presented by Zeek Tech Productions from Toronto, ON
2-Man No-Show combines Percussion, Character/Sketch Comedy, Physical Theatre, and High Octane Performance Art.
"Hilarious Theatrical Opulence" -- Inpress Magazine (Australia)
"Watch for Spitfire Scene Thief, Ken Hall..." - EYE WEEKLY (Toronto)
"Ken and Isaac are the future of comedy. But, the good news is you can see them now."-- Rich Talarico (Writer for Mad TV and Saturday Night Live)
Cast: Isaac Kessler & Ken Hall
Audience: General Audience
Warning: Mature Themes, Language
60 min
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Fri July 3 3:30 PM, Sat July 4 9:15 PM, Tue July 7 5:00 PM, Wed July 8 7:30 PM, Fri July 10 11:00 PM, Sat July 11 4:00 PM, Sun July 12 Noon
presented by Joseph C. Choueirifrom Gatineau, Quebec
The true story of a young girl dealing with her father's mental collapse, while ruminating on pivotal memories of the past. Hours before giving testimony to Gatineau police she takes us through the push and pull of family, religion, failed relationships and finding herself in the face of tragedy.
Director: Marqus Bobesich Cast: Jeannette Choueiri
Audience: General Audience
Warning: Content, Language
60 min
Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace
Wed July 1 10:00 PM, Fri July 3 8:15 PM, Sat July 4 6:45 PM, Mon July 6 5:45 PM, Tue July 7 8:30 PM, Wed July 8 3:00 PM, Thu July 9 9:45 PM, Sun July 12 4:00 PM
presented by macIDeas from Toronto, ON
The journey of one man's trials and tribulations growing up in a single parent Jewish family. In this comedic tale, we meet Marcello along with a cameo by his mother Debbie. Their relationship is legendary in certain circles, and for the first time, their inner most thoughts of how they have grown together will be revealed, without...well you know.
Director: David Ferry, RH Thomson, Charles Officer, Nicole Stamp, Chad Dembski. Choreographer: Clarence Ford. Cast: Marcello Cabezas with special cameo by Debbie Cabezas
Audience: General Audience
60 min
Factory Studio Theatre
Wed July 1 8:45 PM, Sat July 4 11:15 PM, Mon July 6 11:00 PM, Tue July 7 10:45 PM, Wed July 8 4:00 PM, Thu July 9 6:00 PM, Sat July 11 7:00 PM
presented by Juice Box Productions from Toronto, ON
Boobs, broken hearts and being a bacon-eating Jew are just some of the true-to-life topics explored in this one-woman show. Full of spoken word poetry, this show combines humour, quirky observational skills, with a hint of drama and a dash of rhyme.
"*****" - My parents
"AMAZING!" - A Facebook friend I haven't spoken to since junior high
Cast: Ariel Platt
Audience: General Audience
Warning: Languages
60 min
Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse
Wed July 1 10:30 PM, Sat July 4 11:00 PM, Mon July 6 4:45 PM, Wed July 8 9:15 PM, Thu July 9 1:45 PM, Fri July 10 Noon, Sat July 11 7:30 PM
presented by Ironic Curtain Media from Toronto, ON
Miss Ruby Jones aka HarperGirl is the founder and self-appointed President of the Stephen Harper Fan Club. This summer, using crafts, video, dance and song, Ruby embarks on a quest for love in confusing political times. Will this twenty-first century girl ever find what she's looking for?
Director: MK Piatkowski Cast: Miss Ruby Jones
Audience: General Audience
60 min
Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace
Thu July 2 9:30 PM, Sat July 4 10:15 PM, Sun July 5 2:45 PM, Wed July 8 6:30 PM, Thu July 9 4:30 PM, Fri July 10 10:30 PM, Sat July 11 8:00 PM, Sun July 12 12:30 PM
presented by GIG Productions from Toronto, ON
From the makers of "LOTR: The Musical: The Musical!" comes a stunning, very silly new production. Desperate for a comeback, has-been actor Rex Maverick decides to kick-start his career in theatre's "hottest emerging market" - The People's Republic of China. In a tiny town, egos clash, cultures collide, the workers control the means of production, and everyone puts on a show.
Director: Lorna Wright
Audience: General Audience
75 min
Venue 10: George Ignatieff Theatre
Thu July 2 10:30 PM, Sat July 4 3:30 PM, Mon July 6 8:30 PM, Tue July 7 5:00 PM, Wed July 8 2:00 PM, Thu July 9 5:15 PM, Sat July 11 7:00 PM
presented by Red Bastard from New York, NY
Red Bastard is a dangerous, seductive Comedy-Monster! His mission: to charm, disarm, shock and seduce. America's Premiere Bouffon unleashes a pompous theatrical masterclass. Anything can happen in this interactive show when Red Bastard becomes an elitist movement teacher instructing us on "the theatre of life". Very, Very Funny- NY TIMES. One of the premiere clowns of our time- Gothamist.
Cast: Eric Davis
Audience: General Audience
Warning: Language
60 min
St. Vladimir's Theatre
Fri July 3 5:15 PM, Sun July 5 9:15 PM, Mon July 6 1:30 PM, Tues July 7 10:45 PM, Wed July 8 4:30 PM, Thu July 9 1:45 PM, Sat July 11 7:00 PM
presented by Up Your Nose And In Your Toes Productions from Toronto, ON
Morro and Jasp have finally reached puberty. This hilarious show explores the trials and tribulations that we all went through, or are about to go through, in becoming a grown-up. Sixty minutes of laughter, longing, tears and tampons! Not recommended for kids.
"The crowned queens of clown" - EYE WEEKLY
"Hilariously and heartbreakingly awkward" - **** CBC
"Outstanding Ensemble" - NOW Magazine
Cast: Eric Davis
Audience: General Audience
Warning: Language
60 min
Tarragon Theatre Extra Space
Wed July 1 7:00 PM, Sun July 5 5:45 PM, Mon July 6 4:45 PM, Wed July 8 9:30 PM, Thu July 9 Noon, Fri July 10 8:00 PM, Sat July 11 1:45 PM
presented by Parker and Seville from Toronto, ON
It's a Humdinger, a Howitzer, a Laughstravaganza!! Parker and Seville are the hottest comedy duo since Abbott and Costello!! Follow the career path of these two so-and-sos as they go from rags to rags and back again!! All the gags, japes, jabs and mother-in-law jokes that one show could have!! Only at Honest Ed's!! Hot dog!! Whatta Show!!
Cast: Dave Barclay, Matt Kowall and Tim Gilbert
Audience: Mature
Warning: tasteless, maturely themed jokes
60 min
Honest Ed's Grocery Area
Thu July 2 7:00 PM, Fri July 3 7:00 PM, Sat July 4 2:00 PM, Sun July 5 2:00 PM, Mon July 6 7:00 PM, Tue July 7 7:00 PM, Wed July 8 7:00 PM, Thu July 9 7:00 PM, Fri July 10 7:00 PM, Sat July 11 2:00 PM, Sun July 12 2:00 PM
presented by Theatre Counterpoise from Toronto, ON
Things Base & Weill...Love Can Transpose! offers a glimpse into the complex and contradictory genius of William Shakespeare and Kurt Weill. Hamlet and Ophelia do the "Youkali Tango". Falstaff sings "September Song". Romeo and Juliet get "Lost in the Stars". Theatre Counterpoise presents edgy music, divine text and a little sword play.
Director: Luisa Appolloni Choreographer: Christina Gordon Cast: Stuart Constable, Christina Gordon, David Kirby, Charlene Nafziger, Matt Richardson, Siobhan Richardson, Eileen Smith
Audience: General Audience
60 min
Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace
Fri July 3 3:30 PM, Sun July 5 9:15 PM, Mon July 6 7:00 PM, Tues July 7 2:45 PM, Wed July 8 4:15 PM, Fri July 10 12:30 PM, Sat July 11 8:45 PM