Comedy

A hilarious night of new dark comedy shorts on life, love, hate and human imbecility. Like Netflix and Chill, old school style. With BAG O' BONES Collective Producing, award winning Raegan Payne Writing, and Tinks Lovelace directing, fun is on fleek and for real.

Ever wondered what your doctor is really thinking? Or why he is always running late? Spend an intimate evening of insightful and intelligent humour with this real life doctor as he shares some of the funnier moments of being a modern day doctor. He will have you in stitches.

Annie Abbott (Transparent, Castle, Californication, 9 years on LA Law) wrote and performs Giving Up Is Hard To Do, an irreverent, funny take on the audacity and grit needed to be a working character actor and to survive the hurdles of online dating. Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) directs.

A terrifyingly hilarious tale of dreams in LA consumed by cockroaches, both real and imagined. WINNER 2016 Fringe Runway Award for Best Costumes!

Mike Schlitt wants to restore your faith in American Democracy. He claims he can do it in just 47 minutes. Come celebrate American exceptionalism and limited attention spans, then activate your citizenship by joining the “Patriot Act Raucous Caucus”. Art! Advocacy! Action! (+ puppets)

SLIGHTLY DRAMATIC, a semi-autobiographical cabaret about one woman’s semi-triumphant rise to semi-stardom! Besides, a li'l drama never hurt anyone. Starring Emily Clark & co-written by Ryan Scott Oliver.

What happens to a dream deferred? How far would you go to bring your artistic vision to life? Sex, violence and a mysterious backer derail one transman’s desperate attempt to remake Dido of Carthage. An absurd look into compromise when art and commerce collide. Partial Nudity. Sexual themes. Comedy.

***PICK OF THE FRINGE*** Join classical pianist David Wheatley for a genre-defying concert experience. Surprising storytelling and standup comedy punctuate the musical fare that ranges from classical favorites to original compositions with everything from jazz to country to R&B in between.

Amy has commitment issues. Her therapist is going through a divorce. Together they find themselves in an unconventional relationship that is bound to get messy. A comedic look into patient/therapist relationships, and how sometimes the person we seek help from can be the one to hurt us the most.

The Church of Scientology had actress Cathy Schenkelberg for 14 years; 5 years after leaving them behind, she has the courage to tell us all about it. This hilarious and horrifying story unfolds under the direction of Shirley Anderson.

The true life story of his mother’s heartbreaking journey into dementia, confronting the inevitable truth of aging, and coming to terms with his own mortality. A beautifully moving story peppered with moments of absolute joy and humor. "★★★★!" - CBC "Masterful storyteller" - WFP

A funny ride through NYC history by song and dance.

In this comedic reimagining of 'Adam and Eve', we discover that the story we've been told is a lie, and our only hope for truth, is a Clown.

The late-night smash from Sacred Fools comes to the Fringe!

A high school bowling team reconnects for the first time in years to solve the curious disappearance of one of their own. Things start shaking up and the team has to wonder if there are larger mysteries at work. Bowling puns, blood, and turkeys.