From Fringe 2024

I Hope You Know

Interstellar Theatre Company—Creative Manitoba

Deep tension broken by an awkward chuckle is the perfect sensation to describe this production. Niko, our nonbinary college student, is portrayed with a loving hand, and I found myself instantly charmed. Their fourth wall breaking monologues while attempting to navigate a conversation they really would prefer not to have at times felt unnecessary, but were more often than not endearing. You really do feel for this kiddo trying to make something of themselves. This made it unfortunate that the two performers spent so much of their time seated. The sightlines worked against them at every chance, and this is a performance that deserves to be seen.

Arden Pruden

From Fringe 2024

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.