Little Bit Off) and Bruce Ryan Costella, comes a one man show… by two.

A sweet & salty theatrical concoction that is as stupid as it is smart.

Like The Lighthouse meets Gilligan’s Island.

Playwrights/Cast: Amica Hunter (they/them) & Bruce Costella (he/they)

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language

Sat Aug 3 @ 7:15 pm
Sun Aug 4 @ 3:45 pm
Mon Aug 5 @ 5:30 pm
Wed Aug 7 @ 9 pm
Thurs Aug 8 @ 7:15 pm
Fri Aug 9 @ 9 pm

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General Audience (Age 13+)

A dynamic, revenge-fueled sea-venture featuring the horror-comedy hijinks of a weird old captain with an even weirder past. A nautical nightmare of text and physical comedy, centering one salty sailor against the entire ocean. Whether it's storms, seagulls, or mermaids, trouble finds SeaMAN everywhere. His stories hold you captive as he steers you further from the safety of harbor. By award-winning Fringe veterans Amica Hunter (of A Little Bit Off) and Bruce Ryan Costella, comes a one man show… by two.

A sweet & salty theatrical concoction that is as stupid as it is smart.

Like The Lighthouse meets Gilligan’s Island.

Playwrights/Cast: Amica Hunter (they/them) & Bruce Costella (he/they)

CONTENT ADVISORY
Audience Participation, Educational Topics, Awkward Topics, Cartoonish Violence, Sexual Content, Adult Language