by Sheila Forsyth
Screech at the surreal (or is it all too real) world of office politics, putting in time around the water -cooler, waiting for the big eagle’s biweekly dumps (AKA a pay cheque). A merry-go-round of memos and Catch-22s, where the only refuge is the lavatory … and empowerment is a dirty word. A tribute to Ottawa’s hard-working civil servants.
by Emma Zabloski
A seaside village is shaken at the roots when a strange and mysterious man arrives unexpectedly. An exploration of the darker side of the human experience, woven through a physical score of sound and rhythm, If Not for the Sea traces the tragic tale of the union between Mae and the unwelcome maverick, a union undisputedly condemned by the villagers.
by Kevin Shea
After years of separation, former classmates meet to celebrate the retirement of a beloved teacher. It isn’t long before their reunion erupts into a frantic struggle for recognition. A story about what remains when we leave the past behind.
by Ricardo Garcia and Julie Gunn
Flamenco as you’ve never seen before! High energy, contemporary: flamenco meets the 21st century with the battle between traditional Flamenco dance and Hip Hop. Combining authentic flamenco music and dance from Spain with an unprecedented modern twist, Ricardo Garcia demonstrates an astounding melange of the developments of the genre in this 5 star production. “Mesmerizing… masterful…. a Fringe treasure.” (Sunday Herald, Edinburgh)
by Alan Dean McDowell & Andrea Cochrane
When Bacchus, the Roman god of partying, wreaks havoc on the 1950s by creating rock n’ roll, the rest of the Pantheon go to extremes to stop the mayhem. Hilarity and true love ensue. A rollicking musical featuring 9 original songs.
by Matthew Domville
From Award-Winning Garkin Productions comes this comedy about friendship and fresh perspectives. Lorrie, a serious student, is partnered with Al, a social recluse whose only comfort is reading. Al’s escapist fantasies intially confuse Lorrie, but she gradually wamrs to him. As she tries to understand his behaviour, she is drawn into his world and begins to learn something about herself.
by Rick Cousins
In his guise as renowned Professor of Audienceology H. Androcles MacSnoopeigh, fringe veteran Rick Cousins gives a comprehensive crash course to help make theatregoing a little easier on all concerned. Come see (and be a part of) a show that takes a wrecking ball to the fabled “fourth wall”–and at least two of the other three walls as well.
by Cara Yeates
Anything can happen in India, anything: A sadhu transforms into a puff of smoke, a beggar becomes a billionaire and a backpacker turns into a star. Take an unforgettable journey to Bollywood…and beyond.
From the creator of Knee Deep in Muck:
* * * * * - Times Colonist
* * * * - Winnipeg Free Press
* * * * - Vancouver Sun
“A Genuine Treat” - The Georgia Straight
‘Pick of the Fringe’- Victoria