MissClaudiaPresents
WIT & WRATH: The Life & Times of Dorothy Parker—Planetarium
Higgeldy, piggeldy, my white hen.
She lays eggs for gentlemen.
You cannot persuade her, with gun or lariat,
To come across for the proletariat.
A woman who can twist a poem in seconds, on the back of a napkin at a dinner party? Witty, incisive, political, charming? That’s Dorothy Parker!
Born in Victorian times, she worked in NYC’s male literary world in 1920s, warned of Facism in 1930s and celebrated for her Short Stories in 1940s. A feminist before the world was coined!
Living the Dream
A One Human Being, Potentially Comedic Performance of Beauty and the Beast—The Gargoyle Theatre
In this one-person comedic exploration of the Beauty and the Beast (musical and films), local drama teacher (and “cringey try-hard”) Alli Perlov plays every character from Gaston to Lumiere to the Beast…and Belle too, I guess.
This show includes gags, witty commentary & lots of fun audience participation!
In the style of her Les Mis and Nightmare Before Christmas parody, Perlov hustles harder than ever to make you laugh at the tale as old as time.
Cactus Theatre Co.
Cactus—Tom Hendry Warehouse
If you knew you were dying, who would you take on a final adventure? Cactus Theatre Co. brings this premier production of Cactus to Winnipeg Fringe in memory of the playwright, Daniel Gilmour, who passed away unexpectedly within weeks of finishing the script. A dark comedy about a man taken through his memories by the god of death alongside his best friend and her trusty cactus, this show will tug on both your heartstrings and your funny bone.
Chuckle Hunters Improv
Chuckle Hunters Live—The Rachel Browne Theatre
A long form improv show with a twist: one improviser chooses the costumes and characters for the others, who only discover their roles as soon as they walk across the stage. That same improviser also has a prediction for how the story will end, but will they be right?
Expect ridiculous costumes, tomfoolery, storytelling, fun, and chuckles!
Hercinia Arts Collective
Money Fish: Balls, Balls, Balls—
Hercinia Arts Collective brings their unique brand of ‘WTF is this’, combining dance, clown, acro and juggling into a show set to classical music that feels somewhere between vaudeville and classic cartoons come to life.
It’s a kids’ show, but will also appeal to adults with a silly and absurdist sense of humour.
Interstellar Theatre Company
I Hope You Know—Creative Manitoba
I Hope You Know follows a queer student, Niko, and their father Dave. The two have been estranged since Niko was a kid, when they meet again on a train. They undergo the awkward conversations about Niko being misunderstood and Dave not knowing how to understand. With limited time and a monologue deadline on the horizon, Niko and Dave have to sort things out before the train comes to a stop, or they may never have the chance to.
This father-child play is performed by the exact people it’s written about.
Thinking & Feeling Theatre Company
After August—Tom Hendry Warehouse
“After August” follows Avery Blake in the aftermath of a tragic accident that took the life of her brother and left her severely injured. Months have passed and Avery is still haunted by her physical injuries, along with the vivid visions of her brother every time she’s alone. Is her guilty conscience playing tricks on her, or did the crash break more than just her bones? Join Avery as she tries to find peace again in a world that has moved on without her…and August.
Yet Another Venture
Glitterbomb: A Sibling Bonding Story—The Asper Centre for Theatre & Film (U of W)
Anyone who has a sibling will relate to the chaos, laughter, and most importantly weird childhood memories that come up when siblings get together. Join our sibling trio as they reminisce, argue, and dance to the BeeGees. We hope you enjoy the trip (pun intended)!
M.P.M.M Productions
EGGSHELLS: The Spectrum of Fatherhood, Imposter Syndrome and Finding my Light—Son of Warehouse
Regret is the echo of a decision we once thought was right. 14 years is a long time to not be on a stage, doing what you love, sharing your gift to the Fringe masses.
Having numerous hurdles the last few years, regaining the courage to find my light to do this again. A memoir from childhood, starting a family and everything leading up to this. Performing on a stage… what made me happy
Rem Lezar Theatre
The Best (?) Non-Denominational Holiday Concert Ever!—Tom Hendry Warehouse
Have you ever had to sit through a thoroughly mediocre Christmas concert? While sitting there watching the inanity unfold onstage, have you ever looked over to the director and wondered how they came to create the nonsense they’re putting on in front of you and have the gall to call it “entertainment”?
…Perhaps not, but Christian M. Leeson did, then he wrote and directed a show about it. This is that show. Go see it or my kids will cry.
