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Notes ...................................3 Venue 6 Shows...................18 Site A Show ........................31 Canadian Association
of Fringe Festivals ..............41
Fringe Special Events...........4 Ticket Info...........................21 Site B Show........................33
Intrepid Donors..................42
Venue 1 Shows.....................6 Schedule............................22 Site C Show ........................35
Fringe Sponsors .................45
Venue 2 Shows ....................8 Map of Venues ...................24 Site D Show........................37
Index by show title ............45
Venue 3 Shows ...................10 FRINGE TIPS........................25 Site E Show........................39
Venue 4 Shows...................14 Venue 7 Shows...................26
Venue 5 Shows...................16
the Fringe FolkS
For intrepid theatre : For the 2018 FeStival:
Executive Director: Heather Lindsay Volunteer Coordinators: Amy Anderson, Desirée Hall
Producer: Sammie Gough Box Office Manager: Kristen Iversen
Production Manager: Owen Schellenberger Advance Box Office Assistants: Kate Loomer, Arielle
Bergeron
Marketing & Development Manager/
OUTstages Curator: Sean Guist Site Office Managers: Jessica Hickman, Justine Shore
Rentals & Operations Manager: Justine Shore House Managers: Tony Adams, Pat Rundell,
Andrew Barrett, Emma Leck, Leah Anthony, Melissa Taylor,
Intrepid eatre Board: Kylie Sandham, Bianca Chu,
Holly Lam
Janine Morris, Yukari Peerless, Cassandra Togneri,
Morgan McPherson, Melanie Tromp Hoover, Technical Stage Employees are represented by Local 168 of
Andy Dawson Reid, Tom Daly the International Alliance of eatrical Stage Employees
(IATSE).
™ FRINGE and FRINGE FESTIVAL are registered trademarks of the Canadian Association of Fringe Festivals.
Poster and Program Layout: Rayola Creative
e Victoria Fringe eatre Festival is brought to you by Program Advertising: Bonnie Light
e Victoria Fringe Festival respectfully acknowledges that
we gather, create, perform and operate on the traditional and
unceded territories, of the Lekwungen People, now known as
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noteS From the produCer & exeCutive direCtor
Hello friends, old and new. And to those I meet during the I love that moment on the very first day of the Fringe, when
next two weeks, wELCOME! audiences gather in show line-ups awaiting an explosion of
performance across the city in twelve traditional venues and
We are honoured to welcome audiences and artists from
site-specific spaces. You can feel the anticipation and
across the globe to the stunning traditional and unceded
excitement in the air as the wild and creative Fringe spirit
territories of the Lekwungen People, now known as the
takes over Victoria, heralding the beginning of another year
Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
of untamed, uncensored shows by fearless artists from
e Fringe is experimental, chaotic, an explosion. Forty- around the globe.
seven companies take over the city, pushing the boundaries
Fringe is a safe space for creative expression and freedom. It is
of what is possible, to excite and to entice you. Don’t
a space where you can seek out those stories and voices you
hesitate, take a chance on an unknown artist; follow your gut
wouldn’t hear on the mainstream, raise them up and celebrate
and take in as much as possible. Venture out to a venue you
them. Whoever you are and whatever you are seeking out,
have never been to before, ask someone in the line-up for a
you’ll find it at this year’s Victoria Fringe Festival: puppetry,
hot tip, never ever miss the Previews (see page 4) and check
spoken word, stand-up comedy, storytelling, drama, improv,
out the unique Victoria gem that is Sunday Funday (see
dance, music, physical theatre and so much more. I look
page 7) where festival artists share wild cabaret acts.
forward to chatting to you
Artists! Go.For.It. + Merde! Don’t hold back, Victoria loves in line-ups and finding out
you. anks for throwing your hearts and bravery down on what path in this theatre
our stages. choose-your-own-
adventure you are taking!
See you at the Fringe Club, looking forward to hear about
what you saw. Have an absolutely stellar time. Sammie gough
Victoria Fringe Producer
heather lindSay
Victoria Fringe & Intrepid Theatre Executive Director
e Fringe is committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for our festival’s audiences, volunteers, artists, and staff.
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6 venue SPoNSoRED By
phillips brewing and malting Co.
1 victoria event Centre (1415 Broad)
Fringe Buttons required. This venue is not wheelchair accessible. licensed venue.
5-Step guide to being german tue aug 28 - 7:30pm
wed aug 29 - 7:45pm
PACo ERhARD
Berlin, Germany Fri aug 31 - 10:45pm
Written/Created by: Paco Erhard Sat Sep 1 - 6:30pm
75 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Stand-up Comedy Sun Sep 2 - 3pm
All Seats $11
Wanna be German? Of course you do. And now award-winning German comedian Paco
Erhard teaches you how. Sold out worldwide, the hit show finally comes to Victoria. You
will laugh. If you want. Zis is not an order. Fringe World Best Comedy Nominee. ★★★★★
“stand-up genius” – edinburGH Guide ★★★★★ – broadwaybaby “had the audience not just
laughing but howling” – CaLGary HeraLd pacoerhard.com
a brief history of beer tue aug 28 - 5:30pm
thu aug 30 - 9:30pm
wISh ExPERIENCE
New York City, USA Fri aug 31 - 5pm
Written/Created by: Will Glenn & Trish Parry Sat Sep 1 - 9pm
60 mins • Adults Only • Boozy Sci-fi Parody Sun Sep 2 - 7:15pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9
Drink-a-long through time in the Quantum Pint Machine! A sci-fi sketch comedy based on
the life and times of the humble beer. StaGebuddy nyC says it’s “the ultimate tribute to Homer
Simpson’s favorite drink”, and indaiLy adeLaide says it’s “an opportunity to learn, to be amazed,
and to imbibe!” wishexperience.com
Clit wit! a Feminist rude awakening mon aug 27 - 8pm
thu aug 30 - 5:15pm
ColETTE KENDAll
Hamilton, ON Fri aug 31 - 9pm
Written/Created by: Colette Kendall Sat Sep 1 - 2:30pm
60 mins • Adults Only: Coarse Language • Comedic Storytelling Lonewoman Sun Sep 2 - 9pm
All Seats $11
From the creator of The Cockwhisperer: A Love Story comes Clit Wit! A Feminist Rude
Awakening. The story of a shoddy at best feminist navigating a life of CCM bikes, novelty
t-shirts, middle-age, love at first sight and other similar nightmares. “A fearless performer,
her candor is often shocking but it’s also hilarious” – GeorGia StraiGHt “A Masterful storyteller”
★★★★★ – edmonton Sun colettekendall.com
#past #present #future thu aug 23 - 8:30pm
Fri aug 24 - 9:45pm
ENIGMATIC EVENTS
Victoria, BC Sat aug 25 - 5:30pm
Written/Created by: Chris Rudram wed aug 29 - 5:45pm
50 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Improvised Drama Sat Sep 1 - 4:45pm
All Seats $11 Sun Sep 2 - 5pm
“The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there.” – LP HartLey. From the company
that brought you Jukebox Drive, comes an improvised drama that moves between the past,
the present and the future. Will characters change? Will relationships survive? Only time
will tell. By selecting a #hashtag for each moment in time, the audience inspires the stories.
instagram.com/past_present_future_show
the world’s Fattest Contortionist presents: “the 5 Star review” thu aug 23 - 6:30pm
SIDShowCoMIC Fri aug 24 - 5:45pm
Edmonton, AB Sat aug 25 - 7:45pm
Written/Created by: Matt Alaeddine Sun aug 26 - 7:15pm
45 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Comedy Contortion Fri aug 31 - 7pm
All Seats $11 Sat Sep 1 - 1pm
You won't believe your eyes! You can’t believe those thighs! The 5 Star Review is a deep-fried
platter of entertainment. Fatt Matt’s hilarious banter and massive stage presence make him
a crowd favourite across the globe. Step on up and sit right down—THE FUNNEST
FLEXIBILITY YOU WILL EVER SEE.
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vic City: underground and after dark Fri aug 24 - 7:30pm
Sat aug 25 - 9:45pm
loS BoloS PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 5:15pm
Written/Created by: Jonah McKeen thu aug 30 - 7:15pm
50 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Comedy Improv Sat Sep 1 - 10:45pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 12:45pm
For more than 150 years the super secret Underground Society of Victoria has lurked
beneath the shadows of Douglas Street, manipulating the burgeoning city to their sinister
will. Witness as they meet to celebrate their achievements, and through improv, retell the
story of Victoria as its never been told before. Ludicrously.
SpeCial Fringe FundraiSer
Sunday Funday atomic vaudeville Cabaret
One night only! Sunday August 26, 10:30pm
$11 at victoriafringe.com • Venue 1 (Victoria Event Centre)
Atomic Vaudeville takes over the stage for a special Fringe edition Cabaret! AV regulars
will be joined by your favourite Fringe artists for one unforgettable late-night cabaret.
AV’s Cabarets are entirely unique, pulling from variety show, sketch comedy, burlesque,
and musical satire. For more than thirteen years, they have been delighting, offending
and dazzling as an audience favourite in Victoria, producing more than 75 Cabarets—
and going strong! all proceeds benefit the Victoria Fringe theatre Festival. CaSH bar.
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Carey, ok! volume 1: timeless timely tunes thu aug 23 - 8:30pm
Fri aug 24 - 10pm
ChIP PoP PRoDuCTIoNS
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam / Canada Sat aug 25 - 6:30pm
Written/Created by: Carey Wass Sun aug 26 - 6:30pm
60 mins • PG 14+ Adult Themes • Solo Musical Supershow Fri aug 31 - 9:15pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sat Sep 1 - 10:15pm
Created in Vietnam, Carey, OK! is a mash-up of monologues and music. Mixing beatboxing,
rap-singing, and Ian McKellen, this is a must-see musical experience! Starring Carey Wass,
from the original cast of Ride the Cyclone, this is the first volume of timeless timely tunes
that’ll leave you singing. “Performance-wise, Carey Wass blew my mind a little bit.” – PLank
maGazine
ernie and bethy Fri aug 24 - 7:45pm
Sat aug 25 - 2:45pm
BRoKEN-DowN BuS PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC wed aug 29 - 8:15pm
Written/Created by: Sophie Underwood thu aug 30 - 6:15pm
60 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Existentialist Puppet Comedy Sat Sep 1 - 2:15pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 2:30pm
What happens when puppets grow tired of being controlled and decide to overthrow the
Human Regime? Puppet revolution, a struggle to create ‘real art’ and a healthy dose of
existentialism. Come see down-and-out Ernie and overachieving Bethy try to create a
children’s show while the foul-mouthed puppets attempt to take over.
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how to become human in 5 years thu aug 23 - 6:45pm
Sat aug 25 - 4:30pm
BoBBy wATSoN ThEATRE CoMPANy
Portland, USA Sun aug 26 - 8:30pm
Written/Created by: Myriel Meissner wed aug 29 - 6:30pm
45 mins • All Ages • Absurdist Tragicomedy Sat Sep 1 - 12:45pm
All Seats $9 Sun Sep 2 - 6:15pm
With biting humor and stark earnestness, How to Become Human in 5 Years follows the apish
Red Peter from his imprisonment in a cage to Broadway’s Theatre Stages. Adapted from
Kafka’s A Report to an Academy, this celebrated one-man show subtly layers dark comedy,
social satire and Kafka’s equivocal language to ask the question: What makes us human?
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Jon bennett: how i learned to hug tue aug 28 - 5:45pm
thu aug 30 - 8:15pm
A MullED whINE
Melbourne, Australia Fri aug 31 - 11pm
Written/Created by: Jon Bennett Sat Sep 1 - 8:30pm
60 mins • Adults Only: Extremely Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Nudity Sun Sep 2 - 8pm
Storytelling Comedy, Multi-Media
All Seats $11
Multi award-winning Australian storyteller Jon Bennett (Fire in the Meth Lab, My Dad’s
Deaths) is back with a new show! “Storytelling genius. ★★★★★” – edmonton JournaL Not
a love story but a story of love, loss, sex and hugging told to a lady lookalike of Jay-Z whilst
detained as a suspected terrorist in the Montreal Airport. A true story. jonbennettcomedy.com
rocko and nakota: tales From the land mon aug 27 - 7:30pm
tue aug 28 - 8pm
INDIGENIzED INDIGENouS ThEATRE
St. Albert, AB Fri aug 31 - 5pm
Written/Created by: Josh Languedoc Sat Sep 1 - 6:30pm
45 mins • All Ages • Storytelling Sun Sep 2 - 4:45pm
All Seats $9
Meet Nakota. A young boy who is trying to write the greatest story ever. One day, his
grandfather, 103-year-old Rocko, comes over for a visit. Next thing Nakota knows, he is
whisked away into a world of stories that are right below his feet. Within the land. This
show explores the interplay between stories of the present against the long forgotten
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water people Fri aug 24 - 5:30pm
Sat aug 25 - 8:30pm
ThEATRE INCoNNu
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 4pm
Written/Created by: Ellen Arrand Fri aug 31 - 6:45pm
65 mins • Adults Only • Dramedy Sat Sep 1 - 4:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 12:30pm
When the system fails, Beth — a middle-aged novelist — begins caring for her disabled
mother. It seemed the right thing to do at the time. But a sociopathic social worker, a
diabolical sibling, a high maintenance cat, and the woman in the mirror confirming time
is not standing still, are now ‘writing’ the story that is defining Beth’s life.
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10 venue SPoNSoRED By
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3 metro Studio (1411 Quadra)
Fringe Buttons required.
the great little Show Fri aug 24 - 7pm
Sat aug 25 - 3pm
DEluSIoNAl PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 5:45pm
Written/Created by: The ensemble Fri aug 31 - 4:30pm
55 mins • All Ages: Family Friendly • Theatre, Music, Comedy Sat Sep 1 - 2pm
Regular $11, Children 12 years & under $7 Sun Sep 2 - 1:15pm
Join Ben, Jacquie, Nick, Gen and their friends for an original children’s concert like nothing
you’ve ever seen before. Created and performed by members of this year’s hit The Great
Big Show, who also happen to be adult artists with ‘developmental disabilities’. Kids will
learn more than Sesame Street could ever teach them, and have a lot more fun.
greatbigshow.ca
la palabra en el tiempo thu aug 23 - 7:15pm
Fri aug 24 - 9:15pm
PAlABRA FlAMENCo
Victoria, BC Sat aug 25 - 5pm
Written/Created by: Denise Yeo, Garth Martens, Gareth Owen, Veronica Maguire thu aug 30 - 5:15pm
60 mins • All Ages • Literary Flamenco Theatre Sat Sep 1 - 6:15pm
All Seats $11 Sun Sep 2 - 5:15pm
With bold rhythm and improvisation, Palabra Flamenco presents fierce dance, live guitar,
troubled song, and English-language poetry—a grief and praise that soak their way to dark
corners. How to confront what’s buried? Hold death near, affirming life? This myth-inflected
encounter honours what we’ve lost, what we’re going to lose. “Sexy, uncomfortable…
incredible” - audienCe member, PeekFeSt denisejy.wixsite.com/palabraflamenco
para dos Fri aug 24 - 5:15pm
Sat aug 25 - 9:15pm
PoINTETANGo
Montréal, QC Sun aug 26 - 4pm
Choreographed by: Alexander Richardson tue aug 28 - 7:45pm
45 mins • All Ages • Contemporary Dance Fri aug 31 - 9pm
All Seats $11 Sat Sep 1 - 8:30pm
Direct from Argentina, PointeTango dance company brings its latest show Para Dos - For
Two! to Victoria. Immerse yourself in the music of Buenos Aires and be swept away by
spectacular lifts, graceful ballet, and the passion of Argentine tango. Don’t miss this one
of a kind dance show! pointetango.com
red bastard: lie with me mon aug 27 - 8:15pm
wed aug 29 - 6pm
RED BASTARD
New York City, USA Fri aug 31 - 10:30pm
Written/Created by: Eric Davis & Aitor Basauri Sat Sep 1 - 4:15pm
75 mins • Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Communal Comedy Monster Sun Sep 2 - 7:15pm
All Seats $11
Award winning trickster and Cirque du Soleil clown, Red Bastard, opens a pandora’s box of
love, lust and hilarious lies as he asks each audience: What Are The Rules of Love? A 5-Star
explosion of fun for singles, couples and anyone who’s dared to adore. ★★★★★ “A must
see. Hysterically funny.” – tHe adeLaidian. ★★★★★ “Just go! Hilarious & beautifully written.”
– FeSt maGazine redbastard.com
the Fitting room thu aug 23 - 9pm
Sat aug 25 - 7:15pm
RoSEMARIE PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 8pm
Written/Created by: Ellery Lamm thu aug 30 - 9:30pm
75 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Dramedy Fri aug 31 - 6:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sat Sep 1 - 10pm
Four teens. A Mom. A rabbi. One fitting room. Six people all linked to the sudden death of
thirteen-year-old Noah. A play about growing up, coming out, facing loss and finding faith.Fringe 2018 Program.qxp_Fringe 2018 Program 2018-07-26 9:10 AM Page 11
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the wilds tue aug 28 - 6pm
wed aug 29 - 8:15pm
woNDERhEADS
Victoria, BC thu aug 30 - 7:30pm
Written/Created by: WONDERHEADS Sat Sep 1 - 12:15pm
60 mins • Recommended for a general audience, ages 10+ • Fantastical Mask/Puppetry Sun Sep 2 - 3pm
All Seats $11
Twelve-time Best of Fest winners are back with their larger than life masks! Wendell’s wife
and their beloved tree have vanished, so he must venture into the Wilds to bring them
home. Pixar meets Miyazaki in this extraordinary adventure. Praise for WONDERHEADS:
★★★★★ “Pure magic.” - CbC ★★★★★ “You will laugh, you will cry, you will stand in awe.”
– edmonton Sun wonderheads.com
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14 venue SPoNSoRED By
victoria Conservatory of music
4 vCm wood hall (907 Pandora)
Fringe Buttons required.
as you like it, Solo Fri aug 24 - 5pm
Sat aug 25 - 5:30pm
PACIFIC RENAISSANCE ThEATRE
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 5:45pm
Written/Created by: another great Shakespeare/Doyle collaboration wed aug 29 - 8pm
60 mins • All Ages • Classical with costumes Sat Sep 1 - 5pm
All Seats $9 Sun Sep 2 - 6:30pm
“Arts funding being how it is not,” growled the producer, “We’ve cancelled our production
of As You Like It. You’re all fired. Unless someone has a better idea.”“The show must go on!”
cried one brave, seasoned artist. “I’ll play all the parts myself!” Accordingly, we hope you
like it! “… impressive was Jennifer Ciceri Doyle… a highly accomplished performance.” – adrian
CHamberLain, timeS CoLoniSt
Confessions of an operatic mute Fri aug 24 - 9:45pm
Sat aug 25 - 3:15pm
No FIxED ADDRESS PRoDuCTIoNS
Toronto, ON Sun aug 26 - 7:30pm
Written/Created by: Briane Nasimok mon aug 27 - 8pm
50 mins • PG 14+ • Comedy Story Sat Sep 1 - 9pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 8:15pm
Canadian Comedy Award recipient, follow Briane Nasimok’s path from his first theatre
experience, through an operatic career that toured North America for three years, without
him uttering a word. “One of the top ten Fringe shows not to be missed.” – CbC’S Canada writeS
“★★★★” – now toronto “genuinely captivating stories and a gentle comedic rapport with
the audience” – HaLiFax weekLy herculeaneffort.ca
death - a romantic Comedy mon aug 27 - 6:15pm
thu aug 30 - 8pm
RoB GEE
Leicester, UK Fri aug 31 - 7:30pm
Written/Created by: Rob Gee Sat Sep 1 - 10:45pm
60 mins • Adults Only: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Comedy/Spoken Word Sun Sep 2 - 12:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9
A comedy about drinking, death, falling in love and a missing pacemaker. The new show
from comic and poet Rob Gee, creator of Fringe hits Pandemonium and Icarus Dancing.
★★★★★ “Outrageous and hilarious… my abdominal muscles deserve an apology” – timeS
CoLoniSt ★★★★★ “Dr. Seuss for adults” – uPtown maGazine, winniPeG ★★★★★ “A master
storyteller… be prepared to be blown away!” – CbC robgee.co.uk
reminiscences of reconciliation thu aug 23 - 8pm
Sun aug 26 - 3:45pm
TRICoz PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC/Red Deer, AB tue aug 28 - 8:15pm
Written/Created by: Logan Keewatin Richards wed aug 29 - 6:15pm
45 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Violence • Dramatic Seminarish Sat Sep 1 - 12:45pm
All Seats $11 Sun Sep 2 - 5pm
The year 2049: Reconciliation is at top of mind—has it progressed? Has it stalled? Our world
is a place of mysticism, and Reminiscences of 50,000 years takes time. Sitting with Musqua
in his high-tech tipi, we examine what could be…
She was a great dad tue aug 28 - 6:30pm
thu aug 30 - 6pm
JEREMy PRoDuCTIoNS
New York City, USA Fri aug 31 - 5:15pm
Written/Created by: Susan Jeremy Sat Sep 1 - 6:45pm
54 mins • All Ages • Drama, Storytelling, Physical Theatre
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9
It’s 1950 and Johnny Swinton, an accomplished musician with a beautiful wife and son has
a secret—he’s a woman. Susan Jeremy transforms into numerous characters in this jazz
filled tale of love and deception, based on the life of Billy Tipton. “She has a great eye and
ear for telling stories which makes her one of the most memorable storytellers on the Fringe
circuit” – CaLGary HeraLd “Stunning Performance” – edmonton Sun susanjeremy.netFringe 2018 Program.qxp_Fringe 2018 Program 2018-07-26 9:10 AM Page 15
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the Session thu aug 23 - 5:30pm
Fri aug 24 - 7pm
ThINGS FAllING APART
Toronto, ON Sat aug 25 - 7:30pm
Written/Created by: Tien Providence Fri aug 31 - 9:30pm
85 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Dramatic Monologue Sat Sep 1 - 2:15pm
All Seats $11 Sun Sep 2 - 2:15pm
The Session tells the story of a young woman Leslie-Haydn Burke (Roxanne) as she is forced
to undergo a psychiatric assessment, during which she reluctantly relives her life’s journey;
from leaving home after her fight with her mother to the serious crime that has led to her
incarceration. It is a story of lost youth and the search for love.
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16 venue SPoNSoRED By
parC retirement living
5 langham Court theatre (805 langham Court)
Fringe Buttons required. This venue is not wheelchair accessible.
angels & aliens tue aug 28 - 6:30pm
thu aug 30 - 7pm
ACTIVE SAlAD/PEAChy KEEN PRoDuCTIoNS
Vancouver, BC Fri aug 31 - 5pm
Written/Created by: Jeff Leard & Sydney Hayduk Sat Sep 1 - 1:45pm
60 mins • 16+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes • Comedy Sun Sep 2 - 6:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9
Jeff Leard and Sydney Hayduk team up to answer the big questions: Are we alone in the
universe? Are we living in a computer simulation? What do two irresponsible roommates
eat for breakfast the morning after awkward sex? In short. No. Yes. And eggs. From the
creators of Sperm Wars (★★★★★ – edmonton JournaL) and Bizarro Obscure (★★★★★ –
CbC) peachyk.ca
kitt & Jane: an interactive Survival guide to the near-post-apocalyptic Future tue aug 28 - 8:30pm
wed aug 29 - 8:45pm
My BRoThER ThE ChANGElING
Toronto, ON thu aug 30 - 5pm
Written/Created by: Kathleen Greenfield, Ingrid Hansen, Rod Peter Jr Sat Sep 1 - 10pm
75 mins • All Ages • Apocalypse Survival Guide Sun Sep 2 - 2:30pm
All Seats $11
★★★★ “ABSOLUTELY GENIUS. Flawless comedic timing, dynamic physicality, and a beautiful
and complex friendship.” – newottawaCritiCS Two 14-year-olds hijack their school assembly
and train their classmates to survive the coming apocalypse. A poignant exploration of
the world today’s youth are inheriting, and how they’re willing to fight for it. Sequel to
Intersteller Elder (★★★★★ – Star PHoenix) and Little Orange Man (★★★★★ – Vue weekLy).
Sherlock holmes & the Curse of moriarty thu aug 23 - 7:30pm
Fri aug 24 - 9pm
ouTPoST 31
Victoria, BC Sat aug 25 - 3pm
Written/Created by: David Elendune, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle & Abraham Balcombe Sun aug 26 - 4:30pm
90 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Adult Themes, Violence • Penny Dreadful Reimagining Fri aug 31 - 9pm
All Seats $11 Sat Sep 1 - 4pm
SHERLOCK HOLMES IS BACK IN HIS DEADLIEST ADVENTURE YET…Victoria’s triple Fringe
Award Winners, Outpost 31, present David Elendune’s (Leer, Winnie The Pooh, Casino Royale)
brand-new reimagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s timeless classic, starring Trevor Hinton
(Gruff) as the world’s greatest detective…. EXPECT TWISTS, EXPECT TURNS, EXPECT THE
UNEXPECTED. facebook.com/Outpost31Vic
the boy in the Chrysalis Fri aug 24 - 5:15pm
Sat aug 25 - 7:30pm
hAPAx ThEATRE
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 3pm
Written/Created by: Liam Monaghan mon aug 27 - 7pm
40 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Dramatic Monologue Sat Sep 1 - 8:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 4:30pm
The Boy in the Chrysalis tells the story of a broken-hearted man—a grade school teacher
by day, a drag queen by night—whose relationship has recently ended. Faced with the
banality of everyday existence, this man does what he can to escape from his apartment,
his routine—and his life. His story is a portrait of loneliness, compassion, and the fragile
power of the imagination. hapaxtheatre.com
the measure of love thu aug 23 - 5:30pm
Fri aug 24 - 6:45pm
ToPS ThEATRE CoMPANy
Victoria, BC Sat aug 25 - 5:45pm
Written/Created by: Nicolas Billon Sun aug 26 - 7:15pm
60 mins • PG 14+: Adult Themes • Drama Sat Sep 1 - 6:15pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 12:30pm
Love. Betrayal. Redemption. The Measure of Love is a dramatic exploration of the friendship
between two women. “A stunning accomplishment - powerful, moody and rewarding - who
says there are no good roles for women” – Grania Litwin, timeS CoLoniSt “… an immeasurable
piece of theatre … should not be missed” – PLank maGazine “Jean Topham and Geli Bartlett are
mesmerizing in the two roles” – adrian CHamberLain, timeS CoLoniStFringe 2018 Program.qxp_Fringe 2018 Program 2018-07-26 9:10 AM Page 17
PARC Retirement Living believes direct involvement in the arts promotes self expression, builds social networks, and reduces stress.
That is why we are proud to support the 32nd Victoria Fringe Festival and the vibrant arts scene in Victoria. Coming to Fort & Quadra in 2021! 17
Visit parcliving.ca to discover how life’s better here.
war of 1812 wed aug 29 - 7pm
thu aug 30 - 9:15pm
MoRGAN CRANNy
Victoria, BC Fri aug 31 - 7:15pm
Written/Created by: Wes Borg & Paul Mather Sat Sep 1 - noon
60 mins • All Ages: Coarse Language • Comedy Sun Sep 2 - 8:15pm
All Seats $11
Wes Borg, Morgan Cranny, Rod Peter Jr and Mike Delamont bring you the funniest history
lesson of a lifetime! A young boy hates Canada until the ghost of Pierre Burton takes him
on a tour of Canadian History, from the tennis ball battle fields of York to a Laura Secord
mega musical, all in a Birchbark Time Canoe!
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18 venue SPoNSoRED By
Fringe heroes
6 the roxy theatre (2657 Quadra)
Fringe Buttons required.
beginning/middle/end Fri aug 24 - 6:45pm
Sat aug 25 - 6:30pm
RECuED PRoDuCTIoNS
Victoria, BC wed aug 29 - 8:30pm
Written/Created by: Brian Quakenbush, Madeleine Humeny, Mario Gonzales thu aug 30 - 5:30pm
60 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language, Violence • Original Victoria Theatre Sat Sep 1 - 6pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 6:15pm
Beginning/Middle/End is three short plays written by local artists Brian Quakenbush,
Madeleine Humeny and Mario Gonzales (NYC based). Each play is broken into a Beginning,
a Middle and an End. We will take those nine parts and mix them around allowing chance
and audience participation to decide their order of appearance. Statistics say no
performance should be the same!
Field Zoology 101 mon aug 27 - 7:30pm
wed aug 29 - 6:30pm
ShAwN o’hARA
Victoria, BC thu aug 30 - 9:30pm
Written/Created by: Shawn O’Hara Sat Sep 1 - 10:30pm
60 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Comedy Sun Sep 2 - noon
All Seats $11
RETURNING HIT! “Hilarious!” – GeorGia StraiGHt “Raucously funny!” – SHowbiLL maGazine From
Producer Mike Delamont comes award winning comedian Shawn O’Hara’s Field Zoology
101! In this introductory course Field Zoologist Brad Gooseberry shares a lifetime of
‘knowledge’ and ‘experience,’ teaching you to thrive and survive in the harrowing and
hilarious world of field zoology. Winner of Best Comedy at Victoria Fringe 2016.
Fool’s paradise thu aug 23 - 9pm
Sat aug 25 - 4:15pm
BluE ElEPhANT ThEATRE
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 5:30pm
Written/Created by: Anna MacAlpine tue aug 28 - 8:15pm
60 mins • Ages 16+: Coarse Language, Mature Themes • Drama Fri aug 31 - 7:45pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sat Sep 1 - 2pm
France, 1686. Mathilde is a young nun whose life radically changes when she meets Julie
d’Aubigny, a notorious Parisian opera singer and swordsmaster. Together they plan a daring
escape from the convent and elope across France, but it isn’t long before Julie’s colourful
past catches up with them. blueeltheatre.wixsite.com/blueelephanttheatre
ratfish Comedy Show thu aug 23 - 6:45pm
Fri aug 24 - 9:15pm
RATFISh CoMEDy
Victoria, BC Sat aug 25 - 8:30pm
Written/Created by: Ratfish Sun aug 26 - 8pm
55 mins • PG 14+: Coarse Language • Standup Comedy Sat Sep 1 - 8:30pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 2pm
Everything that made Ratfish Victoria’s favourite local comedy show for 7+ years, all
jammed into less than an hour. Amazing hosts, The Band, surprise guest performers,
hilarious headliners, Roast Battles, and more. Even Open Mic spots… You (yes, YOU!) can
sign up at the show for a chance to grab a 3-minute spot to perform your own original
comedy at The Fringe! ratfishcomedy.com
the last garden Fri aug 24 - 5pm
Sat aug 25 - 2:30pm
wAlK&TAlK ThEATRE CoMPANy
Winnipeg, MB Sun aug 26 - 3:45pm
Written/Created by: Walk&Talk Theatre Company Fri aug 31 - 5:30pm
60 mins • All Ages: Coarse Language • Comedy, Absurd Sat Sep 1 - 12:15pm
Regular $11/ St & Sr $9 Sun Sep 2 - 4:30pm
We create. We invent. We’ve made this world, but when does inventing become destroying?
The Last Garden weaves storytelling, existentialism, music and dance in a dreamscape of a
Florist’s mind as they exist in The Last Garden on Earth. Performed by Tanner Manson, co-creator
of the Winnipeg Fringe hit KING, finalist for the Harry Rintoul Award for Best New Manitoban
Play (★★★★ – winniPeG Free PreSS) instagram.com/walktalktheatrecompanyFringe 2018 Program.qxp_Fringe 2018 Program 2018-07-26 9:11 AM Page 19
More than 40 Fringe-goers love the Fringe so much that they have joined together to become Fringe Heroes
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and they sponsored this venue!
unscriptured tue aug 28 - 6:30pm
thu aug 30 - 7:15pm
TRAVIS BERNhARDT
Vancouver, BC Fri aug 31 - 9:30pm
Written/Created by: Travis Bernhardt Sat Sep 1 - 4:15pm
60 mins • All Ages • Comedy, Improv Sun Sep 2 - 8:30pm
All Seats $11
The improvised church service for a religion made up on the spot! A brand new comedy
from multiple time Pick of the Fringe award winner Travis Bernhardt (Best Male Improviser,
Vancouver International Improv Festival 2015). Come sing, laugh, and pray together! In
[blank] we trust. “Incredibly clever… revitalizing the collective spiritual experience through
goofy ad libbing” – Vue weekLy, edmonton travisbernhardt.com
“Absurdity and anti-absurdity are
the two poles of creative energy.”
– Karl Lagerfeld
rayola.com
Design and branding for print, digital, and spaces. We bring the creative.
A big Fringe thanks & round of applause for the 2018
Victoria Fringe Heroes, who sponsored this venue!
Anonymous x2, Jennifer Barber, Tyler Battle, Rosie Bitts, Sue Brown, Phillipa Catling, Alan Chaffe,
James Coccola, Alton Cole, Gail Duguid, Chris Gabel, Corinna Gilliland, Ron Hernando, Dave Hollis,
Rose Jang, Ian & Margaret, Janis La Couvée, Kathleen Lalli, Gagan Leekha, Darcy Lindberg, Jeremy Loveday,
Wendy Magahay, Nicole Malcolm, Kerensa Mattison, Connie McConnell, Morgan McPherson,
Barbara Mitchell-Pollock, Dave Morris, Melanie Mortensen, Dan Pollock, Melissa Sexsmith, Arlene Skerrett,
Susanna Solecki, Michael Stephen, John Threlfall, Robin Tosczak, Jessica Van Der Veen, Will Whittaker,
Georgie Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, WONDERHEADSFringe 2018 Program.qxp_Fringe 2018 Program 2018-07-26 9:11 AM Page 20
SATURDAY
GOD IS A SCOTTISH DRAG QUEEN
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL DEC 8
Mike Delamont 7:30 PM
MIKE FARRIS INTERNATIONAL
& THE ROSELAND RHYTHM REVUE GUITAR NIGHT
plus Steph Macpherson Featuring the world's premiere
SAT SEP 22 | 8:00 PM SUN JAN 27 | 7:30 PM
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2018 viCtoria Fringe FeStival Complete Show SChed
thurSday auguSt 23 Friday auguSt 24 Saturday auguSt 25 Sunday auguSt 26 monday auguSt 27
venue 1 6:30 world’s Fattest 5:45 world’s Fattest 5:30 #past #present 5:15 Vic City 8:00 Clit wit 5 B
VICTORIA EVENT CENTRE 8: 30 #past #present 7:30 Vic City 7:45 world’s Fattest 7:15 world’s Fattest 7 5
(1415 Broad) 9:45 #past #present 9:45 Vic City 10:30 Sunday Funday
venue 2 d 6:45 Become human 5:30 water People 2:45 Ernie & Bethy 4:00 water People 7:30 Rocko & Nakota 5 J
DOWNTOWN 8: 30 Carey, oK! 7:45 Ernie & Bethy 4:30 Become human 6:30 Carey, oK! 8 R
COMMUNITY CENTRE 10:00 Carey, oK! 6:30 Carey, oK! 8:30 Become human
(755 Pandora) 8:30 water People
venue 3 d 7:15 la Palabra 7:00 Great little Show 3:00 Great little Show 4:00 Para Dos 8:15 Red Bastard 6 T
METRO STUDIO 9:00 Fitting Room 5:15 Para Dos 5:00 la Palabra 5:45 Great little Show 7 P
(1411 Quadra) 9:15 la Palabra 7:15 Fitting Room 8:00 Fitting Room 10 F
9:15 Para Dos
venue 4 d 5:30 The Session 5:00 As you like It 3:15 Confessions 3:45 Reminiscences 6:15 Death 6 S
VCM WOOD HALL 8:00 Reminiscences 7:00 The Session 5:30 As you like It 5:45 As you like It 8:00 Confessions 8 R
(907 Pandora) 9:45 Confessions 7:30 The Session 7:30 Confessions
venue 5 5:30 The Measure 5:15 The Boy 3:00 ShERloCK 3:00 The Boy 7:00 The Boy 6 A
LANGHAM COURT THEATRE 7:30 ShERloCK 6:45 The Measure 5:45 The Measure 4:30 ShERloCK 8 K
(805 langham Court) 9:00 ShERloCK 7:30 The Boy 7:15 The Measure
venue 6 d 6:45 Ratfish Comedy 5:00 last Garden 2:30 last Garden 3:45 last Garden 7:30 Field zoology 6 u
ROxY THEATRE 9:00 Fool’s Paradise 6:45 Beginning 4:15 Fool’s Paradise 5:30 Fool’s Paradise 8 F
(2657 Quadra) 9:15 Ratfish Comedy 6:30 Beginning 8:00 Ratfish Comedy
8:30 Ratfish Comedy
venue 7 d 6:15 Recovery Show 5:30 Recovery Show 2:15 BlooD RElATIVE 4:15 Birdmann & Egg 7:00 AwKwARD huG 6 T
ST ANDREW’S KIRK HALL 8:15 Birdmann & Egg 7:30 Cornelius & Titania 4:15 Birdmann & Egg 6:30 Cornelius & Titania 8 B
(860 Courtney) 9:30 BlooD RElATIVE 6:30 Cornelius & Titania 8:15 BlooD RElATIVE
8:15 Recovery Show
Site a d
SMUS RICHMOND CAMPUS
(3400 Richmond)
Site b d 7:00 Kalamazoo 2:00 Kalamazoo 7:00 Kalamazoo 7 K
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL
(1461 Blanshard)
Site C d 8:00 love for Sale 8:00 love for Sale 8:00 love for Sale
QUALITY INN DOWNTOWN
(850 Blanshard)
Site d 8:00 Fado + Concert 8:00 Fado + Concert 8:00 Fado 8 F
WHITE EAGLE POLISH HALL
(90 Dock)
Site e d 6 F
CRD SQUARE 8 F
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edule All show times PM unless otherwise noted.
Be sure to check out victoriafringe.com for all schedule and Fringe-related updates.
tueSday auguSt 28 wedneSday auguSt 29 thurSday auguSt 30 Friday auguSt 31 Saturday September 1 Sunday September 2
5:30 Brief history 5:45 #past #present 5:15 Clit wit 5:00 Brief history 1:00 world’s Fattest 12:45 Vic City
7:30 5-Step 7:45 5-Step 7:15 Vic City 7:00 world’s Fattest 2:30 Clit wit 3:00 5-Step
9:30 Brief history 9:00 Clit wit 4:45 #past #present 5:00 #past #present
10:45 5-Step 6:30 5-Step 7:15 Brief history
9:00 Brief history 9:00 Clit wit
10:45 Vic City
5:45 Jon Bennett 6:30 Become human 6:15 Ernie & Bethy 5:00 Rocko & Nakota 12:45 Become human 12:30 water People
8:00 Rocko & Nakota 8:15 Ernie & Bethy 8:15 Jon Bennett 6:45 water People 2:15 Ernie & Bethy 2:30 Ernie & Bethy
9:15 Carey, oK! 4:30 water People 4:45 Rocko & Nakota
11:00 Jon Bennett 6:30 Rocko & Nakota 6:15 Become human
8:30 Jon Bennett 8:00 Jon Bennett
10:15 Carey, oK!
6:00 The wilds 6:00 Red Bastard 5:15 la Palabra 4:30 Great little Show 12:15 The wilds 1:15 Great little Show
7:45 Para Dos 8:15 The wilds 7:30 The wilds 6:30 Fitting Room 2:00 Great little Show 3:00 The wilds
10:00 Fringe Preview #2 9:30 Fitting Room 9:00 Para Dos 4:15 Red Bastard 5:15 la Palabra
10:30 Red Bastard 6:15 la Palabra 7:15 Red Bastard
8:30 Para Dos 11:00 Pick of the
10:00 Fitting Room Fringe Awards
6:30 She was 6:15 Reminiscences 6:00 She was 5:15 She was 12:45 Reminiscences 12:30 Death
8:15 Reminiscences 8:00 As you like It 8:00 Death 7:30 Death 2:15 The Session 2:15 The Session
9:30 The Session 5:00 As you like It 5:00 Reminiscences
6:45 She was 6:30 As you like It
9:00 Confessions 8:15 Confessions
10:45 Death
6:30 Angels & Aliens 7:00 war of 1812 5:00 Kitt & Jane 5:00 Angels & Aliens Noon war of 1812 12:30 The Measure
8:30 Kitt & Jane 8:45 Kitt & Jane 7:00 Angels & Aliens 7:15 war of 1812 1:45 Angels & Aliens 2:30 Kitt & Jane
9:15 war of 1812 9:00 ShERloCK 4:00 ShERloCK 4:30 The Boy
6:15 The Measure 6:30 Angels & Aliens
8:30 The Boy 8:15 war of 1812
10:00 Kitt & Jane
6:30 unscriptured 6:30 Field zoology 5:30 Beginning 5:30 last Garden 12:15 last Garden Noon Field zoology
8:15 Fool’s Paradise 8:30 Beginning 7:15 unscriptured 7:45 Fool’s Paradise 2:00 Fool’s Paradise 2:00 Ratfish Comedy
9:30 Field zoology 9:30 unscriptured 4:15 unscriptured 4:30 last Garden
6:00 Beginning 6:15 Beginning
8:30 Ratfish Comedy 8:30 unscriptured
10:30 Field zoology
6:45 The ADhD Project 6:15 AwKwARD huG 5:15 The ADhD Project 5:30 The ADhD Project 12:30 Cornelius & Titania 1:30 Recovery Show
8:45 Birdmann & Egg (ASl Interpreting) 7:30 Recovery Show 7:45 Birdmann & Egg 2:00 Recovery Show 3:15 BlooD RElATIVE
8:15 BlooD RElATIVE 9:15 Cornelius & Titania 9:45 AwKwARD huG 4:15 AwKwARD huG 5:45 AwKwARD huG
6:00 BlooD RElATIVE 7:30 The ADhD Project
8:30 The ADhD Project 9:30 Cornelius & Titania
10:15 Birdmann & Egg
7:00 DISASTER! 7:00 DISASTER! 2:00 DISASTER!
7:00 DISASTER!
7:00 Kalamazoo 7:00 Kalamazoo 7:00 Kalamazoo 2:00 Kalamazoo
8:00 love for Sale 8:00 love for Sale 8:00 love for Sale
8:00 Fado 8:00 Fado 8:00 Fado 8:00 Fado + Concert 8:00 Fado + Concert
6:30 Fake Ghost 8:30 Fake Ghost 5:45 Fake Ghost 6:30 Fake Ghost 5:00 Fake Ghost 6:30 Fake Ghost
8:15 Fake Ghost 10:15 Fake Ghost 7:30 Fake Ghost 8:15 Fake Ghost 6:45 Fake Ghost 8:15 Fake Ghost
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2018 viCtoria Fringe venue map
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Site A is a 10-minute
drive from downtown
J Fringe hq,
tiCket & inFo Centre
12pam–7pm daily, opens Aug 20
1609 Blanshard at Fisgard
vtiCket roCket
Mon – Fri, 10am–5pm
804 Broughton at Blanshard
♠Fringe eve preview
Aug 22, 3–9pm
Centennial Square (City hall)
nmarket Square
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FringekidS • aug 25
Market Square (lower Johnson)
DFringe Club
Site D is a 5-minute
drive from downtown
804 Broughton at Blanshard
Modo car locations
Phillips Brewing and Malting Co.
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top ten
Fringe tipS
➊ Victoria Event Centre (1415 Broad)
[NB. Venue is NOT wheelchair accessible]
➋ Downtown Community Centre
1. Carry cash. Cash is the Fringe currency
— all at-door tickets are cash only. Buy
(755 Pandora) artists’ merch after their shows, and toss
➌ Metro Studio (1411 Quadra)
your tips into our Tip the Fringe pails to
support the festival.
➍ VCM Wood Hall (907 Pandora)
2. Wear your Fringe Button proudly.
Not just because you love the Fringe, but
also to ensure you don’t lose it. Buttons also
➎ Langham Court Theatre (805 Langham Ct)
get you discounts at Fringe Friends.
See page 3 for details.
[NB. Venue is NOT wheelchair accessible] 3. Don’t miss the Fringe Eve Preview.
➏ Roxy Theatre (2657 Quadra)
Let the artists woo you with ‘tasters’ of their
shows at this free event on Wednesday
August 22, plus a second bonus preview
➐ St. Andrew’s Kirk Hall (680 Courtney)
of fresh arrivals in Week 2 on Tuesday,
August 28. See page 3 for details.
4. Hit up the Fringe Club. Join us for
nightly free entertainment (from 8pm)
and local craft brews and cider.
●
A St. Michaels Univ. School (3400 Richmond)
5. Get Social. If you love a show, get online
and tell people (use the #yyjfringe hashtag).
●
B Congregation Emanu-El (1461 Blanshard)
6. Fringe with kids. Bring the whole
family to FringeKids Fest for interactive
●
C Quality Inn Downtown (850 Blanshard)
Fringe fun on Saturday August 25. See pg 5
for details. The Fringe Eve Preview is also
●
D White Eagle Polish Hall (90 Dock)
suitable for all ages. Shows rated ALL AGES
may not be suitable for small children. Ask at
Ticket Rocket or Fringe HQ for tips on shows
[NB. Venue is NOT wheelchair accessible] suitable for children.
●
E CRD Square (Government at Fisgard)
7. Get daily updates: victoriafringe.com
and Facebook have daily updates, reviews
and all the Fringe news.
8. Support the Fringe. It takes more than
Fringe Button sales to support this Festival,
and we need your support. Tip the Fringe at
a show or make a donation in-person at
Fringe HQ or online at
intrepidtheatre.com/donate.
9. Stay in the loop all year long.
volunteer! Get Intrepid Theatre’s twice monthly-ish
Sign up at viCtoriaFringe.Com e-news straight to your inbox with updates
250-590-4451 • volunteer@intrepidtheatre.com on our festivals, shows, events, early bird
discounts and ticket giveaways.
Over 300 fabulous volunteers and billets make this festival
Sign-up at intrepidtheatre.com.
happen. We couldn’t do this without their skill, wit and Fringe-
team spirit. Do you want to be a part of TEAM Fringe? Volun- 10. Take a risk! The Fringe is all about
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Award-winning actor, writer (★★★★★ – HaPPineSS™) and storyteller Cory Thibert, embodies
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Acute psychosis. Catastrophic illness. The genocide in Rwanda. Mirror neurons, crying on
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huSh MoNEy
Victoria, BC Sun aug 26 - 6:30pm
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Meet Cornelius. Having barely one line in Hamlet, he usually gets cut and ends up here, at
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Award-winning storyteller Carlyn Rhamey shares the trials and triumphs of growing up a
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‘Family will always be there’…WON’T THEY?!? But what happens when they disapprove of
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