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Hypothetical Projects
(Art)ist—MTC Up the Alley
The stories we put into the world have power – for better and for worse. (Art)ist explores that power through the eyes of a playwright and the two characters who made him (in)famous. One, a beacon of inspiration for abusive young men; the other, his Love Interest, fighting to make sure he can’t empower anyone else ever again.
(Art)ist placed second in the 2019 Winnipeg Fringe New Play Contest, which we think is pretty cool. Come check us out!
TwoSon
GOAT: A Sketch Comedy Revue—Comedy at Wee Johnny’s
GOAT is a 45-minute sketch comedy revue from the Toronto-based duo TwoSon. Heralded as “clever, inventive comedy showcasing some of the best chemistry in the biz,” TwoSon performs sketch with a generous helping of neuroses, absurdities, and pop culture send-ups. GOAT is a compilation of the duo’s favourite material from their last five years of performing together.
TwoSon were nominated for a MyTheatre Award for their 2015 Toronto Fringe play.
Elizabeth Blue
Am I Blue—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (U of W)
“AM I BLUE” brings some much needed comedy to the self-help / New Age spirituality movements. The one-woman show chronicles Blue’s misadventures through NYC as she attempts everything self-help gurus say to do to create her “Best Life Now.” If you’ve ever recited affirmations in the mirror or spent too much money on a personal growth seminar, you’ll laugh (& maybe cry) at “AM I BLUE”. Nominated for: Just For Laughs Best Comedy & Best English Language Production at the Montreal Fringe Festival.
Chimera Theatre
The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairy Tale—Le Théâtre Cercle Molière
The Robber Bridegroom: A Grimm Fairytale is an enticing and spooky retelling of a Brothers Grimm story brought to life through the magic of puppets. A young maid is set to marry a stranger so that she might have a better future, but something dark lurks in the forest, urging her to trust her instincts. Certainly not one to miss, The Robber Bridegroom has been described as “visually impressive, innovative, and enigmatic.” Playing at the Theatre Cercle Moliere July 18-20th and 25th-27th.
Pulsive Party
Lip Service—The Rachel Browne Theatre
Back for more! These VULVA sensations got it hot and spicy just for you, Winnipeg. Join these runny, punny, funny characters, as they dip, dive, duck, dodge, and devour the stage… for your pleasure.
They’ve come a long long way together
Through the hard times and the good
We want to celebrate you baby
We want to praise you like we should
★★★★★ “No matter what sex organ you have… Lip Service teaches a bold lesson on honouring what you’ve got.” – CBC
Bossy Flyer
THREE—One88
From the gravity-averse trio that made Fringe hit ‘Flight,’ THREE brings acrobatics up close. You can leave the kiddos at home for this thrilling acrobatic take on ’No Exit.’
We sweat, laugh, and figure out how to trust trust each other as we test the limits of human connection. All for your enjoyment. You definitely get the good end of the bargain now that we think about it.
Critics say we’re like Cirque du Soleil, but more fun to hang out with. We’ll take their word it. The music is good too.
Pengwin Productions
Stephen Hopwood Is Not Dead—Asper Centre for Theatre and Film (U of W)
If a fortysomething year-old who questions his life’s choices wrote a play about a fortysomething year-old who questions his life’s choices and is offered a chance to go back and put things right, would the writer give his character a happy ending, or would he ruin everything for his character, as the writer resents the fact that he cannot go back and change things for himself? This new play by Winnipeg playwright Matthew Stacey is that play, and this is your chance to find out.
hartofsilver productions
Between Sunset and Sunrise (Or, that time I walked around all night with a guy I met online)—Alto – Portage Place
Hi, we are hartofsilver productions from Victoria, BC, making our Winnipeg Fringe debut with “Between Sunset and Sunrise (Or, that time I walked around all night with a guy I met online).” If the 18-word title has not yet enticed you to come see the show…well honestly, I’m not sure there’s much more I can say. Because really, who wouldn’t want to be a fly on the wall for a real-life online date that lasted for 11 hours? Especially when it is peppered throughout with all those inner monologues you wouldn’t normally be privy to and one of the writer’s first dates ever (Yes, really…). Great for date night!
Outside In
THROWBACK!—The Gas Station Arts Centre
THROWBACK is a brand new original work and an acrobatic homage to 80’s and 90’s pop culture, music, television and video games- sit down on that floral couch in your parents’ basement, throw on an episode of Knight Rider, blast some Madonna and power up your NES for some Legend of Zelda on that glittery gold cartridge- THROWBACK is going to be totally gnarly! July 17th is 2-for-1 ticket night!
The Light Bringer
The Light Bringer—The Cinematheque
Hi! I’m Laila, and this is my first time to Canada! My producer told me to do this so here I am, being shameless for you. The Light Bringer is my real-life storytelling show about growing up a Muslim kid in America and what happened to me and my family. I don’t want to ruin it for you, but Bill Pats directed it, and I’m told it’s a powerful roller coaster ride. See you soon!!!
