The Birdcage

Crosswalk Productions—Tom Hendry Warehouse

Filling a stage with queer joy, not only in content, but in company was ambitiously orchestrated for Crosswalk Productions 10th year. A slight remount from their past production based on the 1996 film has mostly (unfortunately) kept relevant.

Audiences were enthusiastically captivated and clearly were excited to see each scene and hear every line. I found the chorus of queens, kings and everything in between to be an exciting element for the large cast, but also for transitions on a Fringe budget.

If you are searching for comedy, heart and a dose of unapologetic queer joy…venture to Venue 6.

Stephanie Adamov

The Birdcage

Crosswalk Productions—Tom Hendry Warehouse

Let me start by saying that I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. The acting in this show was superb. The different ways that certain characters pretend to be straight at points had me absolutely in stitches, and even the over-the-top personalities (looking at you, Albert) had such genuine heart and connection within the show that they all felt REAL, no matter how silly their behaviour seemed. As someone who struggles a lot with second-hand embarrassment, I was also blown away by how well the conflict was handled. It felt like it was building toward a much more uncomfortable-to-watch climax, but it was pure loveliness from start to finish. Incredible. Absolutely incredible. Particular shout outs to Scott, Matt, and Corey. I could watch another five hours of interactions between their characters in various situations and it would still feel like it ended too soon.

Jordan Phillips

Crosswalk Productions

The Birdcage—Tom Hendry Warehouse

Crosswalk Productions is 10! Celebrate with them at the Warehouse. The Birdcage, a stage adaptation of the classic 1996 Robin Williams / Nathan Lane movie. A Conservative Senator, a gay Drag Club owner, an engagement, and a ‘Guatemalan’ houseman, all portrayed by a predominantly LGBTQ+ cast and crew.